Choirs' Officers

Operating Committee

President: Genevieve McCaffrey
Vice President:
Treasurer: James Franer
Secretary: Carol Woitalla


Hermannsöhne Gemischter Chor – mixed choir

President: Genevieve McCaffrey
Vice President: Leola Mills


Arion Männerchor – men’s voices singing club

President: Bryan Bierschwale
Vice President: James Franer


Musical Director for both choirs

 Amy Voorhees

Piano Accompanist for both choirs

Annabel Wilkinson

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