DAG-SiWi Secretary Volker Schüttenhelm was invited by US Consul General Michael Keller to join talks about the state of the German-American friendship in NRW. Other topics were revolving around possible upcoming cooperations and projects between the Consul General and the region Siegerland-Wittgenstein. CG Keller has just begun his new post. That the local German-American Clubs in NRW – including our region of the “hidden champions” – are very high on his agenda is exemplified by the fact that this Sep. 4 meeting with 8 clubs represents his first invitation to anyone since being in office. GC Keller is looking forward to having a close relationship with our Club and our region in the next three years. We are grateful for our continued excellent relationship with the US Consulate General Düsseldorf!

Photos: Rosemarie Kelle