ABOUT US
Incorporated as a nonprofit organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1981, our purpose is to promote public appreciation and understanding of Austrian culture, history, tradition and language. We do this by sponsoring social and cultural events, educational programs and other activities throughout the year. Our members enjoy happy times in pursuit of these activities, while promoting friendship between people of Pennsylvania and Austria, and neighbors.
The Society is managed by a Board of Directors whose names and titles are listed on the first page of each newsletter. The Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable, educational organization under the United States Internal Revenue Service code. Contributions, but not membership dues, are tax deductible.
There are many sister Austrian organizations throughout the United States. One of these is the Austrian-American Society of Wilmington, Delaware. The Pennsylvania and Wilmington groups enjoy a close relationship, attend each other's activities and sometimes sponsor joint events. The Pennsylvania Society is associated with the Austrian-American Council of North America.
Some of the activities planned on an annual basis include:
• The Johann Strauss Ball
• The Austrian National Holiday