Membership
In addition to being part of the largest Germanic community in the midwest that shares an interest in Germanic culture, history, language, and current events, GAI members receive the following member benefits:
- A monthly subscription to our newsletter “GAI News” which gives advanced notice and registration of upcoming Germanic programs, performances, and events.
- Discounts on German language and culture classes.
- Discounts on Haus rental and catering services.
- The opportunity to participate in member events and those open to the public, including Deutsche Tag weekend festival, Festival of Nations, monthly member gatherings with traditional German cuisine, our annual holiday celebration, Familienfest, book readings, lectures, concerts, and much more.
- You may also join any of our many interest based groups for people of all ages and interests.
- Access to our library which includes a variety of books and movies for both adults and children.
The GAI also establishes partnerships with local German businesses and organizations that offer discounts to GAI members:
Austrian Schnitzel HQ Restaurant offers GAI members discounts on lunch and dinner entrees.
Bohemian Bed & Breakfast in New Ulm is offering GAI members buy one night get one night at 1/2 off. The offer is good any time, but based on availability.
Evelyn's Bunzlau Polish Pottery offers GAI members regular discounts.
German Specialty Imports in Prior Lake offers 10% discount to GAI members (food items excluded) and donates from sales regularily to the GAI.
Inver Grove Volkswagen offers GAI members discounts on both new and used vehicles.
Minnesota Orchestra offers GAI members highly reduced ticket prices. For more information, contact the GAI office.
Park Liquor (140 Snelling Avenue North in Saint Paul) offers GAI members 15% off on Tuesdays. Phone: 651-645-5555.
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra offers GAI members highly reduced ticket prices for the following performances.
Soprano Ronit Yalon is offering a 10% discount on voice lessons for GAI members. Accepting beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Please call 612-824-5141.
T-Mobile (Deutsche Telekom) offers GAI members special discounts every month. Contact the GAI office for more information.
Vienna Community Arts provides private music instruction for adults & children in piano, strings, guitar, woodwinds and voice. VCA offers GAI members waived $25 quarterly enrollment fee, seasonal discounts, and 10% tuition discount for new students. Please call 651-773-9525.
Winzer Stube Restaurant located in Hudson, Wisconsin offers GAI members a "buy one get one free" special on lunch and dinner every Monday.
To join the Germanic-American Institute please fill out both sections of the Membership Application Form and send it to the GAI office at the following address:
Germanic-American Institute
301 Summit Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102