Brat Friend,

 QUITE a few things are going on in this update about the WorldWide Gathering  of Brats happening  October 29–November 1, 2026, at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Marriott in Irving, TX!

•  Hundreds of Brats are interested/planning on attending!

•  39 are presently registered, representing

•  49 communities/bases/schools.

See all registered and their backgrounds at: www.overseasbrats1986.com. Click on “WorldWide Gathering” and scroll down to “Who’s Attending.”

Did You Know?

Top communities/bases/schools registered at this time:

1. Kaiserslautern HS/Germany and Chofu HS/Japan (6 each);

2. (TIE) Jonathan M. Wainwright/Tainan/Taiwan, Kinnick HS-Yokohama HS/Japan, and the Univ. of MD-Munich (3 each);

3. (TIE) ACS Athens/Greece, Heidelberg ES/Germany, Karlsruhe HS/Germany, Mannheim ES/Germany, Paris HS/France, Tehran Amer. Sch/Iran, and Yamato HS/Japan (2 each).

Did You Know?

Although Kaiserslautern is not “officially” doing a reunion at the WorldWide Gathering, already six from this school have registered, placing Kaiserslautern in FIRST PLACE tied with Chofu HS/Japan!

Also, those who attended the Univ. of MD-Munich campus, who aren’t “officially” doing a reunion with us, are presently tied for third place!

Did You Know?

Those connected with 10 schools/alumni groups — Athens, Chofu, Frankfurt, Kaiserslautern, Ludwigsburg, Munich, Orleans, Paris, Wainwright/Tainan/Taiwan, and Woodbridge — are planning some kind of reunion at the WorldWide Gathering. Other overseas alumni groups/schools are showing interest as well!

Did You Know?

The Saturday night of the event is “Fall Back” night, which means we get an extra hour to party on October 31!

Did You Know?

Register before July 1 and you’ll save 20% on your registration fee! It’s easy, safe, and quick to register for the gathering.

Visit: www.overseasbrats1986.com and click on “WorldWide Gathering of Brats” for particulars.

Did You Know?

From the moment you arrive at the WorldWide Gathering, you will be welcomed and greeted by those involved with the OVERSEAS BRATS organization. These include our Ambassadors/Super Volunteer Brats, our managers — the Brat Volunteer Directors — our two Vice Presidents, and even the President of OVERSEAS BRATS! Everyone is committed to making this a memorable experience for all!

Did You Know?

For every non-member of OVERSEAS BRATS, you’ll receive a year’s subscription to our publication. Current paid members will have their membership extended a year. Our goal is to list every Brat member in the August 2026 edition by when/where they were a Brat!

At registration, you’ll receive a colorful commemorative pin of the WorldWide Gathering and a specially prepared booklet that includes all registered attendees (up to a certain date in October), along with a lot of interesting Brat information.

There really is a place for you at the WorldWide Gathering of Brats! Join us!

Joe / OVERSEAS BRATS