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WorldWide Gathering Update – October 29–November 1, 2026
Quite a few exciting things are happening as we prepare for this special event,
October 29–November 1, 2026,
at the Dallas–Fort Worth Airport Marriott in Irving, Texas!
Did You Know?
Brats connected with 10 schools and alumni groups are already planning reunions at the WorldWide Gathering:
Athens · Chofu · Frankfurt · Kaiserslautern · Ludwigsburg · Munich · Orleans · Paris · Wainwright/Tainan/Taiwan · Woodbridge
Several additional overseas alumni groups and schools have also expressed interest!
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Hundreds of Brats are interested in attending
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23 are currently registered
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Representing 35 communities, bases, and schools
Top communities/schools registered so far:
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Kaiserslautern, Germany (5)
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Jonathan M. Wainwright, Tainan, Taiwan (3)
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Kinnick HS (Japan), Paris HS (France), and University of Maryland–Munich (2 each)
Featured Mini-Course Sessions
One of the most unique aspects of the WorldWide Gathering is our popular mini-course sessions:
“Bratman Returns”
A welcoming general session led by OVERSEAS BRATS President Joe Condrill, focusing on Brat experiences and questions.
“It’s a Brat’s Life”
Andy and Sherry Branch Havner (Nürnberg) present a lively and meaningful look at the heritage that makes the Brat experience so distinctive.
“Brown Babies: The Mischlingskinder Story”
Peter Grammer shares an important and lesser-known chapter of Brat history.
Registration is easy, secure, and quick.
Visit our new website: www.overseasbrats1986.com
Then click WorldWide Gathering of Brats for full details.
We’re also planning a special Early Bird Gathering on Wednesday evening, October 28, in our hospitality room. More information coming soon!
We’re excited about what’s ahead—and we hope you’ll join us.
Your next email update will arrive in May.
Warm regards,
Joe
OVERSEAS BRATS
If you'd like, I can make a shorter version for social media or newsletter posting as well—many groups send both.
Joe/OVERSEAS BRATS