Our calendar for 1980 included the 50th Anniversary of Bayern Verein Newark, the Fahnenweihe of Almenrausch Syracuse and dancing at Luchows - one of the most famous restaurants in New York City.

1981 – our 50^th Anniversary year – was highlighted by our hosting the 8. Gaufest in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.  The Gaufest began with a Welcome Dance on Friday evening, Preisplattln was held on Saturday morning, followed by the Gaufest Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Evening festivities began with a Cocktail Reception and then moved to the Grand Ballroom, where 1454 guests joined us for the Banquet. Sunday's picnic was held at Plattdütsche Park on Long Island.

At the Annual Meeting William Hubner was elected President. After an informal Gaufest Blow-out party held in the Clubhouse, we officially celebrated our 50th Anniversary with a Dinner and Cocktail Hour in the Polish Hall, where Martin Hubner was made Ehrenpräsident.

During the summer of 1982 we traveled to Germany and visited our Stammverein, Almrausch Regensburg as well as clubs in Simbach and Planegg.  Our itinerary also included attending a Trachtenfest in Steingaden as well as dancing in Burgenland, Austria.

In 1983 we attended the 50th Anniversary celebration of our Patenverein, Edelweiss Westchester and on 4th of July weekend traveled to Cleveland to attend the 9. Gaufest.  In September we danced at the Statue of Liberty to celebrate the 300th anniversary of German immigration, and on Columbus Day weekend, attended the 50th Anniversary of Edelweiss Buffalo.   At the Christmas Party in 1984, Loretta Tietz was made Ehren Corresponding Secretary in recognition of her many years of dedication and commitment.

During the first weekend in March 1985 we hosted the Gau Executive Board Meeting at the clubhouse and at the 10. Gaufest in Denver, CO, we again were honored to receive the Meistpreis. After the Gaufest, two buses filled with members and guests traveled to Taos, New Mexico, the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas for a very enjoyable tour. On December 27 we sponsored a Fundraising Dance at Castle Harbour Casino for Anneliese Kiendl, our young member who needed a heart transplant. We are very appreciative of all organizations that gave so freely of their time, energy and financial support.

In 1986 Erich Bayer gave up his position as Gauvorplattler after many years of dedicated service. Richard Killian was elected President at the Annual Meeting. In July we danced at the South Street Seaport in NYC during the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, and at our Labor Day weekend gathering at the Clubhouse, we officially accepted Almrausch San Francisco's request to be their Patenverein by holding the traditional Patenbitten. In the fall we attended the Fahnenweihe of Alpenroesl St. Catherine's.

In 1987 William Hubner was made Ehrenpräsident at our Bauernball; and at the Annual Meeting Erich Bayer became President. We traveled to Milwaukee for the 11. Gaufest, and during the summer hosted a Plattler Weekend at the clubhouse with Edelweiss Westchester, Almrausch Poughkeepsie, Almrausch Philadelphia and Alpenveilchen Silver Springs participating.

During 1988 we spent a Gemuetlichen Abend with the crew of the German Navy ship, the Zerstörer "Bayern" and the location of our annual Bauernball was moved to the Kismet Temple. We also attended the Fahnenweihe of Alpenveilchen Silver Springs, Alpenklang Troy and our new Patenkind, Almrausch San Francisco. Plattler/Volleyball Tournament weekends at the clubhouse were becoming a tradition.

In May 1989 we participated in Judges' Training workshop weekend, in anticipation of the 12. Gaufest., and as always, we made thousands of potato pancakes and bratwurst, poured countless pitchers of beer, and danced our hearts out at our Annual Bavarian Bierfest in New Hackensack.  At the Parsippany Gaufest, hosted by Bayern Verein Newark and Edelweiss Passaic, we received the Meistpreis and Vorplattler Adam Schaefer accepted the 3^rd Place trophy for Preisplattln. Summer activities this year included dancing at the Hunter Mountain German Alps Festival.