AACW Fundraiser 2025

Los Angeles, February 27th 2025

A heartfelt evening brought together by Austrian Consul General Dr. Michael Postl,
Trade Commissioner Dr. Volker Ammann, and AACW,
with Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale as guest of honor.

The exclusive fundraising event supported
"Together California: A Village for Brothers and Sisters", an inspiring initiative based on the SOS Children’s Village model. It was a night filled with purpose, compassion, and a shared vision to create a true sense of home and family for children in need.

Annual Member Meeting and Luncheon

Luxe Hotel, Los Angeles, July 27th 2025

Austrian Consul General Dr. Michael Postl, Austrian Trade Commissioner Volker Ammann, and Tim McCormick, Executive Director of Together California, addressed AACW members.


Dr. Michael Postl received the AACW Recognition Award for his outstanding encouragement and support of the Council’s mission, including his key role in helping to establish the Austrian-American Council West Community Center at Together California in Palmdale

Austrian National Day Celebration

Austrian Consul General's residence, Los Angeles, October 27th

Veronika Reinelt presenting the progress of AACW's legacy project,
the community center at "Together California: A Village for Brothers and Sisters",
at the Austrian National Day celebration.

The Colburn special student quartet performed and was sponsored by AACW.

Palmdale Gathering Highlights Progress on Village & Community Center

Visiting Palmdale Construction Site of Together California, November 12th 2025

Members, friends, and donors came to Palmdale to witness firsthand the progress ofTogether California: A Village for Brothers and Sisters and our legacy project, the Community Center, which will bare the name Austrian-American Council West.