If the check isn't drawn on your bank, and if it isn't doesn't add any serious hassle to your day, you could take the check to the issuing bank and cash it. There are a few possible problems with this: The issuing bank might not have a local branch.
The Free German Youth, also known as the FDJ (German: Freie Deutsche Jugend), is a socialist youth movement in Germany. Formerly it was the official youth movement of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and the Socialist Unity Party of Germany.
BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. (BJ's) is a privately held consumer goods retailer. BJ's is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States. BJ's enjoys significant purchasing power and is able to pass on price discounts to its membership group.