AWC Hosts FAWCO “Roundabout The Hague” Fun Weekeend!
You are invited!The Fun FAWCO Weekend in The Hague is taking place on October 29 − 31 at our Clubhouse! Our own AWC The Hague is hosting the FAWCO Region 4 Meeting and we hope to see you there. The sessions along with lunches, light snacks, a Friday night rijstafel dinner...
The American Women of Ticino, Switzerland celerbated its 20th Anniversary on September 10,2010.
Pictured below is the main event, and Jonsi Andrews - receiving her Rep of the Year 2010 award.
World Expo 2010 in China
Article submitted by Kate Hayes, AWC Shanghai, FAWCO Rep, FAWCO Regional Coordinator for Region 11 and Co-President of AWC Shanghai
AWC Shanghai says,
“Come Visit Shanghai and see World Expo 2010”.
The Shanghai World Expo 2010 will take place from May 1 to October 31, 2010, and will be the first Expo hosted by China.
American Women's Club of Finland held its Annual General Meeting and celebrated spring in Finland.
Amongst the celebrations the club hosted the AGM Luncheon at a local favorite celebrating over 120 yrs of service and existence. It is a special restaurant that hosts special events, weddings, club luncheons and is booked out until 2012.
Also pictured, Marlene Broemer, past Club President...
The American Women of Ticino commonly known as AWOT is turning 20! Founded in 1990, the intent of the group was to be a source of support and meet the needs of American women living in Ticino. In recognition of this momentous occasion the club will be hosting a 20th Anniversary Gala at the Villa Sassa in Lugano on Friday...
AWC Basel in Basel, Switzerland, hosted their Annual "Give a Piece of your Heart" FAWCO Tea in Feburary.
The EDVAWC was the fundraising project for the 2009-2010 club year and to date they have raised 1,050 CHF.
AWC Shanghai, China
Submitted by: Kate Hayes, Regional Coordinator Region 11 and Club Co-President 2010-2011
Celebrated in Style with their "Decorate your Own Cowboy Hat" AmCham Booth at the AmCham Booth at the Expo 2010.
AWC Basel was able to join the 2nd Annual Expat Expo on May 30,2010 in Basel, Switzerland.
The success of this event was supported by local businesses and many local expat businesses, clubs, and English speaking services.
Here you can see AWC Basel, FAWCO Rep, Jo Ellen Black, promoting the FVAP, the Federal Voting Assistance Program, she was trained as...
AWC Shanghai - Region 11
Expat Expo Shanghai, China
Pictured here are some members of AWC Shanghai in front of the USA Pavilion at the Expo 2010. In July, AWC Shanghai enjoyed Afternoon Tea in the lounge and were treated to a VIP tour of the USA Pavilion as recognition and appreciation for Volunteer Service.
Kindly submitted by:
Kate Hayes, AWC...
AWC Basel's Patchwork group has been meeting for over 30 years in Basel, Switzerland. This dedicated group has evolved with many different members' hands over the years and this past spring they dedicated their energy and talents to the FAWCO Heart Pillow Project.
AWC Basel, FAWCO Rep, Jo Ellen Black, was able to introduce the Heart Pillow Project created by AWC...
Region 8 Successfully fundraised for the L'Aquila earthquake victims and together all of the Region 8 FAWCO Clubs were able to purchase Playground equipment and help create a new park area for the children of L'Aquila.
Elizabeth Abbott, AWA Rome FAWCO Rep was successful in recruiting her Region 8 FAWCO clubs to support this cause. L'Aquila is going to publicize...
Submitted by President of AWC Dublin, Anne McDonald
February 5, 2010 Successful Fundraising event for their Local Club Charities.
The Quiz Night was A HUGE SUCCESS………they always are because just by their nature they are very social, easy to organize and get the quickest response.
We raised l300 on the night from entrance fee and our raffle. We had...
International Women's Club of Torino celebrated their 40th Anniversary on May 22, 2010. Pictured above are Cristina Burdett, incoming Club President 2010-2011, Betsy Angus, outing Club President 2009-2010, and Janelle Mason, 2nd VP Member Clubs. They held a lovely Italian apero and dinner in an art gallery and hosted a silent auction that raised 10,000 Euros for their local Charity:
On the first Tuesday of each month AILO Florence holds a general meeting at the British Institute library, in the centre of Florence.
This is held in the morning, so for those members who work or have daytime committments we also hold a Night Owl meeting on the following Thursday.
This is to keep all members aware of the activities...
CALL FOR DONATIONS FROM AWC Central Scotland:
American Women's Club of Central Scotland in partnership with HSBC is proud to present: The Seattle Children's Chorus Concert on Saturday July 10th 7.30 - 9.30pm. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will benefit the AWC Charities Fund and Sense Scotland, their chosen charity for 2009-2010. Click here to see event poster .
AWCCS...
This is our first 'Clubs in Motion' outing to the Borgo delle Camelia village in the Lucca area, we did not cover a lot of kms. but had a great deal of fun.
We ended up at a citrus farm , hence the lemon arch.
It was organised by the Garden club which is quite active in AILO and run...
AWC Luxembourg Wine Tasting Fundraiser for the Target Program's Bull's Eye Program
AWC Luxembourg celebrated in spirit to support and fundraise for the future of the Target Program supporting the Water Issue toward the Bull's Eye to be selected this June and announced in November 2010.
AWC Luxembourg had the honor of hosting a Sommelier who lead the wine tasters...
Article Submitted by AILO Florence FAWCO Rep, Jocelyn Fitzgerald
Our annual Christmas Bazaar is always held on December 8th, this is a public holiday in Italy.
The space used is the ex Royal stables here in Florence (no heating!!!!) which belongs to the Belle Arti, the Florentine Arts council so all sorts of burocratical procedures have to be dealt with...
