Nov 2010: Barcelona Women's Network Fundraiser for Millennium Forest

Arline Coward, BWN FAWCO Rep (right) and two FAWCO Committee members, Jessica Ziegler on left and Gwen Gilmore de Comas (center) taken at the FAWCO table at the BWN Holiday Bazaar. We sold trees for the BWN Tree Project in support of the FAWCO Millennium Forest and answered questions about FAWCO  (information card on...

AWC The Hague Hosts Regional Fun Weekend

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...

October 2010: Regional Meeting in Region 4 report by FAWCO Rep

October 29-31,2010

Regional Meeting held for Region 4 hosted by AWC The Hague, in The Hague, Netherlands

Report submitted by AWC The Hague FAWCO Rep: Sara Crabtree

This year’s FAWCO Region 4 Meeting was hosted by AWC The Hague in their lovely old clubhouse in Scheveningen (the seaside suburb of The Hague). Twenty-five women attended the conference on October 29-31,

October 2010: Chilterns AWC Club Meeting in October Voting Awarness

Photos Submitted by FAWCO Rep, Debra Yonkers-Hecht, Chilterns AWC.

Voting for the Water Project - allowing members to place a coin in the bottle of their Project Choice.

Voting Overseas Election 2010- informing members to remember to register for their Absentee Ballot

October Breast Cancer Awareness for Chilterns AWC members

"Great American West 4th" celebration AWC Shanghai

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 Dublin: Halloween ISPCC Charity Party October 2010

American Women's Club of Dublin Charity Halloween Party October 30,2010

The Charity event was to raise money for the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

The event was a great success and enjoyed by all who participated in this Charity event.

Submitted by President, Anne McDonald, AWC Dublin

July 2010: Region 11- AWC Shanghai at Expat Expo

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 Dublin: Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children Fundraiser

Hat Party with AWC Dublin.

Funds raised for the ISPCC

Jul 2010: Region 8 Fundraising Efforts for L'Aquila Playground

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...

AW Surrey:Water Project Vote Event October 2010

At the AWSurrey October meeting we had the membership vote for the FAWCO Target Water Project. We had the printed summaries of the 3 finalist projects laminated and standing on easels. In front of each easel was a water bottle. We had a bowl filled with pennies and as each member came into the meeting, they were given a penny.

Member Clubs Fundraising 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...

September 2010: Region 1 Regional Meeting/ FUN-Day

September 2010: Region 1 Regional Meeting/Funday

by Madeline Morrow

Changing the Flow: A Photographic Workshop on Water!

Region I held a one day Funday, on Saturday September25th with the goal of combining a meeting and a photographic workshop all highlighting the FAWCO Target Water project. Gathering in the lovely old town of Marlow, England,

February 2010: AWC Basel Fundraiser for Ending Domestic Violence Against Women & Children Team

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.

June 2010: AWG-LR Accessories Extravaganza

Respectfully submitted by:
Kim Mousseron, AWG-LR, FAWCO Rep 2010-2011

On Saturday, June 5, American Women's Group of Languedoc Roussillon held an accessories auction and sale fundraiser.   What a successful and fun day!

We had received many generous donations of hats, scarves, belts, bags, and jewelry.  Most of the items were on sale throughout the afternoon; others were auctioned off in...

April 2010: AWC Basel Patchwork Heart Pillow Project

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...

September 2010: AWC Dublin Annual Club Meeting highlights

Submitted by: Anne McDonald, AWC Dublin President

September 16,2010

Lord Mayor Gerry Breen came to the American Women's Club of Dublin Club Meeting and wished them much success for their 2010-2011 Club Year. Included in special guests at this event were: Caryna with her homemade cakes and speciality brownies, and Triona Sweeney, local artist who offered a presentation on...

2010 Fundraising actitivites from AWC Dublin

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...

September 2010: AWC Luxembourg Water Issue Fundraiser for the Bull's Eye

January 2010: AILO Florence monthly General Meeting

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...