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...
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...
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 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 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 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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
AWC KOREA “GOT ENGLISH?”
Submitted by
Bobby Herwig, AWC Korea webmaster
http://awckorea.org
AWC Korea supports underprivileged children in Incheon by sponsoring a monthly Play Day/English Experience at after-school community centers for children who are not fortunate enough to attend language academies or receive tutoring. Yet they are Korea 's citizens of tomorrow who will be expected to thrive in a...
Submitted by President Anne McDonald, AWC of Dublin
We have several "fun" and fund raising events at the AWCD every year. Our first event is usually our October Penny Raffle. For this raffle, we urge everyone in the Club to bring in a gift worth 25 Euros. If someone does not have a gift, she usually contributes money for prizes.
When Dianne Reed hears these words tomorrow, it won’t be to run away from terrorists as she did in 2004.
This time, Dianne is running in the Dubai Marathon, 26 grueling miles for which she has been in training for months.
For those of you who may not remember, Dianne was one of two survivors of a terrorist attack at...
Submitted from AWC Finland FAWCO Rep: Susie Ingman
Annual Fourth of July Picnic with AWC Finland Members, Friends and Family: July 2009
Interest Group- Gardening Club -Flower Arranging Class: Summer 2009
Annual Mother's Club Halloween Party: October 2009
Club Tour in November to the Picasso exhibit at the Ateneum museum in Helsinki: November 2009
Interest Group: Our Gourmet Group...
Love Your Body Walk
In conjunction with NOW's initiative, Love Your Body, IWCT honored women and their physical well-being by organizing an hour-long walk along the River Po in the center of Torino on October 15. T-shirts were made and worn to display our pride in being women and taking care of each other. The walk was so successful that...