Tribute by Georgia Regnault, AWC The Hague
Susan James (Jessie) Rodell
December 8, 1945 – January 18, 2021
Recenty, the sad news reached many of us that Jessie had passed away after months, if not years, fighting cancer. We, as AWC members (or former members) have wonderful memories of Jessie’s active years at the AWC of The Hague, as President (1984–1985) and advisor to many boards. Whenever a group or committee needed volunteers, Jessie was the first to sign on. And one of her specialties was welcoming new members and making them feel “At Home in the AWC.”
Jessie worked professionally at the American School of The Hague from 1985 to 2010, first as secretary to the high school principal, then Admissions Officer and finally as External Relations Director. She also served in a voluntary capacity on the boards of several organizations within the American community in The Hague, such as American Chamber of Commerce, ACCESS and Overseas Americans Remember.
Upon her retirement from these organizations, she was missed by all. She will now be most definitely missed by the American Women’s Club of The Hague.
And I must say farewell to a good friend for more than 40 years,
Georgia
Jessie Rodell Education Award
Some months ago, the Rodell family asked that an Education Award be set up in Jessie’s name. Recently launched on the Facebook page Jessie’s Love and Good Vibes, I now take the liberty of introducing this to all of you. We hope that many of you will support it.
To all the family and friends of Jessie, members and former members of the AWC, former colleagues and parents of the American School of The Hague and the wider international community of the Netherlands, whether here or back at home. We are all happy that Jessie has lived to celebrate Quinn’s Birthday in November, her own in December as well as her 56th anniversary and the recent holidays. We want to announce that an Education Award has been established in her name.
This international community-wide award will help a person in The Netherlands further their education and has been set up with the help of The FAWCO Foundation. Donations to fund this award can be made to the Foundation via their website under “How to Donate.”
Donors in the USA may also use the Zelle app, via the email address of the treasurer: . Since the Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, donations might be tax deductible and, in some cases, American companies may match your donation. For more information about your donation, please contact the treasurer.
Friends living in The Netherlands or other euro-currency countries may make their donations directly to the bank account of the AWC of The Hague, NL 42 ABNA 0431 4217 57, marking it with their name and (email) address.
For any questions, please contact Georgia Regnault at awcthehague.parliamentarian@
gmail.com.
