by Robin Meloy Goldsby, FAWCO Rep AIWC Cologne
May, 2011
Marrakech, Girl Power and the Verge of Tears Tour
What a week! Representing the AIWCC in Marrakech was one of the highlights of my peripatetic life. How I wish I could have taken each of you along to witness the joys of attending an annual FAWCO conference.
It’s difficult to...
Dear Members,
I have just returned from the FAWCO conference in Marrakech, an opportunity for which I wish to thank the AWG board. As many of you know, I regularly attend scientific research conferences, so it was interesting to compare the two types of conferences. Instead of a world full of men, talking about themselves and...
AWA Dubai Celebrates 20 Years!
Another "Midnight at the Oasis" was "A Night to Remember" in Dubai on March 25th when AWA Dubai held their 20th Anniversary Gala. President Mia Syed introduced Guest of Honor, Elinor Le Baron (now a member of AWA Qatar), the founder of the club. The festivities included a silent auction with over 60 items on...
Submitted by: AWC Luxembourg, FAWCO Rep, Kathleen Connors Bouchaud
FAWCO Wells for Clean Water Tombola
AWC Luxembourg did it again!! The generosity of AWC Luxembourg members at the February Valentines lunch was overwhelming! In just two hours, the very lively group of 40 women at Wiltgen Cafe helped other women across the world in Cambodia by supplying them with...
Another "Midnight at the Oasis" was "A Night to Remember" in Dubai March 25th when AWA Dubai held their 20th Anniversary Gala. President Mia Syed introduced guest of honor Elinor Le Baron (now a member of AWA Qatar) the founder of the club. The festivities included a silent auction with over 60 items on the block. More than ???? was...
Click here to download special bulletin prepared by Cynthia Lehmann, AIWC Cologne's member about their lovely 50th Anniversary Tea at Schloss Lerbach on Apri 23, 2011.
In attendance from FAWCO was My-Linh Kunst, FAWCO President who was also AIWC Cologne's president in 2007-08.
AIWC Cologne's Board Ex-Presidents watching the slide show
FAWCO congratulates the American Women's Club of the Taunus, celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. A special kick-off event was on Thursday, January 27th from 10:30-13:00. The local mayor and the US Consul General will be among those welcoming members and guests. A special "skit" will be presentated to take everyone through the last 4 decades and how the AWCT...
February was “Water Month” for the American Women’s Group of Languedoc Roussillon
Submitted by: AWG LR FAWCO Rep, Kim Mousseron
In addition to the fall activities that revolved around the theme of water (a walk with the hiking group along the aqueduct in Castries and a visit with the outings group to the Montpellier water source and water treatment plant) AWGLR...
Christmas 2010: Journey of the Smith Family from Dublin, Ireland
Making A Difference One Well at a time for Two Families in Cambodia
While we were in Siem Reap, our guide Piseth, had his driver take us "off the tour route" to find a family that was in need of a clean water well. Our tour guide took guests' donations...
Submitted by Dr. Susanne Hirschberg, AWC Düsseldorf, FAWCO Rep 2010
The American Women’s Club of Düsseldorf (AWCD) in support of the FAWCO Target Program has donated 4000 euro to the Integrated Tribal And Watershed Development Programme (ITWDP). German tax laws prevent the AWCD from donating directly to the chosen Target Program since the FAWCO Foundation is not registered as...
The AWC Bogota held "A Morning of Health and Handbags" which included a presentation on Stem Cells and the Helping Handbags Auctions this morning. Those attending were all very interested in the FAWCO TARGET Water project: Tabitha's Cambodia Wells for Clean Water, and $972 was raised for it.
Submitted by Pam Smith, AWC Korea FAWCO Rep
AWC Seoul Korea Executive Board has earmarked 30% of the proceeds from our Handbag Auction held here in May 2010 to be donated specifically toward OXFAMs water projects in Haiti to help support the building of a sustainable water system in that country.
Submitted by Amanda Hentges, AWC Gothenburg FAWCO Co-Rep and...
Although the AWCH has been supporting the ITWDP for only a short time, we have already raised 120€ at the Bunco Game Fundraiser and 755€ from the 2011 AGM Silent Auction and 154€ from the book sale also at the AGM. What a great way to start the year! Thanks to all who have helped us get this far.
Submitted by Rosalind Williams, AWC Madrid
January 2011
We were very privileged to welcome Kathleen Simon, President of FAWCO to Madrid, during her recent visit to the Spanish member clubs. At a coffee at the home of Rosalind Williams, FAWCO Rep for International Newcomers Club’s, members were briefed on the intricacies of the organization’s vast network of services...
AWC Luxembourg did it again!! The generosity of AWC Luxembourg members at the February Valentines lunch was overwhelming! In just two hours, the very lively group of 40 women at Wiltgen Cafe helped other women across the world in Cambodia by supplying them with enough funding to build 6 more water wells, which now means that AWC Luxembourg has helped...
The annual AWCH Open House was held on October 1st at Nancy Tilitz‘ Gallery. Although turnout was less than last year, those in attendance had a fantastic time. All of the ongoing groups were represented and a photo slide show of all of the fun at their events was looped throughout the
evening. The treats this year were even tastier...