Dear {Contact_First_Name},
Congratulations to Director Sarah Burgess and the cast and crew of our benefit production of The Vagina Monologues last month. Tickets sold out on both nights and we raised over €3,300 for our charity, DonyA Residence. The performances were moving, powerful and empowering for both the audience and the performers alike. See the director’s letter in the Philanthropy section below.
March celebrates Women’s History Month in the United States, and International Women’s Day on March 8! It celebrates women's contribution to events in history. Your contribution this year is in your vote! If you are eligible to vote in the U.S., have you requested your ballot to vote from abroad this year? Read on below to learn more about overseas voting. We may be an ocean away, but every vote counts, so request your ballot today!
Your FAWCO Rep Veronica Riffle and I are heading to Malta for FAWCO’s global conference this month. Besides FAWCO business, there are club and self-development workshops and sharing best practices with sister clubs around the world. Look for our report back next month. As an AWC Berlin member, you are entitled to FAWCO benefits - find out more in the FAWCO section below.
March 19, 2026, is our first quarterly cooking evening for the families of the Ronald McDonald House in Berlin-Wedding. This is one of our most meaningful hands-on community experiences. It’s about more than just a curated menu; it’s about showing up and providing an evening of respite and care for parents whose children are undergoing hospital treatment nearby. Under the coordination of Maria Brezinsky, we have space for a dedicated team of 7 volunteers to make for a smooth evening. Register here.
We have a couple of great invitations from the community - the most recent being the Malaysian Ramadan Bazaar on March 13, 2026, taking place at the Malaysian Embassy. See invitation below.
Enjoy the start of Spring - we look forward to seeing you soon!
My-Linh, on behalf of the Board of Directors 2026 |
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My-Linh Kunst
President, The American Women's Club of Berlin The AWC Berlin is 100% member-run - we always welcome and appreciate your contribution, feedback and suggestions. Please email president@awcberlin.org. **Please note that, depending on your email program, you may need to click “View entire message” to see the Newsletter in its entirety.** |
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
Eunyoung Cho Joy Cidecyan Baylee Mehr
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If you know of anyone in our club who is going through a difficult time—whether it's due to illness, loss, or another challenge—please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Member Care team at membership@awcberlin.org. We’re here to offer support and encouragement when it’s needed most.
Thank you for helping us care for one another! |
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The Board needs help with ideas for things for us to do as a club. Our club is thriving with social get-togethers, philanthropic events and activism, but we've received feedback that we should do more "special" events, so I am asking for specific help:
1) embassy visits: do you have a connection to an embassy in Berlin? please help me connect with the Public Affairs office. Many embassies do tours and events for groups such as ours.
2) speakers: we are always looking for interesting speakers for our Monthly Meetings (to talk about a topic) and Women's Salons (to talk about a personal journey). If you know someone who you think could resonate with the group, please let me know.
3) art & culture ideas: Do you know of a landmark building that we should have a tour of? should we do a walking tour of your neighborhood? Do you know a tour guide with interesting tours? Is there a great art & culture exhibit that we should visit? please let me know or better yet, help organize it.
4) venues:
- We are also looking for reasonably-priced centrally located venues where we can hold our monthly meetings and other speaker events (capacity 50-60 people);
- And ideas for a location that we could rent/borrow to have our July 4th BBQ and/or our Thanksgiving Potluck (e.g. a church or community hall).
Our club is 100% volunteer-run. With 300+ members, if you could help us organize just ONE outing - we'd have a lot of really fun things to do. |
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MARCH MONTHLY MEMBER MEETING (evening)
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026 6:30pm
Understanding Difference: Learn Constructive Dialogue
Ever wonder why some conversations feel difficult and hard to get through? In this meeting, facilitated by AWC members Abigail Napp, Jennifer Post Draeger, and Katrin Völkner, we will learn the basics of Constructive Dialogue, a vital skill in today’s opinionated and polarized society. Learn how the brain processes differences, how our values influence our beliefs, and gain some helpful tips for improving conversations on challenging topics.
Bring a friend! If you know someone who is interested in our Club or this month’s topic, invite her to join us, and add her to your registration in Wild Apricot.
Event Timeline
6:00pm Arrival, Social Time, Light refreshments available
6:30pm Meeting Begins
8:00pm Meeting ends |
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Vagina Monologues: A Valentine's Success Story
This past February, AWC Berlin brought heart, humor, and powerful storytelling to the stage with our production of The Vagina Monologues, raising over €3,300 for DonyA! A heartfelt thank you to our fantastic performers who gave not just their time and talents, but so much passion to make this Valentine's event truly special. Your courage and commitment brought these stories to life and made a real difference for women in our community. Want to hear more about the experience? Read a letter from director Sarah Burgess and watch the full-length video of the production HERE. |
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We want to thank the Berlin News Daily team for their sponsorship of our Vagina Monologues event in their newsletter. As a reader myself, I'm a huge fan - I'm kept updated with relevant events across the city without the heavy lifting or noise - Sarah Burgess
Feel like a local, even if you don't speak the language. Berlin News Daily summarizes the most important updates, events, and data into a short 3-minute read. No clickbait. No paywalls. 100% in English. Join 3,000+ Berliners staying informed without the chaos https://berlindaily.org |
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Calling All Venue Ideas & Connections!
We have exciting new fundraising events brewing for 2026, and we'd love to hear from you! Do you know a charming garden cafe perfect for a spring mingle? A well-lit, comfortable space ideal for speaker events or roundtable discussions? A unique venue that could host our community gatherings?
If you have ideas or connections to event spaces in Berlin that might partner with AWC for future philanthropic events, now's the time to share them!
Let's make it happen: philanthropy.awcberlin@gmail.com |
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AWC Berlin is a founding member of FAWCO, a network of American and international women's clubs around the world. As a member of AWC Berlin, you are automatically also a member of FAWCO, connecting you to philanthropy and advocacy on a global scale. Learn more at FAWCO.org. Go to www.fawco.org to register and subscribe to receive FAWCO newsletters, and for additional information, contact our FAWCO Rep, Veronica Riffle, at fawco.awcberlin@gmail.com
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GOTV: Register NOW at this website, please! Please share this with your overseas friends worldwide.
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My thanks to our members who volunteered to make some calls and contact schools here in Berlin. Many voices make light work.
We still need a few more schools to be contacted. If you have some time to make a couple of calls, please let me know.
Your voice is so important! |
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Be aware of this legislation. If passed, it will limit our ability to vote from overseas.
Here is a brief summary from the nonpartisan League of Women Voters. |
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Upcoming FAWCO Events - open to AWC Berlin Members:
FAWCO Friendship Quilt Raffle: Thank your members who contributed quilt blocks for this wonderful fundraiser. So many blocks were submitted that there are two quilts to raffle this year! All members can participate in the raffle even if not attending the Interim Meeting in Malta. If you win, the team will get the quilt to you! Available at OneCause. International Women’s Day! Join the Open Human Rights Team meeting on Thursday March 5th at 5 pm CET to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026. The theme for this year is Give to Gain, where we will be showcasing FAWCO’s Target Program, Development Grants and the special program NEEED to highlight how our programs have supported charities for women.
FAWCO’s 2026 Interim Meeting on March 20-22, 2026 in Malta AUSA looks forward to meeting you at the FAUSA-sponsored Friday Welcome Reception, 7–7:30 pm in the Portomaso Foyer. See you there!
The 2026 FAWCO Youth Cultural Volunteers Program will take place in Chișinău/Kishinev, Moldova on Saturday, June 13 to Saturday, June 20, 2026. Stay tuned for more info. |
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Here are two easy tips for people who want to understand FAWCO’s work better:
1) Register for an account on the FAWCO website. This will give you access to all of FAWCO’s content and information. Just click on “Log in” in the upper right corner of the homepage; when the pop-up window opens, click “Sign up” and follow the prompts.
2) Once you are registered on the website, subscribe to FAWCO publications! Click on “Subscribe” at the top of the homepage to get an overview of all of our newsletters and a form for subscribing. You will already be on your way to becoming a well-informed FAWCO member. |
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INSPIRING WOMEN MAGAZINE
Out now, our latest issue, Women Behind the Scenes! We're shining a light on the women who work out of the public eye but at the heart of progress - not always seen but deeply felt.
We hope you enjoy reading it! Find us on Facebook and let us know what you think.
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Let's go together to support our performer - Miss S (we know her as Shlomit Lasky, our favorite tourguide). Those of you who attended our production of the Vagina Monologues, she was the “Moaner”.
Playful, revealing, and empowering stories of female desire— four saucy performance pieces, from cheeky flirts to hot flushes, told with honesty, humor, and heart.
Information here. Sign up on Wild Apricot, buy your tix and enjoy.
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Malaysian Ramadan Bazaar 2026 - Invitation to AWC Berlin members.
Warm greetings from PERWAKILAN Berlin!
In conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026, we are pleased to announce the Malaysian Ramadan Bazaar 2026, which will be held on Friday, 20 February and 13 March 2026, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Embassy of Malaysia, Klingelhöferstraße 6, 10785 Berlin.
Organised by PERWAKILAN (Ladies’ Association of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), the bazaar celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of Malaysian and regional cuisine, featuring traditional favourites such as Beef Rendang, Nasi Lemak, Satay, Laksa, Roti Canai, Pisang Goreng, Karipap, Kek Batik, and many more.
To ensure a smooth experience, guests are encouraged to pre-order their favorite dishes via the link below by Thursday, 12 March 2026 HERE (CASH PAYMENT on the day of the bazaar)
We warmly invite all to join us in this vibrant cultural celebration, a wonderful opportunity to experience the hospitality, warmth, and culinary heritage of Malaysia, right here in Berlin. |
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WEEKLY - NEW PLAYERS WELCOME
Tennis Winter Season 13.09.2025-10.04.2026
Tuesday int/Adv., 10am-12pm
Wednesday int/ beginner 10am-12pm
Thursday beginner 10am-12pm
Contact Ferah at ferahlaue@gmail.com for more info.
WEEK OF MARCH 1 German Conversation Monday, March 2, 9:30am-10:30am
Potluck with a Difference - Women Who Gather event
Tuesday, March 3, 7pm
Forest Walk- dogs welcome!
Thursday, March 5, 11am-1pm
Women and Finance: Artificial Intelligence
Thursday, March 5, 7pm-8:30pm (Zoom)
Monthly Coffee Morning (aka Kaffeeklatsch)
Friday, March 6, 10:30-12noon
Performance Art: My Pleasure
Friday, March 6, 8pm-9pm
WEEK OF MARCH 8Brunch Club Thursday, March 12, 12:00pm-3pm Opera "Les contes d'Hoffmann"
Saturday, March 14, 7pm
WEEK OF MARCH 15
Guided Gallery Visit- Kara Walker Exhibit
Tuesday, March 17, 11:30am-12:30pm Regular Book Club
Tuesday, March 17, 7pm-9pm
Monthly Member Meeting- Understanding Difference: Learn Constructive Dialogue
Wednesday, March 18, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Ronald McDonald House- Cooking for Families
Thursday, March 19, 5:30pm-10:00pm
Women and Finance: Artificial Intelligence
Thursday, March 19, 7pm-8:30pm (Zoom) Women on the Move: Schlachtensee
Friday, March 20, 10:30am WWG Doku Watch Friday, March 20, 6:30pm- 9:00pm Southwest Stammtisch Saturday, March 21, 10:30-12noon
WEEK OF MARCH 22
German Conversation
Monday, March 23, 9:30-10:30am Thirsty ThursdayThursday, March 26, 7pm-8:30pm (Zoom) Couples Dining Out Saturday, March 28, 7pm-9:30pm
WEEK OF MARCH 29
German Conversation
Monday, March 30, 9:30-10:30am
Women and Finance: Artificial Intelligence
Thursday, April 2, 7pm-8:30pm (Zoom) |
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AWC BERLIN ONLINE AWC members can manage their account, access the membership directory and sign up for events by logging into their AWC member account. You can access your account from your smartphone via the Wild Apricot Mobile app, or simply by going on any computer with internet and visiting the "Members Login" area of the AWC Berlin website. Calendar and Event Registration As a reminder, AWC Berlin members must log in with a user name and password to access events on our calendar and register for them. So that we know to expect you, please remember to register for events you wish to attend.
IN THE MEMBERS ONLY AREA, you can:
- Register for and cancel events
- See your event registration
- Add events to personal calendar
- See who else is going
- Much more...
Step 1: Go to the AWC website and click "Members Login" (request new password from the website if needed). Manage your events from the calendar.
Step 2: You could also download the Wild Apricot Member app to your smartphone or tablet and use your website login on the app.
Step 3: Poke around and get familiar with the tools. See the Instruction Guide for detailed steps and pictures of set up and navigation. Currently, the event registration feature of the app is not available to Android users, but otherwise the app is fine for Android users. Questions? email membership@awcberlin.org |
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ARE YOU USING OUR MOBILE APP ?
AWC’s events calendar and membership directory live on a platform called Wild Apricot. Download the Wild Apricot App for Members to view and register for events, and access the membership directory. You can also add events to your personal calendar with just a click. |
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Logging In: You will have to log in the first time, using the same email and password you use for the AWC website member login (see AWC website section of this document).
Navigating: When first logging in, update your profile before registering for events. Select the Members tab to access the Members Directory. You can view and register for Events From the Events tab (iPhone only). To cancel your registration, go to “My Tickets”, click on the event, and click “Cancel”. If you have any questions, please write to: membership@awcberlin.org |
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AWC BERLIN FACEBOOK POLICY The AWC Berlin Private Members Only Facebook group is open to current members only and is a casual, respectful and friendly forum for member announcements (for example, babies! weddings!, etc.), discussion, information and questions regarding AWC-related topics and/or life in Berlin. Thank you for your cooperation! AWC Berlin Facebook Page | AWCB Website |
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AWC BERLIN WHATSAPP COMMUNITY
AWC Berlin has a WhatsApp Community where all of our WhatsApp groups reside. If you are the administrator on a WhatsApp group that is not already in our "AWC Berlin" Community, please email membership@awcberlin.org. The benefits of a Community include:
- Visibility into all AWC Berlin-related WhatsApp groups.
- Group chats are restricted to group members, but as a Community member, you can see the title and description of all the groups. If you are eligible to join based on the group's description, you are welcome to "ask to join" any of the groups.
- Administrators can make announcements to the whole community (e.g., for last-minute event info)
Currently, we have the following WhatsApp groups which are run by an array of amazing coordinators:
Neighborhoods: Charlottenburg, Westend, Schöneberg/Wilmersdorf, Mitte, Kreuzberg, Prenzlauer-Berg/Friedrichshain, Reinickendorf, Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Brandenburg
Interests: Advocacy and Human Rights, Afternoon Concerts, Berlinale, Book Club Charlottenburg, Book Club Southwest, Bowling, Citizenship, Classical Music, Community Volunteering, FAWCO, German learners, JFKS Families, Movie-Goers, Philanthropy, Professional Networking, Spanish, U30, U40, Vegan, Women on the Move - and a Travel Group is in the process of forming!
If you use WhatsApp and are not yet in the Community, write Nelly at membership@awcberlin.org - she will add you.
Our WHATSAPP policies are similar to our FACEBOOK policies
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Please do not post charity donation requests or political items not related to the AWC Berlin.
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No self-promotion. You are invited to let us know about your business on MARKETING MONDAY - in our private FACEBOOK group. Be sure to preface your post with MARKETING MONDAY. No more than one post per member each Monday.
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When in doubt, please send your questions to membership@awcberlin.org.
Thank you for your cooperation!
AWC Berlin Facebook Page | AWCB Website |
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