Dear {Contact_First_Name},
Spring is definitely around the corner - the mornings are getting brighter, and the days longer. We’ll be “springing forward” with our clocks before you know it. Although this is reason enough to look forward to March, there’s so much more!
March is Women’s History Month in the United States, and March 8 is International Women’s Day. What started off as a week-long celebration – to correspond with International Women’s Day – grew into an entire month-long recognition of the achievements of women. With a national theme of “Valiant Women of the Vote,” this year in the United States, we celebrate, in particular, the suffragettes who fought for women’s right to vote. In the U.S., women won that fight 100 years ago this year. In Germany, women obtained that right earlier – in 1918.
To celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we will visit the Alte Nationalgalerie to explore the Fighting for Visibility exhibit, which focuses on women artists before 1919. Later in the month, at our General Meeting, we welcome an author and lecturer in history who will talk about Martha Graham, a renowned modern dancer who, through her innovative dance style, played a unique role in American diplomacy.
Also this month, a delegation from AWC Berlin heads to FAWCO’s Interim Meeting in Luxembourg, where, in addition to catching up on all things FAWCO, we will continue to celebrate women’s right to vote all over the world. It undoubtedly will be an educational, inspiring and uplifting weekend. Be on the lookout for reports and updates from the Interim Meeting.
Speaking of women and voting, if you are eligible to vote in the U.S., have you requested your ballot to vote from abroad? Read on below to learn more about overseas voting. We may be an ocean away, but every vote counts, so request your ballot today!
We have lots of great programming this month, so be sure to keep reading below about all of our upcoming events. If you have not been to an AWC gathering recently, consider joining us at one – or more – events this month. We look forward to welcoming you!
I wish you well, and hope to see you soon!
Cheers,
Shweta
Shweta Gupta
President, The American Women's Club of Berlin
president@awcberlin.org
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Ann Simon
Ise Tullier
Inga Werdnik Our next new members coffee is Wednesday, March 25, 2020. All members are invited to come meet new members and reconnect with ones you already know. We look forward to seeing you then, or at one of our other events soon! |
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT
March General Meeting
Join us for this month's General Meeting with guest speaker, Dr. Victoria Phillips.
Wednesday, March 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm at the Allied Museum. |
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In honor of Women’s History Month, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Victoria Phillips, Ph.D., as our guest speaker at our March General Meeting. Dr. Phillips is the author of Martha Graham’s Cold War: The Dance of American Diplomacy, which explores the international political life of modern dancer Martha Graham. Dr. Phillips will discuss Graham and her book, including Graham’s tour to East Berlin in 1987 during the Reagan Administration.
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Without dedicated volunteers, there would be no AWC Berlin. From every activity to administrative function, there are members stepping up to make this club a rich social, cultural and philanthropic outlet for our 250+ members. If you'd like to nominate a member, please email newsletter@awcberlin.org. Thank you to Dawna Grand for the following submission. Thank You, June Lee! |
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Our wonderful group of volunteers includes those who are highly visible, and equally important those who support our club from behind the scenes. June Lee, our calendar manager, works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our calendar is updated as quickly and accurately as possible. With any given month having as many as 40 activities listed, populating the calendar is a job that calls for meticulous attention to detail, and relentless communication with multiple parties. Not to mention extraordinary patience, as events are constantly changing.
When June began the role of calendar manager, little did she know that the existing process would be upended with the introduction of our new Wild Apricot event management system. Instead of passing the role off to an unwitting new volunteer, June rolled up her sleeves to learn the new system and ensure a smooth transition. Ultimately, it’s not just what June contributes, but how she contributes. Her professionalism, positive attitude, reliability and sense of humor make her a joy to work with and an invaluable member of our fabulous volunteer team!
A huge thank you to June, a quintessential behind-the-scenes volunteer! |
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FAWCO Interim Meeting in Luxembourg - March 20-22, 2020. The Interim Meeting is just around the corner! AWC Berlin has 12 members attending either as full participants, day participants, or guests. Look for our report back from the Interim Meeting after we return! |
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INSPIRING WOMEN SUBSCRIPTION CONTEST ENDS FEBRUARY 29! Have you subscribed? Have you asked 10 people to subscribe?
AWC Berlin is one of the 9 clubs of FAWCO’s Region 5 competing to see which club gets the highest number of new subscriptions to FAWCO’s Inspiring Women magazine.
Inspiring Women is FAWCO's free quarterly online magazine. Subscription is free and easy. Visit www.fawco.org, log in or sign up, and then Subscribe (top line) to Inspiring Women. Enter the club name AWC Berlin in the box on the sign-up form to make sure your subscription will count towards our club’s tally.
Subscription is open to everyone (male, female, young or old) so ask your family, friends, neighbors, and relatives to sign up to receive this well regarded, free online quarterly magazine. If you are interested in reading about inspiring women around the world -- this is your read!
The Spring 2020 issue, which is out already and available online, features 3 members of AWC Berlin: Nadine Kölzig graces the cover of this issue, and Brenda Turner and Karis Zeller are beautifully profiled within the magazine. Just one - or three - more reasons to subscribe! |
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FAWCO Target Health Project. Have you checked out the AWC Berlin homepage recently? A Silver Medallion is now shining on our homepage to reflect that our club has donated US$507 to the FAWCO Health Target Project. This donation was made by Janet Chesterman, who hosted an informal Australian horse race gathering at her home and asked for donations to support the yet-to-be-chosen Health Target Project. The medallion is also on the Club Donor Wall for the FAWCO Foundation at https://www.fawcofoundation.org/. The FAWCO Health Target Project for 2020-2022 will be announced at FAWCO's Interim Meeting in Luxembourg, and look for more information about the chosen project in next month's newsletter.
As a member of AWC Berlin, you are also a member of FAWCO. If you are interested in learning more about FAWCO or have any questions contact: Karen Castellon, via email at KarenCastellon908@gmail.com |
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It's time for overseas voters to register and request an absentee ballot. Here is how:
- REGISTER to vote and REQUEST a ballot. You must do this with your local election official, but you can both register to vote from overseas and request a ballot at the same time. Your ballot request will be for all elections in 2020, which will include any primary elections and the general election in November.
- Once you receive your ballot, complete and return it according to the instructions that accompany your ballot.
REGISTER TODAY!
www.overseasvotefoundation.org |
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PRIMARY ELECTIONS The U.S. General Election is November 3, 2020, but primary voting season is well underway. You can participate in your home state's primary, but it is important to check the deadlines for registering and requesting your overseas ballot. Click here more information on primary elections by state and territory. Also, visit Overseas Vote Foundation to find all the deadlines for your home state, including the deadline to request your ballot in time for primary elections, and to learn about other requirements for your state. |
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AWC ONLINE: CALENDAR AND EVENT REGISTRATION
AWC members must log in with a user name and password to access events on our calendar and register for them. You can do this 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. As always, so that we know to expect you, please remember to register for all events either through the AWC website or the Wild Apricot Member app (for iPhone users only).
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 iPhone or Android device 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. The event registration feature of the app is not available to Android users yet (but we're working on it!). Android users can register via the Members only section of the website instead. Questions? WA-Admin@awcberlin.org.
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German Conversation West Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
10:00am - 12:00pm Cafe Reichert, Schlossstrasse 96, 12163 Steglitz |
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Come join us for coffee and conversation in a safe and judgment-free environment. We always have a good time! Usually we are joined by AWC Berlin members who are native German speakers. |
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Evening Book Club Tuesday, March 3, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Private home, Mitte |
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About The Almost Nearly Perfect People from Goodreads: “Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years and has grown increasingly frustrated with the rose-tinted view of this part of the world offered up by the Western media. In this timely book, he leaves his adopted home of Denmark and embarks on a journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are, the secrets of their success, and, most intriguing of all, what they think of one another." |
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German Conversation Ost
Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26
Lawrence Mitte, Oranienburger Straße 69, 10117, or Private home, Mitte |
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Come and speak German with us! Whether you’re looking to improve or just practice, we’d love to see you there!
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Tennis Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm Tennis Club Blau-Gold Steglitz |
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We meet once a week to play Tennis. We welcome advanced/intermediate players to join our core group of 4-6. The costs are shared between the players.
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Women Artists in the Nationalgalerie
Thursday, March 5, 11:00am
Alte Nationalgalerie, Bodestrasse, 10178
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We will visit this exhibit of women artists in the collection of the Alte Nationalgalerie with a 60-minute guided tour. The exhibition shows more than 60 paintings and sculptures created over a 140-year period by women artists, all before 1919. Costs: Tour cost is €100 divided by the number of participants, plus the €10/€5 entrance fee (free with the annual museum card). |
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Kaffee Klatsch
Friday, March 6, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Park Cafe, Fehrbelliner Pl. 8, 10707 (U7/U3 stop) |
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Kaffee Klatsch is our monthly “Coffee Chat.” Stop by to connect, catch up with old friends or make new ones. |
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Bloggers Round Table Meetup Wednesday, March 11, 9:00am - 11:00am
Private member's home
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Calling all bloggers! Do you manage your own blog or are interested in starting one? Did you start a blog and it has been left to collect dust ever since? If this rings true, please come join us for an informal round table discussion.
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Travel Group Friday, March 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm Goldhahn & Sampson, Charlottenburg |
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Our Travel Group meets once a month to share their passion for seeing the world.
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Stasi Museum Tour & Visit Monday, March 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Stasi Museum, Normannenstrasse 20, House 1, 10365 |
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In the Stasi Museum, formerly home of the Ministry of State Security, you can discover how the Stasi operates and take a look at their original technology such as bugs, hidden cameras and weapons. The main attraction is the office of Erich Mielke, Minister of State Security and head of the Stasi from 1957 to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Please join us for a 90-minute tour to explore and understand German history inside the Stasi Museum. Costs: Tour cost to be divided by number of participants, plus the museum entry fee |
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March General Meeting Wednesday, March 18, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Allied Museum, Clayallee 135, 14195 |
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In honor of Womens' History Month we are pleased to welcome Dr. Victoria Phillips, PhD, as our guest speaker. Dr. Phillips is the author of Martha Graham's Cold War: The Dance of American Diplomacy.
The meeting will be followed by an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant. |
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Girls Night Out - Wawa Berlin Tuesday, March 24, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wawa Berlin, Grunewaldstrasse 10, 10823 (near Eisenacher Strasse U-bahn) |
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Did you ever wonder how Korean cuisine gets that intense, unami flavor? Well it's all in the secret sauce and Wawa has perfected their own recipe using traditional ingredients and aging it to perfection to add that unforgettable taste to all their dishes! From bibimbap to bulgolgi there's something for everyone on Wawa's menu. |
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New Member Coffee
Wednesday March 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Private member's home, Charlottenburg |
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Welcome to the American Women's Club of Berlin! Whether or not you have already had a chance to experience an event, outing, or meeting with our club, this is the perfect opportunity for you to meet other new members. All members are invited to join us in welcoming new members and getting to know them. This event is free. Added snacks to share are appreciated. |
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Women's Salon: Go behind the scenes with KCRW Berlin; the making of a podcast Wednesday, March 25, 6:45pm - 9:00pm
Private member's home |
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Join the March Women's Salon as we go behind the scenes with KCRW and the making of a podcast. Our speakers Monika Mueller-Kroll and Sylvia Cunningham will give us a behind-the-scenes look at how they tackle a project from original proposal to end product. Also present will be our special guest, and Program Director/Host at KCRW, Soraya Nelson. |
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Literature Book Club Tuesday, March 31, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Private member's home |
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From Goodreads: "Staring unflinchingly into the abyss of slavery, Beloved by Toni Morrison transforms history into a story as powerful as Exodus and as intimate as a lullaby."
Please bring a light snack to share. The host will provide water and wine. |
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AWC ONLINE AWC members can manage their account, access the membership directory and sign up for events by logging into their AWC member account, either through the AWC website or mobile app.
BENEFITS
- Register for and cancel events
- See your event registration
- Add events to personal calendar
- See who else is going
- Much more...
Step 1: log into the AWC website (request new password from the website if needed). Manage your events from the calendar.
Step 2: Download the Wild Apricot Member app and use your website email/login.
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? WA-Admin@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. Only authorized AWC Berlin events that are already listed on the AWC Calendar can be created as an event in our Facebook group. Please do not post charity donation requests or political items not related to the AWC Berlin. You are invited to let us know about your business, but please limit commercial, self-promotional posts to Mondays and be sure to preface your post with MARKETING MONDAY. No comments are allowed on these posts. When in doubt, please send your question to facebookpolicy@awcberlin.org.
Thank you for your cooperation!
AWC Berlin Facebook Page | AWCB Website |
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