AMERICAN WOMEN’S CLUBS NEWS No matter how you look at it, the AWC is a great resource and a wonderful way to make some new friendships! Start something new this autumn! Hope to meet you soon! Cheers! American Women’s Club of London 68 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LQ awc@awclondon.org www.awclondon.org 020 7589 8292
American Women Lawyers In London – AWLL
American Women Lawyers in London (“AWLL”) is an organisation of Londonbased women with ties to the American legal community. Our aim is to provide professional development support to members through educational events, networking and mentoring opportunities. AWLL has also partnered with several top companies to offer exclusive discounts and benefits to members. For more information about AWLL, please visit our website at www.awll.org.uk or contact AWLL Marketing Director Joanne Skolnick at joanne@awll.org.uk.You can also connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. We have an incredible line-up of professional development and networking events throughout the year and look forward to seeing you!
AWBS
www.awbs.org.uk WELCOME TO AN EXCITING 2016-2017 AWBS YEAR This September marks the 15th anniversary honoring 9/11 victims and survivors, so we were extremely privileged for the unique opportunity to hear Mr. Sujo John speak. Sujo was on the 81st floor of Tower I, when the first airliner struck just above his office, and his pregnant wife’s office was in Tower II. His story has been covered in The New York Times, the BBC, The Times - London, Associated Press, and many more. 2016 also marks the 35th Anniversary of AWBS, and WHO doesn’t like turning 35?! Whether you are a Super Trooper, a Super Freak, (or just enjoy a good party…it is Halloween) add October 29, to your calendar!! Last but certainly not least – please join us for our festive annual Craft Fayre at Royal Holloway on November 5. Vendors will be nestled all snug in their stalls in the hope that members’ glee will soon fill the hall!! GUEST SPEAKER: SUJO JOHN Sujo moved from India to America in February 2001 seeking a new life of adventure and prosperity. He and his wife began careers in the North and South Towers of New York’s World Trade Center. Just six months later, the unthinkable happened when a terrorist attack brought both towers crashing to the ground. Sujo’s survival that fateful day proved to be the launching point for his motivational speaking www.theamericanhour.com
career. Today he shares his story of hope, restoration and change, to universities, sporting events, Fortune 500 companies, and festivals in hundreds of cities in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Sujo is the founder of YouCanFree.Us, an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of human trafficking victims. His fight against modern day slavery has encouraged a network of global leaders to raise its voice against this evil of our times.YouCanFree.Us presently operates safe houses in India and Poland and runs awareness and prevention campaigns in North America, Asia, and Europe. 35 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 29 October at the Runnymede-on-Thames Hotel and Spa Travel back to the 1980’s and join us in celebration 35 years as a club! Enjoy a Rad night of dancing, party games and fun. Costumes encouraged late 70s/ early 80s attire (Might win a prize...it is Halloween!). ANNUAL CRAFT FAYRE 5 November at the Royal Holloway University in Egham The annual Craft Fayre is THE largest charitable fund raising event of the AWBS year. This is a fulfilled event with Santa Claus, baked goods, and of course...holiday shopping opportunities! Looking for members to volunteer to distribute flyers, bake, make crafts, set-up, and clean-up.... there are many volunteer opportunities to choose from. ACTIVITIES Adventures Abroad trip to the scenic town of Innsbruck and its Christmas Market - 2nd-4th December and Norway in a Nutshell: Planes, Trains, Boats, & Snowshoes - 26th-29th January. Booked For Lunch: Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at one of our member’s homes for coffee, discussion on the chosen book, followed by a delicious pot luck lunch! Everyone is welcome, the only requirement is that you read the book and are prepared to discuss it! Botticelli Babes: Art Appreciation: Who? What? When? Where? Why? Have you ever wondered what makes an artist great? Or how they choose topics to express? If so...then this class series is for YOU! We will meet the Great Artists, such as Holbein, Brueghel, El Greco, Velazquez, Rubens and Caravaggio. Art historian Marcia Page brings her a wealth of knowledge and wonderful perspective that has come from teaching at TASIS for 40 years. Crafts For Fun is a fun morning or afternoon out to learn how to make interesting crafts for gifts, home decor, or just because. There are all sorts of interesting choices of crafts to make. All materials are included. All crafts can be done by complete beginners or the experienced crafting ladies.
English History: Our Historian and registered Blue Badge Guide Amanda Bryett has put together a serious of interesting talks with a day trip which will enhance your knowledge and understanding of this country. This is a series of four talks and 1 field trip to Blenheim Palace. Find Your Spark: What makes me fulfilled? What am I capable of excelling at? What is my formula for happiness and productivity? What do I want to spend my life doing? Learn everyday, practical tools to discover what makes you unique, what keeps you fulfilled, what makes you happy and productive and what you should focus your life’s energies on! This is a 6-week workshop facilitated by well-being coach and AWBS member K. Mongia. French Classes: Have you ever wanted to speak a little French? The French adore it when you make even small efforts at their language! Whether you are just beginning or already know some French, please consider joining these fun lessons. We meet every Monday at our instructor’s home in Sunningdale. Tennis: Are you a tennis player looking to get a workout and meet some other players from all over the world? We’ve got the group for you! We are a group of intermediate players who are always looking for others to join us for great play, exciting rallies, and lots of laughter. Hatha and Beginners Yoga classes take place at Sunningdale Parish Council Offices, Broomhall Lane, SL5 0QS on Thursday mornings from 22 September – 8 December (except 27th Oct). To register please email yogawithrosie@me.com.
FAWCO
43rd Biennial Conference Registration for the FAWCO 43rd Biennial Conference is now open! Be sure to register early and take advantage of the Early Bird Special for the first 100 registrants before October 30th! Please note that there is also a special Club Registration for those clubs whose elections happen after the Early Bird deadline. If your club would like to take advantage of the Early Bird discount but don’t know yet who will be the FAWCO Rep or President, this is the way to go! More conference information can be found at www.fawco.org. (Be sure you are logged in on the FAWCO website).
In case you missed it, on the FAWCO website there is a conference newsletter, Spotlight on Mumbai. You can get both practical and fun information about the conference as well as all of the important links to booking your hotel and planning your pre-conference tours and post-conference experiences. Remember, the deadline for the Butterfly Warrior Golden www.americaninbritain.co.uk
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