Do you have books gathering dust on your shelves? Instead of letting them sit unread, why not give them a second life? The AWCZ Library is inviting members to "Book It Forward" by donating gently used books that they no longer need. Your donation helps the club save money, supports sustainability, and ensures that books continue to bring joy to new readers.
The library requests that donated books be less than three years old and not already in its catalog. Ready to de-clutter and make a difference? Contact the Library Chair at library@awczurich.org for more details!
Join our Meet the Candidates Events and our Annual General Meeting
Meet the Candidates Events
Your voice matters! Get to know the candidates. This will be an open forum where you may participate in a dialogue with the nominees.
Please join us at one or both of the MTC events
- Feb 28 – Meet the Candidates at Coffee Mornings
- March 7 – Meet the Candidates x PhASE Raffle at First Fridays!
Annual General Meeting
Please register for AGM and participate in the democratic process
- April 11 – Annual General Meeting (AGM + Elections)
***Your Vote. Your Club. Your Future.***
Questions?
Elections: Contact Aurélie, Nominating Committee Chair, at nominatingcommittee@awczurich.org, supported by Ellen & Elizabeth.
AGM: Reach out to Lyla at president@awczurich.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the events and at the polls!
February 14 marks Valentine’s Day, and throughout the month of February, we invite you to share your love—whether for a significant other, a fellow club member, or anyone who has touched your heart. Visit the corkboard by the front desk to select a heart and make a donation. Once you've decorated it and added your message, pin it to the board, where it will be displayed for the entire month. All proceeds will benefit Cancer Support Switzerland. This initiative is proudly sponsored by PhASE.
Join us this January for two engaging morning workshops:
1️⃣ Raising Bilingual Children – January 17, 2025, 10:00–11:30 Dr. Joanna Rutkowska shares insights into bilingualism, exploring how children acquire language and how parents can support their development.
2️⃣ Mindful Parenting – January 24, 2025, 10:00–11:30 Monica Shah Zeeman, founder of Children First, offers practical strategies to navigate parenting challenges and nurture your child’s independence.
Cost: Free for Members | 25 CHF for Non-members Registration Deadlines: January 10 (Raising Bilingual Children) | January 23 (Mindful Parenting)
Don’t miss out—sign up online today!
The AWCZ has a long history of supporting the clients of local charity FIZ. FIZ provides advocacy and support for migrant women and victims of human trafficking in the German-speaking region of Switzerland. You can help too!
We will be collecting NEW UNOPENED toiletries for the women in the shelters run by local charity FIZ. When clients arrive, let’s welcome them by ensuring their basic toiletry needs are covered. FIZ operates six shelters for 40 women in our area. Please drop your shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, soap, shower gel, tooth brush, toothpaste, razors, sanitary napkins or tampons in the box at the Clubhouse by December 1. NO MAKE-UP OR PERFUME AND ONLY NEW UNOPENED ITEMS please. PS: To ensure a smooth drop-off experience, we kindly request that you check our calendar for the AWCZ Clubhouse's availability. Please take a moment to verify that someone will be present to open the door when you plan to drop off your donations. Your thoughtfulness will help us make the most of your generous donation!
Do you have good-condition used suitcases or large duffel bags lying around, waiting for a new adventure? ✈️ Why not give them a purposeful journey by donating them? Let's turn suitcases into symbols of hope, offering a fresh start to those in need. For any questions or more information, please contact Lisa at LWyssbrod001@yahoo.com. Together, we can make a meaningful impact, one suitcase at a time! Only good condition suitcases and large duffel bags please. No broken handles, zippers or wheels please. Any color or pattern is acceptable For more information about FIZ, visit www.FIZ-info.ch
By Nina Zimnik Gallery at the Club American Women's Club Zurich
On the night of September 7, the AWCZ re-opened its gallery. Fabulous event. The Club is proud to welcome three artists: Derrick Feole, American photographer, with his Swiss landscape photography. Miranda Fierz, a young artist from Lucerne, showed her paintings. Madame Tricot, a world-reknowned knitting artist, presented her patisserie, her sausages and “Navalny`s last words”. Come by and see the exhibition (until Nov. 4).
Photo caption: Nina Zimnik, AWCZ gallerist, introducing Madame Tricot (first from right)
Photo caption: Christine, Karyn and Gina in front of Miranda Fierz` paintings
Photo caption: „für Politiker, denen die Umwelt wurst ist“ (Madame Tricot)
Photo Caption: The making of...Derrick Feole`s works before hanging Please find the exhibition price list below:
Please contact our gallerist Nina if you have any questions.
We’re excited we can now share the news: The Round Robin magazine has been completely redesigned over the summer! The brand-new September/October issue will be coming very soon, making its way to your mailbox of choice. When you joined AWCZ, you had the opportunity to choose the print magazine or the digital alternative. Your membership listing shows this information, so now is a good time to confirm whether you will receive yours as a printed copy or a digital PDF. Once you are logged in, go to the three dots at the far right of the menu and choose Members > Directory and enter your name. Scroll to the bottom of the entry page to see your choice. While the print run is already set for the upcoming issue, should you wish to change your preference for future issues, please contact editor@awczurich.org with your name and your updated preference. Laura Groves Editor, The Round Robin
Overseas voters have a shorter election year and face more barriers than domestic voters. Use a safe, secure nonpartisan website to register to vote or request a ballot if you are already registered. These include the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP–https://www.fvap.gov) or the US Vote Foundation (https://www.usvotefoundation.org). © Key dates • When to register: now. Local election officials need time to process your registration/ballot request form. • 21 September – States are required to send absentee ballots to all overseas voters who requested them • 28 September – Recommended date for overseas citizens to mail their ballots back to the US • 1 October – Recommended date for overseas voters whose ballots have not arrived to send in a Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Get a FWAB from FVAP (https://www.fvap.gov/uploads/FVAP/Forms/fwab.pdf) or the US Vote Foundation (https://www.usvotefoundation.org/vote/federal-write-in-absentee-ballot). Further info To get further info, answers to questions and support in dealing with local election officials, contact FVAP or the US Vote Foundation, or email FAWCO’s US Voting Committee at voting@fawco.org. • FAWCO info on voting from overseas: https://www.fawco.org/us-issues/u-s-voting • Check your registration status: https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote *Source: American Women’s Club of Denmark. Website: http://www.awcdenmark.org. Public Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/296190131659089.
Interviews for Global Entry membership will be conducted at the Consular Agency in Zurich and U.S. Embassy in Bern
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers to the United States. Benefits of Global Entry membership include no processing lines, no paperwork, and TSA PreCheck eligibility. A five-year membership costs only $100.
From August 12-16, 2024, CBP will conduct interviews for those who are “conditionally approved” for Global Entry membership. If you qualify, you may schedule an interview time to occur during one of these special enrollment events.
For more information please check the following link: https://ch.usembassy.gov/global-entry-special-enrollment-events-august-12-16-2024/
Dear Round Robin Readers, Send us photos of your fun summer travels! The Round Robin Around The World would love to share photos of our Members’ summer trips, whether within Switzerland, around Europe or worldwide. Slip a copy of The Round Robin in your luggage and include in those keepsake photos. Also (NEW), if you are already travelling and don’t have your Round Robin with you, or maybe you don’t receive The Round Robin as a printed magazine, you can still send us a picture. Take a photo of yourself during your travels, making a heart shape with your hands. We want everyone to be able to participate! Previous Around the World travel photos have included Members visiting Israel, Botswana, South Africa, India, and France, as well as having fun right here in Zurich.
Please be sure to include the names of those in the photo, the location and date; send to editor@awczurich.org. If you’d like to add a bit of text about the trip as well, please feel free to do so. Deadline for submissions for the September/October issue is July 25th, but do get in touch if you have a great photo that will be available a day or two after that. Laura Groves, Editor, The Round Robin Magazine
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