our contributions to charitable projects goes be-
yond fundraisers, and includes sewing squares for
the FAWCO Friendship Quilt, writing award grants
for development and education, and participating in
FAWCO conferences. After a round of applause for the 2019 board mem-
bers, who were each recognized individually by Nom-
ination Chair Holly T., the new slate of officers was
presented. All nominees were voted into office and
accepted their positions (see below.)
In the vein of giving, those attending the AGM were
asked to vote for one of three short—listed projects
nominated for the FAWCO Target Program Health
2020–2022. Brigitte B.-R. introduced the three proj-
ects, all located in Africa. The project S.A.F.E. (Safe
Alternatives for Female Genital Mutilation Elimina-
tion) received the most votes and will be AWCH’s
nomination. Results of FAWCO—wide voting will be
announced in March. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. But before
going home, AWCH members turned their attention
to the results of the Silent Auction, gathering the
treasures they had acquired. Thank you to all who
participated!
by Carol H.
Before moving on to the election of the new officers,
the attendees voted to increase membership dues
from €39 to €45, effective January 1 st , 2021. This
modest €6 increase after an interval of seven years
will help AWCH continue to serve its members and
give them value.
Photos from Shelly S.
20 BOARD
20 M E M B E R S
NEW AWCH
I’m very excited for the
new board, and I look for-
ward with great pleasure to
working with such excep-
tional women who have already been busy planting the
seeds of new ideas for 2020. They are as follows: my-
self as president, Carol H. as vice-president, Susan B. as
treasurer, Sara N. as secretary, Holly T. (remaining) as
membership chair, Jordan B.W. as communications chair,
Ann G.T. as activities chair, Andrea M. and Jessica M. as
events co-chairs, and Christine R. (remaining) as FAWCO
representative. We also have
board-appointed positions:
Cat C. as webmaster and da-
ta-protection officer, Joanna
O’M. and Carol H. as Landesfrauenrat representatives,
Beatrice K. & Mason Jane M. as Currents co — editors,
and Charis H. and myself as Hamburger Helpers coordi-
nators. Thank you all for your willingness and dedication
to serve our members for the next year.
by Julia R.
www.awchamburg.org
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