REGINA D .
The first AWCH event I attended was a luncheon at an Italian restaurant in Mittelweg in May or June 1995 . AWCH member Barbara H . -M. had arranged for this luncheon , and Barbara and everyone else was so kind , cheerful , and welcoming that I joined the AWCH very shortly afterwards .
What positions have you held and which was your favorite ?
• Compiled information on new members for the “ Getting to Know You ” section of Currents from 1996 to 2009 .
• Compiled information on cultural events for the “ In Hamburg ” section of Currents from 1997 to 2009 .
• Organized the AWCH one-day orientation seminar in September 1997 .
• Landesfrauenrat representative .
• Served on the AWCH board as secretary from Spring 2003 to Spring 2005 .
• Organized new member events from November 2005 to December 2014 .
• Responsible for Hamburger Helpers group from October 2008 to December 2014 .
• Since Autumn 2019 , responsible for
German conversation group .
• My favorite position ? I would not hesitate for a moment on this : organizing the new members ’ events ! I have enjoyed this so very much ! I would like to point out that this would not have been possible without the friendly and reliable cooperation of Tracy M ., Kate W ., and Jess M .
How has the club changed over the years ? In the 1990s , there were more stayat-home mothers ( like me ), and we took part in activities during the day , such as book groups , outings , and very nice luncheons . My personal impression is that there is much more political awareness in the AWCH nowadays , and the Environmentally Mindful Group is just one example . Our club is keeping up with the times , and I think this is very good and very important .
What are your favorite memories from your time with the club ? As I was asked to put this information together , I have looked through old issues of Currents and I must say : we all had such a lovely time . The meetings ,
New Member Event 2010 Regina D . ( L ) and Kate W . ( R )
the cooperation , the activities : it has been such a pleasure for so many years . I am very grateful for all of it , and I am sending my very best wishes to all the ladies I have “ worked ” with .
Any particular events that meant something to you ? There were so many wonderful events and activities . Just to name a few : the guided tour of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea ; the Kaffeeklatsch afternoon at Cornelia ’ s lovely home in Rondeel ; the AWCH 50th Anniversary Gala ; the board meetings with Irmingard , Frauke , Tracy , Cornelia , and Jenny ; the yearly Hamburger Helper meetings at my home ; a trip to Lübeck organized by Tina ; the NMEs I organized at Café Das Schokoladenmädchen , Skyline Bar 20up , Jenisch Haus , Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten , Witthüs , Bucerius Kunst Forum , Maritimes Museum Hamburg ; and the exhibit “ The Chanel Legend ” at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in 2014 .
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New Members ‘ Event , Witthüs , March 2011
What advice do you have for new members ? When it is safe again : take part in as many AWCH activities as you can . A very good way to meet other members is to offer your help to the organizer of an activity . Go out and explore Hamburg . Try to learn a bit of German — come to a meeting of the German Conversation Group . ( No meetings at present , unfortunately ).