ING RETURNS IN STYLE
by Stephanie Matlock Allen
At the beginning of each year , AWCH holds its annual general meeting ( AGM ) to complete club business , such as electing a new board , auditing the finances , and reporting on activities . After three years of meeting online , we gathered in person at DESY on January 22 , 2023 .
With about fifty people in attendance , members elected a new board ( thank you !), chose a new logo , and confirmed the club ’ s featured charity for the next two years .
And what would an AWCH gathering be without amazing food ? A finger-food potluck inspired creativity , and we celebrated Carol Harbers ’ s birthday with a beautiful California-poppy themed cake !
Two terms came to a close : Carol Harbers as president and Diana Schnelle as vice president . To fill those positions , Stephanie Matlock Allen was elected president and Sara Naumann vice president . Stephanie served as communications chair last year , and Sara was secretary in 2021 . Amanda Hoefling was elected the new communications chair .
Thanks to talented member Julia Neubauer , the club is kicking off 2023 with a fresh new look ! She joined the long-running effort in July , and after dozens of ideas , drafts , and revisions , a final logo was voted on in January .
Every two years , AWCH chooses a new local charity to support . This time we are continuing our support of Hanseatic Help , an organization first chosen in 2021 . Over the past year , it has provided incredible assistance to Ukrainians and is now also assisting the earthquake victims of Turkey and Syria .
PHOTO BY CAROL STRAMETZ
PHOTO BY STEPHANIE MATLOCK ALLEN
CURRENTS 11