Inspiring Women Winter 2017

pin) in the hands, representing work
that women have done throughout
time. It is the shape of the vessel itself
that defines it as female, again a
classic notion.
The anthropomorphic elements and
glaze treatment were inspired by a pot
from ancient Europe and are meant to
evoke the matriarchal culture of that
society, which some archeologists deny
ever existed. That is, the society is
acknowledged, but the matriarchal
aspect is not.
One of the German feminists in the MIWC clued me into that debate, and I admit it kind of
rattled my cage. But that, too, is consistent with something I’ve discovered about myself in my
art journey: my most satisfying work comes from an emotional well. That is not always easy to get
into artistically, since it often comes from an unconscious direction. I must first hear, and then
trust the muse, so to speak. But, it is a worthwhile journey.
I’d like to give a shout-out to some IWC Munich current members and alumnae who served on
the FAWCO board or The Foundation board. I am grateful to them for an introduction to, and
understanding of, FAWCO and The Foundation. Michelle Hendrikse Du Bois and Roberta Zöllner
are both Foundation Counselors; Liz Janson and Margaret Hilditch are both past secretaries of
The Foundation; and Hope Moore is the current FAWCO 2 nd VP. These women have spread
FAWCO fever at the MIWC, and they along with our FAWCO team have encouraged varied
participation. Since joining in 2010, we’ve hosted two regionals and had record numbers
attending other regionals and conferences. We’ve also had one member win an Education
Grant and two other members submit winning Development Grants proposals. A third even won
the quilt raffle one year. Thanks to the Munich IWC and FAWCO I have had the opportunity to
continue to grow, spread my wings, and share my talents, gifts and motivation with other
women who are doing the very same!
GETTING TO KNOW CECILY
What three things in my tote bag tell the most
about me? A small Baggallini in which
everything has its place, and I can find it all
quickly. Restroom change. A book either on
my iPad to read or on my iPhone to listen to.
When I’m home alone… I read or deal out
bridge hands, often with a large glass of a
lovely Rioja.
What I’d miss most about my host country, if I
moved back to my home country?
Biergartens! (That’s assuming my husband,
who is Bavarian, would move back with me!)
There’s nothing like walking, biking or hiking to
one of Bavaria's many Biergartens to share in
the enthusiastic spirit of the people enjoying
the sunshine and, of course, the beer.
Many people do not know that… I was an
Odyssey of the Mind coach for seven years
and a Girl Scout leader for three. My daughter
“fired” me from the latter position.
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