AWC Going Dutch April 2019
The monthly magazine of the American Women's Club of The Hague
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F<strong>AWC</strong>O Handbag and Art Auction<br />
by Julie Mowat, <strong>AWC</strong> The Hague F<strong>AWC</strong>O Representative<br />
Our F<strong>AWC</strong>O Handbag and Art Auction was once again a big success! This has always<br />
been a particularly fun event, and this year was no exception. Not only was a record<br />
amount raised – € 3,880! – but everyone had a wonderful time. Also, this last amount<br />
donated has pushed our Club up into “Diamond Level” donor status! It was truly incredible<br />
how many fabulous bags, scarves, accessories, and artworks were donated. It was wonderful<br />
to hear the gleeful laughs when a new item was presented. Bags were modeled by volunteers<br />
and then passed around to be examined before the competitive bids started. The high tea<br />
treats and bubbly were also highly appreciated by our many attendees.<br />
This fundraiser was the last one for the 2017–<strong>2019</strong> F<strong>AWC</strong>O Target Project: CRP’s Hope<br />
Beyond Displacement. This non profit operates an amazing community center in Jordan that<br />
helps refugees. The funds raised will be used for many things including SuperGirl classes,<br />
gender-based violence programs, vocational training, education, etc. Your donations will<br />
definitely make a difference! Having had the privilege to visit there last spring, I can say your<br />
donations will be utilized well. For more information, visit www.collateralrepairproject.org.<br />
This auction could not have happened without all the dedicated and delightful volunteers<br />
that donated their time, money, and creative positive energy. We were led by our<br />
fearless leader Terri Mahoney, whose calm positive energy is an inspiration. Thank<br />
you especially to Loren Mealey, our auctioneer, who can really make the room buzz, and<br />
to all of our volunteers who put in more hours than you might imagine to make the whole<br />
event possible: Amber Gatewood, Audrey Goodman, Deana Kreitler, Debbie van<br />
Hees-Cascio, Dominque Duysens, Emily van Eerten, Georgia Regnault, Glenda Ohr,<br />
Greetje Engelsman, Holly Savoie, Jan Essad, Lana Heidar, Maud Janssen, Melissa<br />
White, Sunita Menon, Suzanne MacNeil, and Una Mulvihill.<br />
Again, a big heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated items, volunteered, and made<br />
purchases. I hope you are enjoying your new goodies. I am so proud to be a Member of<br />
this generous Club!<br />
With gratitude, Julie >> 38<br />
36 GOING DUTCH<br />
APRIL <strong>2019</strong> 37
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