Inspiring Women Magazine November 2023

What new tradition you have
discovered in other cultures/
countries do you admire and have or would like
to incorporate into your own lifestyle?
In what way does your club celebrate
your members’ culture when it comes
to food?
AWC Denmark: “Food/potlucks and arts and
crafts traditions. We have a very active arts
and crafts group.”
Bev loves:
“…the Advent markets and
the Glühwein (hot, mulled
wine). The markets also
provide a great venue
to meet up with friends.”
Ethel admires the
British acceptance:
“… of disabilities,
mental health issues,
and diverse
sexualities. I am
proud to say I was
involved in raising
awareness of dyslexia
in Zambia a few years
ago when I started
a reading program
for children.“
AWBS International
Women’s Club:
“Our club celebrates different
holidays and marks occasions
with activities such as food
explorers, where members
go to different places to learn
about and enjoy foods from
different parts of the world.
During Black History Month
I will share information with
our members according to
this year’s theme of
‘Celebrating Sisterhood.’"
Munich IWC: “We’re an international club, so
we are always making room for each other’s
traditions. One example is of course the
Holiday Lunch. One year, it is planned for by
the Brits, another year the Americans, the
third turn is the Germans, and the fourth is
the 'everyone else' category, which can be
complex for both the planners and the club
members. Also, for a couple of years, a group
of Indian women planned a Diwali lunch for
all of us, which was great."
FAUSA encourages members to stay
connected via ZOOM with the friends
they’ve left behind:
“ZOOM has been a great tool for those who
want to stay connected to their friends and
fellow FAWCO members overseas. We hold
our annual meeting and Getaway Gala in
different cities each year so that all members
have the opportunity to share their
hometown and traditions.”
AWC Zurich:
If it’s an American tradition,
we celebrate it. A BBQ for
the 4 th of July, Halloween
Parties for our Club Members'
kids, A big Club get-together
for Thanksgiving and
Santa photos.
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