You are joyfully invited to the first AWCH Meet & Mingle at Landesfrauenrat on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 19:00. This new quarterly members' meeting will be an informal gathering with a fun activity, a live member spotlight, a brief club update, and a social hour to meet with other members and the AWCH board. Watch your inbox for an invitation arriving soon, we hope you’ll join us!

AWCH is thrilled to host our region's annual meeting from November 3 - 5, 2023. Members of international women's clubs from Germany and Austria will be traveling to Hamburg, as well as FAWCO board members. We want to have a big Hamburg representation, so we hope you can attend! The full-day conference will be held Nov. 4, 2023, at Jufa Hotel in HafenCity. There will also be dinners and other social activities throughout the weekend.

It's a wonderful opportunity to meet other women from all over the world, learn how their clubs work, and have a lot of fun. Watch out for upcoming announcements about the speakers, activities, and registration options.

As always, we would welcome your help to make this a memorable weekend and to spotlight AWCH in the best possible way. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you'd like to join the planning committee or if you'll be available to volunteer in various ways at the November events.

Social hours are informal meet-ups planned by our members for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anything in between! We're looking for members who would want to host one. You get to choose the time and location that best fits into your schedule. Our social hours are usually for 8-10 people and are a great opportunity to meet others and chat. Past social hours have included drinks on the Alster, tacos for Cinco de Mayo, Kaffee und Kuchen, Sunday brunches, and wine tasting! Interested in organizing one? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Exciting news, as members of FAWCO, we are now eligible to open a bank account with the State Department Federal Credit Union. Opening bank accounts are always so complicated for Americans abroad. However, SDFCU is a fantastic opportunity for those abroad and their families. All you need is $1 to open an account.

If you have any questions about opening an account with this bank, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

It's time to work on your blocks for the 2024 FAWCO Friendship Quilt. Get your inner sewing queen on and make some beautiful appliqué flowers in fresh pinks and greens on a white background. If appliqué is not your strong suit you can sew a variation of Jacob’s Ladder. Easy step by step instructions can be found here!

Quilting questions? Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We have been invited by the US Consulate to co-host a USA booth at the German Unity Day celebration from October 2-3, which will be held in Hamburg this year. If you will be in town over that long weekend, please note the date on your calendar and plan to spend an hour or two at our booth. AWCH – much like the USA – is a melting pot of cultures, and all members are encouraged to come out and represent our vibrant club! More info coming soon.