FIZ (Fachstelle Frauenhandel and Frauenimmigration) is the new Club-sponsored charity, replacing Tdd which has been our charity since 2013. FIZ provides advocacy, counseling and support for female migrants and victims of human trafficking. FIZ operates six shelters for around 35 women in the German-speaking part of Switzerland - and they counsel nearly 400 people per year.
For more information about FIZ and how you can get involved, contact Lisa at PhASE@awczurich.org or visit FIZ Fachstelle Frauenhandel und Frauenmigration.
The annual Open House & Kick-Off will be held on Monday, September 19th!
Open House will begin at 4pm, and the Kick Off will begin at 6pm, ending at 8pm.
Activity leaders are encouraged to attend to promote their activities.
Drinks will be available for purchase at the event.
You can register for the event here
The summer opening hours of the AWCZ Library are:
From June 20th to August 17th, the library will only be open on Wednesdays from 10:00-13:00.
For more information about the library, please contact: library@awczurich.org
TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER! Your renewal is crucial for the Club to continue during these trying times and solidarity is more important than ever. Therefore, we are offering our members an opportunity to help with different renewal options. Please choose what works for you. Thank you for your continued membership and your consideration of additional support. Membership renewal deadline is extended to May 15th and please renew your membership soon.
Bank Transfer payments are recommended by the AWCZ to save the costs of processing fees. Therefore, if using the convenience of PayPal or TWINT, the processing fees of 4% will be added to your renewal amount.
Payment to: Account Name:
UBS AG American Women’s Club of Zurich Bahnhofstrasse 45 Höschgasse 38 8001 Zürich 8008 Zürich
IBAN: CH44 0020 6206 2209 7740 X
To Pay online using PayPal click here.
Please pay your renewal by April 29, 2022.
Please have questions or comments forwarded to membershipchair@awczurich.org
AWCZ members are cordially invited to a Welcome Luncheon honoring the appointment and arrival of The Honorable Scott C. Miller.
The Luncheon will take place on May 9, 2022 from 11.30 - 14.00 at the Zunfthaus zur Meisen in Zurich.
The cost for attending is CHF 120,00 for Members and CHF 150,00 for non Members. AWCZ members will receive the member rate, so when registering please ensure that you check the 'I am a member' button, and write in the remarks field 'AWCZ member' for better identification.
The link to register is here.
Please see the attached pdf for further details.
PhASE is hosting a Toiletry Drive for Fachstelle Frauenhandel und Frauenmigration (FIZ) from March 1 to April 30 2022. FIZ advocates and supports Migrant Women and Victims of Human Trafficking in Switzerland.
Items accepted for toiletry drive: Toothpaste/brushes, hair brushes, deodorant, soap, razors, feminine care, hair & skin care products(travel size), hats, gloves, socks, travel bags, craft items, and small kitchen appliances.
Please drop off any items in the Clubhouse. We are very grateful for your donation. For a full list of donation ideas and more information, contact Lisa at PhASE@awczurich.org. To learn about FIZ, visit www.fiz-info.ch.
Eleanor Paunovic and the Executive Board of the American Women's Club of Zurich cordially invite you to attend the 2022 Annual General Meeting taking place April 12 2022.
Join us to support the Club, vote for Board Positions and Bylaws updates, and enjoy some refreshments with friends.
Meeting starts promptly at 14.00 at the Clubhouse. We encourage your participation at this important meeting. For those who choose to join from home, an online format will be provided as the date nears.
Remember this September! Celebrate with us as AWCZ Gallery at the Club presents Reflections 2021!
The artists of Reflections, an exhibition featuring Artwork by AWCZ members and friends, invite you to Welcome in autumn at the Club with us. This September and October, our Gallery at the Club walls will once again be covered with an amazing variety of work, created by fourteen artists.
Mark your calendars and come Reflect with us!
image created by Amita Khattri'
Vernissage
Friday, Sep 3
18.30-21.00
Finissage
Sunday, Oct 24
14.00-16.30
Tuesday Evening Openings Sep 14, Sep 28, Oct 12
18.30-20.30
Call AWCZ for viewing availability. Closed on Swiss Holidays.
We're looking for people willing to share their stories alongside our Archival exhibition representing 90 years of American Women in Zurich. All stories: happy, sad, strange, or ordinary are welcome to be included. Ideally, your story will be presented alongside a personal item of yours (for example: the first thing you bought here , or something you brought from home).
If you are interested in sharing your story or are willing to loan an item to the exhibition (or you would just like more information) please get in touch with Thea at artsclub@awczurich.org artsclub@awczurich.org
Call out those with an interest in curation, writing about our history, designing children's activities, and art. Planning is underway for the AWCZ 90TH BIRTHDAY EXHIBITION opening in November. Even if you're not sure where you will fit in, but want to be a part of the exhibit, please get in touch with Thea at artsclub@awczurich.org
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