JUST THE VOLUNTEER JOB FOR YOU Want to help AAFSW but don’t have a regular schedule or want to do something less often? Quinn’s Auction sends us notice of their auctions and their free appraisals. You would monitor the emails, contact the appropriate Chair to see if there is anything to be appraised, sign up…
AAFSW participated in the U.S. Department of State Onboarding Fair, organized by FSI for the new orientation class on January 17-18. Over the course of two days around 230 Foreign Service specialist and generalist students visited the Fair and learned about the different organizations that offer support and services to members of the U.S. Foreign…
As AAFSW members, we are all here to support our greater Foreign Service family. We have many valuable programs and support groups. These are all led by volunteers. Without volunteers, there is no AAFSW. It is our pleasure and responsibility to volunteer. Since I am responsible for Art & BookFair and the BookStore, let me…
AAFSW hosted a morning coffee meeting in Arlington on December 14. It was a good occasion to meet with our seasoned members and welcome some of new members while introducing our organization to those who have not yet joined. In addition to enjoying coffee and some treats, we had some lively conversations, touching on several…
The State Department’s role is diplomacy. At its heart, that means making people-to-people connections, and sharing elements of our culture with others, to achieve mutual understanding and friendship. Art can be a powerful channel for such connections, and it is an area where spouses can take an active role. Throughout my postings abroad, I have been grateful…
On Monday October 16, a group of AAFSW Board members and volunteers from the Evacuee Support Network (ESN), in addition to members of the current A-100 class met a charter flight of families who had been evacuated from Israel. There were more than 150 family members and employees and many crates of pets. We were aided greatly…
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