AAFSW cordially invites you to join us for a fascinating talk with Gina Wilkinson via Zoom from Australia about her book entitled “When the Apricots Bloom”. Gina will entertain us with stories of her mesmerizing live in Iraq, on Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern standard Time. Inspired by her experiences while in Baghdad under Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship, WHEN THE APRICOTS BLOOM by Gina Wilkinson (Kensington Books / on sale: February 2, 2021) is told through the eyes of three vastly different women in Iraq at the turn of the millennium. A secretary, an artist and a diplomat’s wife, each must confront the complexities of trust, friendship, and motherhood under a… Read More
Continue ReadingAAFSW Program: “Music and Beauty – Queen for a Day!”
“Music and Beauty – Queen for a Day!” Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 11:00 am Eastern standard time RSVP to office@aafsw.org to get the Zoom Link. AAFSW cordially invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day with a special program entitled “Music and Beauty — Queen for a Day” via Zoom on Tuesday, May 4th, at 11:00 am Eastern Time. This wonderful event showcases acclaimed entertainers with performances of music, poetry and song, and you will hear from an Esthetician who will present the most advanced science-supported best skin care practices, to help you get glowing, radiant skin for life! We look forward to seeing you at this exciting and memorable event! Featuring:… Read More
Continue ReadingMartine’s Must Reads April 2021
Martine’s Must-Reads for April 1- Bombs, Bullets, and the Tank at the Office: Protecting America on Diplomacy’s Front Lines By Carol Stricker Carol Stricker shares stories from her distinguished career over 25 years with the U.S. Department of State. From Angola to Zimbabwe and often in harm’s way, she kept embassies running, ran an embassy as acting ambassador, and helped on such diverse issues as eliminating thousands of nuclear weapons in Ukraine and working to stop genocide in Burundi. With a dash of humor, a dose of history and some lessons for today, Ms. Stricker recounts her globe-spanning adventures as a diplomat protecting America’s strategic interests and American citizens abroad. … Read More
Continue ReadingAAFSW presents “Carnival and Mardi Gras Festivities Around the World–Let the Good Times Roll!”
From Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans to Trinidad and Tobago and even as far as Venice, Italy, “Carnival and Mardi Gras Festivities Around the World” are on full display online for all to view. On the day of Mardi Gras, the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) hosted a dynamic seminar and video experience that served as a fun journey around the world, showcasing the best traditions of Carnival and Mardi Gras. With gratitude to AAFSW’s popular Program Chair, Sheila Switzer, my dearest colleague and most valued partner in the diplomatic community, to AAFSW president Emerita, Dr. Joanna Athanasopoulos Owen, a wonderful friend and great intellect and… Read More
Continue ReadingParticipate in the 2021 Education and Lifelong Learning Expo!
Experts from the EFM, FS DH, and Retiree community are excited to welcome you to the 2021 Education and Lifelong Learning Expo. Join us for any of 30 great informational sessions on topics relevant to Foreign Service members and families, including: Retirement planning Parenting and Kids College Planning Boarding Schools Wellness Special Needs Healthcare Professional and Workplace Skills Personal and Professional Travel It’s like all the best speakers from the FS community were able to come to your post’s local lunchtime info fair! The 2021 Education and Lifelong Learning Expo will be held in a private Facebook event so that you can participate live or view recorded presentations later at… Read More
Continue ReadingProgram: Book Discussion with Carol Stricker
Join Us for a Presentation and Discussion with the Author of the Book “Bombs, Bullets and the Tank at the Office, Protecting America on Diplomacy’s Front Lines” The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) cordially invites you to join us to an interesting virtual presentation and discussion of the book Bombs, Bullets and the Tank at the Office, Protecting America on Diplomacy’s Front Lines written by a former diplomat and AAFSW Art & BookFair volunteer Carol Stricker.The Program will take place on Tuesday, April 20 at 11:00 am. Eastern Standard Time. Carol served with the Department of State for over 25 years. Highlights of her career included helping… Read More
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