The Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA) will be presented by AAFSW on Thursday, Nov. 18, from 10:30 to noon along with the Champions of Career Enhancement for EFMs (CCE-EFM) and Lesley Dorman Awards. DACOR, an association of foreign affairs professionals, will present the 2021 Eleanor Dodson Tragen Award. Find out more about the awards here: https://www.aafsw.org/awards/ and http://www.dacorbacon.org/dacor_awards.php The ceremony will be hosted by DACOR at the historic DACOR-Bacon House, built in 1825, just two blocks from the White House, with a limited number of people present. The event will be live-streamed and recorded using GoToWebinar. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has agreed to… Read More
Continue ReadingAAFSW’s Response to GCLO Name Change Proposal
Last month, AAFSW was notified about the proposed name change of the Global Community Liaison Office. In early May, the DG Digest and GCLO publicly announced this initiative stating ” To better reflect the advocacy, programs, and services the Global Community Liaison Office (GCLO) provides to all employees and family members from over 50 U.S. federal government agencies serving overseas under Chief of Mission authority and returning to the U.S., the office is gearing up for a name change.” Please see the letter AAFSW sent to the Director General expressing our concern about the rush to change the name of a well-established office that specifically supports Foreign Service Family Members. Sincerely Lara… Read More
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January Wellness Workshop: New Year, New Habits
Get ready for a fresh, healthy start in the New Year! In this 90-minute interactive workshop, you’ll develop your own personal plan to take your well-being to the next level. You’ll learn powerful techniques to overcome barriers and make your new habits enjoyable and sustainable. Whether you’re trying to reduce stress, sleep better, get more exercise, lose weight, improve your relationships, or be more effective at work, you’ll gain something from this workshop that you can implement NOW to create positive change. Your workshop leader is certified health coach and AAFSW volunteer Patricia Linderman. Find out more about her work at www.fierceafter45.com. Date: Tuesday, Jan. 14 Time: 1 – 2:30… Read More
Continue Reading“What’s Next for the Windsors?” Program
“What’s Next for the Windsors? Harry, Meghan, and the Future of the Crown” Monday, November 4th at 10:30 am Burns Auditorium, George Marshall Center Department of State The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW), in collaboration with the Welcome to Washington International Club (W2W), cordially invites you to join us at an enchanting program entitled: “What’s next for the Windsors? Harry, Meghan and the Future of the Crown,” on Monday, November 4 at 10:30 a.m. in the Burns Auditorium in the State Department’s George Marshall Center, next to the 21st Street entrance. The speaker will be Patrick Jephson, a consultant, journalist, broadcaster and New York Times bestselling author,… Read More
Continue ReadingAAFSW’s 2019 Halloween Party
AAFSW’s Annual Fun Halloween Party Saturday, October 26 at 6:30 p.m. At a member’s residence Falls Church, VA AAFSW cordially invites you and your spouse (or friend), to a fun and festive Halloween party. Get your costumes ready! Costumes are optional, but we will have prizes for the best, the most original, and the most colorful outfits! Please be prepared to make a short presentation about the meaning of your costume. RSVP by Thursday, October 24 to office@aafsw.org to get the address. Please bring a dish to share and let us know what you plan to bring. We look forward to seeing you! Sheila Switzer AAFSW Program Chair
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Meeting of Under Secretary Bulatao with the Foreign Affairs Council
Thursday, September 19, 2019 DACOR Bacon House The Foreign Service Council (FAC), comprised of at least twelve organizations that support the American Foreign Service, including AAFSW, meets every three months to discuss all the current information regarding the American Foreign Service. The FAC met again on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the DACOR Bacon House to present its agenda for the 2019-2020 year to Under Secretary for Management Bulatao. Under Secretary Bulatao discussed with the FAC the Department of State’s policy outlook for the fiscal year 2019-2020. U/S Bulatao keeps an open door policy regarding issues that concern the FAC. Joanna Athanasopoulos Owen, PhD AAFSW President
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