THE AMERICAN WOMEN’S ORGANISATION OF MOSCOW
newsletter
December
2017
Letter from the President My last letter as AWO President and I want to say thank you to so many of you. It has been a real pleasure to be president of this organization and to feel that together we have all made life here easier, happier and more meaningful. So many of you have contributed in a variety of ways, with energy, great ideas, participation, feedback, contributions and time. It has been a really special time in my life, thank you! All the ladies of the board contribute much time and effort and I want to say a particular thank you to all of them - they are amazing, each one of them, and I look forward to continuing to work with them. I’m not leaving yet - just making room for trips home to support my daughter as she brings us the wonderful gift of our first grandchild! I say a sad goodbye to Ellen Hughes who has been a fantastic treasurer and a good friend. She will be moving very soon - all the best Ellen, I’ll miss you! And another dear friend is leaving us and heading to pastures new - Brit , thank you for your friendship and all that you have contributed to the board and AWO. A happy thank you to Michelle Rowe for taking over so
efficiently as treasurer when you have hardly had time to unpack! Finding a new president was a no brainer once we realized that Michele Kuhlen’s days were not quite full enough with two energetic little boys. Thank you Michele for all your hard work while easing into being president. Although all that you have done over the last couple of months made it less like easing into, and more ploughing into the role! Much appreciated, thank you so much and I know you will make a great president for this wonderful group. Vice president Becky - we have been a team for the whole time Becky has been here, first of all organizing IWC Meet and Greets and now President and Vice President of AWO. Thank you so much Becky for all your hard work and all the fun! In order to leave the group well set up for Michele I would love to find a new Spread Sunshine Coordinator and a Special Events coordinator - if you feel that you could spare the time the Board would love to have you! Wishing you all a very happy and safe holiday season and see you at the Cafe Russe on December 6th I hope, Wendy.