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FEDERATION
OF AMERICAN WOMEN'S CLUBS OVERSEAS

An
American/international network of volunteer organizations which
inspires global efforts towards the common goals of education,
the natural and human environment, multicultural understanding
and international goodwill.
Membership:
77 independent clubs/organizations with a total of more than
15.000 members in 37 countries.
Member
clubs in the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia,
Austria, Belgium, China, Columbia, Curacao, Denmark, Egypt,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Kenya, Korea,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Morocco, The Netherlands,
New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Saudi-Arabia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, UK (including England, Scotland,
Wales and Ireland), Uruguay.
FAWCO
consists of:
FAWCO
Inc.:
network of independent American and international organizations
around the world ( www.fawco.org
)
The
FAWCO Foundation Inc.: established in 1967 as the philanthropic
arm of the Federation with the mandate to raise funds and administer
their distribution for charitable, scientific and educational
purposes through awards and grants. ( www.fawcofoundation.org
)
FAUSA
Inc. (FAWCO Alumnae, USA ): created in 1995 for returning expatriates.
Its mission is to facilitate the repatriation experience of
its members and to help them maintain their international ties
in order to bring about a better understanding between the United
States and other nations
( www.fausa.org
)
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WOMEN'S
CLUBS - LONDON AND SURROUNDING AREA
American
Women of Berkshire & Surrey (AWBS)
PO
BOX 10, Virginia Water
Surrey GU25 4YP
Freephone:
0800 0834 804
Email:
awbsacommonground@yahoo.com
Website: www.awbs.org.uk
Founded
1982
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American
Women's Club of London
68
Old Brompton Road
London SW7 3LQ
England, UK
Tel: 020 7589 8292 (10am-3pm M-F)
Website:
http://www.awclondon.org/
Email:
awc@awclondon.org
Founded:
1899
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American
Women of Surrey
PO
BOX 170
Cobham
Surrey KT11 3YJ
Information
Telephone: 07910 267 962
Website:
www.awsurrey.org
Founded:
1975
AWS membership policy is that any person of North American descent,
married to or the parent of a North American citizen, parent
of a child in an ACS school or recent member of another FAWCO
organisation will automatically be accepted, but ALL people
can apply for membership.
Anyone
interested in the events above or in joining AWS should phone
07910-267962 or email membership@awsurrey.org
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American
Club of Hertfordshire
63/65
New Road
Welwyn
Hertfordshire
AL6
0AL
Telephone:
01438 714 846
Email:
AmClubHerts@aol.com
The American Club of Hertfordshire is a small, friendly club
with about 30 families in membership. We are a social
group with activities which arise to suit our members: Gourmet
Club, Book Group, Crafts, and Coffee mornings. We have
a variety of holiday events during the year, including a Halloween
Party, Christmas event, and Easter Egg Hunt. The club
has a mixture of newly arrived expats and Americans who have
lived in the UK or abroad for a long time. New folks
always welcome!
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Canadian
Women's Club
1
Grosvenor Square
London
W1K 4AB
Tel:
020 7258 6344
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10.30am
to 3.30pm
E-mail:
info@canadianwomenlondon.org
Website:
www.canadianwomenlondon.org
The
CWC was founded in 1932 by two Canadian women who saw the need
for an organisation where Canadian women residing in the UK
could meet eachother.
Office is open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday between 9:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m.
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Chilterns
American Women's Club
PO
Box 445,
Gerrards Cross,
Bucks SL9 8YU
Telephone:
08704 287 938
Website: www.cawc.co.uk
Email:
membership@cawc.co.uk
Founded:
1987
The Chilterns American Women’s Club (CAWC)
is a group of more than 350 women that was formed to help newcomers
adjust more easily and enjoy their stay as expatriates in Great
Britain. Our primary objective is to welcome and assist newcomers
and their families to the area of England known as the Chilterns.
We promote friendship and co-operation among members, and give
financial support to several philanthropic projects. Our club
is a member of the Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas
(FAWCO), a network of over 17,000
expatriate women around the world. CAWC meets monthly on (generally)
the second Thursday of each month, September to June. At these
general meetings, we enjoy speakers or special presentations/demonstrations,
socialize with other women, share our latest experiences, sign
up for various activities (we offer more than 30 activities
from Day Hikes to Tennis, or Art Lovers to Quilting), and get
to know one another. Full membership is available to North American
women, and Associate Membership is offered to women/men with
North American ties.
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Daughters
of the American Revolution
DAR
Website www.dar.org
Clink
on "units overseas"
Go to "Walter Hines Page Chapter"
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Democrats
Abroad UK
Suite
223
77 Beak Street
London W1F
9DB
Tel: 020 7724 9796
Email:
info@democratsabroad.org.uk
Website:
www.democratsabroad.org.uk
To
join: http://www.democratsabroad.org/join/
To
register to vote in 2006: www.votefromabroad.org
If
you want a paper ballot, call the number above or email: gotv@democratsabroad.org.uk
.
Democrats
Abroad is the official organization of the Democratic Party
in the United Kingdom; connecting Americans with US politics
and the Democratic Party; registering, informing, and motivating
voters; supporting candidates, holding events, and raising
resources.
Democrats
Abroad has active committees in over 30 countries in Europe
, Asia
, Africa
and the Americas
. Democrats Abroad
UK
is open to any American citizen of voting age living in the
UK
who supports the principles of the Democratic Party. No oath
of loyalty, fees or dues, or past voting record is required
to become a member. Democrats Abroad is a full state committee
of the Democratic Party casting votes through a caucus to
help determine the Democratic Presidential candidate.
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Hampstead
Women's Club
The
Hampstead Women's Club is a multinational, social organization
for women living in the London
area. Many of our
members are expatriates eager to make new friends but Hampstead
Women's Club is so much more! Our purpose is to provide a
sense of community through social, educational and charitable
activities. Although smaller in number, our membership is
diverse, casual, warm and dynamic. We welcome new members
with open arms!
Check out our new website www.hwcinlondon.co.uk
Email: membership@hwcinlondon.co.uk
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Junior
League of London
JLL,
9 Fitzmaurice PlaceL
London W1X 6JD
Tel:
020 7499 8159
Fax: 020 7629 1996
E-mail: jrleague@jll.org.uk
Number of Members: 450
Website:
www.jll.org.uk
The
Junior League of London is an organisation of women committed
to promoting voluntary service, developing the potential of
women, and improving the community through the effective action
and leadership of trained volunteers. Active in the London
community since 1978, the League's members give over 20,000
hours of voluntary service each year supporting children and
the arts. Fundraisers include Boutique de Noel - an annual
holiday gift fair at Kensington Town Hall - and Living in
London, a guide for new arrivals to the capital.
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Kensington
& Chelsea Womens Club
PO
Box 567
28 Old Brompton Road
London SW7 3SS
Telephone:
020 7863 7562 (answering service)
E-mail: membership@kcwc.org.uk
Website: www.kcwc.org.uk
Number of Members: 2000
Womens’
Social Club in London celebrating 20 years since 1983. Membership
is largely international expatriates. Offers a range of more
than 16 activities managed by volunteers. Monthly general meetings
where potential members are welcome to participate.
Check out www.kcwc.org.uk for more details or contact mailto:member@kcwc.org.uifor
more information.
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North
Atlantic Women's Club (NAWC)
PO
Box 46
Northwood,
Middlesex HA6 2EX
England
Email:
northwoodnawc@hotmail.com
Website:
http://nawc.atspace.com
The
North Atlantic Women's Club is a non-profit, international association,
dedicated for the purpose of assisting expatriated women in
the UK in their efforts to adapt to a new culture and society.
The
Club's activities include fun & informative monthly meetings,
travel, community service and fundraising and social events.
To
download the Club's brochure click
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Members are women living in the Northwest London area, including:
Northwood,
Harrow-on-the-Hill, Pinner, Harefield, Ruislip, Bushey, Rickmansworth,
Chorleywood, Beaconsfield and all surrounding areas.
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St
Johns Wood Women's Club
Po
Box 185, 176 Finchley Road, London NW3 6BT
The
St John's Wood Women's Club (SJWWC), founded 25 year's ago is
a social and civic non-profit organisation that promotes friendship
and fellowship through its many activities and groups.
We welcome citizens of all nationalities and backgrounds and
are dedicated to enhancing the "London experience" for all our
members and their families.
Website:
http://www.sjwwc.co.uk/
Membership
Information: membership@sjwwc.com
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Thames
Valley American Womens Club (TVAWC)
PO
Box, 1687, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Website:
www.tvawc.com
E-mail:
membership@tvawc.com
Miriam
Brewster - Mobile - 07850 311 686
The
Thames Valley American Womens Club is a non profit organisation
which serves the expat community in Berkshire.
The club offers strong support and long term friendships for
its members along with raising money for local charities.
We meet for general meetings usually the first Wednesday
of the month in Maidenhead and we have a full schedule of other
activities to suit everyone - book discussion. There is something
for everyone.
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WOMEN'S
CLUBS - REST OF ENGLAND
The
East Anglia American Club
49
Horsham Close
Haverhill
Suffolk
CB9 7HN
Chairman
: Riki Evans Johnson
Tel:
01440 766 967
E-mail:
eaacexpats@karej.co.uk
Number
of Members: 60 families (as of Oct 2007)
The
EAAC, started in August 2001, is run as a social, support and
information group for American expatriates relocating, either
permanently or temporarily, to the East Anglia counties of Cambridgeshire,
Essex, and Suffolk.
The
Club runs events throughout the year including an Independence
Day Picnic in July and a Thanksgiving Feast in November.
If
you are an expat living in this area and would like to find
out more about the club and its members, please either call
the the Chairman, Riki Evans Johnson on 01440 766 967 or email
at mailto:Eaacexpats@aol.com
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NA
Connect - West Midlands
PO
Box 10543
Knowle, Solihull
West Midlands
B93
8ZY
Tel:
0870 720 0663
E-mail:
info@naconnect.com
Website:www.naconnect.com
Founded:
1964
NA
Connect - West Midlands
is an organization committed to the support of North Americans
living in England
. The Club, while
essentially social, provides assistance with integration into
the English community as well as opportunity for charitable
activity.
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South
West Counties American Women’s Club
Uniting
American women in the south western counties of England including,
Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Avon and surrounding
counties. Membership is free. Meetings informal and are typically
over lunch on a Sunday every other month.
info@americanexpats.co.uk
www.geocities.com/swexpats
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The
American Expats of North West England
The
American Expats of North West England is a non-profit club offering
support to American and Canadian expatriates in the north west.
We have a membership of about 100 families and a busy schedule
of activities and special events.
Website
is www.expatsnw.co.uk and our email is expatsnw@gmail.com
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CASE
(Canadians
& Americans in Southern England)
Telephone:
023 9241 3881
Website:
www.casecommunity.com
Email:
contactus@casecommunity.com
Founded
in 1993 (Women's Club) became CASE in 1995.
Flexible
schedule which includes activities that meet regularly and an
occasional coffee morning at a member's home.
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CLUBS
- SCOTLAND
American
Women of Aberdeen
Tel:
01224 744 224
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Association
of American Women of Aberdeen
PO
Box 424
73
Holburn Street
Aberdeen
AB10
6DN
Scotland
Membership -
membership@awaaberdeen.org
President
- president@awaaberdeen.org
Newsletter
- newsletter@awaaberdeen.org
Advertising
- advertising@awaaberdeen.org
Website:
www.awaaberdeen.org
Founded:
1985
The
Association of American Women of Aberdeen, Scotland is a dynamic
organisation of American and Canadian expatriates, in Aberdeen
and the surrounding area, who meet for social and cultural exchange.
Members represent a wide range of backgrounds and all nationalities
are welcomed as associate members. A welcoming environment
and transition help for newcomers is one of their primary purposes.
They offer a variety of social, cultural, intellectual, physical
and philanthropic activities through their monthly newsletter
and at their monthly meetings, which are well attending.
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The
International Women's Club of Edinburgh
The
Holiday Inn North
Queensferry
Road
Edinburgh
EH4 3HL
E-mail:
info@iwce.co.uk
Website:
http://www.iwce.co.uk/
The
International Women's Club of Edinburgh was founded by a small
group of women who had been searching for a multi-national,
multi-cultural, diverse organisation in the city. The
club was founded in 2000.
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Petroleum
Women's Club of Scotland
PO
Box 77
Aberdeen
AB15
4QU
Scotland
pwcscotland@yahoo.co.uk
www.pwcos.com
Originally
founded in 1972 by a group of five oil-related wives, the Petroleum
Women's Club, based in Aberdeen, has grown in membership to
around 300. This is an international club which sets out
to promote friendship and understanding among all women connected
with the petroleum industry. Members and their families
are warmly welcomed during their time in the North East of Scotland.
They currently have 40 nationalities in their membership.
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American
Women's Club of Central Scotland
PO Box 231
44-46 Morningside Road
Edinburgh
EH10 4BE
Scotland
Website:www.awccs.org
Email:
info@awccs.org
Founded:
1974
The
American Women's Club of Scotlan is a social club established
to enable American women to meet other Americans living in the
area. Its purpose is to promote intellectual, social and
charitable contacts by and for Ameicans and their families living
in Central Scotland.
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The
Edinburgh Expat American Meetup
Group
Mens
Group
The Edinburgh Expat American Meetup Group is an informal gathering
of Americans that meet once a month and on special occasions
such as Thanksgiving. The group includes American expats, their
non-US partners and non-US folk who have lived in the States
and miss baseball and Fritos.
For more information, visit http://american.meetup.com/210
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Womens
Clubs of Ireland
Association
of American Women in Ireland
Email:
aawireland@fawco.org
Founded:
1992
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American
Women's Club of Ireland
PO
Box 2545
Ballsbridge
Dublin
4
Ireland
Email: info@awcd.net
Website:
www.awcd.net
Founded:
1972
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Womens
Clubs of Wales
American
Women in South Wales
Telephone:
07866 190 838
Email:
aswouthwales@fawco.org
Founded:
1997
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Expatriate
Resources
FOCUS
Information Services
13 Prince of Wales Terrace, London W8 5PG
President:
Jessica Plumridge
Telephone: 020 7937 7799
Fax: 020 7937 9482
E-mail:mailto:office@focus-info.org
Number of Members: 1,400
www.focus-info.org
FOCUS
is a non-profit organisation that supports international assignees
and their families living and working in the UK. Established
in 1982, FOCUS provides information and networking opportunities
for its members enabling them to integrate rapidly into their
new environment.
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Alumni
Associations
United
Kingdom Texas Exes (UKTE)
59
Effra Road, London SW19 8PS
UKTE
brings together alumni/ae and friends or anyone with a Texas
frame of mind. We hold several annual events including
our Halloween Party, American Thanksgiving Dinner, Ski Trip,
Texas Independence Day, Softball Tournament and of course, GAME
watching!
Website:
www.fornogoodreason.com
Membership
Information: carrakane@alumni.utexas.net
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Yale
Club of London
10
Stanford Road, London W8 5QJ
The
Yale Club of London was founded over 25 years ago and serves
the Yale alumni community in the UK. The club organises
social events, and recruits UK based students for Yale College.
Contact:
Joe Vittoria
Telephone:
020 7838 9222
E-mail:
president@yale.org.uk
Website:
http://www.yale.org.uk/
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Indiana
University Alumni Club of England
Contact:
c/o Anastasia Tonello, Flat 2, 40 Eagle Wharf Road, London
N1 7EY
Telephone:
020 7253 4855
E-mail:
luinlondon@yahoo.com
Website:
http://www.alumni.indiana.edu/clubs/england/
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London
Owls Alumni Group for Rice University
London Owls alumni group for Rice University holds social events
in London and the UK. Kathy Wang (Cc:ed) is the main coordinator
and the contact address is london@alumni.rice.edu
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The
Harvard Club of The United Kingdom
405
Kings Road, Suite 130, London SW6 3TP
The
Harvard Club of the United Kingdom exists to promote the mutual
welfare of Harvard University and its alumni/ae by providing
opportunities for current students, alumni/ae, spouses or parents
of students and alumni/ae and friends of Harvard to interact
on social, intellectual and other bases.
Contact:
Robert Gould Telephone:
07071 881 251
Fax:
020 7748 3229
E-mail:
president@hcuk.org
Website:
http://www.hcuk.org/
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