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Welcome to another edition of Stars And Stripes E-Newsletter, keeping you up to date with what's happening with the AWA!
 AGM RSVP Today!
Annie is busy taking RSVPs for the Annual General Meeting being held on Tuesday, October 7 from 6-8PM. We will have a short business meeting reviewing our activities for the year followed by plenty of time for socializing with friends over light fare! All members are welcome to attend! We are looking forward to seeing all of you there.
Please join us at The Waterside Hotel Rooftop located at the corner of Flinders and King street (entry to rooftop through inner staircase) t: (03) 9629 1350
Please RSVP to Annie Do here today!
Wine Appreciation Group
Armadale Cellars Courtyard "Pinot & Pie" Tasting
**********Partners Welcome at this Event!**********
Join us as we taste 30-40 Mornington Peninsula Pinots with accompanying gourmet pies under the courtyard marquee. Meet the winemakers and understand the personalities, dedication and passion of the people who make these exceptional wines. A host of different wineries will accompany us on the day.
When: Sunday, October 12th, 12 pm - 3pm
Where: Armadale Cellars 813-817 High Street, Armadale Tram Stop 39 Auburn Gr/High St Armadale is directly in front of Armadale Cellars
Cost: $20 Includes: 30+ Mornington Peninsula Pinots to taste, pies, meeting the winemakers, a Riedel stem
RSVP: awawine@gmail.com or 0 438 757 676 (Heide's cell)
More Info: See attached flier and website below. This is a public event and is come and go, however it is recommended to get there close to noon. http://www.armadalecellars.com/WineAppreciation/Wine-Events/Tastings/Pinots-
 Movie Night
Do you enjoy a good movie but don't want to go alone? Join the Movie night group on Tuesday October 14 for a fun evening out and a good chance to see some of Melbourne's offerings of independent, art house and foreign movies. In the past few months we have seen The Orphanage, Mongol, The Savages and In Bruges. For more information, please contact Kalene Caffarella here
Have a Costume Yet?
"AWA Friends & Family Halloween Trick-or-Trunk Sunday, October 26th 4:00-6:30pm. Please submit your registrations to Cindy Hawkins by October 20th. See attached links for registration & location details www.awamelbourne.org Melways Ref# 45 J2 www.street-directory.com.au/sd_new/mapsearch.cgi
or call Becka Cannon 0448 125 646 // 9836 8724"
Obama or McCain?
You have completed and sent in your absentee ballot and now it will be time to celebrate the democratic process with likeminded Melbournians at a festive get together on November 5, 2008 to watch the Election Results-- Please follow this link for a flyer with all the information on this joint AWA Amcham event -- us20election200820awa1
 Voter Registration Deadlines
Many states have registration deadlines coming in the first two weeks of October. Even if you are already registered you need to request your absentee ballot from your state election board as soon as possible. There are many websites to do this including, www.fvap.org or check out Overseas Voting Foundation to fill out your registration form no matter what state you are from. https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org/overseas/home.htm
PALS Dinner on the Town
The PALS group will be meeting for dinner on Saturday October 11th at the Shark Fin Inn on 50 Little Bourke St, Melbourne. The cost is $40 per person and BYO. Please RSVP by October 7th to Erica Higbie on 9592-0487 or to Lisa Capper on 9822-1507. All AWA members and partners are welcome!
October Coffee Morning
Everyone is invited to our October coffee morning at Teri Abraham's home at 206 Serpells Rd Templestowe on Friday October 17th at 10 am. Small children are welcome! Please rsvp to Teri here.
Our Thanksgiving Celebration
Our first major fundraiser of this year will soon be approaching with the Thanksgiving Dinner. Make it a family event at the International of Brighton on Sunday November 23rd from 4-8 pm. There will be a turkey on every table with all the trimmings. Tickets are $65/adult and $35/child ages 3-12. Children under 3 are free. You will be helping us raise money for much needed equipment for the Cystic Fibrosis Team at the Royal Children's Hospital with the proceeds from the silent auction and Christmas tree raffle. Kids will enjoy the activities area and a special "surprise" guest! To RSVP please check your nextAWAre magazine for your invitation.
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