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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!
Just a reminder to complete the anti-spam box when making your RSVP's online, thanks!
In this Issue:
- General Election Meeting
- AWAre Magazine Help Wanted
- Out 2 Lunch Bunch
- PM Book Club
- PALS Dinner
- All Things Gourmet
- Wine Appreciation
- Activity Leaders Needed
- Gift Shop News
- WWC Clarification
- Memorial Services
- Literary Festival
- RCH Open Lab Day
- Upcoming Book Release
General Election Meeting
Be sure to cast your vote for the 2009-10 Board at the General Election meeting on Friday May 22nd at 10 am. Join us at Misty's Diner located on High St., Prahran for a coffee and muffin. It will be a child-friendly meeting complete with kid's playarea. We want to see off some of our outgoing Board members and to welcome in the new group of dynamic ladies. RSVP by Wed May 19th to Gillian.
AWAre Magazine Help Wanted
Are you available to donate a couple of hours every other month to stuffing and mailing the AWAre Magazine? The printer delivers them to your house, and you prepare and take them to your nearest post office. If you're able to be part of the AWAre team as our Mailing Coordinator, please contact Tracee to get started.
Out 2 Lunch Bunch
We will be having lunch at Cafe Lalibela in Footscray on May 27 at 12pm. It is a fabulous Ethiopian cafe where you won't get yelled at for using your hands to eat! RSVP to Shani. This is a cash only restaurant located at 91 Irving St Footscray (03) 9687-0300
PM Book Club Reminder
We will be discussing Marley and Me on May 30th, please contact Heidi for location details.
PALS Dinner
Our next dine-around-town will be on Saturday May 30th. Keeping with the international theme that we have all enjoyed so far - we will be dining at Jim's Greek Tavern located at 32 Johnston St, Collingwood. Won't you join us at 7:30 pm for some great Greek food and the chaotic charm Jim's is famous for. RSVP to Lisa before May 23rd.
All Things Gourmet
Here's another opportunity for some mouth watering treats if you join in on the Gourmet Lunch group on June 3 at 12 noon. Contact Miyuki for a recipe to prepare and for location details. Newcomers are always welcome!
Wine Appreciation Group
We plan on taking a wine tour through the beautiful Yarra Valley during June 2009. We will be touring 4 different Yarra Valley Wineries including Domain Chandon. No date is set, but it will be a week day from 9am to 5pm. The cost is $100 and includes transportation, 4 wineries and lunch at Rochford Winery. If you are interested in joining, please contact Heide or Shani so we can plan dates.
AWA Activity Leaders Needed
Are you looking for an easy way to get involved with the AWA? If so, we are always looking for enthusiastic members to get involved with our impressive variety of activities. Find the outlet for your energy doing something you enjoy while assisting other members find their favorites too. If you would like more information on positions available, please contact Lisa, she will be happy to point you in the right direction!
RCH Gift Shop Volunteers
3 volunteers are needed for Thursday, 25 June. Two volunteers are needed from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and one from 1-4 p.m. Volunteers work the checkout counter, help customers with gift selection and get to know a fellow AWA member! Other upcoming gift shop dates include 23 July, 27 August, and 24 September. Contact Caron to volunteer.
Working With Children Certification
Many of you may have already received information requesting that we obtain the Working With Children certification as part of the Royal Children's Hospital Auxiliaries. While we encourage you to comply with this request by the June deadline, we understand that it may pose a great burden on some of our members. The RCH Auxiliary Office is currently reviewing this request and we are awaiting further details from them soon. Please stay tuned for further clarification.
AWA member Memorial Service
A long time AWA member ANN LOUISE OLDHAM recently passed away. There are two events planned for Saturday May 23rd to celebrate her life and work. The first is from 1 pm at the Albert Park Lake north of the Carousel where Ann’s sister Sue will unveil a plaque and dedicate a tree to Ann. Beginning at 2 pm to 4 pm, Ann’s friends and colleagues gather together at the Red Rotunda at the State Library of Victoria to unveil a plaque and a pane of glass dedicated to Ann in the La Trobe Reading Room. A selection of food platters and refreshments will be served.
Everyone is very welcome to attend either or both memorial events. Please pass this email on to anyone else who knew Ann and may be interested in attending. To assist with the catering please RSVP to no later than 5:00 pm Tuesday 19th May to Ron Makin 03-9696-9417 or by email ronmakin@makinseysolicitors.com.au. You may be interested to know that Ann’s family have also arranged for a bench seat in Ann’s honour to be placed at the Tennyson Lawn of the Royal Botanical Gardens Melbourne for anyone visiting the gardens.
Bayside Literary Festival
The Bayside Literary Festival is taking place the 22-31 May across the Beaumaris, Brighton and Sandringham libraries. The Festival is a new initiative -- the first one took place just last year -- and features a wide range of local writers across different genres and mediums. Admission is free, but advanced bookings are requested. Our own AWA member, Christine Darcas, will be one of the speakers. You can catch her on Saturday May 30th at the Beaumaris Library, 96 Reserve Road, at 11 am - 12 pm discussing the differences between the social perceptions of a published novelist's life and the reality. If interested please call 9589 8444 to make a booking.
CIKA Open Lab Day
One of our sister RCH auxiliaries, Cancer in Kids is holding an Open Lab Day for the public to learn about the services offered at the RCH Children's Cancer Centre. Tours will be held on Sunday May 31st from 2-4 pm at the Hospital and led by Dr. Denise Caruso, the Centre's Senior Research Officer. If you would like to know more about the amazing work done at the Royal Children's Hospital book your space by calling 0409-369-853 or email president@cika.org.au.
 Coming to Bookstores in June
We are so proud of our AWA member Christine Darcas' upcoming release of her hit book, Dancing Backwards in High Heels. It is a touching story all women can easily relate to when you feel you need some spark in your life again! Coming to bookstores in June or visit Christine's website, www.christinedarcas.com for all the details. Click dbihh1 to see the great review Christine's debut book has been receiving!
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