News:

Halloween
This year Halloween isn't just for the kids and the events are on two different weekends, so if you want you can go to both!

The children's Trick or Trunk event will be held on Sunday, Oct 25th from 4 - 6:30 pm.  Click here to learn more.

The Fancy Dress Adults Party (Rock n' Ghoul Halloween Fundraiser) is Halloween Night, Oct 31st and is open to friends, family and colleagues. Click here to learn more.

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Calling all 11th Graders for the PSAT!
If your son/daughter wants to be part of the National Merit Scholarship Program (or are applying to University in the States) the next PSAT test is scheduled for Oct. 17th at St Leonards College, East Brighton.

Click here to Register with Education USA
You'll need to provide the student's contact details, year level and school and whether they are a US citizen.

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AGM Meeting - Is your Calendar Marked?
Please plan to join the AWA at our Annual General Meeting, Date: Tuesday evening, October 6th.
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Place: Lightning Ridge Opal Mines, 175 Flinders Ln, CBD

RSVP by Sept 30 to Katherine Crick

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The Daughters of the Revolution - Wreath Laying Ceremony
The AWA is invited to join the DAR for a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Shrine of Rememberance (celebrating the friendship between the U.S.A. and Australia), 10am Sept 1st (tomorrow).  For more information or to RSVP to attend the ceremony and tea, please contact Pat .

Volunteering

Trick or Trunk Volunteers Needed
If you don’t have kids, we could definitely use your help with setting up, helping with a game/activity or cleaning up. You may have an older child who needs community service hours – we’d love to help them out by having them volunteer at our Halloween event.  Please contact Tracy Warman if you can help.

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AWAre 'Mailing' Volunteer Needed
The AWAre is looking for someone to help with mailings. It's a 2-3 hour commitment every other month and is an important service to our membership.  Please contact Melanie Hughes for more information. 

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Starlight Room
The next Arts and Crafts day at the RCH's Starlight Room will be Monday September 7. Set up 9:30 AM starting at 10 AM - 11:30. Volunteers welcome! Inquiries may be direct to Lisa Bowman or 0448 448 545.

 

 Fundraising:

The 'Rock n' Ghoul' (Adults) Halloween party is a fundraiser with proceeds going to the RCH.  Vital Software has generously stepped up to sponsor the event, and FAS (that's our President Teranne's husbands band) have generously donated their time to get the party cranking.  This ensures the costs of your ticket goes to the hospital.  Please spread the word: invite friends, family and co-workers and let's 'coffin it up' for charity! 
Pay online with Paypal and contact Meredith if you have any questions.

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Want to know what else is happening at the RCH in terms of fundraisers for other auxiliaries?  Check out the new section on the website:  'The RCH' in the top menu bar.  Check out their upcoming event 'Cuppa for the Kids'.

 Social Groups:

 

*New Social Group Forming* Arts & Culture

A new Arts & Culture Group is forming in AWA to take advantage of the rich availability of cultural events and venues in Melbourne, including concerts, recitals, opera, theatre, dance, lectures, museums and art exhibits.

Spring 2009 performances include:

• September 9-19: Tchaikovsky's ballet Sleeping Beauty at Hamer Hall, Arts Center
• September 17: Choral concert of Mozart and Haydn at St. Paul's Cathedral, CBD
• November 15, 16, 19: Sir Neville Marriner conducting the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Melbourne Recital Center.

If you are interested, please contact Katharine Crick or Tel. 9867-8346.

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Bayside Memory Makers -
Come scrap at Carolyn Appelbe's on Wed Sept 9, 10-4.  Drop in/drop out, BYO lunch, morning tea provided.  Please advise Carolyn (0425 734 421) if you think you might make it just so she has enough tables set up.

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Coffee Morning
The next Coffee Morning will be Fri, 18th Sept. at the home of Jennifer Dudley (3 Neave Street, Hawthorn East)
Jennifer's home is also the Outback Aboriginal Art Gallery, and is a fascinating place to visit. Jennifer has kindly offered to give a short introduction to Aboriginal art - it should be a great morning for all so do try to make it!

RSVP to Jennifer or 9882 7696

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Evening Book Group
September evening book club's book will be The Boat by Melbourne writer Nam Le.  We'll be meeting on Thursday September 24th at a restaurant in the city.  Restaurant details to be posted soon on the AWA calendar.  Please contact Heidi if you'd like to join us.

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Mom and Tots
There is a new day and time for mom's and tots group:
The first Friday of the month (10-12) and the first Thursday of the month (3:30 - 5:30).   To get on the email list to learn more, contact Melissa

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Movie Night
This months movie night is Sept 14. If interested, contact Kalene on 0403924425.

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Out to Lunch Bunch, PALS, Wine Appreication and all New Members - Group Event!

We will be having an Express Lunch at the lovely Shantell Vineyard and Winery (Yarra Valley), Sept 10 at 12pm.

Lunch ($40) includes a glass of Cellar Door Wine, Shared Plate and Main Dish.  The Cellar Door will also be open for tasting.

This is a great opportunity for new members to meet the other members of AWA (and also a great event if you live in the north) but we need to confirm numbers asap, so please contact Shani if you're intersted.

 Did You Know?:

Your opinion is greatly sought.  We're looking to make the AWA the best that it can be and have put together a quick survey to solicit feedback on what we're doing well and what we can do better. 

Please take 10 minutes of your time right now to fill out this quick survey online.  Click here to take the survey.

  Thanks to Sponsors:

A huge thank you to Meredith Bushell and her company, Vital Software along with Matt Keogh and his band, FAS for their generous donations of time and money towards the Rock n' Ghoul Halloween Fundraiser.