Get Involved With AAWE!
Volunteer!
Volunteer!
It’s the real way to get the most from AAWE.
How would you like to participate?
Drop us a line at volunteer@aaweparis.org, tell about yourself, how you’d like to join in, what times suit you best, and what you enjoy.
Volunteer Testimonial
Why I volunteer as editor of AAWE News
Back in 2010, when Sarah Colton, the previous Editor of AAWE News, asked me if I would consider replacing her, many questions raced through my mind. Yet the one that mattered is still the one that guides me today: How would being Editor align with my values, goals, and purpose?
Here is my answer:
- I believe in the mission of AAWE; in particular, to provide a supportive community for American women in France.
- I wish to continually improve my writing and editing skills.
- I am always curious to know what is going on in the club.
- I enjoy getting to know people and working with them to create beautiful things.
- I embrace the opportunity to continually hone my leadership skills.
My primary goal as News Editor has been to create an inviting, attractive, and substantive communication tool, which gathers and reflects the dynamism of the club, and contributes to a feeling of belonging and participation among members: A “Clubhouse in your Mailbox”.
Thank you Madame Presidents for entrusting me with this job, and thank you all who have served along with me. As far as I am concerned, offering over 150 hours a year of my time to AAWE as Editor of the News is truly a Labor of Love.
-Jane Mobille
Join the Board!
We need your talent!! We need your ideas!! Serving on the AAWE Board is an enriching experience which can open doors to personal development, potential career opportunities and facilitate networking.
Take a major step forward in your life by joining the AAWE Board. Being on the Board is a great way to make friends, network and to contribute to your association.
The following appointed board member positions are open and we would like YOU to apply!
Secretary of Communications
Secretary of Communications
Initiates and maintains contacts with general public and media to promote AAWE. Liaises with other community associations. Responsible for AAWE public relations collateral.
We are actively looking for our Secretary of Communications. AAWE needs someone dedicated to this task to increase our presence and attractiveness in our wider community, and spread the word about how great it is to be part of AAWE.
To help you in this task, there are already several committee members. There is already a brand new members-only and a public-facing website with a dedicated board chair. Lastly, there is a President and a Board who will support you. This position requires attending board meetings and a few hours of work each week. A lot of it can be done without leaving your home office.
Please consider accepting this role, even for a few months, as this is an integral part of the vision AAWE has in making the club more sustainable. Contact Beth 06 63 94 39 72 or at President@aaweparis.org
Recording Secretary
Recording Secretary
Takes minutes at Board and Executive Board meetings. Keeps attendance chart at Board meetings.
Nominations Chair
Nominations Chair
Leads Nominations Committee which proposes a slate of candidates for the elected Board positions. Introduces the candidates to the membership. Organizes the Annual General Meeting and Election event.
Winter Festival & Bazaar Chair
Winter Festival & Bazaar Chair – Oversees all aspects of the AAWE Bazaar/Winter Festival.
Children’s Events
Children’s Events
Coordinates events organized for the children of AAWE members.
Publications Chair
Publications Chair – Coordinates and supervises AAWE book publications.
Strategic Planning Committee Chair
Strategic Planning Committee Chair – Looks at issues that the Club faces, and develops tangible proposals for the next five years.
We encourage all members to get more involved with AAWE!
Contact Pamela Combastet, Nominations Chair at nominations@aaweparis.org for more info on applying for these positions!
Our Annual General Meeting will be held May 27th at 18:30. During this event, the Nominations Committee will present the slate of officers for the 2021-2022 term. Members will be asked to vote ahead of time, by snail mail or online and the vote will be finalized during the Annual General Meeting.
AAWE’s new administrative term will begin in June 2021.
Curious and would like to learn more about the nominations process? Contact Pam Combastet at nominations@aaweparis.org.