“Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.”

- Golda Meir

 

Make the most of all the events on offer and keep up-to-date with last minute additions to our calendar by joining the IWC Belgrade Members Only Facebook Page and our brand new IWC Belgrade Whatsapp Community.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, to be in the know about spontaneous events, learn about offers from our business partners and hear about IWC activities. If you have an idea for an event, contact us any time, we always love to hear from our members!

 

General Assembly 2024

A big thank you to the IWC members who attended the 2024 General Assembly (GA) held on May 15th. 53 members attended plus 37 proxies. The meeting was highly successful, we had a quorum for voting (50% membership attendance required) and it was explained that Daniela Flury will be acting President, as well as Vice-President, until a suitable candidate has been found.

For the members who could not attend, attached to this newsletter you will find the meeting minutes as well as the presentation.

Thank you again for your participation in the GA and your enthusiasm for the IWC!

 

IWC MAIN EVENTS

Coffee Morning

10.06.24 at 10:30 | US Residence | Užička 44

IWC Member and spouse to the US Ambassador, Julie Hill, has kindly invited us all to enjoy breakfast in her garden. Please join us on what will be a relaxed occassion to meet other members and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the US Residence. There will be a walk around the gardens for those who wish so please wear comfortable footwear.

IMPORTANT

• Open to 120 IWC members and their guests only
• As this is a garden event please dress appropriately

CLICK HERE to RSVP by Sunday June 2nd

Date: Monday June 10th at 10:30

Location: US Residence, Užička 44

Mrs Hill's focus is Sports Diplomacy and she asks that, in co-operation with SWAG, members please bring NEW sports equipment to be given out to unprivileged youth in Serbia. 

Examples: soccer balls, footballs, tennis balls, baseballs, gloves, sports clothing etc.

 

Felting Workshop

17.06.24 from 10:30 to 14:00 | Official Residence of Canada | Užička 33 (entrance on Generala Šturma)

At this workshop, suitable for beginners, Olga will show participants how to create beautiful traditional felt balls. Felt balls are considered to be the oldest toys that children used to make by hand-rolling animal hairs, usually with a desire to fill the time and entertain themselves while watching over cattle. All materials will be provided.

IMPORTANT

• Open to 15 IWC members and their guests only
• 2500 RSD cash only

CLICK HERE to RSVP by Sunday June 16th

Date: Monday June 17th from 10:30 to 14:00

Location: Official Residence of Canada, Užička 33 (entrance on Generala Šturma)

Fee: 2500 RSD cash only

 

Family Trip to Subotica

22.06.24 at 11:00 | Subotica

RYL magazine, with the collaboration of IWC, invites all members and their families or friends to a day trip to Subotica.

• 11:00 - We will meet in front of the Porcelain Museum in Subotica and visit the premises; the entrance fee is 350 RSD per person
• 12:30 - Lunch at the highly rated Gostiona Gurinović restaurant 

Optional: walking to the church for a concert, takes at least ½ hour (1.4 km); you will pass the magnificent City Hall with many other things to see.

• 16:00 - 17:00 - "MUSICAL GEMSTONES FOR THE SOUL" -  An organ concert by IWC friend & Bridge's Magazine editor Adrian de Groot at the Roman Catholic Franciscan Church downtown. The modest, but charming, 2-manual organ benefits from excellent acoustics. Adrian will play gems from known and unknown composers in joyful and meditative genres.
• 17:00 - Return to Belgrade.

IMPORTANT

• Families will arrive with transportation of their convenience
• Each family or member has to cover the cost of lunch and museum entrance (350 RSD)

CLICK HERE to RSVP

Date: Saturday June 22nd at 11:00

Location: Subotica

Fee: Lunch and Museum entrance (350 RSD) at own cost

 

ACTIVITY GROUPS

Check out the fabulous events our Activity Coordinators have organised below or stay up to date with the latest goings on by requesting to join each activity group in our brand new Whatsapp Community.

*CLICK HERE to see all ACTIVITIES Coming Up!*

• Book Club with Sabine Keiser - Meeting Tuesday June 11th to discuss "Pass Me the Cyanide" by Karmen Spiljak.

• Creative Arts Group - Make some gorgeous leather earrings on June 5th or punch needle a mirror on June 12th - limited spaces so sign up now!

• Culture Club with Sonia Punin - Head to the National Museum for a lecture on June 13th

• Fashionistas with Jelena Isakov - Take a trip to Novi Sad to buy a hat from Salon Šešira 'NF HATS' on June 6th

• Hiking Group with Izabela Bonte - Hike a mysterious Rtanj mountain on Wednesday June 7th

• Opera Group with Sabine Keiser - New events coming soon!

• Pilates with Valerie Lane - Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, get in touch for more details

• SWAG with Katarina Silevski - Donate new sporting goods at the next IWC Coffee Morning

• Walking Group - Meeting every Monday morning from 09:00 at Ada, start every week as you mean to go on!

 

CHARITY CORNER

SWAG

On the initiative of our dear member Mrs Julie Hill, the Social Work Activity Group kindly invite you to join the charity action at the upcoming June Coffee Morning and donate, according to your capabilities - soccer balls, footballs, tennis balls, baseballs, gloves, sports clothing etc. All donations must be new!

 

To learn more about the International Women's Club Belgrade visit our website at www.iwc.rs or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. If you'd like to contact us, send an email to office@iwc.rs