AAFSW / FBS April Luncheon: Community, History, Food and Fun

On April 17, numerous AAFSW members and guests gathered for lunch at the lovely Vienna home of Jeanie Anklewich. The participants dined on a grand variety of delicious gourmet dishes and enjoyed each other’s company while celebrating spring on this unseasonably chilly day. Sheila Switzer expertly quizzed everyone with her specially prepared history questions about…

Inspiration and Empowerment from AAFSW 10th Annual Women’s History Month Panel Discussion

Inspiration and Empowerment from AAFSW 10th Annual Women’s History Month Panel Discussion

Without water there is no life; without women there is no humanity.   On March 13, AAFSW held its tenth annual Women’s History Month event, celebrating and promoting women’s history and empowerment. in the Burns Auditorium of the State Department’s George Marshall Center. This year’s panel discussion, organized by Sheila Switzer, featured four amazing guests…

AAFSW Call for Volunteers

AAFSW Is Seeking Volunteers for: AAFSW Executive Board Candidates for 2018-20 as well as AAFSW Committee Chairs, Coordinators and Liaisons Add Your Voice, Have Fun, Get Experience, Help Others! Are you in the Washington, DC area? Are you returning to DC this summer? AAFSW needs you! AAFSW brings the Foreign Service community together: spouses/partners (including…

A Spirited Valentine’s Celebration at the Colombian Ambassador’s Residence Supports the AAFSW Family Crisis Fund

On February 16, AAFSW members and guests enjoyed a spirited Valentine’s celebration in the elegant mansion of His Excellency Camilo Reyes, Ambassador of Colombia to the United States. AAFSW is grateful to Ambassador Reyes for hosting the event, and to his hardworking embassy staff for helping make it such a success, especially Minister Counselor Gladys…