The weather was like midsummer during our visit, although it was September 13. I have visited the Hillwood Estate many times previously, one of the many hidden gems we can be proud of in DC and around the United States. Our curator escorted us through the elegant rooms on every floor, where one is mesmerized…
Starting with a “Book Mart” in October, 1961, AAFSW has held a book sale every year at the State Department. This October, the Art & BookFair will once again offer books and treasures from all over the world. Our donors from the Foreign Service community have lived everywhere, and customers come to this sale knowing…
Winners pose with DAS Constance Dierman and AAFSW President Dr. Joanna Athanasopoulos Owen. From left: Anna Dworken (2017 Lesley Dorman Awardee), Craig Houston (2017 SOSA winner: EAP Bureau), Grace Anne Turner (2017 SOSA winner: AF Bureau), 2016-2020 AAFSW President Dr. Joanna Athanasopoulos Owen, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Human Resources Constance Dierman, Alesia…
AAFSW is saddened to inform our members that Lesley Dorman passed away on August 19. Lesley Dorman was AAFSW president from 1976 to 1981, and served AAFSW in many other capacities, including Program Chair, Housing Office Chair and Public Relations Chair. In 1977, she directed the Forum Committee survey that resulted in the influential “Report…
A presentation by Her Excellency Ambassador Dr. Réka Szemerkényi on Tuesday, September 20, at 10.30 a.m. The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide cordially invite you to join us on Tuesday, September 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic Reception Room on the 8th floor of the State Department in Washington, D.C….
The Senior Living Foundation of the American Foreign Service will host its 7th Planning for Change Seminar on September 15, 2016. This half day event is designed to offer attendees the opportunity to learn about the steps necessary and services available to help them plan for the future. This year, the agenda includes discussions on:…
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