AAUPW Members

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**************** Some of the AAUPW members at our 2014 Holiday Party ***************

September 30, 2008

Political Debate

This was the 3rd presidential-election-year debate between members of Democrats Abroad and Republicans Abroad which has been co-sponsored by AAUPW and Amerika Haus.

John McQueen, longtime activist of Democrats Abroad faced Michael Ricks, Co-Chairman of Republicans Abroad Germany. The debate was moderated by Dr. Britta Waldschmidt-Nelson, Associate Professor of American History and Culture at LMU. Opening remarks were made by Mr. Kit Traub, Political Officer of the Consulate General, Munich.

August 1, 2008

July Program Meeting

Our annual 4th of July party for AAUPW members and their families.

July Book Club Meeting

Book Selection: Through the Narrow Gate by Karen Armstrong

July 1, 2008

June Program Meeting

Our annual walking tour: AAUPW favorite Gerhard Meighörner shared insights on Munich architecture and history as he guided us around the town center. The tour was followed by dinner at Kater Mikesch, near Isartor.

June Book Club Meeting

Book Selection: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

May 31, 2008

May Program Meeting

Speaker: Lucinda Schwaiger, practicing Whirling Dervish and local teacher for the Mevlevi Order of America

May 30, 2008

May Book Club

Selection: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hossenini

April 30, 2008

April Program Meeting

Our fabulous Anniversary Gala, a celebration of 20 years of AAUPW Munich, included:
  • a delicious and elegant finger food buffet provided by Patricio Zimbron, a talented young chef soon to open his own restaurant in Munich;
  • an entertaining quiz featuring a guest appearance by the AAUPW choir; the selection of a winner in our club logo contest;
  • a silent auction to benefit our adopted charity IMMA;
  • a brief address by Ingrid Reich of IMMA, who updated us on the charity's worthwhile activities;
  • a tribute to the club's founding members;
  • a slide show recounting highlights of the club's history;
  • and a chance to socialize, giggle, and strut our stuff in our favorite fancy outfits.

April Stammtisch

Piazza Linda

April Book Club Meeting

Book Selection: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

March 31, 2008

March Program Meeting

Speakers: Christa Ortmann and Erika Brown will tell us about Women in Black (WiB)

March Stammtisch

A sporty dinner at Bavaria Bowling

March Book Club Meeting

Book Selection: Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngoyi Adichie

February 28, 2008

February Program Meeting

Speaker: International Success Coach Roxey Lau

February Stammtisch

Casa de Tapas

February Book Club Meeting

Book Selection: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

January 31, 2008

January Program Meeting

Speaker: Helga Hengge, the first German woman to climb Mt. Everest

January Stammtisch

Taverna del Sud - Cucina con Pizzeria

January Book Club Meeting

Book Selection: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk

December 31, 2007

December Program Meeting

Our annual Winter Holiday Party