AWG-LR pays a small annual fee (dependent on club membership numbers) to be a member of FAWCO and also a fee for FAWCO to host our website. The fees are a small price to pay for being part of a global network of inspiring women. The webhosting gives us a presence on the FAWCO website which may be the first port of call for potential new members to our club, people who are moving to our region.
AWG-LR has a FAWCO Representative who is responsible for disseminating important information from FAWCO to club members on global issues, informing members of how FAWCO can benefit our club, representing AWG-LR at FAWCO meetings and conferences and ensuring our voice is heard.
15% of AWG membership funds is allocated to help the FAWCO Representative and/or the AWG-LR President attend FAWCO Regional Meetings, Interim Meetings, or the Biennial Conference. In addition, the FAWCO Representative hosts a raffle at Thanksgiving and the funds raised are ear-marked for FAWCO fundraising.
FAWCO BOOKS
Another of AWG-LR's fundraising efforts is the sale of used books. Members donate books, and the club resells them for one euro each. These funds are ear-marked for FAWCO, either as part of a club donation, or to help pay for the FAWCO Representative to attend FAWCO conferences/meetings. A large selection of FAWCO books are available for you to browse at your leisure at our clubhouse. The FAWCO Representative also brings a good selection of books to major club events such as Thanksgiving, Welcome Back and End of Year Apéros. If you have any books to donate, please contact your FAWCO Representative.
