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| Topic Started: Sep 7 2010, 06:21:57 PM (422 Views) | |
| caspercorb | Sep 7 2010, 06:21:57 PM Post #1 |
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Anyone belong to the American Women Auxiliary? I found an old thread (from 2007) wondered if anyone else has had any experience with the group? Is it just knitting grandmas? Has anyone been to their events? |
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| mamkai | Sep 9 2010, 07:14:17 PM Post #2 |
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Oh, good question! I did speak with a woman at a cafe awhile back that said her mom belongs and that it is wonderful. BUT, the woman I spoke with was likely 45 so maybe her mom is knitting grandma  I still have it on my list of "things to do". Let me know what it's like if you go.
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| Heather | Oct 5 2010, 10:56:05 PM Post #3 |
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I am a member of AWA Melbourne and love it. I am 26 years old (living proof it isn't a bunch of grandmas). Our membership varies from 26 to maybe 85 but the average age is probably 34. We are a social and fundraising organization celebrating our 80th year. Our social activities are a mix of both events and many activity groups such as book club, movie club, gourmet lunch group, moms and tots, gen x & y, and drinks around town that meet regularly. We have big Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Independence Day events each year among others. We also raise money to purchase equipment for the Royal Children's Hospital by hosting 3 fundraisers each year. It is a great organization and if you want more info contact me on this forum or at awaremagazine@yahoo.com.au. -Heather |
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| AmbroseChick | Oct 6 2010, 12:06:53 AM Post #4 |
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 that sounds like fun... wish there was something like that on the GC!
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| tierneyrb | Oct 6 2010, 09:22:22 AM Post #5 |
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Ooh, that sounds like something I might be interested in once I get there in January. Thanks for posting! |
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| mamkai | Oct 6 2010, 05:28:13 PM Post #6 |
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Sounds great, I'll email you. |
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| caspercorb | Oct 6 2010, 09:24:25 PM Post #7 |
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Thanks Heather- I'll definitely check it out! |
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| Heather | Oct 7 2010, 11:45:58 PM Post #8 |
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Sorry I wrote my email incorrectly. It is AWAremag@yahoo.com.au if you want more info on AWA Melbourne. Or check out our website: www.awamelbourne.org (we are working on improving it)! -Heather |
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| shylady | Oct 7 2010, 11:53:17 PM Post #9 |
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I'm impressed @ the website, Heather!  The AWC here in Perth is nowhere near as talented! 
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| beckagator | Oct 8 2010, 02:16:45 PM Post #10 |
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That sounds cool, I am gonna have to check it out, I will need to make some connections in Melbourne, this looks like a good way. Thanks for the info! |
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| minx | Oct 10 2010, 12:15:35 PM Post #11 |
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  Ain't that the truth! I agree, love the website!
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