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April: taxes, nominations and more events!

We've already celebrated Easter, and spring break is over...what's ahead? Taxes, AWAQ board nominations, a toy drive, more amazing events and our end-of-year luncheon. This year, the IRS deadline has been extended to April 18th for US citizens (to allow for weekend).  If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien residing overseas, or are in the military on duty outside the U.S., on the regular d...
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Toy Drive to benefit children at Hamad Hospital

This month AWAQ is kicking off a Toy Drive to benefit the hospitalized children at Hamad Medical Corporation, and we need your help!  Toys may be brought to our end-of-year luncheon/General Meeting on Monday, May 9th. The toys will be donated to children ages 0-14 years.  Please note that all donated items must be in new condition to meet HMC Infection Control standards and policies.   Below...
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May luncheon: Get ready to rumba!

Seems like we just had our Kick Off Meeting for our 2015-2016 year and now we are closing it with our End of Year Meeting on Monday, May 9th. We've made a lot of new friends and said goodbye to a lot of friends. We've explored Qatar and ate our way around the world with monthly lunches. Let's celebrate together by enjoying lunch and kicking up our heels to the sounds of Latin rhythms. We'll hav...
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Meet Ali Al Kuwari

Ali Al Kuwari, the Qatari gentleman who helped host us at his home this past October, is coming to speak at our General Meeting this April. A Qatari in Foreign Lands: Ali describes adventures and cultural perspectives as he travels during the filming of a documentary. Mr. Al Kuwari learned to speak English in San Diego, CA and picked up the easy going approach of that part of the USA. He lov...
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What’s new at FAWCO?

Our FAWCO rep, Jodi Gentilozzi, just returned from FAWCO's interim meeting, which was held in March in Frankfurt, Germany, and brings us this update. 9 Education Awards were given: $37,000 8 Development Grants were given to club's charities: $36,000 $172,000 was raised over the past 3 years for the Target Program Project: “Free The Girls”. FAWCO kicked off its new 3-year Target Program: ...
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Make your vote count!

Most of us are keeping a watchful eye on U.S. Presidential campaigns, but if you not have not yet requested an absentee ballot for state primaries or the November elections, there may still be time! Depending on your home state, you may still be able to vote electronically and meet the primary deadlines, and certainly the November deadline.  There are some helpful links posted on the U.S. Embas...
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Activities update

Our monthly book club members have been busy reading some great books, and will soon be selecting titles for 2016-2017.  In the past, the reading list has been published in advance so all interested parties have the opportunity to source the books locally or abroad.  If you'd like to suggest a title, please join us on Sunday, March 20th.  This month,  book club will discuss Elizabeth is Missing by...
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Meet Laura of Arabia

Meet Laura of Arabia!  Falconry, a centuries old Qatari tradition, has always been an exclusively male activity.  With knowledge and expertise being passed down from generation to generation, from grandfathers to fathers and to their sons. But now, at least in Qatar, there's a woman who is bending those traditions - Laura Wrede.  Laura is a German expat, who moved to Doha nearly five years ago,...
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March on and keep the faith!

March is a busy time for many of us...spring break, St. Patrick's Day, March Madness, International Women's Day, to name a few distractions and observations.  AWAQ has a lot planned this month, including participation in FAWCO's annual conference, a flower festival and reverse walk to raise awareness of diabetes.  Along with ongoing member-only events and activities, the calendar is full, thanks t...
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Help us nominate our new AWAQ board

Next month we will vote on a list of nominees for the 2017-2018 AWAQ board, but we need your help! We are putting together a committee to help identify candidates who have the following traits: Wants to make new friends. Wants to learn more about the local culture. Wants to contribute to AWAQ core community service projects. Wants to help plan fun outings and events. Wants to fill...
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