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| Summer Program 2010 |
| Important Events |
Mondays Spanish Tuesdays and Thursdays Walking with Karin Katz June 2010 02.06.2010 (Wednesday) German Literature Group 07.06.2010 (Monday) Informal Get-Together 11.06.2010 (Friday) Hiking with Karin Seckel 23.06.2010 (Wednesday) Evening Literature Group 30.06.2010 (Wednesday) German Literature Group at 09.30 am July 2010 05.07.2010 (Monday) Informal Get-Together at 06.00 pm 06.07.2010 (Tuesday) AKF: Harbour Cruise at 02.00 pm 15.07.2010 (Thursday) Art Group: Art Venture 16.07.2010 (Friday) Seniors' Coffee Afternoon at 03.30 pm 17.07.2010 (Saturday) Participation "Commitment Mile for Children" 29.07.2010 (Thursday) Friedensheim Team at 03.00 pm August 2010 27.08.2010 (Friday) Hiking with Karin Seckel September 07.09.2010 (Tuesday) AHZ: Autumn Event at 03.00 pm 09.09.2010 (Thursday) Art Group: Goya 25.09.2010 (Saturday) Hiking with Karin Seckel + 28.09.2010 (Tuesday) Autumn Tea at 04.00 pm 29.09.2010 (Wednesdy) Literature Group at 09.30 am |
| 04.05.2010 Funds Presentation |
| It's contagious… |
| Phantastic atmosphere - happiness and pride over another great success brought so many people to the Karlsburg in Durlach that there were not enough chairs. It was time to celebrate what we achieved in January. Essentials for a good party were: Guests: Club members, helpers and recipients of donations from various charities. A speech: Celebratory words of praise and encouragement from our president who once again made clear to us what a magnificent achievement we celebrated and thus motivated us for more of the same and possibly even better in future. Presents: The ceremonious presentation of our donations to the selected charity organizations. Music: The music that young and gifted Jaleh Perego creates with her instrument is nothing less than brilliant. Marc Seiffge's sensitive accompaniment complements Jaleh's music wonderfully. Food and Drink: As they say, food and drink hold body and soul together and gave our guests the opportunity to mingle. Yes, the Pfennigbasar is great, our spirit contagious and the 131.000 EUR which could be distributed are a huge amount of money and indispensible to many of the organizations. Well done, ladies! And in this spirit another two pictures of our contagious Pfennigbasar:  
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| Our 43rd Pfennigbasar in January 2010 |
| Another resounding success!!! |
| The Pfennigbasar 2010 which took place from 28 to 30 January at the Schwarzwaldhalle in Karlsruhe raised a record sum of around 155,000 Euros all of which will be donated! Our hard work during the preceding weeks was really worth it and there was a great atmosphere during this largest Charity Bazaar in Germany. The ladies of the IWC Karlsruhe are proud of their success. Our great thanks go to all guest helpers who helped us realize this fantastic achievement. We are able, therefore, to again support many charitable organizations within the region as well as the Student Exchange Program and the Youth Program of the Federation. 
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| 08.12.2009 Christmas Tea in Durlach |
| Pre-Christmas celebrations at Karlsburg castle |
| As in previous years, around 150 club members came together in the grand hall of Karlsburg castle for some pre-christmas celebrations. As part of this event, the club officially donated an additional 25,000 Euros to Karlsruhe based charities supporting them in their work with children. The funds were made available from this year's "Pfennigbasar" proceeds. International members of the club recited poems and stories in their respective languages, supported by the student choir from the Karlsruhe "Helmholtz Gymnasium" high-school, which added to the very festive atmosphere. 
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| 09. - 11.10.2009 German-America-Day in Berlin |
| Ceremonial Act in the Bundespresseamt |
| The German-American-Day 2009 took place in Berlin from 9th to 11th of October. During the festivities in the Bundespresseamt, Angela Merkel was awarded with the Lucius-D.-Clay Medal, the highest award of the FGAC. Due to political appointments the German Chancellor unfortunately could not receive the award in person. Philipp D. Murphy, the now American Ambassador, was the main speaker of the celebration. In the course of the afternoon the students returning from their year in the USA were honoured and the American exchange students were welcomed. The IWC Karlsruhe was represented by members of the board, of the student exchange program and some youths from Karlsruhe who had participated in the trip to the USA in August 2009. 
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| 24.09.2009 Autumn Tea |
| Start into the season 2009/2010 |
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On 24th September 2009, the opening of the saison with the tradional Autum Tea Afternoon
was held like every year in Gastdozentenhaus of the University of Karlsruhe.
Like every year, everybody enjoyed coffee, tea and cakes accompanied by good conversations
after the long summer break. 
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| 31.07. - 15.08.2009 Youth travel of the VDAC to USA |
| 36 youths gained unforgetable impressions |
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A total of 36 youths, eight of which come from the Karlsruhe Club, took part in a trip to the USA,
organised by the VDAC. Aim of this trip was to get to know the country and to facilitate meetings
and exchange with young Americans aged 14 to 17. These very successful meetings took place in
New York and Oakland/Maryland. |
| 15.05.-17.05.09 Bundesconvention 2009 |
| Annual Convention of the Federation of German-American-Clubs in Würzburg |
The 2009 Convention took place in Würzburg from May 15 - 17 and the IWC Karlsruhe was represented by the President, the Vice President, Regional Chairperson, members of the Student Exchange Committee as well as further Club members. 25 out of 29 clubs were represented. As well as an extensive agenda there was a seminar for the students and young people sponsored by the FGAC (please see "youth exchange"). Highlights of the week-end was a reception which was honoured by the presence of the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the USA and further high-ranking guests, as well as a wine tasting at the historic wine cellars of the Würzburg Residence. 
 
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| Funds Presentation on 5 May 2009 |
| Festive Event at the Karlsburg in Durlach |
Around 130,000 Euros were presented during this year's Funds Presentation to the Student and Youth Exchange of the Federation of German-American Clubs as well as to 33 charitable organizations in Karlsruhe. After greeting the guests, Brigitte Leverenz, President of the IWC Karlsruhe, introduced the First Mayor of Karlsruhe, Heinz Fenrich, who conveyed the best wishes of the town. Words of thanks on behalf of all charitable organizations present were then spoken by Hans-Gerd Köhler, director of Caritas Karlsruhe. The "Christoph Neuhaus Jazz Combo" provided the successful evening's musical entertainment and the reception which followed was enjoyed by all. 
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| Club trip to Poland from 26 April to 3 May 2009 |
| - Masuria, Ermland, Gdansk - |
Our member Margarete Koronczi had organized the tour which led us through beautiful and historic areas in Poland; from Warsaw through the Masurian Lakes Region to the Baltic Sea and then back to Warsaw via Gdansk. We were delighted by highlights off the beaten track and re-acquainted with historical and political facts from the past 1000 years. Neither did we miss out on literary guidance and gained renewed insight into the works by Marion Countess of Dönhoff, Siegfried Lenz and Ernst Wiechert. 
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| 14.10.08 Visit to the castle of Stutensee |
| Impressive performance of the therapy horse |
Members of IWC Welfare Committee and of IWC Board visited the castle of Stutensee, an institution of the child and youth welfare service, on 14. October 2008. A wide range of welfare is offered like taking care of young people in open groups or like special help to avoid imprisonment. After careful consideration by the Welfare Committee the IWC Karlsruhe allowed the application to finance a horse to use for therapy. The visitors received an impressive performance of the horse in action. 
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| You can find further information about the castle of Stutensee on www.jugend-lkr.de. |
| 05.10.08 German American Day in Erfurt |
| Celebratory event in the historic town hall |
The German American Day 2008 took place under the patronage of Thuringa's Prime Minister, Dieter Althaus, and of USA ambassador to Germany, William A Timken jr. Karsten Voigt, the Coordinator for German American cooperation of the Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs, was awarded the Lucius D. Clay Medal. The students of Karlsruhe who finished a one year stay in the USA, and all other exchange students were handed out certificates by the FDAC in the historic town hall of Erfurt. And the American students who are currently in Germany were welcomed. Members of the Board and of the Student Exchange Program and the Regional Chairperson represented the IWC Karlsruhe at this ceremony. 
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| You can find further information and pictures on the VDAC-Homepage. |