September 28 – October 1, 2023 Registration is now open for the 2023 FAUSA Getaway and Annual meeting in Nashville, TN, Sept. 28-Oct. 1 for a fun-filled, line-dancing, BBQ-eating time in the Music City to reconnect with old friends and make new ones! The deadline to register is Aug. 21. Keep reading to see the…
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Homeward Bound Webinar Presented by FAUSA
Everything You Never Knew You Needed To Know About Repatriation DOWNLOAD PDF FLYER This two-part webinar provides tips and guidance for individuals returning or who have recently returned to the United States or Canada after living overseas. Part 1: Homeward Bound Wednesday, 7pm CET 10 May, 2023 Part 2: I’ve moved back, now what? TBD…
Latest Edition of FAUSA’s Highlight Magazine
The latest edition of FAUSA’s Highlights magazine is out and available to all FAUSA and FAWCO club members! Filled with photos, information and lots of fun memories, Highlights 2022 also includes a brief history of FAUSA as well as a record of our accomplishments and activities in 2022. Want to see what’s going on in…
FAUSA Virtual Road Trip 2023
What is the FAUSA Road Trip? The FAUSA Road Trip is a virtual journey with your fellow FAUSA members. In 2023 we will be traveling along the Trans-Canada Highway, while getting fit or keeping fit along the way. The journey begins February 15, 2023. Your entry must be completed by February 13, 2023. The Trans-Canada Highway…
New FAUSA Tagline
A new FAUSA tagline was announced at the 2022 Annual Meeting on Sat., Oct. 15: Globally Connected, Locally Active. This certainly reflects what the FAUSA organization is all about with connections to FAWCO, The FAWCO Foundation and other friends and organizations all over the world as well as our actions and activities in our local…
2022 Quilt Auction
This year’s quilt was made and donated by Chris Czyszczewski. Here is how she describes her quilt: This Friendship Chain is made of fabrics I’ve collected during my many years of quilting. The quilt was machine pieced and quilted by Chris and measures 57″x72″. Read More & Purchase Tickets Throughout the 20-year history of FAUSA…
FAWCO IM 2022 – Luxembourg
FAUSA was well-represented at the IM in Luxembourg in May. Sue Frick, philanthropy chair, Suzanne MacNeil, FAWCO liaison, and past-president Rick Chizmadia were together at the three-day conference, presented at several sessions, and met individually with FAWCO members who asked about transitioning from expat to repat. We also cheered on Rick when he was honored with…
New Leadership Position: Counselor Liaison
Announcing a new FAUSA leadership position: FAUSA Counselor Liaison, (non-board member appointed by the president). We are fortunate indeed to have eight FAUSA counselors (past presidents) with deep and long connections to FAUSA. The Counselor Liaison will be responsible for keeping in touch with the counselors and contacting them should the board need their assistance…
Ways to help with the Ukrainian crisis
We watch with horror and dismay as the Ukrainian crisis unfolds and deepens. Many of you are already contributing to efforts to help the millions of refugees and others affected by this genocide. We encourage FAUSA members to share their own efforts and ideas on our FAUSA Facebook members group page. A few organizations that…
Lunafest 2022 – This Year’s Lineup
This year’s films challenge our perceptions about the world and our place in it, spark conversations, strengthen connections, and inspire us to be better versions of ourselves. Films feature bold individuals, powerful images, and impactful language. Stories reflect the diverse perspectives of the filmmakers and their subjects. Some may contain content that is not suitable…
