Thank you for your interest in our 2022 applications for the FAUSA Annual Grant. Twelve applications have been received, and will be vetted by members of the Philanthropy Team. Please look for your ballot in a FAUSA special email around October 7, 2022. The recipients of our two $5000 grants will be awarded during our…
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Seeking Grant Applications Now!
FAUSA is currently seeking Grant Applications for one of two $5000 grants to be awarded at the upcoming Getaway. Please complete the grant application to apply for one of the two $5000 FAUSA Annual Grants. These will be awarded at our Annual Meeting and Getaway in Santa Fe, NM. The recipients will be announced at…
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…
Getaway 2022 Tentative Itinerary
The events team is planning some great tours of downtown Santa Fe! Tentative Agenda Thursday, Oct. 13 3pm: the FAUSA registration desk opens 6pm: opening reception (including dinner) at the Eldorado Hotel Friday, Oct. 14 9am: trolley tour historic Santa Fe center followed by a tour of the New Mexico History Museum 6pm: wine tasting…
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…
Getaway 2022
The events team and board are excited to announce that the 2022 FAUSA Getaway will be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Oct. 13-16, 2022. Join us as we gather and explore this unique American city, the oldest state capital city in the United States, founded in 1610! The adobe architecture throughout the city lends…
And the 2022 FAWCO Foundation Winners are…
And the 2022 Winners Are… We are so excited to share the recipients of the FAUSA sponsored Grants and Awards as well as the FAUSA submitted Development Grant winners. These were announced on the final day of the FAWCO Interim Meeting on May 21, 2022 in Luxembourg City. The Education Awards The Education Awards are…
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 – Thank You!
Many thanks to everyone who supported FAUSA’s 2022 LUNAFEST film festival benefiting the next Target Project. We are still finalizing the numbers, but we raised approximately $2,200.00 for the Target Project on Environment. Thanks to all who purchased tickets, made donations and joined our film discussion. Special thanks to those who gifted tickets, with Susan…
