Flea Market on 5th June 2011

The INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA is very happy to announce that 10,900Yen was raised at the Yuugakushy’s Flea Market on Sunday 5th June 2011. The weather held out and a great day was had. The atmosphere was very relaxed and a very nice trio played gentle popular music throughout the day. There were many stalls selling a variety of items as well as vegetables, plants, cakes, yaki soba and lots more. Thanks to Mrs. Mo/Sh/Na/As/Ka/Ic for all their hard work. Also, thanks to those ladies who donated things to sell.
This has been a very big step for the IWA in Akita to take and we are proud to make this achievement and make this very important donation to Ms Junko Hatakeyama who is in charge of Sugicchi the organization which helps NPO for Akita. Ms Hatakeyama will put the IWA name and our donation information on their blog. http://www.akita-kenmin.jp/yugakusha/
We understand that our donation will be used to help the victims of the 11 March 2011 Tsunami.
THANK YOU.

19th Meeting of IWA AKITA

The 19th Meeting of the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA will be held at the Restaurant Maialuno 018 874 7829 in Sanno on Friday 22 July. Details later. Hope to see you all there!

Announcement

Announcements for the IWA in AKITA…
The BBQ for 18 or 25 June has been CANCELLED.
In its place the move THE HOURS will be viewed at 7-7-11 Motomachi, Goshono.
Discussion following.
Date 6th July (Wednesday)
From 10.30 a.m. onwards. We shall share a small potluck lunch together.
Please don’t forget that the Flea Market is taking place at the Yuugakushy Sunday 5 June from 10-2 p.m. We need more things to market. Come along and help us raise some money for the Red Cross for the Tsunami victims, please. THANK YOU.

Flea Market

The IWA Akita will join the Yuugakushya’s Recycling Event (Flea Market)on Sunday 5th June ’11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

17th Meeting of the IWA in AKITA

Report & Minutes. 17th Meeting of the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA
Wednesday 18th May 2011 at Motomachi
Apologies: Mrs: Is/Mu/Wa/Qu/Ko/
Attending: Mrs: Ic/Sh/Mo/Ka/Ku/Na/As/It
Guests: Mrs: Ko/Ka

The weather was sooooo perfect for such a wonderful gathering of the IWA.
This was the first occasion for members to meet since the February meeting. We have all been so depressed since 11 March…however, it was so good to see each other and to learn that everyone was safe and most importantly to renew friendships once again.

1. A Minute’s Silence was held for all the victims of the 11 March ‘11 Earthquake & Tsunami.
2. Mrs Mo took the chair for the arrangements for the IWA’s proposed participation in the Yuugakushya’s Recycling Event (Flea Market) which will be held on Sunday 5th June ’11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. We shall know by lottery if the IWA will be able to participate by 23 May. Funds raised will be donated to the Red Cross to help with the devastating effects of the Tsunami.
3. Thanks were given to Mrs Ku who has done a great job for Treasurer for the past year and she has kindly agreed to continue in the position. Thank you so much for that.
4. June Meeting – movie watching at AUI has been cancelled.
5. June Meeting - BBQ was agreed on, for Saturday 18 June or Saturday 25 June from
11 a.m. depending on the weather conditions. Details later.
6. July – Visiting a Lavender garden – Details later.
7. August/September/October – to be decided.
8. November – Speaker for the IWA’s annual evening event – to be decided later
9. December – Christmas Party. It was voted that we should go out to a restaurant with husbands for this occasion. Restaurant suggestions welcome.
10. January 2012 – New Year Party. It was voted that we should hold a potluck event.
11. February/March/April – to be decided.
Members are encouraged to come forward with ideas for the future program for IWA.
It was agreed that Mrs Sh will buy some postcards with IWA funds to sell at the Flea Market.
Mrs Ka has agreed to supply a hanger/stand and mat for the event. Mrs Ic has agreed to be there all day. Please bring along your own drinks and something to eat. The Flea Market will be outside so you may need a hat/sunscreen cream and something to sit on. Details were discussed at the meeting and I think everyone knows what they have to do.
IWA thanks Mrs Mo for the arrangements for this event and also thanks to Mrs Mu.
The meeting was very enjoyable and I think everyone went home refreshed and happy!!
So, see you all at the Yuugakushya– details later. THANK YOU.