CHRISTMAS THEME POTLUCK LUNCH REPORT

8th Meeting of INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA
Wednesday 9 December ‘09. CHRISTMAS THEME POTLUCK LUNCH 11.30-4 p.m.

Present: Mrs I/I/S/M/A/N/K/K/K/I/K/C = 12. Apologies: Mrs Co/To

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!
What a wonderful day was spent talking, laughing and renewing friendships and most of all EATING! The Potluck lunch was a huge success with many wonderful dishes being presented by members and although I say it myself…the roast chicken was delicious…cooked in my new nano/stream oven!

After a time spent relaxing members had a meeting and discussed many new ideas for the IWA. We decided an outline for the new programme for 2010. Some members hoped that:

1. another evening/speaker would be possible – for family/guests.
Others voted for:
2. An international cooking group in order to promote charity focussed on women’s needs
3. Another visit to the OYSTERs at Kisakata/Nikaho
4. A factory visit to TAKASHIMIZU Rice Wine making in Goshono
5. Another visit to JIZAIYA – for family/guests
6. Geijistu Mura/onsen/blueberry picking/Warabeza??
7. Learning how to play CANASTA
8. Origami folding workshop
9. Walking
10. Another visit to KENKO NO MORI – for family/guests
11. Mrs I introduced the idea of a ‘couples’ potluck supper club’ outside IWA format

Mrs I introduced an English book lending library for those who are interested – novels etc.
Any member wishing to add to this with English or Japanese books, please bring them to the next meeting.

Mrs S to receive 5,000yen from IWA for setting up the blogg, which all members agreed is a wonderful blogg and wonderful advertising for IWA. Links are already in the web!

Mrs I received 1,000 for being the host for 2 meetings.

Mrs S is to promote IWA in Akita in a local circular to try to increase membership.
A ‘special thank you’ was given to Mrs M/K/S for all their hard work for the 18 Nov. Animation Meeting. The evening was a huge success due to all their hard work. Mrs I was unable to attend, as she was absent in hospital on that evening.

Whilst chatting, members very kindly tidied up the kitchen and put things away, which was a tremendous help for Mrs I…THANK YOU ALL!

Members are reminded to try to KEEP THE ENGLISH GOING at meetings and take this very unique opportunity!

Please remember to check the blogg regularly and try to POST COMMENTS. Next meeting’s date has not yet been decided. JANUARY WILL BE A HOLIDAY.

Please check the blogg for further information regarding CHARCOAL MAKING at KENKO NO MORI on 19/20 December. This IS NOT AN IWA MEETING BUT AN EXTRA and a wonderful opportunity.

WISHING ALL MEMBERS & FAMILY A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON