Founded in 1961 – 50th Anniversary year 2011

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Name

IWC stands for the International Women’s Club. The IWC has members of more that 60 nationalities. Since 1982 we have had the honour of having Her Royal Highness Princess Lilian, Duchess of Halland, as our club’s patron.

Purpose

The club’s purpose is to welcome newcomers to Stockholm and provide them with a platform for creating networks among the foreign and local communities. The other major activity is helping the needy internationally and locally whenever we can. Every year the club organises three charity events in October, December and March. These charities are carefully chosen by the IWC’s Executive Board. The IWC’s philanthropic activities receive kind and generous support from the Swedish Royal family, Embassies and many companies.

Membership

As the IWC has such a worthwhile purpose many ladies would like to join when they arrive in Stockholm and find out what it does. The IWC has a set of rules as to who is eligible to become a member, and applicants need to be sponsored by a member and approved by the Executive Board.

Running of the club

The International Women’s Club has been administered on an entirely voluntary basis by its members since its formation in 1961. The Executive Board has 11 members: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Bulletin Editor, Philanthropic Chair, Programme Chair, Membership Chair, Hostess Chair, Tours Chair and Social Activities Chair. We also have a representative for International activities, the International Coordinator. Separate from the Executive board is the Nominating committee whose role is to ensure the continuity of Board membership needed for a smoothly running club.

Club’s Motto

50 years have passed and the IWC has reached its Golden Anniversary by sharing Friendship and Goodwill. Each and every member is aware of the IWC’s conditions when they are welcomed as a new member. The IWC is a social club with no religious or political affiliations. With its motto of Friendship and Goodwill to all, the International Women’s Club has created a peaceful and harmonious meeting place for its members and everyone who joins in our activities.

Happy 50th Anniversary to the IWC!

and thank you to all past Presidents and present and past board members, Committee members and IWC members, you are the pride of the IWC.
Kanthi S Beck, President, IWC

Club Year runs from August 1st to July 31st

Executive Board

President: Kanthi S. Beck
Vice President: Pirjo Axelson-Johnson
Secretary: Anne Gelardi
Treasurer: Birgit Linde Oswald
Bulletin Editor: Frances Ransom Linde
Philanthropic Chairperson: Poelien Pietersmater Borgh
Hostess Chairperson: Christine-Louise Langinvainio-Kullander
Membership Chairperson: Heidi Drivenes
Programme Chairperson: Pirjo Soppi-Sandell
Tours/Museum Chairperson: Ranveig Sigurdardottir
Social Activities Chairperson: Rachel Hansen

Club Co-ordinators

Advertising: Vacant
Temporary Web Editor: Adrianne George

Nominating Committee

Marie Mörner
Sarmite Ghaffarpour
Luisa Hugoson Castro
Aldona Sehgal
Marie Theres Lundmark
Caroline Wallin
Pirjo Axelson-Johnson