Sue Rambow
Barbara von Pirch
NorthEast@biwc.de

Thursday, 25 March at 14.00
Near the Staatsoper there is a red brick building with twin square towers.  It is the Friedrichswerdersche Kirche (the church on Friedrich’s Island), designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel and constructed in 1830.  Join us to visit the the sculpture museum which the church now houses, with a guided tour in English to learn more about the architect and his work as well as the sculptures.  We will finish up the visit at the café in the Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) across the street.  Guests are welcome.
Venue:  Friedrichswerdersche Kirche, on the street Werderscher Markt, across from the Foreign Office.
Meeting Point:  At the entrance to the church.
Cost:  The one-hour tour costs 65 € for up to 25 persons, to be paid at the site.
Getting there: buses TXL, 100, 147, 200 to Staatsoper.
Registration: Please register with Barbara or Sue by 20 March.

Thanks to Monika Brust, we will be privileged to have one of the curators, Dr.Otterstedt, as our guide on a tour of this special museum.
Founded in 1888 as a "collection of ancient musical instruments", the museum has gained the reputation of being the largest and most representative musical instrument collection in Germany.  It possesses around 3,500 instruments from the 17th century onward, with some 800 pieces presented in the permanent exhibition.  Most of them are still playable and their high quality of sound has been maintained.  We will also have the opportunity to hear some of the instruments being played.
The Museum is also home to a massive 1929 Mighty Wurlitzer organ with 1228 pipes, 175 stops and 43 pistons.
 More details and the registration form will be provided in the April Newsletter.
 

Ling Gao-Cohrs
ArtArchitecture@biwc.de

Monday, 15 March at 14:00
Utopia Matters: From Brotherhoods to Bauhaus
Utopia has frequently been a subject and an inspiration for artists’ creations and expression of their concerns on social issues and images of  the future.
A small-scale exhibition "Utopia Matters" is now being held by Deutsche Guggenheim Museum.  It is divided into nine sections addressing the movement during a period of over 130 years, included the British Arts and Crafts Movement and Bauhaus. This development in America and Russia has also been outlined.
If you are interested, you are most welcome to join us for a one-hour guided tour. 
Venue: Deutsche Guggenheim Museum, Unter den Linden 13/15  10117 Berlin
Getting there:  by U2 to Stadtmitte,  U6 to Französische Str., S-Bahn to Friedrichstr., bus 100, 200 stops at Unter den Linden
Meeting point: at 13:50 at counter inside the building
Cost: free for entry and one hour guide in English.
Registration: please register with Ling at ArtArchitecture@biwc.de by 13 March

We try our best, but sometimes an error slips through.  Please note that on page 12 of the February newsletter the correct day is every Thursday.

Your contributions of time and enthusiasm are certainly appreciated by the EC and by the membership in general.

Among those volunteers are a few special members who give to the Club over long periods of time. One way to acknowledge this contribution publicly is BIWC’s Excellence in Service Award.

Criteria: 

The person receiving the award has been a consistent volunteer in some capacity (often not well known to the membership) for at least the last two years.
Not eligible: (1) Executive Committee members and those who have served on the EC in the past two years.  (2)  Members who have received the award in the past three years.

(Once the three years are over, they can receive it again so long as there has been consistant service rendered for the 2 years prior to the nomination. )

The nomination must include the member’s name and a description of what she has been doing for the Club during this 2-year time frame.

The Excellence in Service Award recognizes BIWC members who are currently active in the Club and who have consistently made outstanding contributions to the Club and displayed unselfish service to other BIWC members over a period of at least the prior two years.  Generally, such contributions have been ‘behind the scenes’ and have gone unrecognized.
This honor is traditionally awarded at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).  We are now accepting written nominations from our members for women you think deserve this award.  Please give some thought to whom you think should receive this very special recognition.

The EC would like to ask you to put forward your nomination for members worthy of this honour by completing this form. 

 To see list of last 2 years’ winners: Click on "Awards" button on left hand side of main page.

Maybe this is the right thing for you:  be the Social Events Coordinator (part of the Social Events team) for the next Club year.  This is a great way to develop your personal skills, meet new people, develop friendships, and give something back to the Club. 

The Club depends on volunteers.  If you or somebody you know may have the skills for and interest in either or these positions, please let us know.

The Nominating Committee is looking forward to your interest and suggestions. Do not hesitate to contact us either by phone or at the folllowing e-mail: Nominatingcommittee@biwc.de

 Agnes Pulvermüller
Ruby Ma
Cary Greenberg
 

Check in begins at 18.00
Meeting starts promptly at 18.30
It is that time of year again – the Executive Committee invites you to attend the BIWC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).  Come and participate in the most important Club decisions , vote for your 2010-11 Executive Committee, and approve the Budget for next year.  We will also be recognizing our "Excellence in Service" recipients.  After Club business,  we will have a delicious buffet of Spanish tapas.  At 21.00, we will be treated to a Flamenco performance by our host couple Mr. & Mrs. Wendering.  We can then join in for a short lesson.
So come and enjoy a fun evening with your BIWC friends. This meeting is open to members only.

It is AGM time again!  According to our Constitution and to German law, we are required to hold a meeting every year to conduct our Club business. The Agenda includes points that affect each and every one of us. The 2010 Budget will be presented for approval and Executive Committee members will be elected.  Come and exercise your right to vote. We will combine business with pleasure by ending the evening with the traditional party.

Venue:  La Luz Restaurant
Oudenarder Str. 16-20, 13347, Berlin-Wedding
Getting there:  U9 to Nauener Platz, 500 m walk or Tram M13 or M50 to Osram Höfe, 200 m. Walk.
Registration:  There is no cost but please RSVP to My-Linh Kunst at SocialEvents@biwc.de or by post to Fahremundstr. 57, 13593 Berlin by 18 March.