INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB ZAGREB NEWSLETTER · 2017. 6. 1. · International Women’s Club Zagreb Sheraton Hotel Room 252 Kneza Borne 2 10000 Zagreb Mobile: (095) 451 5268 OFFICE

GENERAL MEETING14th of March

10:00 - 12:00

Welcome & Registration10:00 - 10:30

Board Announcements10:30 - 10:45

Marina Škrabalo - Solidarna10:45 -11:20

Regular Club Activities11:20 –12:00

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB ZAGREB

NEWSLETTERISSUE 7 MARCH 2017

Letter from the board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Charity corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

New Members - February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

February in photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2017 Nominating Committee . . . . . . . . . . 16

Discounts & Advertisements . . . . . . . . . . 17

IN THIS ISSUE

International Women’s Club Zagreb

Sheraton HotelRoom 252

Kneza Borne 210000 Zagreb

Mobile: (095) 451 5268

OFFICE HOURS:Mondays 12:00 - 14:00

OIB: 42205862228

The IWCZ is an Association set up specifi cally to provide sup-port and assistance to women who come to live in Croatia. Our membership represents an important part of the foreign com-munity in Zagreb and includes women of many nationalities who are in Croatia for professional or personal/family reasons, temporary or for an indefi nite period. IWCZ membership also allows for 25 per cent of Croatian membership. The Association is very active and has open door policy at our monthly gen-eral meetings for new prospective members to come and meet for the fi rst time.

IWCZ Board Members 2016-2017

PresidentHafi za Richany [email protected]

1st VPKarine Karibian Filipović [email protected]

2nd VPAnat Yehuda [email protected]

SecretaryAndreja Milović [email protected]

TreasurerY-Fang Heere [email protected]

Activities CoordinatorGordana Rubčić [email protected]

Activities CoordinatorMarina Raškaj [email protected]

Charity CoordinatorJasenka Bohaček Knežević [email protected]

Membership CoordinatorRoberta Montebelli [email protected]

Membership CoordinatorŞenız Berk [email protected]

Newsletter EditorViorica Matos [email protected]

Social Media CoordinatorNikki Pavlina [email protected]

IWCZ Coordinators 2016-2017

Christmas Bazaar CoordinatorsJohanna Paris England [email protected] Ramadanovic [email protected]

Business Group CoordinatorY-Fang Heere [email protected]

Public Relations CoordinatorMaja Čakarun [email protected]

Kids Club CoordinatorIva Koleva [email protected]

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The month of March has an interesting position in the rhythms of nature and the way humans

have measured time and built calendars in this part or the globe. In the old Roman calendar, March was the 1st month of the calendar year with diff erent reli-gious observances and new years celebrations. It was named “Martius” aft er the Roman god of war and protector of agriculture.For Romans, it was a good time for agricultural and warfare activities. The meteorological and astrolog-ical (Spring Equinox) beginnings of Spring are both in March. Later on, March became the 3rd month of the year, both in the Julian and the Gregorian calendars.The Croatian language uses old traditional names, instead of internationally used Roman names, for all the months of the year. The Croatian months names sound quite archaic to us nowadays so we had to learn them all by heart. The names call forth an interesting legacy, understanding and wisdom from the past.

The Croatian name for the 3rd month of the year is Ožujak, meaning “a lie” or “to lie, deceive” pointing that the weather is still very changeable and deceiv-ing. In the older Polish language the expression is

“ fl ower deceiver”, as if the weather is tricking the fl owers to come out early from the soil, warning us to remain cautious and be aware of the frosts and winter tail ends.January in Croatian is Siječanj, related to the verb

“siječi” which means to cut, the season of cutting wood.February is Veljača, related to “velji”, meaning bigger and/or longer pointing to the fact that the daylight is becoming longer.The next three months in the Croatian language are related to the plant kingdom: April is Travanj based

upon word “trava”, meaning grass, the green month, as grass is growing prominently; May is Svibanj, referring to a bushy deciduous plant “Svib/a” (Cornus sanguinea), common dogwood’s blooming season; June is Lipanj, referring to a medicinal tree “Lipa”, linden tree’s pleasant fl owering season.The next two Summer months are related to harvest-ing: July is Srpanj, referring to “srp”, which is a sickle (a hand-held agricultural tool with metal curved blade used for harvesting). August is Kolovoz, refer-ring to “voziti kola”, driving carriages with harvesting goods to their storage.September is Rujan, commonly people think it is related to the autumnal red and rusty coloring of the foliage, or the color of the wine, while the other interpretations point to the onomatopoeic eff ect of the sound of deer and other animal’s love song that time of the year–“rjati”.October is Listopad, an easy one to understand as it translates to the falling of the leaves. November is Studeni related to “studen” which is “cold” and even frost, underlying the drop of temperatures below zero.December is Prosinac. An easy interpretation can be linked to “prositi”, meaning to “beg” or “pray”, pic-turing the time of the year when people were more praying and begging (advent time); another inter-pretation is related to the Winter Solstice when the sunlight is sieved through.

On a more personal note, the month of March has a special place in my life as being my birthday month as well as for 25% of our Board Members this year.While thanking Mother Nature for all that she provides, I am wishing you all an enjoyable and reju-venating March! Happy International Women’s Day! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Happy Father’s Day! Happy Spring!

LETTER FROM THE BOARDAndreja Milović

Spring is in the air!!!A sense of relief one can feelIn the sound of running creek

In the smell of forest soilIn the joy of bird song

The silent beauty of a snowdrop…All are saying just one thing

We made it through wintering!Warmer weather, much more sunshine

Calling us for outdoors timeSpringtime cleanings

Garden trimmingsLent time fastings

New beginnings

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MARCHGENERAL MEETING

Sheraton Hotel Conference Ballroom B

50 kn/person

SPECIAL GUEST

MARINA ŠKRABALO10:45 - 11:20We are very proud to have Marina Škrabalo, from Solidarna,

as our guest speaker in March.

Marina Škrabalo is a director of SOLIDARNA – the fi rst private foundation for human rights and solidarity in Croatia, founded in 2015 as a strategic initiative of 55 Croatian human rights activists and civil society organisations to enhance autonomy and sustainability of human rights activism in light of rising anti-liberal tendencies.She is also engaged at GONG in the position of senior advisor and represents Croatian democracy and human rights organizations at the European Economic and Social Committee, the key cross-sectoral institution of the EU.

Marina Škrabalo will be accompanied by her activists Urša Rauker, Sandra Benčić, and Mirjana Matešić of Drugotna.

We will have great inspirational T-shirts on sale for 80 kuna at the GM . Please get one in support of Solidarna, each t-shirt has a particular message.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

SOLIDARNA - Zaklada za ljudska prava i solidarnostMilana Makanca 20, 10 000 Zagreb

https://www.solidarna.hr

[email protected]

https://twitter.com/solidarnahr

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NOTE: Calendar up to date as of March 6th. In the event of alterations, members will be notifi ed via the weekly email bulletin. Should you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. If you do not receive the weekly email bulletin, please send us an email to [email protected].

IWCZ MARCH CALENDARMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

1 2 3 4 5

6

THE WALKING GROUP9:00

ENGLISH GROUP9:00 - 10:00

IWCZ OFFICE HOURS12:00 - 14:00

7

SPANISH GROUP11:00 - 12:00

PAINTING MUSIC CLASS

11:00 - 13:00

EVENING BOOK CLUB20:00

8

BABY AND TODDLER GROUP

10:00 - 12:00

CROATIAN GROUP(INTERMEDIATE +)

10:00 - 11:00

BRIDGE GROUP10:30 - 12:30

FRENCH GROUP10:30 - 11:30

GERMAN GROUP11:00 - 12:00

CROATIAN GROUP(BEGINNERS)

12:15 - 13:15

WEIGHT LOSS GROUP13:00 - 15:00


SAMBA WORKSHOP20:00 - 21:00

9

HIKING GROUP9:00

TENNIS GROUP9:00 - 11:00

MAHJONG9:30 - 11:30



11:00 - 13:00

10




11:00 - 13:00

ITALIAN GROUP13:00 - 14:00

11 12

13




14

IWCZGENERALMEETING

15


10:00 - 12:00


10:00 - 11:00

MORNING BOOK CLUB10:30





12:15 - 13:15


16

HIKING GROUP9:00


MAHJONG9:30 - 11:30


SWAN LAKE REHEARSAL11:30 - 13:00

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18 19

20




21


CHARITY LUNCH AND CONCERT

SWISS RESIDENCE12:00 - 15:00

22


10:00 - 12:00


10:00 - 11:00

MORNING BOOK CLUB10:30





12:15 - 13:15

WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM

13:00


23

HIKING GROUP9:00


MAHJONG9:30 - 11:30


HOMEOPATHYWORKSHOP10:00 - 12:00

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25 26

27THE WALKING GROUP

9:00


KNIT AND CROCHET GROUP

10:30 - 13:00


28

TRIP TO KARLOVAC

9:00


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MONTHLY ACTIVITIES


The purpose of this group is to learn something about Kandinsky and how the creative process of paint-ing is infl uenced by music.Vesna started to paint many years ago and developed her skills through research of diff erent techniques, materials, and motives. Vesna is a graduate of the Faculty of Economics in Zagreb and Academy of Fine Arts. This workshop is free of charge and all materials will be provided as well as refreshments.(Maximum 7 participants)

WHEN: 7th of March, 11:00 to 13:00WHERE: Atelier Vesna Matic - Tkalciceva 29/1COST: Free of chargeCONTACT: [email protected]

SAMBA WORKSHOP WITH ANNY ALVES

This will be a basic session and workshop of Samba dance lessons to samba rhythms. If members enjoy and request regular and further dance practice, it can be arranged with Miss Anny that evening.

WHEN: 8th of March, 20:00 to 21:00WHERE: VB Centar–Radnicka 1aCOST: Free of chargeCONTACT: [email protected]

HOMEOPATHY WORKSHOP

This class will examine health challenges of modern women and how to address them holistically with simple remedies and practical tips. Homeopathic remedies have faithfully helped women for centu-ries with issues related to puberty, fertility, pregnancy, labor, postpartum, nursing, raising the family and through menopause.

WHEN: 23rd of March, 10:00 to 12:00WHERE: IWCZ office in SheratonCOST: Free of chargeCONTACT: [email protected]

TRIP TO KARLOVAC

Our day will start with a visit to the largest and newly built freshwater aquarium AQUATICA. We continue on a tour of the old Karlovac Brewery owned by Heineken Brewery. On the way back, we stop for lunch in Plesivica hills with breathtaking views of the Plesivica vineyards from our restau-rant Ivancic. We should return to Zagreb by 4pm.

WHEN: 28th of March, 9:00WHERE: Meeting point in front of Hotel Sheraton at 9amTRANSPORT: By busCOST: 200 Kuna per person

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Baby and Toddler GroupWednesdays 10:00 - 12:00

Shury [email protected]

Spanish Conversation GroupKaptol Centre

Mondays 11:00 - 12:00Jeanette Gonzales [email protected]

The Walking GroupLagvić restaurant - Šestine

Mon and Fri 9:00Naomi 091 155 776

BRIDGE GROUP

Torte I To(Babonićeva)

Wednesdays

10:30 - 12:30

Antonella Scaglia

[email protected]

English Conversation Group

English Conversation GroupMon & ThuMon & Thu

Stephanie OlsonStephanie [email protected]

[email protected]

French Conversation Group

Wed & Fri in the mornings*

Torte I To (Kaptol Centre)

Clémentine Adam

[email protected]

*Please contact Clémentine for confi rmation of date and time

MahjongBeer Bar (Kaptol Centre)Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30Marie Ferreole [email protected] 34 11 05 11Italian Conversation GroupTorte i To (Kaptol Centre)Friday 13:00 - 14:00Giada - [email protected]

Maria - [email protected]

The IWCZ has a variety of social activity groups and meetings that are both fun and interesting. Trips, tours, and museum visits are also quite popular among our members but while those are organized on a monthly basis, the social activity groups are usually a weekly occasion.

Members are encouraged to contact the names listed below should they have any questions relating to weekly activities.

English Conversation GroupEnglish Conversation GroupWednesdaysWednesdays

Morgan ProvinceMorgan [email protected]@gmail.com

Tennis GroupThursdays9:00 - 11:00

[email protected]

HIKING GROUP

parking lot on Sljemenska cesta

(near old cable car/gondola station)

Senka Van Der Touw 098 900 38 69

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SHOOTING WORKSHOP

In February we had two glass fusion workshops for two groups lasting about 2 hours.The workshop program included:

- Introduction with glass, tools and materials- Drawing schetches- Cutting and breaking glass by hands- Colouring with pigments, glass powder and pastes- Making molds- Bending glass in stove by glass fusion technique

We learnt about a very simple and beautiful technique of glass fusion. We practised to fuse together layers of glass and made our own creations through socializing and sharing ideas over a cup of coff ee and biscuits. Each lady made a glass creation which was sent to the Club a week later aft er it went through the oven burning process. The ladies also had a chance to see all the beautiful works of our designer and glass decorator. It was a very pleasant morning.

Karmen Pticar

On the 31st of January we took a trip to little town Čazma, 60 km away from Zagreb to learn how to handle sport fi rearm and shooting under supervision. It was a perfect getaway in countryside and a short break from the hectic city life.

First we went on a shooting range and for most of us it was the fi rst time that we visited shooting range and hold a fi rearm. We started to shoot with a 22 calibre fi rearm that is used for sport purposes on a short range of 50 meters shooting targets made of paper with a solid black circle on a white background. Monocular helped us to improve skill by quickly being able to compare aiming point and where the actual bullet impacted the target. Some of us had great beginner luck, and were most likely helped by the fact that one of our supervisors and advisor was a lady from the shooting association.

The bravest ones got a chance to try out real fi rearm. It was an interesting experience for people willing to compare what they see in action-packed movies with the real thing. One important thing we learned was that real guns with their power immediately demand respect. Also, it’s not that easy like in the movies.

Aft er the shooting workshop we visited a Dragon Nest in a wine growing village and of course Mayor of Cazma Mr Dino Pirak was there to rescue us and tell us little bit more about history of the town. Cazma today has about 8500 inhabitants and was a very important administrative and diocese start-ing from the 13th century. Dragon Nest is actually a hill where, according to a Slavic myth, a dragon come and rested before the last battle with the main god Perun. The dragon, which comes from the underground every spring, is a symbol of the people who developed various agriculture and farming skills. So if someone calls you a dragon in Cazma it may be a kind of compliment meaning that you are a strong and powerful person with a lot of knowledge and skills. That’s exactly how they called mayors wife – a dragon lady who runs “Rural Tourism and Restaurant Pirak- Dragon Nest” as well as takes care of all plants and animals on the farm. Nature and traditional cuisine were a real combina-tion to relax and we are for sure coming back during spring again! We may even try birdwatching! Special thanks to Suzana Lahonsek and Marina Raskaj for organizing the trip.

Vesna Matic

GLASS FUSION

ACTIVITY REPORTS

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TRIP TO SAMOBOR

On a somber day on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 twenty four ladies met in Samobor – a medival town with baroque architecture – with approximately 19,000 inhabitants, located 20 km from Zagreb.Approaching the main square is the Town Hall, located at King Tomislav Square, house number fi ve built in 1828 based on designs by Bartol Felbinger. While standing at the main square, one can see in the distance on the so called Tepec Hill the ruins of the old town from the 13th century, of which only the defence tower remains.What struck me immediately at the entrance of the building hanging on its façade was a huge SHERIFF sign with an accompanying picture of a cowboy holding a revolver; one immediately knows that it is a place of power, but in this case, only a hilarious sign representing the famous Samobor carnival which is held each year during the month of February. Only later do I learn that cowboys are the theme of the carnival for this year.Upon our arrival we were met by the staff of the Mayor’s offi ce, who introduced us to Samobor, its history, diff erent festivals held, products made there, etc. The array of doughnuts and custard pastries, was laid out with coff ee and overlooked by numerous paintings by Croatian painter, Mr. Zlatko Prica.We were informed that Samobor is also known for its religious tourism, having at its door KUĆA SUSRETA – TABOR (HOUSE OF WORSHIP), belonging to Croatian Franciscan Province of Saints Cyril and Methodius.Our next port of call was a small holding of Family Filipec, having been met by the 7th generation, Mr. Antun Filipec, who introduced us to products that are made by the family – such as, Bermet (aperitif wine) and Muštarda (made with mustard seeds and grape jam).Aft er degustation of both, we headed to Lavica Hotel and Restaurant for lunch. The carnival theme is also obvious here with waiters dressed in cowboy attire. Here we each enjoyed our delicious meal with conversations ranging from the recipe for rudarska greblica (miners' pie) — another of Samobor's speci-ality — to covered networks of hiking trails, bike routes, promenades, educational routes and recreational areas and cave(s) off ered by beautiful Samobor Hill Range.

Elda Fatović

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Dear members,

The National University Library off ered a private tour and exhibition of rare collection kept in their Archives at the National and University Library. There were 20 ladies who attended. Aft er refresh-ments were off ered, we could purchase limited edition souvenirs from their collection.The amount of 1200 Kuna was collected, thanks to our members and library, which will be forwarded to "SANUS" in Split, an association of parents whose children are treated and cured from malig-nant illnesses.

CHARITY CORNERJasenka Bohaček Knežević

MAŠKARE PARTY

On the 21st of March, the Swiss Residence is open-ing its doors for a Charity Lunch; The raised funds will go to Ozana, a social-humanitarian organiza-tion founded in order to improve the quality of life of physically and mentally challenged people, with its headquarters in Zagreb, Ulica grada Vukovara 239.

Sign-up sheets will be available at the March GM. Limit: 30 people. Cost: 150 Kuna.

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A MATINEE CHARITY EVENT BY IWCZ & HNK

SWAN LAKE FINAL REHEARSALBY THE GREAT CHOREOGRAPHER MALAKHOFF

WHEN: Thursday, March 16th at 11:30 (matinee)WHERE: HNKCOST: 100 Kuna

This unique and once-in-a-lifetime event by the kind initiative of Katja Heusel is the Final Rehearsal of Swan Lake in Zagreb, choreographed by the famous Director Vladimir Malakhoff .The rehearsal starts at 11:30 and will last about 1 ½ hours where you must stay through the entire performance. The IWCZ and HNK have opened this event to Rotary and Lions' members as well as other public and business organizations of Zagreb in order to raise as much funds as possible.Hnk has chosen the recipient: BRODSKI LEPTIRIĆI from Slavonski Brod, the home town of great Mia Čorak Slavenska.

Dance group BRODSKI LEPTIRIĆI or Brod Butterfl ies in 1994 launched a program to improve knowl-edge and teaching classical ballet, modern dance, jazz dance and lyrical jazz. It is noteworthy that the dance studio BRODSKI LEPTIRIĆI is established to promote, develop and improve individual and group work with children and young people through various dance techniques.The Studio gathers around a hundred children and has no affi liates in other cities thereby depending on 40% of their fi nancial support from their city. Funds are needed for making costumes, costume maintenance, travel (to get children more motivated) and everyday running of the group.

We have 3 rows of tickets reserved for IWCZ. Tickets will be on sale at 100 Kuna at the March GM. You may also purchase tickets in advance from March 6th by contacting Karine at on 098 205214 or [email protected].

INVITATION

CONCERT by ARSEN DALIBALTAYAN

programeB. Bersa, W.A. Mozart, F. Chopin, F.

Mendelssohn-Dartholdy&

CHARITY LUNCHSWISS RESIDENCE

Ivana Gorana Kovačića 16.12:00 -15:00

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ANA RUCNER CHARITY CONCERT

Ana Rucner is one of the most innovative classical artists to emerge over the past several decades, with numerous national and international awards. She is one of Croatia’s most successful Cellists, renowned all over the world. She toured China, Korea, Japan, India, Russia, Scandinavian countries, Australia, US, Canada, Brazil, Holland, Germany, Belgium, France, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Slovenia, Serbia, Monte Negro, Macedonia, Greece, Israel, Turkey and the Emirates. The innovative way with which the joy of music is paired with the genius of some of the greatest composers of all time, and how elements of classical, modern, and ethno/world music fl ow through her captivating on-stage performance, is what has placed Ana Rucner in the elite circle of Croatia’s top musical performers as an internationally acclaimed success.

The IWC has received 73 seats to sell for this Charity Concert to take place at HNK, National Theater. The concert will be something special where Ana will perform with a live band of strings and brass section.Ana Rucner will be accompanied by Danijela Pintarić, Ivan Jelić, Goran Karan, and few surprise guest performers.

Price tickets will be:• 140 Kuna for the balcony

area• 180 Kuna for parter, and• 210 Kuna for VIP seats.

Every seat will get a lullaby CD For Little Angels (valued at 60 kuna).

This charity will benefi t the fl ooded region of Baranja, where proceeds will go to build two playgrounds for two associations for care of impaired children and families with special needs.

Tickets will be on sale at the GM on Tuesday, March 14th (please note that tickets will be on a "fi rst come fi rst serve" premise).

If you wish to purchase tickets prior to the March GM, please contact either one of these emails:

• [email protected]• [email protected]

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We would like to welcome to the International Women’s Club of Zagreb, and to Croatia, the following newcomer ladies:

• Akmaral Kussayeva (Kazakhs)• Ana Hellen Martino Lameira (Brazilian)• Anny Alves (Brazilian)• Bernardina Rotim Lovric (German)• Deepta Nagpal (Indian)• Dijana Pleština (Canadian/Croatian)• Draženka Grbavac (American/Croatian)• Eve Julian (British)• Ivona Rizen (Croatian)• Jurga Žiugždiene (Lithuanian)• Minh Hong Ngmyen (Vietnam)• Naglaa Novak (Egyptian)• Nataliya Marchuk (Ukraine)• Nikolina Kadezabek (Croatian)• Olga Berezina (Russian)• Riham Bakry (Egyptian)• Vanessa Alexandra Quintero Morales

(Colombian)• Vesna Očak Sekulić (Croatian)• Vesna Zaninović Vujasinović (Croatian)

IWCZ 2016/2017 NEW MEMBERS - FEBRUARY

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GENERAL MEETING

FEBRUARY - IN PHOTOS

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DIMITRĲ E POPOVIC EXHIBITION

BUSINESS GROUP

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2017 NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Miljenka Bolf-KrklecI've been a long term member of the Club, and served on the executed board for several times as well as being the member of the nominating committee.I am always ready to contribute in all aspects of the Club.As a Croatian member, I'm happy to introduce and represent my country to the international members, welcome them and help them to understand, accept and fi nd their way here, as easily as possible.IWCZ has so many excellent things to off er to its members. In saying that, I am openly inviting the members to take part in the Board for the next season.

Sonja VukadinCroatian by origin, I graduated from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Zagreb. I enjoy life through my hobbies, which are mainly designing fi ne jewellery and playing golf.I joined the IWCZ back in 2001 and have served as Activities Coordinator. To be part of Nominating Committee is a great honor to me; it feels cosmopolitan and I am always happy to help our foreign members to learn and understand all that Croatia has to off er.

Barbara Maria LukačI happily moved to Zagreb from the United States with my family in 2006. Born to Croatian- Dalmatian parents and raised in the United States, and married to a fantas-tic Croatian-American man, I feel I am both American and Croatian. I work in the banking industry and am the proud mother of two very active sons.I love being a part of the IWCZ community as I have met many interesting women from all around the world and learnt about the uniqueness and diversity of various cultures. Having served on the board as President and Vice President, I am thrilled to be a part of this year's Nominating Committee and look forward to working with this dynamic team of women.

A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND THE PROCEDURE

It is time for the Club to select the new Executive Board which will offi cially take over on the 1st July 2017. The Nominating Committee (NC) is responsible for the selection and election process. The NC is selected by the current Executive Board and consists of 5 ladies from the General Assembly. Ladies who volunteer to be on the NC are responsible to nominate candidates to serve on the next Executive Board. Ladies on the NC are unable to nominate themselves. Once the NC has identifi ed the eligi-ble members willing to serve on the new Executive Board they inform the current Executive Board that the selection process has been completed. The voting process is done at the May GM when the assembly is asked to vote for the elected candidates. The elections at the GM are organized by the NC and recorded by the Executive Secretary.

Suarna Ramadanović

Maria Consuelo Palma

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While the Club is supported fi nancially by the publication of ads, the IWCZ does not endorse the prod-ucts or services advertised.All ads must be submitted to [email protected] with the relevant OIB number and invoice details.All non-IWCZ events will be re-formatted according to design needs. All non-IWCZ events publicized with own logo and wording will be considered an ad and therefore subject to the advertising policy.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

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-Payments can be submitted in person in cash during IWCZ offi ce hours or via bank transfer. Please contact the IWCZ via email to arrange payments and invoices.

Bank Transfer Info: MEDJUNARODNI KLUB ZENA Kneza Borne 2 - Zagreb

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ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY THE LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTHAds will not be inserted in the newsletter unless payment Confi rmation has been received..

IWCZ members are entitled to a 50% discount for their own advertisements. This does not apply to friends/connections of IWCZ members!

ADVERTISING POLICY

Graphic Business Ad1/3 page 300,00 Kn1/2 page 400,00 KnFull page 600,00 Kn

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SVIJET VINA - 10% discount on imported wine and spirits. http://www.vina-acrobat.hr/

Klet Grešna Gorica - 10% discount. 049 343 001 - [email protected]

Dr. Med. dent. Renata Ž. Matutinovic, - 10% discount on all dental services. 091 535 83 53www.stomatolog-matutinovic.hr

Beauty salon Bellona Salon & Medispa, Zagreb - 20% discount. Book on 01 65 35 829 (Monday to Saturday), or by mail: [email protected]. - www.bellona.com.hr

OPTIKA ANDA CITY CENTER ONE WEST JANKOMIR 33 - 20% discount on all our goods, please contact the IWCZ at [email protected] in order to get your printed gift voucher - www.optika-anda.com

POSH Aesthetic Center - 30% discount on laser treatments for face and body.posh.com.hr, [email protected]. - Ivana 098 455 060, 01 / 370 84 10.

ARTÙ - barber shop for men and children - 10%discount – 01 4664761

Hairdresser Alter Studio - Ribnjak 18, - 20% discount - www.studioalter.com

Jewellery Bashota - Ilica 37, Ilica 69, Stjepana Radica 14 - 10% discount on cash purchases

Centar Bella Beauty Salon - 10% discount on certain services - www.centar-bella.hr

IMed Clinic – Selska Cesta 90A - 10 % discount - www.imed.hr

Acting workshops and Artsy Wednesday workshops at the International Arts Centre, Zagreb - 10 % discount

Photographer Fiorentin Studio - 10% discount on all services - http://fi orentin-studio.com/

Zen Centre - Kordunska 15 - 10% discount on all services - http://anakutija.com/

Accommodations in Novi Vinodolski/Crikvenica area - 15% discounthttp://www.villettamirossi.com & HouseTrip.com – Villetta Magnolia

Mibo Lens - Kvatrić, Bartola Kašića 8 - 15% discount - http://www.mibo-lens.hr

Afrodita Beauty Centre - Kaptol Centre - 10% discount all products and services -http://www.afrodita-beautycentar.com

Ruza Institut Kerastase, Vlaska 65 - 10% discount - Tel: 01 4616 364 - www.frizer-ruza.hr

Slana Soba, Derencinova 8 (Kvatric) - 20% discount - Tel: 01 4642406 - slana-soba.com

WODECOR – Petrinjska 79 Zagreb – 10% discount - http://www.wodecor.eu/hr-hr

Royal Professional Hairdressers - Gunduliceva 5 - 10% discount - 01 4831512

l’Arte - Vlaška 40 - 10% discount - Contact: Marina Šarančić - www.arte-frizer.hr

DISCOUNTS FOR IWCZ MEMBERS

MARCH 2017 19

IWCZ NEWSLETTER

Join the American International School of Zagreb PTA on Saturday, March 25th at 6:30 pm for a fabulous evening in the Emerald Ballroom at the Esplanade Hotel.The event is open to all and members of the IWCZ are invited to secure their tickets today.The evening includes a silent auction featuring great holiday getaways, hotel, restaurant and wellness vouchers, and international and embassy baskets. Raffl e prizes include dinners out, spa gift certifi cates and fi ne wines.Semi-formal attire. After the dinner and the auction you can dance the night away! Tickets will be available to purchase at the GM priced at 400kn per person or at [email protected].

Documents

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB ZAGREB NEWSLETTER · 2017. 6. 1. · International Women’s Club Zagreb Sheraton Hotel Room 252 Kneza Borne 2 10000 Zagreb Mobile: (095) 451 5268 OFFICE