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The American Women’s Association of Hong Kong, Limited. Established in 1956We are a vibrant organization of international women. Our mission is to welcome and empower women to connect and contribute in Hong Kong.

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CONTRIBUTORSPriyanka AgarwalVirginia MorrisRehana SheikhCarol DyerTeresa ArenaJackie JohnsonAmanda FitenyGRAPHICSJacky Ngan

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Contents

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News From the President 2

Welcome New Members 2

AWA Enjoys 3

Member Insights 5

Summer Fun 6

Agile ways to do Business - AWA WISE 7

Book Review 8

Summer Reads 9

Golf Outing 9

AWA Contact Information 10

2 AWARE August/September 2020

News from the President Priyanka Agarwal

N E W S F R O M T H E B O A R D

Welcome New Members

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” - Mary Engelbreit

On my birthday this year, Augusta, a former AWA board member and dear friend of mine, asked me to choose a word I would “name” this past year. This question, inspired by an old family tradition of hers, got me very intrigued. The first word that came to mind, one that many of us have used and heard throughout the past year, was “unprecedented”. It has been an unprecedented year for the AWA as an organization and all of us on individual levels. In these unprecedented times, it is our strongest traits that give us resilience. Through many first-hand experiences, AWA has proved to me that one of our strongest attributes pulling us through this year has been our ability to come together as a community. We encouraged and empowered each other; we grew closer and formed a circle of friendship, trust and reliance. This strength has enabled us to donate a staggering HK$2 million to local charities and make local activities and Asian tours possible despite the situation.

Many of us at AWA have lived in multiple countries, coming from different nationalities, beliefs and values. What brings us together is our ability to adapt and make a new country our home, our desire to assimilate in that new culture, and our curiosity to continually learn and grow as human beings. This agility of ours will help AWA stay relevant in changing times while staying true to our core values of “connecting and contributing”. We have already demonstrated this adaptability and innovative spirit by going digital with our beloved AWAre, having local tours over Zoom, and showcasing our local vendors on our social media platforms.

Going forward, 2021 will continue to be a time of transformation. We embrace this time to introspect and grow within, while exploring new ideas and solutions to make AWA even stronger. I invite all of you to join me in this initiative. AWA has a culture where you can genuinely turn ideas into reality. As ambassadors of AWA, I encourage you to spread the word to the Hong Kong community at large, and share your ideas of how you would like to see AWA grow, and invite like-minded individuals to join.

We are currently evaluating a new and exciting format for our Welcome Back Breakfast in September, so be on the lookout for details soon! From me and the rest of the AWA Board, we welcome you all to a year of transformation and fun-filled meaningful activities at AWA.

Cemile Armas Charlotte Breyer Anja Bruehling Sylvia ChaoMika DevonshireCarolyn-Ann FieldGrace Huang Irene JinCandice Lanzoni

Alicja Pawlowska Duska PearsonLyz Pickette Naomi Ronen Holly SmithDee Thompson Marissa Walker Vanessa WalkerJackie Willingham

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A W A E N J O Y S

Kowloon Walled City walk with Jason Wordie

AWA Globe Paddlers team party


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AWA Traditional Chinese Medicine tour

AWA Traditional Chinese Medicine tour

2019-2020 AWA Pam Kavanagh Scholarship

Trip to Lamma with Paul’s Butterfly Garden tour


F E A T U R E

IN THIS ISSUE, we talk to Teresa Marie Arena, an AWA member, and AWA WISE committee-member, on her aspirations.

Teresa Arena moved to Hong Kong from the U.S. 10 years ago and heard about AWA through a friend. She signed up to become a member in 2018 to get involved with her community and, most importantly, to connect with like-minded women and make lasting friendships. She made Hong Kong her home as she enjoys the culture, traditions, food, and easy access to travel in and around Asia.

What made you switch your career path?I'd been working as a primary teacher for 8yrs. However, I had been feeling that I was teaching on autopilot for the last few years. I knew it was a disservice to my students and myself, so after receiving my HK permanent residents, I decided to put teaching on hold and explore other options.

How did you maneuver through this career transition? I was financially prepared to take time off and explore what my true passions were. I'm glad I did because three months turned into six months. I also attended as many workshops and networking events as I possibly could. The AWA forum was pivotal to building my confidence, focusing on my skill set, and helping me think beyond my comfort zone. Now, I work as an Event & Social Media Coordinator for a Career Coaching company.

Was it challenging?Yes. I struggled with insecurities about being out-of-date with new computer programs/tech, starting from scratch in a business environment, and feeling aged out.

What are your hopes for the near future?It is challenging and yet, rewarding. I continue to learn and expand my skillset. I am excited to explore new facets of my capabilities, such as Business Development.

Why does AWA matter?I am looking forward to more live events through AWA WISE, improving my mahjong game, making new friends while wine tasting, exploring new areas on local tours, and shopping at the Charity Bazaar.

MEMBER INSIGHTS:


A unique series to get to know a fellow member, to engage, and to understand in-depth why AWA matters.


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AFTER A LONG, hot, steamy summer, the thought of some cooler weather is welcoming. Fall in Hong Kong can be gorgeous and perfect weather for some outdoor fun. Following our summer article of outdoorsy things to do in Hong Kong, we have some suggestions for the slightly cooler weather.

CAMPINGGet closer to nature by spending the night at one of Hong Kong’s many camping sites. Whether hiking to a remote location, taking a ferry to an island, or driving up to a camping site, Hong Kong has many options. Here are just a few of the places you can camp as a family, a group of friends, or a couple:

1. Sai Wan beach and Ham Tin Beach are 2 of 4 beaches in Tai Long Wan Bay on the eastern side of Sai Kung Country Park near Stage 2 of the MacLehose Trail. Both beaches are accessed via hiking trail or water taxi and have restaurants and toilet facilities. Both locations have rental shops where you can rent tents, sleeping bags, firewood, and other overnight necessities. The draw - some of the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong with soft sand and clear water and the opportunity for stargazing. Both beaches are free to campers, and no reservation is needed. Here is an excellent blog on Tai Long Wan beaches: https://droneandslr.com/travel-blog/hong-kong/tai-long-wan-sai-kung/

2. Drive-up camping - Pui O beach and Nam Shan campsite, both on Lantau Island, offer convenient, family-friendly campsites, including shower and toilet facilities, barbeque pits, and restaurants. Bus stops are also within walking distance and the adjoining beaches are excellent.

Pui O https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/camp/campsites/p_ng_po.html.

Nam Shan: https://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cam/cou_vis_cam_cam/cou_vis_cam_27_NamShan.html

3. Higher end “Glamping” options - Saiyuen Camping & Adventure Park on Cheung Chau Island https://www.saiyuen.com/ and Long Coast Seasports (https://longcoast.hk/) on Lantau Island both offer sleeping facilities in addition to traditional tents plus activities for the whole family. At Saiyuen, campers can choose from safari tents to Geodesic Domes, all complete with sleeping cots or beds. It encompasses over 11 acres with activities including disc golf, goat pen, archery, abseiling, and treetop canopy walk. Similarly, Long Coast Seasports offers an array of water sports included an overnight stay with unlimited use of kayaks, bodyboards, and paddleboards. Some have private bathrooms and air conditioning while other options have shared bathrooms, and mosquito nets.

With limited travel options expected this summer, camping is a sure way to escape the city; unplug and unwind from daily routine. The Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department manage 41 camping areas within country parks throughout Hong Kong (including Nam Shan and Tai Long Wan Bay beaches), all of which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite details are on their website: https://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cam/cou_vis_cam_cam/cou_vis_cam_cam.html. Please check prior to planning an overnight trip.

Rock climbingRock climbing is a great wellness activity for adults and children alike. Whether in an air-conditioned facility or on one of the many outdoor rocky areas, Hong Kong has many great options that include lessons, camps, and meetups.

IndoorsIf you are a beginner, the recommendation is that you learn some basics at an indoor climbing gym first.There are several indoor climbing gyms throughout Hong Kong including:1. VermCity in Quarry Bay https://www.vermcity.com/welcome-eng2. AtticV in Wong Chuk Hang https://www.atticv.com.hk/3. GoNature in Kowloon https://www.gonaturehk.com/

Outdoors1. Hong Kong Climbing offers an extensive online guide to

rock climbing and bouldering in HKSAR. https://hongkongclimbing.com/2. Hong Kong Rock Climbing Adventure offers instruction

and guided excursions in canyoneering and rock climbing. https://www.hkrca.com/

3. Rock Climbing Hong Kong offers different levels of climbing classes from beginner to expert.

http://rockclimbing.com.hk/

HONG KONG SUMMER/FALL FUNUnder a Green Umbrella – part 2 By Amanda Fiteny

Saiyuen Adventure Park


F E A T U R E

IN THE 12 YEARS of being an entrepreneur, no other year has been anything like 2020. Nothing compares to the shifts and disruption that unfolds each day. I could easily have decided to just wipe 2020 off the calendar and take a sabbatical year to finish writing my book on the future of work, titled “Still Human at Work: The new playbook for leadership in disruption.”

As a Founder, I feel a huge responsibility for my employees and the global ecosystem of collaborators I have built to scale our business for more than a decade. If you are a Founder, leader of an SME, or digital nomad in the gig economy, I’m sure you know the feeling.

At times like this, the responsibility can feel like a heavy weight that anchors my decis ions about navigating through this new normal - that feels anything but normal. I’ve come to some conclusions about agile ways to do business with humanity and resilience. Here are a few of my reflections:

1: Be a PossibilistI consciously choose what I read, what social media I click on, and do not watch the news. It’s very easy to get caught up in the despair and negative sentiment of others. I stem the flow.

2: Beginner’s MindsetIn Zen Buddhism, Shoshin (初心) means to adopt an attitude of openness, to see situations with fresh eyes and to operate from a place of no pre-conceptions or assumptions. It is no easy feat, yet it is the one that serves me well when navigating through constant change and ambiguity. 3: Play in the PocketsIn every crisis, there are pockets of opportunity. I choose to play in those pockets where my superpowers match a market

need. And I go at it with speed and gusto to be the first to take a slice. Being first is not always an easy place as it often requires that I set the benchmark for pricing and need to educate potential customers on something they’ve not encountered before. But, I have found the effort is generally rewarded. We launched new products in March 2020 and they now account for 51% of our revenue.

4: Don’t Diminish Your ValueAs a marketer, I’ve always focused on value-adding

rather than discounting. We’ve witnessed a flood of free events, free webinars or complimentary

offers from all corners of the world in just about every sector. I believe it will be

challenging for these same individuals and organizations to charge for the same products in the future. They have reset their market value so low.

As Dumbledore told Harry Potter, "It's our choices, far more than our

abilities, that define us." My choices in 2020 have served us well so far.

Virginia is an accomplished leadership strategist, entrepreneur, executive coach and

facilitator working with executives and senior teams globally. She is a result and human-centered leader with 25 years direct Asia Pacific experience in strategic management across multiple industries. She works at the intersection of leadership, Future of Work, technology & design.

Connect with Virginia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiaamorris/

Join her upcoming Wellbeing Retreat in HK in August: https://vievision.eventbrite.hk/

Upskill for virtual business models through a Live VLE Masterclass, starting on 14 July: https://bamboodifference.eventbrite.hk/

Agile ways to do businessVirginia Morris gives us tools to combat uncertainties



F E A T U R E

I WOULD NOT HAVE CHOSEN to read this book had it not come from a friend. The blurb made me feel somewhat reluctant to even give it a try. As a booklover and open to reading just about anything, I told myself I have to see what this book is all about. So, I decided to read a couple of chapters to see how I feel.

After four chapters, I seriously considered aborting this read but wanted some kind of distraction during this pandemic. But as I started the fifth chapter, it held my curiosity more than my interest, and so I read on.

The details and descriptions were entirely engrossing. Each chapter flitted alternately from the past to the present of the lives of the characters. I was intrigued by the goings-on that had past connections affecting their present lives. I had to see where this was going and where it would lead the characters.

The author is a master story teller and she built her fictional characters f r om the sad and ho r r i f i c circumstance of the orphanage, Tennessee Children’s Home Society that actually existed in Memphis but was shut down after it was exposed when a scandal ensued in 1951. It was owned and run by Georgia Tann, a true-life person, who sold children to affluent families, assuring adopting parents that the poor families could not afford to raise them and wanted a better life for them. Children were sold for profit in the name of adoption.

The book describes how unguarded and underprivileged children are lured away from their homes, hospitals or walking unaccompanied by child snatchers.

If the biological parents came looking for their children, Georgia Tann would tell them that their children were being sent to families who would give them good homes. Parents were turned away with threats and intimidation if they tried to

take their children by all means.The children in this home are treated roughly to say the

least. They are punished, ill fed, and too young to understand what was going on around them.

This book traces the fate of five siblings of a river gypsy family, separated unknowingly and unsuspectingly by children snatchers. What is heart-wrenching is the way the eldest sister devotedly protects them before their adoption. They huddle together through cold, hunger, and fear, but always hoping that they would see their parents again.

Their anguish filled journey is traced by one of the sister’s granddaughter who delves into their past and unravels their tragic life history despite some resistance.

I could not help but shed a few tears when three siblings, old and greying, meet up but without self-pity or remorse for what was now the past.

Every book I read is a revelation of some aspect of life. They inform and take you to places you have never been or are unlikely to experience. I did not know about child stealing from orphanages existed, till I read this book.

At the end of the book, the author explains her research on Tennessee Children’s Home. Some information

came from the episodes on 60 Minutes, Unsolved Mysteries, and Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Women. She also sourced information about the orphanages and baby farms through the US public library system.

The characters and their circumstances are fictional, but there were river gypsies or shanty boaters who were real. Many children from this orphanage gave accounts of their experiences which the author weaves in her story.

This has to be the saddest book I have ever read!

Book Review"Before We Were Yours"By author Lisa Wingate

By Rehana Sheikh


F E A T U R E

SUMMER READS

IMPRINT 19 – Women in Publishing Society’s Annual AnthologyIMPRINT 19 is Hong Kong at its best. With a melange of prose, poetry, and photography, this collection brings together all that makes Hong Kong unique: a blending of cultures and experiences. The women of IMPRINT 19 write about locations across Hong Kong, but also faraway places like Bhutan, New Zealand, Nigeria and Turkey, stories as distinct as the women of WIPS.

THE American Women’s Association Golf Society (AWAGS) had a much needed outing to Kau Sai Chau Public Golf Course on July 2nd. Sixteen ladies dusted off their clubs and outfits and headed for sunny Sai Kung. This was the first golf outing since March this year.

With excellent weather conditions, the golfers of all levels thoroughly enjoyed the event using Stableford Scoring on the scenic South Course.

The event was not possible without the help of Jackie Johnson and Polly McGovern, and the sheer perseverance of the Ladies Captain, Nicci Button who obtained a rare booking for the outing and was cheered by the participants on the 19th hole.

Results were as Follows:1st prize Individual Stableford Anne-Marie Sage2nd prize Individual Stableford Claire Ikeda-Thew3rd prize Individual Stableford Frederike Von Zanker Team Stableford Winners:

1st Place - Caroline Shelley, Anne-Marie Sage, Polly McGovern, Anita O’Neill2nd Place - Ellen McNally, Heidi Rockowitz, Ann Cooley, Claire Ikeda-Thew3rd Place - Alison Doran, Annette Kornblum, Frederike Von Zanker, Simona Raimondi

Nearest the PinHole 2 – Anne-Marie SageHole 16 – Ellen McNallyLongest Drive – Polly McGovern

The next AWAGS golf outing will hopefully be in September. Here are the tentative dates:• Thursday, Sep 24 - Welcome Back fun game for all at the Hong Kong Golf &Tennis Academy.• Wednesday, Sep 2 – Resume Bookings for the regular

Wednesday game at KSC

Keen to join in the golfing fun!?Contact Nicci Button to join AWAGS, the Ladies Golf Society for the AWA and join in regular games with a welcoming ladies golf group. [email protected]

Want to learn to play golf or return to the game again after a long absence?

Contact Jackie Johnson the AWAGS PGA ladies professional, for guidance and information on group clinics & individual sessions. [email protected]

Golfers Day Out By Jackie Johnson


C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N

ARTS/HOBBIESAfternoon Book Club Kathryn Abbott: [email protected] Karen Ferguson: [email protected] Art Lovers Natasha Bochorishvili: [email protected] Tamara Gorgas Pacton: [email protected] Photography Group Angela Bellas: [email protected]

GAMESBridge and Lunch Social Wendy Maize: [email protected] Games Galore (Mahjong Or Bridge) Beth Hall: [email protected] Mahjong Madness Katherine Fenton: [email protected]

TOPICALEnvironmental Committee Suzanne Younan / Amanda Fiteny: [email protected] Literacy Group Kate Weisman: [email protected] Women’s Forum Joyce Murdoch: [email protected]

FOODGalloping Gourmet Maria Higgins: [email protected] Penny Soder: [email protected] Lunch Bunch Connie Albracht: [email protected]

SPORTSGlobe Paddlers (Dragon Boat) Sarah Brundan: [email protected] Laura Farquhar: [email protected] Society Nicci Button and Tanya Keg: [email protected] Hiking GroupModerate/Social Hikes Kathryn Abbott: [email protected] Tina Over: [email protected] Veerle Roseeuw: [email protected]

Ongoing Clubs and SportsThe AWA’s many ongoing clubs and sports offer the most popular and easiest ways for members to make new friends. Keep busy and expand your network of friends with these activities, organized by AWA members for AWA members. One-time registration (at www.awa.org.hk) is required in order to receive updates about scheduled activities.

AWA BUDDY PROGRAMThe AWA Buddy Program pairs interested new members with a “Buddy” who helps answer questions about life in Hong Kong and/or the AWA. WHEN: OngoingCOORDINATOR: Alison May, [email protected]

FOON YING – HONG KONG INSIGHTSFoon Ying means “welcome” in Cantonese and the whole idea of these sessions (three sessions over a three-week period) is to embark on adventures and embrace new friendships. The program is great for both brand-new “Hong Kongers” and those of us who have been here a while and watched our first batch of friends and contacts head home or off to new pastures. WHEN: Every monthWHERE: AWA office or alternate location as agreedCOORDINATOR: [email protected]

AWA WISE A supportive, nurturing networking and professional development group for women, offering workshops on trending topics and networking meetups with other like-minded women’s groups. AWA WISE events are open to non-members.WHEN: Email coordinators or follow AWA WISE on

Facebook @awawisehk for event announcementsCOORDINATORS: Priya Bhasker and Josephine Paris, [email protected]

Membership Programs and MeetupsCHAT (COME HAVE A TALK)CHAT is an informal drop-in gathering for members, newcomers, and non-members. A weekly ZoomCHAT is also held every other week for those currently overseas or unable to come to CHAT; email [email protected] for information.WHEN: Thursdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (except public holidays) WHERE: Café 8 (rooftop of Central Pier 8, above the Maritime Museum) COST: No fee (all food and drink at personal expense)COORDINATORS: Rachel Bacilla, [email protected] Susan Orchard, [email protected]

NEIGHBORHOOD COFFEESIf you live, work or play in any of the following neighborhoods, join others in your area for a monthly coffee. Contact your local coordinator for details of forthcoming coffees.

HK SOUTHSIDEJean Han, [email protected] FU LAM AND SHOUSON HILLAnnie Fifer, [email protected] BAYKathryn Abbott, [email protected]

OWL (OUT WITH THE LADIES)Come join us any week or every week – same time, same place (except public holidays).WHEN: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMWHERE: Oolaa, 20 Bridges Street, SohoCOORDINATORS: [email protected]

MID-LEVELSAna Cahill, [email protected] KUNGKatherine Fenton, [email protected] Soder, [email protected]


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Joining the AWA is easy, and all women are welcome! Just visit our website at awa.org.hk or call 2527 2961.

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Chairperson Kim Rehmann: [email protected] Kitchen Rachel Bourke: [email protected] Society for the Blind Lee Parr: [email protected] McDonald House Renee Cheung: [email protected] Kong Hosts:Adopt a Marine/Sailor Tiffany Broeckelman: [email protected] Merchants Wharf Tiffany Broeckelman: [email protected]

EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP [email protected]

Chairperson Helen Carruthers: [email protected] Programs: Kwun Tong Marti Law: [email protected] Shui Po Barbara Iannazzone: [email protected] Wan [email protected] Foo Reading Program [email protected] Lai King Karen Prosser: [email protected] Coaching Program Katherine Payne: [email protected] in the Dark Jenlen Ng: [email protected]

OFFICEPhone 2527 2961/2Fax 2865 7737Hours 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Mon-ThuAddress No.5, 11th floor, Arion Commercial Centre, 2-12 Queen's Road West, Hong KongWebsite www.awa.org.hkDirector of Operations Barbora Mayer: [email protected] Representative Joanne Lam: [email protected]

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2nd Vice President Tiffany Broeckelman: [email protected] Discounts [email protected]

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ACTIVITIES [email protected] Vice President Natasha Bochorishvili: [email protected] Tours Jessica Cheng [email protected] Annie Fifer: [email protected] Tours Kathryn Abbott: [email protected]

EXECUTIVE BOARD

EXECUTIVE BOARD [email protected] Priyanka Agarwal: [email protected] 1st VP Fundraising Poonam Mahindre: [email protected] VP Membership Tiffany Broeckelman: [email protected] VP Activities Natasha Bochorishvili: [email protected] Alison Doran: [email protected] Secretary Morlene Page: [email protected] Donations Betsy Langberg: [email protected] Service Kim Rehmann: [email protected] Education & Scholarship Helen Carruthers: [email protected] Chairperson Vasavi Seethepalli: [email protected]: VacantSocial Media and Brand Communications Susanne Salg: [email protected]

About the AWAThe AWA (American Women’s Association) is a dynamic community of women of all nationalities, with more than 650 members from 40 countries. Our mission is to welcome and empower women to connect and contribute in Hong Kong. We are sure you will find your niche through our diverse range of activities, events and opportunities to volunteer.

Current members: you are our best ambassadors. Please introduce new arrivals and old friends to AWA – over wine at OWL, at a Neighborhood Coffee or CHAT, or an AWA WISE event.

If you have any questions about the AWA, please contact the office or any of the Executive Board members.

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