LCI newsletter nr 1 - 2o13-2014

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The Board wants to thank them upfront for all their effortsin keeping the costs as low as possible to help LCI Finance

Dates & places

LC Lithuania, LC Switzerland & LC Belgium “Puttheir Heart Up” hosting an International Board

Meeting

Agenda...

BM2 14-17 November 2013 Vilnius, Lithuania

BM3 20-23 March 2014 Zurich, Switzerland

BM4 18-22 June 2014 Durbuy,

BM5 25-27 August 2014 Vilnius, Lithuania

That’s Right For You

upfront for all their effortsin keeping the costs as low as possible to help LCI Finance

LC Lithuania, LC Switzerland & LC Belgium “Putosting an International Board

eting

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Heart Up !

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In The Next IssueArticles from the B

Year End Greetings

MTM 2014

LCI Vilnius

Country News

Vilnius, Lithuania

Zurich, Switzerland

Durbuy, Belgium

Vilnius, Lithuania

LCI News

in this issue

Cindy Kempeneers

LCI President

The Boardies put their heart up for LCI

We were many hearts one spirit at the

LCI in Lusaka, putting our heart up

exploring Zambia

Put Your Heart Up for Travel

Put Your Heart Up for Ch

Country News


Put Your

Heart Up !

Keep on Putting Your

Heart Up, travelling,

recruiting, helping,

fundraising and above all

enjoying circling!

oming soon >>>

In The Next IssueArticles from the Boardies

Year End Greetings

MTM 2014

LCI Vilnius

Country News

IssueOne

LCI News

in this issue >>>

Cindy Kempeneers

LCI President

oardies put their heart up for LCI

We were many hearts one spirit at the

LCI in Lusaka, putting our heart up

exploring Zambia

Put Your Heart Up for Travel

Put Your Heart Up for Challenges

Country News

I am so proud to circulate our first Newsletter of this LCI year, not only withnews from the Board, but also some input of the countries. We do hope thatit will reach all the Ladies over the world, showing weLCI, sharing information in the spirit of Friendship and Service!

It’s almost 2 months since I stepped in as LCI

President, but exploring Zambia seems like

yesterday. Memories of a lifetime thanks to you

all: the conference team, the councillors, the

Boardies, you Ladies and Friends! I am very

grateful for the support you have given me and

all the messages I received, showing you are

with me to ‘Put Your Heart Up’ for

possible ways.

A lot of ideas have been shared at the ICM and I

am very happy that so many Ladies worldwide

are ready for a new challenging year:

Put Your Heart Up for travelling

other to stay connected and share ideas, not only

within Ladies’ Circle, but also walking Side by

Side with other local, national or international

service clubs.

Put Your Heart Up for recruitment

crucial to guarantee our future. Tell people we

are a special and unique international

organization, working together in friendship for

service.

Put Your Heart Up for people in need

them some of our time and give them a little

happiness.

Put Your Heart Up for ‘Children of the Dump’

and donate some of your local and national

charity fund to the I

Cambodia need our help!


Keep on Putting Your

Heart Up, travelling,

recruiting, helping,

fundraising and above all

enjoying circling!

LCI NewsI am so proud to circulate our first Newsletter of this LCI year, not only with

oard, but also some input of the countries. We do hope thatit will reach all the Ladies over the world, showing we Put Our Heart Up forLCI, sharing information in the spirit of Friendship and Service!

It’s almost 2 months since I stepped in as LCI

President, but exploring Zambia seems like

Memories of a lifetime thanks to you

nce team, the councillors, the

oardies, you Ladies and Friends! I am very

grateful for the support you have given me and

all the messages I received, showing you are

with me to ‘Put Your Heart Up’ for LCI in many

A lot of ideas have been shared at the ICM and I

am very happy that so many Ladies worldwide

are ready for a new challenging year:

Put Your Heart Up for travelling and visit each

other to stay connected and share ideas, not only

Circle, but also walking Side by

Side with other local, national or international

Put Your Heart Up for recruitment, which is

crucial to guarantee our future. Tell people we

are a special and unique international

, working together in friendship for

Put Your Heart Up for people in need, giving

them some of our time and give them a little

Put Your Heart Up for ‘Children of the Dump’

and donate some of your local and national

charity fund to the ISP. The children in

Cambodia need our help!

These are my main ideas behind my logo and

motto, which will hopefully inspire you for this

LCI year and I am sure we are all ready to learn

from each other and to broaden our Ladies

Circle experience under this year’s motto.

These 2 months, the international

working a lot behind the scenes: mailing, calling,

skyping with each other, sharing our thought

and feelings and working out ideas as a group.

Each and every one ‘Puts Her Heart Up’ in her

own expertise and makes us one.

I am so lucky to have wonderful Ladies like

Gitte, Leontien, Chantess, Mariame and Anne

standing beside me, I cannot thank them

for being so focussed in doing the best for LCI.

Go through the Newsletter and read more about

their activities and experiences and get to know

them as very talented people. I am very much

looking forward meeting them in real

at our next Board Meeting, which will be held in

Vilnius, where we will visit the locations of the

next LCI – Amber Ladies. So, in the next

Newsletter, you will be updated on the upcoming

wonderful experience that’s waiting for you in

Vilnius !

Keep on Putting Your Heart Up, travelling,

recruiting, helping, fundraising and above all

enjoying circling!

Big hugs and hope to meet you somewhere,

somehow in 2013-2014.

Cindy

oardies put their heart up for LCI October 2013 Edition

I am so proud to circulate our first Newsletter of this LCI year, not only withoard, but also some input of the countries. We do hope that

Put Our Heart Up forLCI, sharing information in the spirit of Friendship and Service!

These are my main ideas behind my logo and

which will hopefully inspire you for this

we are all ready to learn

from each other and to broaden our Ladies’

Circle experience under this year’s motto.

These 2 months, the international Board has been

working a lot behind the scenes: mailing, calling,

skyping with each other, sharing our thoughts

and feelings and working out ideas as a group.

Each and every one ‘Puts Her Heart Up’ in her

own expertise and makes us one.

I am so lucky to have wonderful Ladies like

Gitte, Leontien, Chantess, Mariame and Anne

standing beside me, I cannot thank them enough

for being so focussed in doing the best for LCI.

Go through the Newsletter and read more about

their activities and experiences and get to know

them as very talented people. I am very much

looking forward meeting them in real-life again

Board Meeting, which will be held in

Vilnius, where we will visit the locations of the

Amber Ladies. So, in the next

Newsletter, you will be updated on the upcoming

wonderful experience that’s waiting for you in

art Up, travelling,

recruiting, helping, fundraising and above all

Big hugs and hope to meet you somewhere,

October 2013 Edition

What an amazing and special time to have been voted in as the new LCI VP on home ground soil,

Zambia. A huge thank you to the awesome L

arranging an unforgettable LCI conference! Loved every moment!

My first Board Meeting left me inspired as the previous

Unfortunately we couldn’t meet Anne but skype and ma

return back home, we hit the road running with clear goals and vision.

As I had only met a few lovely VP’s at the LCI conference, I wasted no time in asking for their

Intro letters to get to know the councillors on

all about the wonderful adventures you Ladies

Charter letters have been sent to new Circles which is always a special moment within Ladies

in our amazing organization but we are welcoming new friends that will remain with us for a lifetime. So

us know of ANY charters coming up, special events or anniversaries so we can acknowledge our strength and growth wit

our organization and support each other. It’s always great to hear from friends across the globe!

“Challenge: keep on posting but this time;

Collecting information for our first newsletter for the events past and future

excited for what lay ahead for Circle. I encourage each country to add their articles to the

newsletters as we all know what is happening in your part of the world.

The motto for 2013

world from the smallest to the grandest gestures by giving a little love, care, sympathy,

friendship, warmth and comfort. It encourages us to travel and visit one another when the

opportunities arise, locally, nationally and internationally. You will mee

woman with the same goals and dreams as we love to have fun, laughter and friendship.

But what makes me so excited about Cindy’s logo and motto, is the challenge to all the countries......

Facebook is still one of the fastest growing visual media’s to date that we can still have the largest impact on, so let’s us

To gain more interest:

• Join the LCI FB page

• Find each countries national page and join

• Find all the local clubs pages and join

• Find that Circler that you got on well with at the last meeting, conference or event and add her

• Challenge: keep on posting but this time; add how you are Putting

photos or even a picture that will motivate and inspire..... anything! Herewith a photo of my own club where we donated

various items to a home but took along a few teddy bears to add. It gained interest

questions were there.

Last but not least, keep posting on the website as it encourages other Circles with ideas and it’s the best platform to share

information.

Who can post on our website and FB the most?

In closing, I have had a fantastic time in the first month a

Thank you to the Lithuanian ladies in advance, for Putting Your Heart Up!

Remember to always have fun!

Chantess


huge thank you to the awesome Ladies of Zambia for their hospitality, warmth and for

arranging an unforgettable LCI conference! Loved every moment!

eeting left me inspired as the previous Board made us newbies feel so welcome.

Unfortunately we couldn’t meet Anne but skype and mails definitely sorted that out. Upon our

return back home, we hit the road running with clear goals and vision.


Intro letters to get to know the councillors on a more personal level. However, I would love to hear

Ladies are taking part in and get to know you too.

ircles which is always a special moment within Ladies’ Circle. Not only

in our amazing organization but we are welcoming new friends that will remain with us for a lifetime. So

us know of ANY charters coming up, special events or anniversaries so we can acknowledge our strength and growth wit

our organization and support each other. It’s always great to hear from friends across the globe!

“Challenge: keep on posting but this time; add how you Put Your Heart Up for Circle.”

Collecting information for our first newsletter for the events past and future



The motto for 2013-2014 is “Put Your Heart Up” where each one of us can impact th



opportunities arise, locally, nationally and internationally. You will mee


about Cindy’s logo and motto, is the challenge to all the countries......

Facebook is still one of the fastest growing visual media’s to date that we can still have the largest impact on, so let’s us

Find each countries national page and join

ircler that you got on well with at the last meeting, conference or event and add her

Challenge: keep on posting but this time; add how you are Putting Your Heart Up for Circle. Can be fun photos, travel


various items to a home but took along a few teddy bears to add. It gained interest on FB with one or two outsiders but the


Who can post on our website and FB the most?

losing, I have had a fantastic time in the first month and looking forward to the next Board M

Thank you to the Lithuanian ladies in advance, for Putting Your Heart Up!

First I would like to expressfor us to ensure we all had a wonderful LCI conferencehave a great time in Zambia. Thank you LC Zambia and thank you to the conference committee! I amproud to say I knowproud to see the great results of our ISP 20011/2013 Viva Con Aguaand again very well done LC Germany for all your hard work

This LCI year my job is to take care of travel funds and extensionsBoard where ever I can


ambia for their hospitality, warmth and for

oard made us newbies feel so welcome.

ils definitely sorted that out. Upon our


a more personal level. However, I would love to hear

Circle. Not only are we growing

in our amazing organization but we are welcoming new friends that will remain with us for a lifetime. So Ladies, PLEASE let

us know of ANY charters coming up, special events or anniversaries so we can acknowledge our strength and growth within

For those of you who were not present

in Zambia –

Luxembourg, LC Madagascar and LC

Nepal all became full member countries

and that LC Switzerland and LC

Tanzania were accepted as associated

member countries. Congratulations to

you all.

Please take good care of our new

members in our fami

these wonderful

they are looking forward to welcoming

all of us to the charter, so please book

the date for these happy events!

The charter of Switzerland will take

place in Zürich third weekend of March

2014! The dates

its way.

Please keep you updated on our website

www.ladiescircle.org

New request:

Something funny happened for me on

my way to Zambia in August. I had to

shift flights in Dubai and stayed there

overnight – at the same time I got an e

mail in my inbox

my mom was a part of it back in the

90´s – this e

Diana and I have been emailing ever

since and I am more than happy to say

that she really wants to start LC in

Dubai – so if you know anyone living

in Dubai which could be interested

please write me an e

[email protected]

add how you Put Your Heart Up for Circle.”

Chantess Wiggill

LCI Vice President

Collecting information for our first newsletter for the events past and future, had me



2014 is “Put Your Heart Up” where each one of us can impact the



opportunities arise, locally, nationally and internationally. You will meet amazing


about Cindy’s logo and motto, is the challenge to all the countries......

Facebook is still one of the fastest growing visual media’s to date that we can still have the largest impact on, so let’s use it........

ircler that you got on well with at the last meeting, conference or event and add her

Your Heart Up for Circle. Can be fun photos, travel


on FB with one or two outsiders but the


Meeting in Vilnius.

The B

First I would like to express my deep admiration to all the Ladies of LC Zambia who has worked so hardfor us to ensure we all had a wonderful LCI conference – and I think that I can talk for all of ushave a great time in Zambia. Thank you LC Zambia and thank you to the conference committee! I am

to say I know these Ladies! And I would love to come back to explore more of Zambia. I am alsoproud to see the great results of our ISP 20011/2013 Viva Con Aguaand again very well done LC Germany for all your hard work.

This LCI year my job is to take care of travel funds and extensions - and of course to help Cindy and heroard where ever I can

For those of you who were not present

I can inform you that LC

Luxembourg, LC Madagascar and LC

Nepal all became full member countries

and that LC Switzerland and LC

Tanzania were accepted as associated

member countries. Congratulations to

Please take good care of our new

members in our family and support

these wonderful Ladies and I am sure

they are looking forward to welcoming

all of us to the charter, so please book

the date for these happy events!

The charter of Switzerland will take

place in Zürich third weekend of March

2014! The dates for LC Tanzania are on

Please keep you updated on our website

www.ladiescircle.org for more details.

New request:

Something funny happened for me on

my way to Zambia in August. I had to

in Dubai and stayed there

at the same time I got an e-

mail in my inbox – I want to join LCI,

my mom was a part of it back in the

this e-mail was from Diana .

Diana and I have been emailing ever

since and I am more than happy to say

t she really wants to start LC in

so if you know anyone living

in Dubai which could be interested

please write me an e-mail

[email protected].

On its way:

We also have Uganda who almost

managed to be ready for the application

for associated member this year

Lusaka. LC Zambia said yes to b

godmother. I wish Uganda and LC

Zambia good luck this year preparing

Uganda to be member of your family

Ukraine is also working on being a

member of our family

their godmother and they are going to

visit them in this LCI year

to Ukraine and LC Denmark.

Extra support needed:

We are all looking for new members

but we also have some very small

countries struggling with membership

and last LCI year we the LCI

thought that we had to close down LC

Poland but Magdalena really fight for

her and LC Poland´s membership

they are now 16 wonderful L

wish LC Poland all the best and lets us

all do what we can to help each other

Put your heart up for our sister

clubs/countries.

Extension definitely is an area w

the 2013/2014 motto is important: Put

your heart up, so Ladies, support each

other and forward potential members to

Ladies’ Circle all around the world!

Yours in Friendship & Service

Gitte


On its way: Uganda & Ukraine

Gitte HoyerLCI IPP

adies of LC Zambia who has worked so hardand I think that I can talk for all of us - we did

have a great time in Zambia. Thank you LC Zambia and thank you to the conference committee! I amadies! And I would love to come back to explore more of Zambia. I am also

proud to see the great results of our ISP 20011/2013 Viva Con Agua – Many thanks for all your support

and of course to help Cindy and her

We also have Uganda who almost

managed to be ready for the application

for associated member this year – in

LC Zambia said yes to be their

godmother. I wish Uganda and LC

Zambia good luck this year preparing

Uganda to be member of your family

Ukraine is also working on being a

member of our family – LC Denmark is

their godmother and they are going to

visit them in this LCI year – good luck

to Ukraine and LC Denmark.

Extra support needed:

We are all looking for new members

but we also have some very small

countries struggling with membership –

and last LCI year we the LCI Board

thought that we had to close down LC

na really fight for

her and LC Poland´s membership and

they are now 16 wonderful Ladies. I

wish LC Poland all the best and lets us

all do what we can to help each other –

Put your heart up for our sister

Extension definitely is an area where

the 2013/2014 motto is important: Put

adies, support each

other and forward potential members to

Circle all around the world!

Yours in Friendship & Service

Congratulations to our newFull Member Countries: LC Luxembourg LC Madagascar LC Nepal

Welcome to our newAssociate Member Countries LC Switzerland LC Tanzania

The LCI Board


On its way: Uganda & Ukraine

I am very proud to see tgreat results of our ISP2011/2013 Viva Con Agua

Congratulations to our newFull Member Countries:

Welcome to our newember Countries

I am very proud to see thegreat results of our ISP2011/2013 Viva Con Agua

Leontien Van RooyenLCI Secretary

What have I done myself the last two months since

Like you know from last year I will be sending (many) mails with deadlines for

several topics. Please Ladies help me and send the requested information on time.

The first deadlines are coming up already for the

Ladies keep in mind there is an early bird registration for the

31st of October

I am looking forwarhave a question.

The only way we can PUT OUR HEART UP IN FRIENDSHIP AND SERVICEis to work together and keep in contact.

Wishing you a wonder full Circle year !!Warm greetings

Leontien

The first newsletter of this newLadies’ Circle InternationalYear. After a magnificentConference in Zambia wherewe explored the ZambianHospitality. Thank you Ladiesfor letting us explore !!!

Our first Board Meeting wasvery good and interesting. Wegave each other a shortintroduction and Cindyexplained her goals for thisyear. Unfortunately ourweblady Anne was notattending this meeting so BoardMeeting 2 will be even better.We spoke for example abouthow we can all “put our heartup” this year for LCI.

Cindy asked during the ICM tohave input for all newslettersfrom different countries tomake newsletters with a varietyof articles. Please Ladies putyour heart up and write aboutsomething special in yourcountry. That could be aspecial event, anniversary, hugservice project or anything youwould like to share with yourLadies’ Circle friends…………

De

Thank you for letting us Explore !

What have I done myself the last two months since the Conference…………

Replying to all your mails

Updated the directory

Updated the LCI Board introduction

Updated the LCI Board Contact Details

Updated all the mail addresses from the councillors (hopefully no more

changes……… )

And of course sending you mails with reminders and deadlines.



The first deadlines are coming up already for the 31st of O

The proposals for items to be discussed at the Mid Term Meetings should

be send tot the LCI Vice President and LCI Secretary

Capitation Fees to LCI must be paid

Circles wanting to avail themselves for the LCI Travel Fund to attend

MTM should send their applications through the website

to Board Meeting 2 (31st of October)

Ladies keep in mind there is an early bird registration for the

of October and for Tartu till 26th of December 2013

I am looking forward to work with you together and please do contact me if youhave a question.

The only way we can PUT OUR HEART UP IN FRIENDSHIP AND SERVICEis to work together and keep in contact.

Wishing you a wonder full Circle year !!Warm greetings

Leontien

Deadlineeadlines...

Thank you for letting us Explore !

In Finland the summer has turned into

autumn and you can already sense a

glimpse of winter in the air. I like the

sound of autumn rain on the roof, the

autumn sun, the leafs tha

and orange and the white frost on the lawn

after the first cold night. One great thing in

autumn are the swamps. In Finland forests

are clean and our ”everyman’s

gives the right to walk in the forest and

pick berries and swa

practically everywhere. There are no

private forests which could not enter.

Autumn

the Conference…………

Updated all the mail addresses from the councillors (hopefully no more

ils with reminders and deadlines.



31st of October

The proposals for items to be discussed at the Mid Term Meetings should

be send tot the LCI Vice President and LCI Secretary

Circles wanting to avail themselves for the LCI Travel Fund to attend

through the website one month prior

Ladies keep in mind there is an early bird registration for the MTM in Pretoria till

of December 2013.

d to work with you together and please do contact me if you

The only way we can PUT OUR HEART UP IN FRIENDSHIP AND SERVICE

es...

We care about our

LCI website!


Anne Oksanen

LCI Webladyask the experts >>>

The Boardies put

their heart up for LCI

Q:A:

In Finland the summer has turned into

autumn and you can already sense a

glimpse of winter in the air. I like the

sound of autumn rain on the roof, the

autumn sun, the leafs that turn into yellow

and orange and the white frost on the lawn

after the first cold night. One great thing in

autumn are the swamps. In Finland forests

are clean and our ”everyman’s “right -law”

gives the right to walk in the forest and

pick berries and swamps to everyone in

practically everywhere. There are no

private forests which could not enter.

Autumn... You really PUT MY HEART UP!

care about our

LCI website!


Anne Oksanen

LCI Weblady

The best thing in autumn is the beginning LC

begun with the flood of congratulations from Zambia, you had

chosen me to become the LCI

trust. Thanks for greetings, congratulations and lovely presents that

got from all over the world. You really PUT MY HEART UP!

The LCI web

this is something I wasn´t prepared for. I don´t have the right skills

and time to learn those. Therefore I have come to a conclus

step out from

I wish good luck to the LCI Board!

Anne

Dear Ladies,

As a consequence of Anne’s

been looking for a solution to replace Anne.

At the LCI AGM in Zambia, there were two nominees for the

post of LCI Weblady, so t

contact the second nominee

LC Norway,

honoured and accepted the challe

relooking the website,

information on Facebook; in a nutshell, to serve you as

LCI Weblady.

oardies put

their heart up for LCI ! You too ?

You really PUT MY HEART UP!

best thing in autumn is the beginning LC-season. This season


chosen me to become the LCI Weblady. Thank you sisters for your

trust. Thanks for greetings, congratulations and lovely presents that

got from all over the world. You really PUT MY HEART UP!

LCI web pages are in need of a big renovation. Unfortunately,

his is something I wasn´t prepared for. I don´t have the right skills

and time to learn those. Therefore I have come to a conclusion to

step out from the LCI Board.

I wish good luck to the LCI Board!

Dear Ladies,

As a consequence of Anne’s resignation, the LCI Board has

been looking for a solution to replace Anne.

e LCI AGM in Zambia, there were two nominees for the

post of LCI Weblady, so the first option in line, was to

the second nominee Heidi Haarklou Johansen, from

LC Norway, asking if she wanted to step in. She was very

honoured and accepted the challenge of updating and

relooking the website, issuing the next Newsletters, sharing

information on Facebook; in a nutshell, to serve you as

LCI Weblady.

Please join us in welcoming Heidi

ou too ?

You really PUT MY HEART UP!

season. This season


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trust. Thanks for greetings, congratulations and lovely presents that I

Unfortunately,

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She was very

nge of updating and

issuing the next Newsletters, sharing

information on Facebook; in a nutshell, to serve you as the

Please join us in welcoming Heidi!

First of all I would like to thank LC Zambia for the

fantastic work organizing this great and truly

unforgettable LCI conference 2013 in Lusaka. I am

so happy I have explored Zambia with you! My heart

will always be full of wonderful memories!

Already six weeks since the great adventure started

With the weeks that go by, I’m learning more and

more every week to be a Board member of LCI. And

it’s really GREAT! Thank you all for supporting my

nomination and giving me the chance to live a LCI

experience.

FIRST BOARD MEETING 6 BOARDIES (5+1 on

on skype) EAGER TO FACE THE YEAR AHEAD!

I arrived at the first Board meeting a bit misty. I

didn’t know anything (well almost) and didn’t really

knew my new team members except for my fellow

countrywoman and friend Cindy. But very quickly I

started to feel at ease. Being greeted warmheartedly

by the “old” Boardies they immediately made me

feel at home. The presentations helped us to get to

know each other a bit and the roles for the weeks to

come where clearly explained and defined. The

agenda was set ! The team was created and all of us

were ready to put our heart up for the coming

year. In short, let’s start to work !

LADIES ARE ALWAYS THERE TO LEND A

HELPING HAND !

Shortly after my return from Zambia, I was already

“en route” to the North to meet up with Nancy

Kielman-Lafort, IPP LC Netherlands… and get back

some of our luggage. If you go home with 10 kg of

pins and your bags filled with presents and gifts

you’ve got a problem ! And flying with excess

luggage can be very very expensive !

Thanks again to Nancy for helping us out. You

really put your heart up for saving money from

the LCI account!

LADIES ARE ALWAYS THERE TOLEND A HELPING HAND !!

The treasurer puts her heart up for LCI

First of all I would like to thank LC Zambia for the

rk organizing this great and truly

unforgettable LCI conference 2013 in Lusaka. I am

so happy I have explored Zambia with you! My heart

Already six weeks since the great adventure started !

by, I’m learning more and

member of LCI. And

hank you all for supporting my

nomination and giving me the chance to live a LCI

(5+1 on

YEAR AHEAD!

meeting a bit misty. I

didn’t know anything (well almost) and didn’t really

knew my new team members except for my fellow

countrywoman and friend Cindy. But very quickly I

rmheartedly

ies they immediately made me

feel at home. The presentations helped us to get to

know each other a bit and the roles for the weeks to

come where clearly explained and defined. The

of us

were ready to put our heart up for the coming

LADIES ARE ALWAYS THERE TO LEND A

Shortly after my return from Zambia, I was already

“en route” to the North to meet up with Nancy

PP LC Netherlands… and get back

some of our luggage. If you go home with 10 kg of

pins and your bags filled with presents and gifts

you’ve got a problem ! And flying with excess

t. You

really put your heart up for saving money from

LADIES ARE ALWAYS THERE TOLEND A HELPING HAND !!

JOYFULL WEEK

Then came the “handover” weekend with my

predecessor Joy-Anne. I headed down south to

Lyon, France, where she was waiting for me with her

lovely family. It was a gastronomical weekend filled

with sunshine and it was

together with a very good teacher. Spending the

weekend with Joy allowed me to get completely

(well almost) in control of all the nitty

of our international accounts. Thanks again to Joy

and her family for their

availability and for putting their huge hearts up for

me and in support of the new

Finally after weeks of waiting and tons of paperwork,

I finally got access to the bank accounts of LCI.

Which was a good thing because being a tr

without access to the bank accounts is like being a

queen without a crown ;

CAPITATION FEES

APPROACHING FAST

So September wasinvoices for the capitation feebefore the 31st of October by the latest

BEAUTIFUL TRAVEL REPORTS,BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES, WELLDESERVED TRAVEL GRANTS !

September was also the month for receiving dozens oftravel reports of the Apleasure to read all these adventurous stories, yourexciting and happy memories, your feelings, funnystories and magnificent pyou all for the time spent ! All this made me thinkagain of the wonderful moments we shared together inZambia, like many hearts put up in one uniquespirit.The granted travel fundNational Board’s accountNovember for those Ladies that have sent us theirreport and travel expenses invoice


LADIES ARE ALWAYS THERE TO

JOYFULL WEEK-END WITH JOYFULL JOY !

Then came the “handover” weekend with my

Anne. I headed down south to

Lyon, France, where she was waiting for me with her

lovely family. It was a gastronomical weekend filled

with sunshine and it was a very constructive moment

together with a very good teacher. Spending the

weekend with Joy allowed me to get completely

(well almost) in control of all the nitty-gritty details

of our international accounts. Thanks again to Joy

and her family for their warm welcome and

availability and for putting their huge hearts up for

me and in support of the new Board !

Finally after weeks of waiting and tons of paperwork,

I finally got access to the bank accounts of LCI.

Which was a good thing because being a treasurer

without access to the bank accounts is like being a

queen without a crown ;-)

CAPITATION FEES: DEADLINE IS

APPROACHING FAST

So September was the preparation month of all thecapitation fee. Don’t forget to payOctober by the latest !

BEAUTIFUL TRAVEL REPORTS,BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES, WELL-DESERVED TRAVEL GRANTS !

September was also the month for receiving dozens oftravel reports of the AGM in Zambia. What apleasure to read all these adventurous stories, your

iting and happy memories, your feelings, funnystories and magnificent pictures. A great thanks toyou all for the time spent ! All this made me thinkagain of the wonderful moments we shared together in

like many hearts put up in one unique

The granted travel fund will be paid to theNational Board’s account latest by the end of

for those Ladies that have sent us theirreport and travel expenses invoice on time.

DEADLINES, RULES, GUIDELINES ANDYOUR TREASURER AT YOUR SERVICE

Dear treasurers please pay close attentionrules and guidelinesFurthermore, I will always be at your disposal. Younever hesitate to contactor even to say Hi!from you! [email protected]

Finally to all I’m very happy and proud to be your treasurer

ISP CHILDRYOUR FULL SUPPORT !

Don’t hesitate to send your orders for additional pins.are only a couple of hundred leftfor? Put your heart up for

All your donations either from individuacountries are more than welcome as from nowthis information to as many

Donations can be sent to:ISP Children of the DumpSvenska HandelsbankenLuxembourgBIC/IBAN: HANDLULB / LU842294224905100000

Forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably andnever regret anything that makes you smile”. And Put Your Heart Up


DEADLINES, RULES, GUIDELINES ANDYOUR TREASURER AT YOUR SERVICE

Dear treasurers please pay close attention to the deadlines,rules and guidelines that are available on our website.Furthermore, I will always be at your disposal. You should

hesitate to contact me for any question, doubt, precision,to say Hi! ;-) I am looking forward to continue hearing

[email protected]


ISP CHILDREN OF THE DUMP NEEDSYOUR FULL SUPPORT !

Don’t hesitate to send your orders for additional pins. Thereare only a couple of hundred left, so what are you waiting

Put your heart up for Children of the Dump !

All your donations either from individual Ladies, Circles orcountries are more than welcome as from now ! Please sharethis information to as many Ladies as possible!

Donations can be sent to:ISP Children of the DumpSvenska HandelsbankenLuxembourgBIC/IBAN: HANDLULB / LU842294224905100000

Ladies, “life is short, break the rules.Forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably and

never regret anything that makes you smile”. And Put Your Heart Upfor Friendship and Service!

ALSO NATIONAL SHOP-LADY IN MY SPARE TIME ;

During the past weeks my life as a Lady wasn’t limited to the

international Board only. I continued my work as National

Shopkeeper for LC Belgium. And I can always count on my

fellow Ladies from LC 26 Wavre to lend a helping hand in

selling all the stuff. So in September I participated at a national

Board Meeting and 3 Get Togethers, where of course I sold a

lot of charity pins for our ISP Children of the Dump.


this year and thrilled to continue this wonderful adventure

together with the fantastic Ladies of my Board and from all

over the world.

Ladies, “life is short, break the rules.Forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably and

never regret anything that makes you smile”. And Put Your Heart Upfor Friendship and Service!

Many

LADY IN MY SPARE TIME ;-)

the past weeks my life as a Lady wasn’t limited to the

oard only. I continued my work as National

Shopkeeper for LC Belgium. And I can always count on my

fellow Ladies from LC 26 Wavre to lend a helping hand in

eptember I participated at a national

eeting and 3 Get Togethers, where of course I sold a

lot of charity pins for our ISP Children of the Dump.


derful adventure

and from all

Forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably andnever regret anything that makes you smile”. And Put Your Heart Up

Many hugsMariame

We asked the expert Pricilla Choonga, LCI 2013 CONVENOR >>>

54th LCI CONFERENCE 21st AUGUSTWarm greetings from Ladies’ Circle Zambia as we share with you all events for the LCI 2013 Conference that washeld in Lusaka Zambia. The Conference was characterised by Pretours to Livingstone aspopular destination. We had others making decisions as they heard stories from their friends about their wonderfulexperiences seeing The Mighty Victoria Falls.To kick of the event was the Councillors Dinner that was held at Evivwith each other and renewed friendships whilst others made new friends in this wonderful family of LadiesCircle. This was then followed by the Councillors

The Opening Ceremony washeld at the beautifulAnglican Cathedral of TheHoly Cross. We had somegreat entertainment fromSonia, with awesomesinging. Pictures tell a storyand as such some picturesattached to do just that.Ladies’ Circle Belgium andDenmark upon arriving atThe Cathedral. After theOfficial Opening Ceremonywas to be the Welcome partythat was held in the Gardensof The Taj Pamodzi Hotel.AT the party, the LCI Boardhad a picture with all LCcountries and also with pastLCI Officers.

With regard to extension aswe continue embarking ongrowth of our Association,we sawbeing inducted as anassociate member country.LC Tanzaniawelcomed into the Circlefamily. LC Madagascar,LC Nepal and LCLuxemburgmember countries. It is notevery day nor every LCIAGM that we get towelcome new countriestaking steps towards fullmembership and as such thistoo was such a great honour.

ert Pricilla Choonga, LCI 2013 CONVENOR >>>

54th LCI CONFERENCE 21st AUGUST- 25th AUGUST 2013Circle Zambia as we share with you all events for the LCI 2013 Conference that was

held in Lusaka Zambia. The Conference was characterised by Pretours to Livingstone aspopular destination. We had others making decisions as they heard stories from their friends about their wonderfulexperiences seeing The Mighty Victoria Falls.To kick of the event was the Councillors Dinner that was held at Eviva Restaurant where Councillors interactedwith each other and renewed friendships whilst others made new friends in this wonderful family of LadiesCircle. This was then followed by the Councillors Meeting that was held at Radisson Blu.

We were many hearts one spirit at

the LCI in Lusaka, putting our

heart up exploring Zambia

Then came the main reason for the

Conference ie The AGM itself. This

was held at Mulungushi International

Conference Centre. The Councillors

walked into with the ‘we are family’

song. Indeed we are family. Then the

grand entrance by the LCI Board

with Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka’. You

needed to be their! Ladies it was

great and had all the Ladies singing

along. Amongst the Official Guests

was actual Round Table

International President Moffat

Nyirenda speaking on behalf of RTI

and Suzanne Noroger, Tangent IRO

Agora President Veerle made a

donation of Euro 11.000 to go

towards the LCI ISP. During the

conference, we had two nominees

for LCI VP ie Chantess Wiggill from

LC South Africa and Ruth Rukarwa

from LC Botswana. For LCI

Weblady again two nominations

were received from Anne Oksanen

LC Finland and Heidi Haarklou, LC

Norway. For Treasurer was only one

nominee Mariame Hichaux.

With regard to extension ascontinue embarking on

growth of our Association,we saw LC Switzerlandbeing inducted as anassociate member country.

Tanzania was alsowelcomed into the Circle

LC Madagascar,LC Nepal and LCLuxemburg became fullmember countries. It is not

ery day nor every LCIAGM that we get towelcome new countriestaking steps towards fullmembership and as such thistoo was such a great honour.

LC Nepal won theMembership Trophyand Liliana, from LC

Portugal the Hatcontest.

Circle Zambia as we share with you all events for the LCI 2013 Conference that washeld in Lusaka Zambia. The Conference was characterised by Pretours to Livingstone as it proved to be the mostpopular destination. We had others making decisions as they heard stories from their friends about their wonderful

a Restaurant where Councillors interactedwith each other and renewed friendships whilst others made new friends in this wonderful family of Ladies’

that was held at Radisson Blu.

Hi Ladies,

I’m Margot from LC

Conference in Zambia. We had a lot of fun, met old and new friends for life and

had always a smile on our faces!

But the reason why I write to you:

“I am the winner of the Tombola

part of LCI

Free registration and free travel co

You’re wondering how is this possible????? That’s simple:

is …

register for the next LCI AGM 2014 @

is now open)

buy your tickets for the Tombola

… and maybe you’re the next lucky Lady

Only at the int

you can find the real spirit of

SERVICE”

So “Put Your Heart Up

big LC-family, friends and of course MEEEEEEEEEE

Hearts With One Spirit

See you all there …….

Margot

We were many hearts one spirit at

the LCI in Lusaka, putting our

heart up exploring Zambia !

Then came the main reason for the

Conference ie The AGM itself. This

was held at Mulungushi International

ference Centre. The Councillors

walked into with the ‘we are family’

song. Indeed we are family. Then the

grand entrance by the LCI Board

with Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka’. You

needed to be their! Ladies it was

adies singing

the Official Guests

Round Table

Moffat

speaking on behalf of RTI

, Tangent IRO.

made a

donation of Euro 11.000 to go

During the

wo nominees

from

Ruth Rukarwa

from LC Botswana. For LCI

Weblady again two nominations

were received from Anne Oksanen

LC Finland and Heidi Haarklou, LC

Norway. For Treasurer was only one

LC Nepal won theMembership Trophyand Liliana, from LC

Portugal the Hatcontest.

And the Grand Finale the Gala DInner !

Thank you all for making this such a memorable conference. See you all in Lithuania in 2014

I’m Margot from LC-Austria and in the last week of August I attended the LCI


had always a smile on our faces!

But the reason why I write to you:

I am the winner of the Tombola” YUUUHUUUU So next August I’ll be

part of LCI-2014 in Lithuania and I’m really, really happy about this. I won:

registration and free travel costs for the next AGM! That’s fantastic.

You’re wondering how is this possible????? That’s simple: All you have to do

register for the next LCI AGM 2014 @ www.lci2014.org (registration

is now open)

buy your tickets for the Tombola – before or at the Gala

… and maybe you’re the next lucky Lady

Only at the international LC-Events, with all the Ladies from around the world,

you can find the real spirit of LADIES’ CIRCLE – “FRIENDSHIP &

” !!!!

Put Your Heart Up” come to Vilnius and celebrate the Conference with our

family, friends and of course MEEEEEEEEEE, because we are

Hearts With One Spirit”

See you all there …….



Celebrate next LCIConference with

MEEEEEE !!

Margot SchwarzIPP LC-Austria

Tombola-winner

t I attended the LCI-


So next August I’ll be

in Lithuania and I’m really, really happy about this. I won:

sts for the next AGM! That’s fantastic.

All you have to do

www.lci2014.org (registration

before or at the Gala

he Ladies from around the world,

FRIENDSHIP &

come to Vilnius and celebrate the Conference with our

because we are “Many

Sharon being received by

PASTA’S.

Honor to all Presidents

Old & New LCI BOARD

Handing over of the

Conference Ball to Lithuania

Party time !!!



Celebrate next LCIConference with

MEEEEEE !!

Margot SchwarzAustria

winner

on being received by

PASTA’S.

Honor to all Presidents

Old & New LCI BOARD

Handing over of the

Conference Ball to Lithuania

Party time !!!


With a little help from friends!

In 2010 it was with sadness we had to close down LCSwitzerland, but already in 2011 the sad feeling turned into a newbeginning with a little help from LC Germany their godmotherand RT Switzerland.

We heard that there were Ladies interested in reSchnack has with in the last three years done a great jobfor the re-start of LC Switzerland and she succeeded.

We received the first protocol from their first meeting on the 5th of September 2011 and ever sreceived positive minutes there from.

They are now 8 active and well-motivatedRules, Aims and Objective and many other interesting items.

Latest Gitte had the honour to visit them in May 2013RT Switzerland AGM.

Welcome into our LC Family – we all look forward to visit and charter LC Switzerland in March 2014.

Congratulations & Welcome LC Switzerland!

International ServiceProject 2011

During the past 2 years LCI hastransferred EUR 151.088 €con Agua. They used the moneyfor the construction of watersupplies for more than 13.000people in Ethiopia !

With a little help from friends!

In 2010 it was with sadness we had to close down LCSwitzerland, but already in 2011 the sad feeling turned into a new

ing with a little help from LC Germany their godmother

adies interested in re-starting LC Switzerland in Zürich – our contact LSchnack has with in the last three years done a great job - of course with ups and downs

start of LC Switzerland and she succeeded.

We received the first protocol from their first meeting on the 5th of September 2011 and ever s

motivated Ladies and they had charity events and meeting where they discussedRules, Aims and Objective and many other interesting items.

Latest Gitte had the honour to visit them in May 2013 to attend their annual yearly meetin

we all look forward to visit and charter LC Switzerland in March 2014.

Congratulations & Welcome LC Switzerland!

International Serviceject 2011 - 2013

During the past 2 years LCI has€to Viva

con Agua. They used the moneyfor the construction of water

n 13.000

President’s pin

As presented at the LCI Conference, thisyear’s pin is ‘Put Your Heart Up’.

This LCI’s year logo is a teddy bearwearing a pink T-shirt, Putting its Heart Upfor LCI in 2013-2014 and representinglove, care, sympathy, friendship, warmth,comfort. And that’s what LCI stands for.

I would like to encourage you to ‘Put Your Heart Up’ andbuy as much as possible pins. The price is 5 euros asurplus of the sales goes to our ISP Children of the Dump.A very small amount to help children in Cambodja gettingaway from the dumps and start a new life in good healthand with education.

I would also be honoured if you would wear the pin asmuch as possible: friends and people in the street might askwhat it is all about and might be interested in joining ourorganisation. ‘Put Your Heart Up’ for ISP and at the sametime talk about LCI and help recruitingour social project and for the future of LCI !Thank you !Cindy, LCI President

our contact Lady Alexandrase with ups and downs - but she kept on working

We received the first protocol from their first meeting on the 5th of September 2011 and ever since we have

and meeting where they discussed

annual yearly meeting Side By Side with the

we all look forward to visit and charter LC Switzerland in March 2014.

Not only has Tanzania Ladies’ Circle adopted the motto offriendship and service but are working towards adding a positivechange in the Tapoverty reduction and other social services.

Unfortunately Julieth was unable to attend the LCI in Zambia dueto medical reasons, however, Tanzania was voted in as anAssociate Member Country at Saturday’s LCI AGMOn Sunday we heard the surprising news that Sara SaulMambosho arrived in Lusaka in replacement of Julieth. We wereso happy to meet a Tanzanian Lady !

Girls, warmmemories that will be with you for a life time.

Thanks to the enthusiasm of Ladiesthe dump” can soon profit from the support of Ladies

View our video on YouTube!project. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4gHBw6YP_M

Some background information: why "Childrentravelers, shocked by the appalling circumstances in which hundredsCambodia. They got in touch withchildren living on the enormous landfill ("Children of the dump"); Ever since, the funds raised by NGO "Children of the dump"deposited into theprimitive shelter into a real 'home' for already more than 150 children. It is the ambition of the CCH not only to give thesemeal and a safe place to sleep, but also to offer them the chance to go to school and study. A lot of these children are nowwho was literally 'picked up' from the landfill at the age of 8, is now studying medicine at the Universityof CCH and NGO "Children of the dump".Follet: [email protected]

What can NGO "Children ofwould enable the CCH to finalize a dedicated wing for teenagers. Theaimed at a project for supervised independent living, preparing them to make their wayinto society. In its turn, the newexisting building to create a home for the growing number of younger children willingto leave their lives on the dump behind them.

Your support is needed!reach out a helping hand to Mech Sokha and the "Children of the dump" ontheir road to happiness.

As presented at the LCI Conference, this‘Put Your Heart Up’.

This LCI’s year logo is a teddy bearirt, Putting its Heart Up2014 and representing

love, care, sympathy, friendship, warmth,comfort. And that’s what LCI stands for.

I would like to encourage you to ‘Put Your Heart Up’ andbuy as much as possible pins. The price is 5 euros and thesurplus of the sales goes to our ISP Children of the Dump.A very small amount to help children in Cambodja gettingaway from the dumps and start a new life in good health

I would also be honoured if you would wear the pin ash as possible: friends and people in the street might ask

what it is all about and might be interested in joining ourorganisation. ‘Put Your Heart Up’ for ISP and at the sametime talk about LCI and help recruiting - show you care for

nd for the future of LCI !

After a visit to Germany in September 2012, Anthony Musani, brought the ideafrom Round Table to encourage his wife Julieth, to start a LadiesTanzania. Being a true CNovember 2012, had been in contformation of Ladies’ Circle in Tanzania.To date, Ladies’ Circle Tanzania has 42 active members with Circles inArusha, Kilimanjaro and Dodoma. Fantastic growth for a country that juststarted.These Ladies have been hard at work with another 20 members waiting to startin Namangaand and Rombo very soon! What an inspiration!

Not only has Tanzania Ladies’ Circle adopted the motto offriendship and service but are working towards adding a positivechange in the Tanzanian communities in health, education,poverty reduction and other social services.

Unfortunately Julieth was unable to attend the LCI in Zambia dueto medical reasons, however, Tanzania was voted in as anAssociate Member Country at Saturday’s LCI AGM 2013.On Sunday we heard the surprising news that Sara SaulMambosho arrived in Lusaka in replacement of Julieth. We wereso happy to meet a Tanzanian Lady !

Girls, warm welcome to the Ladies’ Circle family where you will meet many friends and great spememories that will be with you for a life time.

ISP “Children of the Dump”

Thanks to the enthusiasm of Ladies’ Circle, the children of Cambodja with the Belgian/Cambodian project NGO “Children ofthe dump” can soon profit from the support of Ladies’ Circle clubs all over the world.

View our video on YouTube! Start by clicking on this link to see the moving images thttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4gHBw6YP_M - Sometimes, images say more than a thousand words...

Some background information: why "Children of the dump"? "Children of the dump" was founded in late 2004 by a group of Belgiantravelers, shocked by the appalling circumstances in which hundredsCambodia. They got in touch with Mech Sokha, founder of the nearby Center for Children to Happiness (CCH), a home for orphans andchildren living on the enormous landfill ("Children of the dump"); Ever since, the funds raised by NGO "Children of the dump"deposited into the account of the CCH. Thanks to the support of NGO " Children of the dump", the center has been able to evolve from aprimitive shelter into a real 'home' for already more than 150 children. It is the ambition of the CCH not only to give thesemeal and a safe place to sleep, but also to offer them the chance to go to school and study. A lot of these children are nowwho was literally 'picked up' from the landfill at the age of 8, is now studying medicine at the Universityof CCH and NGO "Children of the dump". Read more on www.ladiescircle.org

[email protected]

What can NGO "Children of the dump" do with the support of LCI?would enable the CCH to finalize a dedicated wing for teenagers. Theaimed at a project for supervised independent living, preparing them to make their wayinto society. In its turn, the new lodging will create the necessary capacity in theexisting building to create a home for the growing number of younger children willingto leave their lives on the dump behind them.

Your support is needed! This project is worth your support! Together, wereach out a helping hand to Mech Sokha and the "Children of the dump" ontheir road to happiness.

visit to Germany in September 2012, Anthony Musani, brought the ideafrom Round Table to encourage his wife Julieth, to start a Ladies’Tanzania. Being a true Circler at heart, Julieth accepted the challenge and byNovember 2012, had been in contact with many interested Ladies to start the

Circle in Tanzania.Circle Tanzania has 42 active members with Circles in

Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Dodoma. Fantastic growth for a country that just

been hard at work with another 20 members waiting to startin Namangaand and Rombo very soon! What an inspiration!

Not only has Tanzania Ladies’ Circle adopted the motto offriendship and service but are working towards adding a positive

nzanian communities in health, education,

Unfortunately Julieth was unable to attend the LCI in Zambia dueto medical reasons, however, Tanzania was voted in as an

2013.On Sunday we heard the surprising news that Sara SaulMambosho arrived in Lusaka in replacement of Julieth. We were

welcome to the Ladies’ Circle family where you will meet many friends and great special

Congratulations & Welcome LC Tanzania!

ISP “Children of the Dump”

ircle, the children of Cambodja with the Belgian/Cambodian project NGO “Children ofCircle clubs all over the world.

Start by clicking on this link to see the moving images that were made to illustrate the relevance of ourSometimes, images say more than a thousand words...

"Children of the dump" was founded in late 2004 by a group of Belgianof innocent children tried to survive on the landfill of Stung Meanchy,

Mech Sokha, founder of the nearby Center for Children to Happiness (CCH), a home for orphans andchildren living on the enormous landfill ("Children of the dump"); Ever since, the funds raised by NGO "Children of the dump"

account of the CCH. Thanks to the support of NGO " Children of the dump", the center has been able to evolve from aprimitive shelter into a real 'home' for already more than 150 children. It is the ambition of the CCH not only to give these children a decmeal and a safe place to sleep, but also to offer them the chance to go to school and study. A lot of these children are now graduated. One girlwho was literally 'picked up' from the landfill at the age of 8, is now studying medicine at the University of Singapore, thanks to the support

www.ladiescircle.org & www.stortkinderen.be. Need more info, contact Eva

the dump" do with the support of LCI? Our supportwould enable the CCH to finalize a dedicated wing for teenagers. The new lodging isaimed at a project for supervised independent living, preparing them to make their way

lodging will create the necessary capacity in theexisting building to create a home for the growing number of younger children willing

project is worth your support! Together, we canreach out a helping hand to Mech Sokha and the "Children of the dump" on

visit to Germany in September 2012, Anthony Musani, brought the ideaCircle in

ircler at heart, Julieth accepted the challenge and byadies to start the

Circle Tanzania has 42 active members with Circles inArusha, Kilimanjaro and Dodoma. Fantastic growth for a country that just

been hard at work with another 20 members waiting to start

cial

Congratulations & Welcome LC Tanzania!

ircle, the children of Cambodja with the Belgian/Cambodian project NGO “Children of

hat were made to illustrate the relevance of our

"Children of the dump" was founded in late 2004 by a group of Belgianof innocent children tried to survive on the landfill of Stung Meanchy,

Mech Sokha, founder of the nearby Center for Children to Happiness (CCH), a home for orphans andchildren living on the enormous landfill ("Children of the dump"); Ever since, the funds raised by NGO "Children of the dump" are entirely

account of the CCH. Thanks to the support of NGO " Children of the dump", the center has been able to evolve from achildren a decent

graduated. One girlof Singapore, thanks to the support

Need more info, contact Eva

Put

Southern and African Regions in South Africa

Hi Ladies.

So the countdown to MTM begins!!!

Ladies’ Circle South Africa has the privilege to host the joint Southern and African

MTM from the 24

We have secured a venue in the beautiful Jacarand

hosting the MTM, this venue has lots of bird life in a tranquil garden setting and can

comfortably accommodate 100 guests.

The aim of this MTM weekend will be to renew old friendships and build some new

friendships. Wit

Friday night. Each country will be asked to bring a “traditional” drink, your drinks will

then be judged by a panel of independent judges. You may present your drink in any

way you want, no presentations longer than 5 minutes.

The meeting will be held on Saturday morning while your partners will be enjoying their

own entertainment. We are still playing around with what to do on Saturday afternoon

but are leaning towards just spending

awesome surprise planned for Saturday night.

Registrations are open and available online at: mtm@ladiescircle

We have made some arrangements with a travel agent for pre and post tours. Contact

details: [email protected]

This MTM promises to affordable, fun and friendship all around. It would be great to

see you there.

Susarah Carpenter

MTM 2014 Convener

t Your Heart Up Fo

MTMs 2014


24-26 January 2014

So the countdown to MTM begins!!!

Circle South Africa has the privilege to host the joint Southern and African

MTM from the 24th January 2014 to the 26thJanuary 2014.

We have secured a venue in the beautiful Jacaranda City; Pretoria. Joy Lodge will be


comfortably accommodate 100 guests.


friendships. With this in mind we decided to have our traditional drinks competition on



t, no presentations longer than 5 minutes.



but are leaning towards just spending some quality time together as we have an

awesome surprise planned for Saturday night.

Registrations are open and available online at: mtm@ladiescircle


[email protected]


Susarah Carpenter

MTM 2014 Convener

or Travel


Experience the travel and enjoy the fun, laughter, friendship, service and so

Big hug to all of you and looking forwa

Circle South Africa has the privilege to host the joint Southern and African

a City; Pretoria. Joy Lodge will be



h this in mind we decided to have our traditional drinks competition on





some quality time together as we have an

Registrations are open and available online at: [email protected]



MTMs 2014

Nordic and Middle European Regions in Estonia

14 -16 February 2014

Experience the travel and enjoy the fun, laughter, friendship, service and somuch more. Put Your Heart Up and come together !

Big hug to all of you and looking forward to see you there,

Dear Ladies from all over the World!

In February 2014 we would very much like to see you

We know that you are all busy with your everyday tasks, so we are not just asking you to visit Estonia, but also to

attend MTM 2014. We have compiled a comprehensive program for You, so You have an o

know our small country with its cultural diversity and preserved nature. With no doubt there will be something

special for each and everyone of you. And by saying for each and everyone of you we mean it

Estonian Round Table we will have entertaining program also for

interested? You should… Read more :-)

Winter in Estonia is not just about snow. However we have to warn

February is the coldest and snowiest month of all. With some luck we shall have bright sunlight reflecting from

snow and making us feel like in a winter wonderland. But as said before, it is not all about snow. Tartu, the most

youthful town in Estonia, will meet you with its

On your first evening you will be taken to the historical Gunpowder cellar. Restaurant and pub, which was used

for its initial purpose until 1809, has uniquely high ceiling. To be more precise

Records for having the highest pub ceiling in the world

will have an opportunity to taste Estonian cuisine, dance

to get to know you. What a great place and company to celebrate the Valentine’s Day!

smartness that takes us to the future. Therefore we have selected AHHAA science centre, one of the largest

science centres in Nordic countries, to be the main venue place for MTM

shall have an opportunity to visit all exhibits of the centre and see among other things how our Earth and space

can surprise us.

Life is a journey, so what could be a better place for celebrating our get together

Tartu Railway station. Tartu has been a transit city of many students and merchants and fully renovated historical

station building is a fine sample of our hospitality. So on Saturday lets all meet there to listen

and see the craftworks of our Estonian sisters. You should not worry about your partners, our Estonian Round

Table friends will take good care of them throughout the event. By the time you will return to your homes they

will have a full understanding of winter hobbies of Estonian men.

we advise to reserve a few additional days for your stay. Tartu is worth further exploration and who knows

might get lucky and see the famous Spirit of Tartu. May

held near Tartu the same weekend. He won’t be alone, more that 10 000 will do it with him. And maybe you

also... Tallinn, our capital, is world famous for its old town, recognised also as UNESCO World

When you get exhausted of all this history, culture and sports, you can get yourself pampered in different spas

found all over Estonia.

See you in Tartu! See you in Estonia!

MTMs 2014

Nordic and Middle European Regions in Estonia

16 February 2014

Experience the travel and enjoy the fun, laughter, friendship, service and somuch more. Put Your Heart Up and come together !

rd to see you there, Cindy

In February 2014 we would very much like to see you all in our beautiful and entertaining homeland Estonia!


attend MTM 2014. We have compiled a comprehensive program for You, so You have an opportunity to get to


and everyone of you. And by saying for each and everyone of you we mean it – together with

able we will have entertaining program also for a more masculine part of the group. Getting

Winter in Estonia is not just about snow. However we have to warn you that here will be plenty of snow as

dest and snowiest month of all. With some luck we shall have bright sunlight reflecting from


youthful town in Estonia, will meet you with its charmingly many faces.


for its initial purpose until 1809, has uniquely high ceiling. To be more precise - it is in the Guinness Book of

s for having the highest pub ceiling in the world – 11 meters. Under these strong and historical walls you

will have an opportunity to taste Estonian cuisine, dance to live music and of course talk to other Sisters waiting

place and company to celebrate the Valentine’s Day! It is the history and our


science centres in Nordic countries, to be the main venue place for MTM 2014. In parallel with our meeting you


Life is a journey, so what could be a better place for celebrating our get together and your latest journey, if not in


station building is a fine sample of our hospitality. So on Saturday lets all meet there to listen to some good music



anding of winter hobbies of Estonian men. To enjoy fully both your journey and Estonia,

we advise to reserve a few additional days for your stay. Tartu is worth further exploration and who knows

might get lucky and see the famous Spirit of Tartu. Maybe he will take part of 63 kilometre long ski marathon


also... Tallinn, our capital, is world famous for its old town, recognised also as UNESCO World Heritage site.


all in our beautiful and entertaining homeland Estonia!


pportunity to get to


together with

part of the group. Getting

that here will be plenty of snow as

dest and snowiest month of all. With some luck we shall have bright sunlight reflecting from



it is in the Guinness Book of

11 meters. Under these strong and historical walls you

live music and of course talk to other Sisters waiting

It is the history and our


2014. In parallel with our meeting you


and your latest journey, if not in


good music



To enjoy fully both your journey and Estonia,

we advise to reserve a few additional days for your stay. Tartu is worth further exploration and who knows - you

be he will take part of 63 kilometre long ski marathon


Heritage site.


Put Your Hea

The 2014 LCI conference is organized by one of the smallest clubs in the history of LCI whe

Lithuania only has 37 members, inviting us all to the wonderful, green and warm city Vilnius. The LC

Lithuania team is preparing for our arrival by providing a monthly newsletter with a step

introduction to Lithuania and its traditions.

We have much to look forward as our own personal travel agents will constantly advise us of their

cosy, yet modern Vilnius with their magnificently beautiful Old Town, Cathedrals, the catacombs, the

Palace of the Grand Dukes and Tower of Gediminas Castle.

We can dream of the time where we will be wandering in the labyrinth of narrow streets and find rest

in many cosy cafes or restaurant that offer an opportunity to enjoy traditional Lithuania dishes, taste

lovely food. We can look forward to sightseeing

Klaipeda – is the oldest city in Lithuania with only seaport and cruise ship dock in Lithuania. If this is

not for you, then we are able to try out the romantic and unforgettably impressive trip to the

Lithuanian towns on water – Trakai, Zarasai, Minge village (sometimes called the „Lithuanian

Venice“). Revitalize yourself in Lithuanian resorts and SPA centres or discover traditional and

contemporary Lithuania art, visit art galleries, theatres, operas, concert

discovering more than 2000 sorts of beer are brewed.

Swim, ride, fly, climb, drive, walk, play... Get going! Please visit

We would like you to be a part of AMBER LADY!

art Up For Travel

The 2014 LCI conference is organized by one of the smallest clubs in the history of LCI whe


Lithuania team is preparing for our arrival by providing a monthly newsletter with a step

introduction to Lithuania and its traditions.

have much to look forward as our own personal travel agents will constantly advise us of their


Palace of the Grand Dukes and Tower of Gediminas Castle.



lovely food. We can look forward to sightseeing Kaunas – the second largest

is the oldest city in Lithuania with only seaport and cruise ship dock in Lithuania. If this is


Trakai, Zarasai, Minge village (sometimes called the „Lithuanian

Revitalize yourself in Lithuanian resorts and SPA centres or discover traditional and

contemporary Lithuania art, visit art galleries, theatres, operas, concert and then end the day by

discovering more than 2000 sorts of beer are brewed.

Swim, ride, fly, climb, drive, walk, play... Get going! Please visit www.lci2014.org

We would like you to be a part of AMBER LADY!

The 2014 LCI conference is organized by one of the smallest clubs in the history of LCI where LC


Lithuania team is preparing for our arrival by providing a monthly newsletter with a step-by-step

have much to look forward as our own personal travel agents will constantly advise us of their




the second largest city in Lithuania,

is the oldest city in Lithuania with only seaport and cruise ship dock in Lithuania. If this is


Trakai, Zarasai, Minge village (sometimes called the „Lithuanian

Revitalize yourself in Lithuanian resorts and SPA centres or discover traditional and

and then end the day by

www.lci2014.org or look them up on

Cindy attends Agora Club International AGM

The second weekend of OctoberPresident :the entire Agora International Board for inviting me.

Veerle, the outgoing PresLCI in Zambia and we had great fun together and we also met a few weeks ago in Brussels to talk about thecooperation between our two organiz

At the AGM there were approximate 160 members participating from 15different countries and a lot of guests.also a good way to get to know new ones. Ihave our Internaquit a lot ofIt was a wonderful experience and re45 and that there is continuiAgora. Even though there is an age difference, there is no limit for sharingexperiences, which I believe can definitely go in both ways. As sisterorganizations we feel very much connected and togetherthrough diversity!

The new Board

President VP, Kelly Geisler, USA IPP, Veerle de Jonge Secretary , Treasurer

Congratulations to Veerle and herBoard all the best and good luck for the year to come.associations. Let’s stay connected and share ideas, and walk Side by Side locally, nationally and internationally.

Cindy‘Put your Heart Up’ for our sister organizations

Cindy attends Agora Club International AGM

The second weekend of October, I have attended the Agora AGM in HyeresPresident :-) It was a great honor and pleasure for me to be there the whole weekend, thank you very much Veerle &the entire Agora International Board for inviting me.

, the outgoing President, is from Belgium and we know each other for quite a while now. She visited us at theLCI in Zambia and we had great fun together and we also met a few weeks ago in Brussels to talk about the

peration between our two organizations in common countri

At the AGM there were approximate 160 members participating from 15different countries and a lot of guests. It is not only nice to see old friends butalso a good way to get to know new ones. I was also very happy and proud tohave our International Treasurer Mariame also travelling to Hyères and to meetquit a lot of Ladies there, thank you for showing we put our heart up for Agora !It was a wonderful experience and re-comforting to know that it’s not finished at45 and that there is continuity after Ladies’ Circle, no matter if it’s Tangent or

Even though there is an age difference, there is no limit for sharingexperiences, which I believe can definitely go in both ways. As sisterorganizations we feel very much connected and together we can only be strongerthrough diversity!

Board of Agora International 2013-2014 & logo:

President, Sandy van Niekerk, South-AfricaVP, Kelly Geisler, USAIPP, Veerle de Jonge, BelgiumSecretary , Karin Chaffart and theTreasurer, Nikkie Grewar, South-Africa

Congratulations to Veerle and her Board for their achievements throughout the year and wishing Sandy and her newall the best and good luck for the year to come. I look forward to continue the good relationship between ourions. Let’s stay connected and share ideas, and walk Side by Side locally, nationally and internationally.

‘Put your Heart Up’ for our sister organizations

ALSO TRAVELSIDE BY SIDE

gora AGM in Hyeres in France, my first official visit as LCI) It was a great honor and pleasure for me to be there the whole weekend, thank you very much Veerle &

is from Belgium and we know each other for quite a while now. She visited us at theLCI in Zambia and we had great fun together and we also met a few weeks ago in Brussels to talk about the

ations in common countries.

At the AGM there were approximate 160 members participating from 15t is not only nice to see old friends but

also very happy and proud totional Treasurer Mariame also travelling to Hyères and to meet

put our heart up for Agora !comforting to know that it’s not finished at

Circle, no matter if it’s Tangent orEven though there is an age difference, there is no limit for sharing

experiences, which I believe can definitely go in both ways. As sisterwe can only be stronger

:

for their achievements throughout the year and wishing Sandy and her newI look forward to continue the good relationship between our

ions. Let’s stay connected and share ideas, and walk Side by Side locally, nationally and internationally.

Mariame and me, withNiekerk , incoming Pre

and her daughter Ashleigh, LC SA

France, my first official visit as LCI) It was a great honor and pleasure for me to be there the whole weekend, thank you very much Veerle &

is from Belgium and we know each other for quite a while now. She visited us at theLCI in Zambia and we had great fun together and we also met a few weeks ago in Brussels to talk about the

for their achievements throughout the year and wishing Sandy and her newI look forward to continue the good relationship between our

ions. Let’s stay connected and share ideas, and walk Side by Side locally, nationally and internationally.

Mariame and me, with Sandy vanresident ACI

and her daughter Ashleigh, LC SA.

Put Your Heart Up for challenges!

Liliana Dias, national President of Ladies’ Circle Portugalcame to Belgium and together with 2 other Belgian Ladies,Muriel & Catherine, we met for a gourmet tour :

And of course, we talked a lot andexchanged ideas, but especially oneextremely challenging one proposedby Liliana :-) Since it totally fitted mygoals for the year, I immediatelydecided to support this initiativeunder the spirit “Put Your Heart Up”.

It’s about sharing experiences, talking about Ladiesrecruitment, doing something that we can all benefit from onan international level!

Ready? Well, Liliana wants to create anby LC Portugal, that would be presented in a very creativeand emotional tone the motivations and different experiencesof becoming a Lady in the LC Family. The idea is to gatherstories over the world, to inspire others joining LadiesCircle.

Greetings to all our aspiring componers

As we discussed at the ICM in Zambia, we would like tointroduce a song for Ladies’ Circle that is unique to ourwonderful organization.What better way to get everyone excited and involved, thanby launching a “Eurovision”, NO our own “Circlevision”song contest!

How will it work? Build a team Choose a melody Shoot your team’s performance with a camera to be sent

in to the LCI Secretary by 15 December 2013 The video of each team will be presented at the MTM’s in

South-Africa & Estonia. The voting rules will be decidedupon once we will have an idea on the number of teamsregistering. The countries that make the “semithe MTM’s, will then present their song at the LCI AGMin Lithuania 2014 for the final vote.

Rules for the Contest

Be creative (use of accessories, ie balloons) Show the fun and spirit within the team No limit on the number of team members (1 team

can have members from different circles,countries)

Use of a fun melody (no lyrics) Each team must have a name May only be maximum 1 minute long Must be a video.

Please note that there is NO obligation for eachcountry to participate in the contest.So Ladies, Put Your Heart Up & join theCircleision song contest!Looking forward receiving your viThe LCI Board

READY, SET, GO!The challenge for every country will be for thenational President to select one Lady to write in 250words her personal story about LadiesYOU are up to, PLEASE get in touch with yournational President. The author should send name,Circle, country, e-mail address, picture and her textto [email protected].

The text should give an answer to the question:“Why become part of Ladiesfocus on the first contact, own motivations, learning,advice, experiences and activities within thisinspiring network of Ladies all over the world.

Once the e-book will be finished, it will bedistributed to every country, and possible to everylady in the world!

We count on you for Putting Your Heart Up forfulfilling this challenge!

Cindy


Dias, national President of Ladies’ Circle Portugalcame to Belgium and together with 2 other Belgian Ladies,Muriel & Catherine, we met for a gourmet tour :-)

It’s about sharing experiences, talking about Ladies’ Circle,t we can all benefit from on

e-book, sponsoredby LC Portugal, that would be presented in a very creativeand emotional tone the motivations and different experiences

e LC Family. The idea is to gatherstories over the world, to inspire others joining Ladies’

componers out there!

As we discussed at the ICM in Zambia, we would like toCircle that is unique to our

What better way to get everyone excited and involved, thanr own “Circlevision”

Shoot your team’s performance with a camera to be sentin to the LCI Secretary by 15 December 2013The video of each team will be presented at the MTM’s in

Estonia. The voting rules will be decidedupon once we will have an idea on the number of teamsregistering. The countries that make the “semi-finals” atthe MTM’s, will then present their song at the LCI AGM

Be creative (use of accessories, ie balloons)Show the fun and spirit within the teamNo limit on the number of team members (1 teamcan have members from different circles,

Use of a fun melody (no lyrics)st have a name

May only be maximum 1 minute long

Please note that there is NO obligation for eachcountry to participate in the contest.

adies, Put Your Heart Up & join theision song contest!

Looking forward receiving your video’s :-)

The challenge for every country will be for thenational President to select one Lady to write in 250words her personal story about Ladies’ Circle, or ifYOU are up to, PLEASE get in touch with yournational President. The author should send name,

mail address, picture and her [email protected] by the 19th of

The text should give an answer to the question:“Why become part of Ladies’ Circle?” and canfocus on the first contact, own motivations, learning,advice, experiences and activities within this

adies all over the world.

book will be finished, it will bedistributed to every country, and possible to every

We count on you for Putting Your Heart Up forfulfilling this challenge!


It´s a great honor to be the first tocontribute with the first informationletter to LCI. Wish to start the letterwith a great big hug with friendshipfrom all theall CirclerLots of things has happened since theLC-year began here in Norway. Mour Circlers have now had their firstand some even their second meetings.This has been a great autumn for mostof us. We´ve had fantastic weather andbeautiful colours in our nature. The airis fresh and clean.live here in thA side by side event withtook place at Gardemoen the 1313. All the councilloCircletogether from Saturday till Sunday. Lotsof learning and information was handedout and a great dinndancing and joy.have Alexandra Hullberg from LadiesCircle SwedenNorway and Sweden try to have anexchange with one delegate on eachother councillor meeting every year.This is really a greatlearn more from one another.we are neighbours by countries thereare several things we do

Thank you Sweden for this.Which you all a great October.

With love and friendship from theLadies in Norway

COUNTRY NEWS

It´s a great honor to be the first tocontribute with the first informationletter to LCI. Wish to start the letterwith a great big hug with friendshipfrom all the Circlers in Norway to you

ircler-Ladies in the world.s of things has happened since theyear began here in Norway. Most of

irclers have now had their firstand some even their second meetings.This has been a great autumn for mostof us. We´ve had fantastic weather andbeautiful colours in our nature. The airis fresh and clean. We are privileged tolive here in the north.A side by side event with Round Tabletook place at Gardemoen the 13-14/9-13. All the councillors from Ladies’

and Round Table was gatheredtogether from Saturday till Sunday. Lotsof learning and information was handedout and a great dinner followed bydancing and joy. We had the pleasure tohave Alexandra Hullberg from Ladies’Circle Sweden as guest this weekend.Norway and Sweden try to have anexchange with one delegate on eachother councillor meeting every year.This is really a great way of getting tolearn more from one another. Althoughwe are neighbours by countries thereare several things we do differently.

Thank you Sweden for this.Which you all a great October.

With love and friendship from theadies in Norway

WELCOME BUBBLES aFriday evening in Remerschen, Luxembourg: Ladwelcomed Ladies from all over Europe to the Euromeet 1, an original reunion ofall Ladies’ C100km away (thisLadies from Romania had already arrived in Luxembourg earlier in the weekwhile others started arriving during the day, the afternoon, evening, andthe Ladies from Arlon… 1 hour away!last to come and last to go! They stayed on the dance floor (or table for some!)until the very last song!

TASTING BUBBLES and VISITINGSaturday started with a short meeting in Schengen: Thelit by Christiane and Carole from LC1 Luxembourg. We read a nice letter fromLCI president, then a short speech. We also had and a very nice presentation ofLC Luxembourg history by our National President, Martine Schrammer, and a“little history of Euroman interesting visit of the Schengen museum and we added a Ladiesto the Schengen Monument that symbolises the “spirit of Schengen”!were off to Martine Schummacher’s wine domainvineyards along the Moselle… but we stayed in the cellar, where Martine did agreat job explaining how wine is produced! We tasted several of her wines,starting with BUBBLES (Cremant, a Champagne style wine, but Made inLuxembourg), then different sorts of white and red wines together with a verynice lunch of Luxembourgish specialities. We then took the bus to LuxembourgCity for a visit of the “museum of Luxembourg”… The guide had a hard timecompeting with the Sun calling us fo

EQUINOX BUBBLESBack to the Youth hostel for a short rest before the EQUINOX PARTY! It was along day already and on this 21st of September the night is just as long! Ofcourse it started with… BUBBLES at the Youth Ho“chalet”, a restaurant just a few minutes away, for an excellent dinner and music.When the DJ was recommended to us we were told he loved women and wouldselect the right music for a fantasticMany of us were still up and dancing at 2AM!

CIRCLING BACK HOMEAfter a short night we all met for a last coffee together (without bubbles!) and acroissant. Time for everyonehopefully with great memoron Monday, so we drove them back to the Youth Hostel in Luxembourg. Ifollowed CharlotteLuxembourg”Youth Hostelhad a wonderful time! Thanks for coming, we were really happy to welcome youin Luxembourg!

Muriel, President LC1 Luxembourg

COUNTRY NEWS

WELCOME BUBBLES and DANCINGFriday evening in Remerschen, Luxembourg: Ladies of LC1 Luxembourg

adies from all over Europe to the Euromeet 1, an original reunion ofCircles 1, 10, 11, 100, 101, 110, 111,… and Circles that are less than

100km away (this was a “local touch” to the Euromeet 1 concept!) A group of 6adies from Romania had already arrived in Luxembourg earlier in the week

while others started arriving during the day, the afternoon, evening, andadies from Arlon… 1 hour away! But as they promised when they arrived:

last to come and last to go! They stayed on the dance floor (or table for some!)until the very last song!

TASTING BUBBLES and VISITINGSaturday started with a short meeting in Schengen: The candle of friendship was

by Christiane and Carole from LC1 Luxembourg. We read a nice letter fromLCI president, then a short speech. We also had and a very nice presentation ofLC Luxembourg history by our National President, Martine Schrammer, and a“little history of Euromeet 1” by Sophie from LC1 Tienen, Belgium. We then hadan interesting visit of the Schengen museum and we added a Ladies’to the Schengen Monument that symbolises the “spirit of Schengen”!were off to Martine Schummacher’s wine domain – 11 hectares of beautifulvineyards along the Moselle… but we stayed in the cellar, where Martine did agreat job explaining how wine is produced! We tasted several of her wines,starting with BUBBLES (Cremant, a Champagne style wine, but Made in

g), then different sorts of white and red wines together with a verynice lunch of Luxembourgish specialities. We then took the bus to LuxembourgCity for a visit of the “museum of Luxembourg”… The guide had a hard timecompeting with the Sun calling us for coffee on a terrace (or shopping)…!

EQUINOX BUBBLESBack to the Youth hostel for a short rest before the EQUINOX PARTY! It was along day already and on this 21st of September the night is just as long! Ofcourse it started with… BUBBLES at the Youth Hostel. Then we were off to the“chalet”, a restaurant just a few minutes away, for an excellent dinner and music.When the DJ was recommended to us we were told he loved women and wouldselect the right music for a fantastic atmosphere… we were not disappoiMany of us were still up and dancing at 2AM!

CIRCLING BACK HOMEAfter a short night we all met for a last coffee together (without bubbles!) and acroissant. Time for everyone to head back home after an awesome weekhopefully with great memories and some new friends! Some Ladies had a flighton Monday, so we drove them back to the Youth Hostel in Luxembourg. Ifollowed Charlotte who must have programmed her GPS-navigator in “let’s visitLuxembourg”-mode…taking unexpected routes we spiralled our way to theYouth Hostel – as Dana’s husband put it: “that’s Circling!”. We hope everyonehad a wonderful time! Thanks for coming, we were really happy to welcome youin Luxembourg!

Muriel, President LC1 Luxembourg

ies of LC1 Luxembourgadies from all over Europe to the Euromeet 1, an original reunion of

ircles that are less thanomeet 1 concept!) A group of 6

adies from Romania had already arrived in Luxembourg earlier in the weekwhile others started arriving during the day, the afternoon, evening, and last came

But as they promised when they arrived:last to come and last to go! They stayed on the dance floor (or table for some!)

candle of friendship wasby Christiane and Carole from LC1 Luxembourg. We read a nice letter from

LCI president, then a short speech. We also had and a very nice presentation ofLC Luxembourg history by our National President, Martine Schrammer, and a

We then hadCircle lock

to the Schengen Monument that symbolises the “spirit of Schengen”! Then we11 hectares of beautiful

vineyards along the Moselle… but we stayed in the cellar, where Martine did agreat job explaining how wine is produced! We tasted several of her wines,starting with BUBBLES (Cremant, a Champagne style wine, but Made in

g), then different sorts of white and red wines together with a verynice lunch of Luxembourgish specialities. We then took the bus to LuxembourgCity for a visit of the “museum of Luxembourg”… The guide had a hard time

r coffee on a terrace (or shopping)…!

Back to the Youth hostel for a short rest before the EQUINOX PARTY! It was along day already and on this 21st of September the night is just as long! Of

stel. Then we were off to the“chalet”, a restaurant just a few minutes away, for an excellent dinner and music.When the DJ was recommended to us we were told he loved women and would

atmosphere… we were not disappointed!!!

After a short night we all met for a last coffee together (without bubbles!) and ato head back home after an awesome week-end,

Ladies had a flighton Monday, so we drove them back to the Youth Hostel in Luxembourg. I

navigator in “let’s visitr way to the

We hope everyonehad a wonderful time! Thanks for coming, we were really happy to welcome you

COUNTRY NEWS

Hello lovely Ladies from all around the world.

When they say that you start your year running that is exactly what you do! Making sure that everyone gets all that they need for thedeadline 10th June 2013!!, but with the team that we have there is no escape and they are keeping us on our toes all ththank you to you Ladies for that….

When we started our Year we were 9 Circles and we are happy to announce that we are now 10chartered East London Ladies’ Circle No 23, Congratulations to Lindi and the Lovely Ladies of East London, weweekend, and it was great to see all the Circlers travel from all over South Africa to come and join us on this special occasAlso in August we attended our first LCI AGM in Zambia, What can we say!!! This was amazing we were so honoredrepresentatives from LCSA, we have now met the most amazing people from all over the world from Austria to Zimbabwe and wenow can call them my friends no sisters. From setting off from PE and Cape Town to arriving in Zambia, from going tbeing home hosted and learning all about the Zambian culture was truly spectacular.

Congratulations to our own new LCI Vice President Chantess Wiggill, we wish you well fowe will be beside you every step of the way. If you every need anything just give us a shout!!!

PUT YOUR HEART UP for the year with Pride and Passion.

Sam KendalPresident LCSA

LC the Netherlands

COUNTRY NEWS

rt your year running that is exactly what you do! Making sure that everyone gets all that they need for thedeadline 10th June 2013!!, but with the team that we have there is no escape and they are keeping us on our toes all th

When we started our Year we were 9 Circles and we are happy to announce that we are now 10 Circles, 03rd August this year weCircle No 23, Congratulations to Lindi and the Lovely Ladies of East London, we

weekend, and it was great to see all the Circlers travel from all over South Africa to come and join us on this special occasAlso in August we attended our first LCI AGM in Zambia, What can we say!!! This was amazing we were so honoredrepresentatives from LCSA, we have now met the most amazing people from all over the world from Austria to Zimbabwe and wenow can call them my friends no sisters. From setting off from PE and Cape Town to arriving in Zambia, from going tbeing home hosted and learning all about the Zambian culture was truly spectacular.

resident Chantess Wiggill, we wish you well for your next 3 years on the LCI Btep of the way. If you every need anything just give us a shout!!!

PUT YOUR HEART UP for the year with Pride and Passion.

Tombola

Last year during the AGM in Helsingborg, one of the Dutch Ladies won thetombola. It was so funny, first there was confusion about stripescolors, but then she realized she really did have the winning ticket… afterthat of course there was joy, a lot of it!!

We looked forward to travel together with her to Zambia.

But, during the past year, things happened and she couldn’t makeZambia. Very unfortunate… and what to do with the ticket?

With approval of the LCI-Board, she was very generous and gave it to us,we couldn’t believe it! We were very happy and grateful, as you probablycan imagine. The Lady doesn’t want to get anylikes to remain an anonymous donor. We, asin Zambia! It made us able to travel with the five of us :

So we would like to thank all the Ladies for buying these tickets. Keepremaining doing so. You can’t believe the feeling when you win this lottery!Thank you Thank you Thank you

With all our love.Keep your heart up in Pure Kracht

Anna PolPresident LC the Netherlands

LC the Netherlands

rt your year running that is exactly what you do! Making sure that everyone gets all that they need for thedeadline 10th June 2013!!, but with the team that we have there is no escape and they are keeping us on our toes all the way. A big

ircles, 03rd August this year weCircle No 23, Congratulations to Lindi and the Lovely Ladies of East London, we had an awesome

weekend, and it was great to see all the Circlers travel from all over South Africa to come and join us on this special occasion.Also in August we attended our first LCI AGM in Zambia, What can we say!!! This was amazing we were so honored to be there asrepresentatives from LCSA, we have now met the most amazing people from all over the world from Austria to Zimbabwe and wenow can call them my friends no sisters. From setting off from PE and Cape Town to arriving in Zambia, from going to meetings to

r your next 3 years on the LCI Board and

Last year during the AGM in Helsingborg, one of the Dutch Ladies won thetombola. It was so funny, first there was confusion about stripes or dots andcolors, but then she realized she really did have the winning ticket… after

We looked forward to travel together with her to Zambia.

But, during the past year, things happened and she couldn’t make it toZambia. Very unfortunate… and what to do with the ticket?

, she was very generous and gave it to us,we couldn’t believe it! We were very happy and grateful, as you probablycan imagine. The Lady doesn’t want to get any credits for this action andlikes to remain an anonymous donor. We, as Board, really enjoyed our timein Zambia! It made us able to travel with the five of us :-)

So we would like to thank all the Ladies for buying these tickets. KeepYou can’t believe the feeling when you win this lottery!

PUT YOUR HEART UP

Thanks to all the Ladies whoNewsletter. Thanks for putting your Heart Up !

Should you like to add an article in the nextplease feel free to send it to the LCI

PUT YOUR HEART UP

Thanks to all the Ladies who contributed to this firstNewsletter. Thanks for putting your Heart Up !

Should you like to add an article in the next issue,please feel free to send it to the LCI Board !

Yours in Friendship & Service,Cindy, LCI President & Editor, Newsletter One

Yours in Friendship & Service,Editor, Newsletter One

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