Ha� Valentine's Da� GENERAL MEETING 14 th February 10:00 - 12:00 Welcome & Registration 10:00 - 10:30 Board Announcements 10:30 - 10:45 Ricardo Luque & Band 10:45 -11:15 Regular Club Activities 11:15 –12:00 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB ZAGREB NEWSLETTER ISSUE 6 FEBRUARY 2017 Letter from the board General meeting Calendar Activities Charity corner January in photos Pre-Election note Discounts & Advertisements ....................................... 3 .................................................. 4 ................................................................ 5 ................................................................. 8 .................................................... 10 ............................................. 12 ............................................ 15 ..................... 16 IN THIS ISSUE
Everybody knows what Valentine’s Day means: red hearts,
flowers, chocolates, and cards, etc.
What’s the obsession with St Valentine’s Day anyway? Do you
know the origin of this symbolic day?
In the third century, the Roman Empire was ruled by an evil
emperor called Claudius . He was nicknamed Claudius the Cruel
because of his tendency for getting into wars and abusing his
people. In fact, he was getting into so many wars during the third century that he was having
a difficult time recruiting soldiers to fight his wars
Claudius believed that recruitment for his army was not going so well because the Roman
men did not want to leave their families behind, so he embargoed all marriages in Rome.
Thousands of couples saw their hopes of matrimony dashed by the single act of a tyrant. And
no one seemed interested in standing up to the emperor.
A simple Christian priest named Valentine came forward and stood up for love. He began
to secretly hold wedding ceremonies for the soldiers before they went off to war, despite the
emperor’s orders. Emperor Claudius found out about the secret ceremonies and, of course, he
was very angry. He had Valentine thrown into prison and sentenced to death.
As Valentine was awaiting execution, he fell in love with a blind girl who happened to be the
jailer’s daughter. On the eve of his execution, with no writing instruments available, Valentine
is said to have written her a poem in ink that he squeezed from violets. Legend has it that his
words made the blind woman see again. It was a brief romance because the next day, February
14th, Valentine was executed. Although he died, his spirit lives on.
He knew eventually he would be caught but he did it any way . He had the courage to stand up
and fight for what he believed in.
As we celebrate Valentine’s Day this year let us not forget get the real reason for Valentine’s
death. May we all be like him: having the unwavering courage and confidence to fight for what
we believe in.
LETTER FROM THE BOARDNikki Pavlina
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FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING
WESTIN HOTEL17th floor
PANORAMA HALL50 kn/person
SPECIAL GUEST
RICARDO LUQUE10:45 - 11:15
If there was another name for Latin music in Croatia, it would certainly have to be - Ricardo Luque! Born in Venezuela, he gained his first musical experiences playing and singing with his father and his friends in his native city of Maracay. He started the Latin music scene in Croatia early 90s and became a symbol of Latin music and the face of the successful Latin music band - Cubismo. He is known for his Latin music performances, great Latino fiesta and an excellent entertainer.
He is also the founder of So-Do El Sistema Croatia, an internationally acclaimed program with its aim to stimulate the intellectual, social, moral, spiritual and emotional development for children and young adults through music. We have donated this years from our Christmas Bazaar funds to So-Do El Sistema Croatia to purchase orchestral musical instruments.
Do not miss Ricardo Luque and his great team and band. They will perform for us on Valentine’s Day with a hot, Latin touch.
Please do not forget this month’s General Meeting on Tuesday, February 14th to be held at the WESTIN HOTEL, 17th floor Panorama Hall.
NOTE: Calendar up to date as of February 10th. In the event of alterations, members will be notified via the weekly email bulletin. Should you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. If you do not receive the weekly email bulletin, please send us an email to [email protected].
The IWCZ has a variety of social activity groups and meetings that are both fun and interesting. Trips, tours, and museum visits are also quite popular among our members but while those are organized on a monthly basis, the social activity groups are usually a weekly occasion. Members are encouraged to contact the names listed below should they have any questions relating to weekly activities.
We sincerely hope you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and we wish for every one of you a magnificent 2017.Now that we are all back in Zagreb after the festive season and had time to catch up with our routines, we’re all refreshed and ready to resume our IWCZ Wine Course.We would like to invite you to a delightful evening in one of Zagreb’s well-known restaurants; a delicious four-course meal and some of Croatia’s best wines will be waiting for you.
Sign-up sheets will be available at the February General Meeting for you to reserve your seat (and that of your partner/friends, as the event isn’t restricted to IWCZ members).
16th of February @ 19:304-course meal
Wines: sparkling, white and two reds300 kuna per person
Ulica Pod Zidom 510000 Zagreb
You are cordially invited to the
IWCZ February Wine Course
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MONTHLY ACTIVITIESTRIP TO SAMOBORWhen: 21st February at 10:30Meeting Point: Hotel Lavica parking lot at 10:30Schedule: 10:45 Reception at the Mayor’s Office 12:00 Family Filipec Bermet and Mustarda tasting 13:00 Lunch at Hotel Lavica (“a la carte” menu) 14:30 Walking tour (optional)
WEIGHT LOSS 8-WEEK PROGRAMOur long-time member Silvia Nožica, a nutrition and weight management consultant who has been holding several workshops on nutrition and healthy dieting for our members over the last years, has offered again to assist those of you who would like to lose weight this Spring and get back into shape before Summer. The guided group consultation with lectures and practical advice will take place once a week, over a period of two months and is free of charge. The first meeting is planned for Wednesday February 22nd. Place and time of meetings will be announced once the group is complete.
If you are interested in participating and for further information please contact Silvia at [email protected] as soon as possible. Your registration will be taken in the order received. As the group capacity is limited to 14 participants we kindly ask you to only sign up for this activity if you have the serious wish to start a weight loss program. Last year the weight loss group was a big success as the members lost altogether 59kg in three months!
HOMEOPATHY FOR CHILDREN WORKSHOPWhen: 23rd of February from 10:00 to 12:00Where: Room 252, Sheraton Hotel
Attendees will learn about effective homeopathic remedies for different common acute childhood ailments: fever, earaches, sore throat, croup, chicken pox, pinkeye, nosebleeds, diarrhoea and constipation. Homeopathic support for ADD, ADHD and Autistic spectrum disorders will be discussed, as well as vaccination issues from the holistic point of view.For more information, please contact Andreja.([email protected])
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KNIT & CROCHETWhen: 27th February at 10:30 (Last Monday of every month)Where: Samobor - transportation to be agreed with IWCZ activities coordinators.Cost: Free
Do you knit or crochet? Let’s do it together and have fun sharing our experience with like-minded yarn lovers. Vilma Stambuk is happy to welcome those interested in this activity to her home. Please bring your own needles and materials. The group can be up to ten members.For more information and/or to sign-up, please contact [email protected].
GALLERY KLOVICEVI DVORIWhat: Dimitrije Popovic Exhibition - guided tour (additional tour of a Klimt exhibition by request)When: 28th February at 11:00Where: Jezuitski Trg 4, Zagreb at 11:00Cost: 20kn for the Dimitrije Popovic exhibition
Retrospective versatile artist of international reputation and the winner of numerous awards and recognitions - Dimitrije Popovic. The renowned Croatian artist with some 60 solo exhibitions at home and abroad and many awards and pictures in many European collections, this retrospective is the first time presents in its diversity as well as the integrity of its distinctive creativity: from drawings, posters, prints and paintings to assemblage sculptures / objects, installations, performances and publications. Presentation of artistic opus in the choice of the author of Biserka Rauter.
BUSINESS GROUPWhen: 2nd March from 17:30 to 19:30Where: To be determinedCost: 70 Kunas (drinks and light snacks)Guest Speaker: Gordana Kadoić, Business consultant and corporate trainer
If you want to be more efficient in business and everyday life, one of the most important thing is to set up your goals. Discover useful tips and tricks how to set up goals, what to be focused on and how to connect them with a plan.There is no better opportunity to start with that at the beginning of the year! To register or for additional information, please contact [email protected].
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CHARITY CORNERJasenka Bohaček Knežević
Dear ladies,
On the 27th of January IWCZ members were ever so warmly welcomed in Suzana Albert’s beautiful home.With a charity morning coffee focused on healthy eating, everybody was treated to deliciously nourishing snacks, gluten free cakes, raw food, and freshly blended juices.
The beneficiary of the event was MURID - Medjimurje Association for Early Intervention for children with developmental difficulties. MURID are raising funds to equip their Sensory Room and IWCZ will be donating some much needed equipment.
Thank you to all that came and contributed. We raised a wonderful sum of 1050kn.
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INVITATIONto
National and University Library(Hrvatske bratske zajednice 4)
exclusive visit for IWC membersrare collection visit
guide in englishco�ee & cake
possibillity to buy limited edition exclusive souvenirs
cost 50 knsign up sheet at General Meeting
meeting point by the main library entrance
February 17th
9:30
MaškareCostume party
24th February 201720:30
Oris house of architecture
It’s Maskare time again !!!! Dust off your masks / costumes and fancy dresses and join us at the Oris house of architecture (above Voncimer restaurant) for a night of fun and dancing! We will again be joined by our friends at Internations so prepare to mingle and dance the night away. Our DJ Vedran will be playing popular tunes of yesteryear to get the party going . This event is free of charge but we will be selling raffle tickets on the night; you’ll be able to win some amazing prizes!
All the proceeds will go to M.A.R.E Model of Active Rehabilitation and Education for Mine Victims (psycho-social-emotional rehabilitation and reintegration). This event is open to family and friends of the IWCZ members.
Mark your calendars for a spectacular charity concert – the Croatian Harp Orchestra at KD Vatroslav Lisinski Hall, which will be held on Sunday, 5th of March 2017 at 17:30. This concert is organized by the club Zonte International, with the support of the Centar for eating disorders BEA from Zagreb.
All proceeds from the concert will go to the Hospital for eating disorders within the psychiatric hospital Sveti Ivan / Jankomir – the only hospital for the treatment of anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders in Croatia. It is estimated that more than 40,000 persons suffer from eating disorders in Croatia, mostly females between the ages of 12 to 30. The hospital is need of investment to provide adequate long term treatment with psychological and educational experts.
This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the moving and popular evergreen melody and show recognition and solidarity for this important cause in celebration of International’s Women’s day. Cost per ticket is 75 HRK.
We organized one amazing workshop with our dear and prosperous member Dr Silvia Nozica. Silvia is a nutrition and weight management consultant who has been holding a several workshops on nutrition and healthy dieting. And she is our long-time member.
She has offered to assist those of us who would like to lose some weight and get back into shape. Post-holiday detox is like a 7 day long detox plan which we will briefly describe here for those who couldn’t come to lecture:
- weight yourself before start and at the end of the program- 200 ml worm lemon water first thing in the morning- have a light nutritive breakfast- drink 2-3 litres of clear fluids (this is important to flush out toxins)- eat a vegetable raw or cooked (at least 400 g daily)- two servings of whole grain- take a break from sugar- try not to have more than two tsp of fat daily- snack 150g of fruits if you are hungry- on 4-7day add 100g of lean protein- watch your salt intake
Good to know that post-holiday detox workshop was just introduction for our further activities… 8 weeks long weight loss program designed by Silvia.Dear ladies see you on the weight loss program.Yours sincerely,
Marina Raskaj
POST HOLIDAY DETOX WORKSHOP
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GLASS FUSION WORKSHOP
SHOOTING WORKSHOP
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A NOTE ON NOMINATING COMMITTEES, NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS, AND EXECUTIVE
BOARDS.
Although the nomination process usually starts being mentioned in the April edition of the IWCZ Newsletter, the Board thought it might be best to start a little earlier this year, in an effort to give our members (specially the new ones) time to understand and follow up on any questions they might have before making decisions, be it to volunteer or to nominate a fellow member to the Executive Board.
WHAT IS THE EXECUTIVE BOARD?
As per the General Acts of the IWCZ, the Executive Board is elected by the General Assembly for the purpose of overall management of the Association. However, even though there are distinct roles, the Board works as a whole and there is constant cooperation within its members; this is essential to accomplish goals set, and to provide a supportive and a positive environment.
HOW ARE THE MEMBERS OF AN EXECUTIVE BOARD SELECTED?
The Nominating Committee (NC) is responsible for the selection and election process. The NC will be selected by the current Executive Board and will consist of 5 ladies from the General Assembly. Once the selection has been made, the Executive Board ensures the names of the 5 ladies are communicated to all members.
• Ladies who volunteer to be on the NC are responsible to nominate candidates to serve on the next Executive Board.
• Ladies on the NC are unable to nominate themselves. • Once the NC has identified the eligible members willing to serve on the new Executive
Board, they inform the current Executive Board that the selection process has been completed.
• The voting process is done at the May General Meeting when the assembly is asked to vote for the elected candidates. The elections at the GM are organized by the NC and recorded by the Executive Secretary.
Even though additional information will be provided during the run up to this year’s election, the Executive Board welcomes any questions our members might have on this topic. Additionally, the IWCZ Statutes and General Acts are available to all from the IWCZ office.
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SVIJET VINA - 10% discount on imported wine and spirits. http://www.vina-acrobat.hr/
Dr. Med. dent. Renata Ž. Matutinovic, - 10% discount on all dental services. 091 535 83 53www.stomatolog-matutinovic.hr
Beauty salon Bellona Salon & Medispa, Zagreb - 20% discount. Book on 01 65 35 829 (Monday to Saturday), or by mail: [email protected]. - www.bellona.com.hr
OPTIKA ANDA CITY CENTER ONE WEST JANKOMIR 33 - 20% discount on all our goods, please contact the IWCZ at [email protected] in order to get your printed gift voucher - www.optika-anda.com
POSH Aesthetic Center - 30% discount on laser treatments for face and body. posh.com.hr, [email protected]. - Ivana 098 455 060, 01 / 370 84 10.
ARTÙ - barber shop for men and children - 10%discount – 01 4664761
Hairdresser Alter Studio - Ribnjak 18, - 20% discount - www.studioalter.com
Jewellery Bashota - Ilica 37, Ilica 69, Stjepana Radica 14 - 10% discount on cash purchases
Centar Bella Beauty Salon - 10% discount on certain services - www.centar-bella.hr
While the Club is supported financially by the publication of ads, the IWCZ does not endorse the products or services advertised.All ads must be submitted to [email protected] with the relevant OIB number and invoice details.All non-IWCZ events will be re-formatted according to design needs.All non-IWCZ events publicized with own logo and wording will be considered an ad and therefore subject to the advertising policy.
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Bank Transfer Info: MEDJUNARODNI KLUB ZENA Kneza Borne 2 - ZagrebIBAN number: HR7823400091110445513PBZ account number: 2340009-1110445513
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IWCZ members are entitled to a 50% discount for their own advertisements. This does not apply to friends/connections of IWCZ members!
The craftsman school in Velika Gorica is in permanent need of any IT equipment - in order or out of order which are not needed any more - to assist in the education of its students. If they can repair anything and put it in order, they would be very happy to donate it to whichever institution (in need) that we will recommend.Members are welcome to drop off their IT equipment donations at the IWCZ office during office hours or, alternatively, contact Jasenka Bohaček Knežević via email ([email protected]).
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Until the 26th of February 2017, you are kindly invited to our very own Petra M. J. Lovreković's exhibition "The Path".
Mimara MuseumRooseveltov Trg 5
10000 Zagreb
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday10:00 to 17:00
Thursday10:00 to 19:00
Sunday
10:00 to 14:00
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Join the American International School of Zagreb PTA on Saturday, March 25th at 6:30 pm for a fabulous evening in the Emerald Ballroom at the Esplanade Hotel. The event is open to all and members of the IWCZ are invited to secure their tickets today. The evening includes a silent auction featuring great holiday getaways, hotel, restaurant and wellness vouchers, and international and embassy baskets. Raffle prizes include dinners out, spa gift certificates and fine wines. Semi-formal attire. After the dinner and the auction you can dance the night away! Tickets will be available to purchase at the GM priced at 400kn per person or at [email protected]
