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President

Presides at all meetings of the Association and of the Board of Directors, prepares agendas for said meetings, appoints Committee Chairs with the approval of the Board, signs and executes all documents in the name of the Association when so authorized by the Board of Directors, interacts with Board members and staff as needed, represents AAFSW at external meetings and functions, and performs all other duties incident to the office of President. The President must reside in the DMV.

First Vice President

Assumes the duties of the President in the President's absence, keeps fully informed about Association business and issues in order to assist or represent the President at any time, acts as the Chair of the Finance Committee, clears any ideas for special projects, brings any recommendations to the Finance Committee, and takes on any additional responsibilities at the request of the President.

Second Vice President

Assumes the duties of the First Vice President in the absence of same, maintains contact with the non-standing Committee Chairs and reports to the Board on their behalf as necessary, acts as Chair of the Nominating Committee, acts as Chair of Fundraising activities, oversees volunteer management and takes on any additional responsibilities at the request of the President.

Secretary to the Board

Shall record the minutes of the Board Meetings, checks back with members regarding fact and wording to assure accuracy as necessary, emails draft minutes to office manager for distribution to all Board Members upon production, informs the Office Manager of all designated changes to the draft minutes at the end of the Board meeting in which they are approved, and ensure that the Office Manager sends the completed document to Committee Chairs, Board Members and Media Director, by email if possible.

Treasurer

Prepares monthly and cumulative reports of expenditures and receipts and present them to the Board, oversees the financial records of AAFSW including deposit receipts of all monies and all disbursement receipts, supervises the investment of all AAFSW funds, has the discretion to seek financial advice when necessary, files reports as required by the IRS, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning the Association's tax-exempt status, prepares the annual budget after consultation with the President and the Finance Committee, once a year sends a copy of approved budget to be published in the Global Link and in the members section of the website, oversees the duties of the Art & BookFair/Bookroom Treasurer and assume responsibility in the absence of same, assists the Art & BookFair/Bookroom Treasurer at the Art & BookFair to every extent possible, and is a member of the Finance Committee.

Assistant Treasurer

Keeps all financial records for Art & BookFair, as reported by the Book Operations Manager; is responsible for the collection of receipts during Art & BookFair, and for counting and depositing same; prepares a monthly report of the BOOKFAIR/BookPlace accounts, based in part on figures supplied by the Book Operations Manager, for inclusion in the Treasurer's monthly financial report; prepares a fiscal year annual accounting of receipts and expenditures from Art & BookFair/BookPlace; pays various taxes to federal, state and D.C. governments as required, and maintain the records thereof; is a member of the Bookroom Oversight Committee and of the Finance Committee; and assumes the duties of the Treasurer in the Treasurer's absence.

Ready to make an impact in a global community? 🌍
The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) is seeking passionate, engaged leaders to serve on its Executive Board for the 2026–2028 term—and we want to hear from you!
✨ Step into a leadership role
✨ Help shape programs and initiatives
✨ Give back to a community that supports you
Interested? Explore Board roles, position descriptions, and election guidelines on our website at https://aafsw.org/aafsw-elections, then apply by May 31, 2026. Voting takes place in June.
Not a member yet? This is a great time to get involved and make a difference.

For 10 days, the world comes together in one place.
AAFSW’s Annual Art & Book Fair is our largest fundraiser — and a beloved tradition in the Foreign Service community.
Discover rare books, unique jewelry, textiles, artwork, and treasures from around the globe.
In October: A place to explore, connect, and bring a piece of the world home.
And every purchase supports programs that give back to FS families.
Visit us at www.aafsw.org
🌍 Explore. Discover. Support. See you in October!
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🗳 Vote for the new Board

THIS WEEK! Join AAFSW on Friday, May 22 from 10:30am-12:30pm for a community coffee at our location at Randolph Towers, Level G1 Community Room, 4001 North Ninth Street, Arlington (Ballston Metro).

This month we’ll feature EFM Dominique Narciso Kim who will share her journey from trailing spouse to thriving entrepreneur.

We’ll have social time before and after Dom’s presentation.
This will be a casual gathering to bring together members of the U.S. Foreign Affairs community. Children are always welcome. RSVP: https://www.aafsw.org/events/

Join us TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 19, at 10 am EST- Online!

Thriving through Transitions

Transitions are part of the Foreign Service journey, but that doesn’t mean they’re always easy. Even with the many opportunities and rewards this lifestyle offers, it’s common for our families to hit bumps along the way.

Join us for a practical and engaging conversation about why transitions can feel challenging, how they may impact both parents and children, and how to proactively prepare your family to stay grounded, connected, and thrive no matter where you are in the world.

RSVP @ AAFSW.org/events for the link 🔗

Experience Washington, DC — through a diplomatic lens.
AAFSW’s cultural programming brings members inside embassies and international institutions for unique, high-level events.
These are not just gatherings — they’re opportunities to connect, learn, and engage across cultures.
Moments that reflect the global life you live — and the community behind it.
Visit aafsw.org for more.
✨ Join our next monthly cultural event
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The National Foreign Affairs Training Center's (NFATC) Young Diplomats Overseas Preparation (YDOP) is a two-day, in-person course for children in rising grades 2 through 12 who will be accompanying parents/guardians serving overseas under chief of mission authority. Enroll your children at https://bit.ly/3VNW7C2 or email [email protected] for details. Spaces are limited, so register early for one of these sessions offered by the NFATC's Transitions Division (TD): June 22–23, June 25–26, July 27–28, and July 30–31 at the NFATC campus in Arlington, Virginia.

Tuesday, May 19 at 10 am EST- Online!

Thriving through Transitions

Transitions are part of the Foreign Service journey, but that doesn’t mean they’re always easy. Even with the many opportunities and rewards this lifestyle offers, it’s common for our families to hit bumps along the way.

Join us for a practical and engaging conversation about why transitions can feel challenging, how they may impact both parents and children, and how to proactively prepare your family to stay grounded, connected, and thrive no matter where you are in the world.

RSVP @ AAFSW.org/events for the link 🔗