Diplomatic Spouses Group - dsgdar.org http://www.dsgdar.org Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:40:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 DSG Charity Bazaar Raised 73.2 Million Tanzanian Shillings for Projects. Congratulations!! http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/02/dsg-charity-bazaar-raised-73-2-million-tanzanian-shillings-for-projects-congratulations/ http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/02/dsg-charity-bazaar-raised-73-2-million-tanzanian-shillings-for-projects-congratulations/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:40:18 +0000 dsgdar http://www.dsgdar.org/?p=1310 A special thank you and congratulations to 2011 Bazaar Chair, Julie-Wakeman Linn and her fabulous, hard-working committee. A whopping 73.2 Million T Shillings was raised to support the DSG projects. So many people, including hundreds of kids, enjoyed the DSG Annual Charity Bazaar on Saturday, 26th of November. The kids events were really “hopping” and “lots of fun,” Wakeman-Linn’s teenage and elementary school age friends reported. A special thanks to Anne Clarke who took over the EU/kids games at the 11th hour and helped the kids’ team make them such a success. The country stalls had an amazing variety of goods and the Dutch cheese sold out early. The team even had time to wander the country stalls and the white elephant and shop, too. Our first estimates are that, for the Fall fund raising season, we will exceed last year’s impressive totals. The Project committee will have a lot of cash for the most vulnerable of Tanzania.
It was a hot, but fun, family day, with few technological glitches. The Pan Percussion Orchestra opened the day. The IST students played and the Irish Dancers danced and Bethsaida girls sang. Yasmin Mulji won the grand prize of two KLM tickets and Debbie VanByndt won the Benetton tanzanite pendant.

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/02/dsg-charity-bazaar-raised-73-2-million-tanzanian-shillings-for-projects-congratulations/feed/ 0 Upcoming Events: March 7th, April 11th, May 9th Coffee Mornings, Newcomers’ Coffee Morning http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/02/upcoming-events-march-7th-april-11th-may-9th-coffee-mornings-newcomers-coffee-morning/ http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/02/upcoming-events-march-7th-april-11th-may-9th-coffee-mornings-newcomers-coffee-morning/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:57:31 +0000 dsgdar http://www.dsgdar.org/?p=1298 Our next DSG coffee morning will be at 9:30 on the 7th of March hosted by Mrs Eun-mi Son at the Belgian residence on Toure Drive. Welcome!

Also, the April meeting is scheduled for the 11th of April, with the venue to be announced, and the Annual General Meeting will be hosted by Mrs Shahira Wahbi on the 9th of May.

All Newcomers are invited to join us for the Newcomers’ Coffee Morning to be held on 16th of February at 9:30 a.m. at Epi d’Or. We will also offer a Newcomers’ Dar Bus Tour for the 8th of March.  Please rsvp to dsgdarnewcomers@gmail.com if you are interested in the tour and/or if you plan to attend the Coffee Morning. Welcome!

A special thank you to Mrs. Naveeda Tajammul for hosting the last DSG Coffee Morning at the Residence of the Pakistani High Commissioner on 8th of February. Guests were treated to a Pakistani fashion show. Additionally, members learn about sugar crafts by watching the demonstration, heard about Mwanza projects and current project applications and enjoyed Pakistani delicacies.

]]> http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/02/upcoming-events-march-7th-april-11th-may-9th-coffee-mornings-newcomers-coffee-morning/feed/ 0 2012 Project Application Deadline Has Passed http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/02/2012-project-application-deadline-has-passed/ http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/02/2012-project-application-deadline-has-passed/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:12:39 +0000 dsgdar http://www.dsgdar.org/?p=1263 The deadline for the receipt of applications for funding in 2012 has now passed.

Thank you to all our applicants. We look forward to reviewing the applications and hope to see many successes in the coming year!

Please refer to the Projects section of the website for more details or to read about our past projects.

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]]> http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/02/february-newsletter/feed/ 0 Upcoming DSG Events: Coffee morning 8th of February at Pakistani Residence. Newcomers’ Coffee Morning 16th of February. March and May meetings rescheduled. http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/02/upcoming-dsg-events-coffee-morning-8th-of-february-at-pakistani-residence-newcomers-coffee-morning-16th-of-february-march-and-may-meetings-rescheduled/ http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/02/upcoming-dsg-events-coffee-morning-8th-of-february-at-pakistani-residence-newcomers-coffee-morning-16th-of-february-march-and-may-meetings-rescheduled/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:45:07 +0000 dsgdar http://www.dsgdar.org/?p=1257 Our next DSG coffee morning is on the 8th of February at 9:30 a.m. will be hosted by Mrs. Naveeda Tajammul at the Residence of the Pakistani High Commissioner. Guests will be treated to a Pakistani fashion show. Additionally, members will learn about sugar crafts by watching the demonstration and hear about Mwanza projects and current project applications. Welcome!

Also, the March and May meetings have been scheduled to 7th March and 16th May respectively. Please mark your calendars and note that the May meeting has been changed since the last post.

All Newcomers are invited to join us for the Newcomers’ Coffee Morning to be held on 16th of February at 9:30 a.m. at Epi d’Or. We are also working on a Newcomers’ Dar Bus Tour for early March.  Please rsvp to dsgdarnewcomers@gmail.com if you are interested in the tour and/or if you plan to attend the Coffee Morning. Welcome!

]]> http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/02/upcoming-dsg-events-coffee-morning-8th-of-february-at-pakistani-residence-newcomers-coffee-morning-16th-of-february-march-and-may-meetings-rescheduled/feed/ 0 DSG Charity Bazaar Raised 73.2 Million Tanzanian Shillings for Projects. Congratulations!! http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/01/congratulations-on-another-successful-dsg-charity-bazaar/ http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/01/congratulations-on-another-successful-dsg-charity-bazaar/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:04:35 +0000 dsgdar http://www.dsgdar.org/?p=1240 A special thank you and congratulations to 2011 Bazaar Chair, Julie-Wakeman Linn and her fabulous, hard-working committee.  A whopping 73.2 Million T Shillings was raised to support the DSG projects.  So many people, including hundreds of kids, enjoyed the DSG Annual Charity Bazaar on Saturday, 26th of November. The kids events were really “hopping” and “lots of fun,” Wakeman-Linn’s teenage and elementary school age friends reported. A special thanks to Anne Clarke who took over the EU/kids games at the 11th hour and helped the kids’ team make them such a success. The country stalls had an amazing variety of goods and the Dutch cheese sold out early. The team even had time to wander the country stalls and the white elephant and shop, too. Our first estimates are that, for the Fall fund raising season, we will exceed last year’s impressive totals. The Project committee will have a lot of cash for the most vulnerable of Tanzania.
It was a hot, but fun, family day, with few technological glitches. The Pan Percussion Orchestra opened the day. The IST students played and the Irish Dancers danced and Bethsaida girls sang. Yasmin Mulji won the grand prize of two KLM tickets and Debbie VanByndt won the Benetton tanzanite pendant.

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/01/latest-newsletter-9/feed/ 0 2012 Project Application Deadline is Approaching http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/01/2012-project-application-deadline-is-approaching/ http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/01/2012-project-application-deadline-is-approaching/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:46:49 +0000 dsgdar http://www.dsgdar.org/?p=1213 ATTENTION! The deadline for submitting applications for funding during 2012 is fast approaching!  Please submit your application form, along with supporting materials, by 31 January, 2012. Please refer to the Projects section of the website for full details.

]]> http://www.dsgdar.org/2012/01/2012-project-application-deadline-is-approaching/feed/ 0 January Meeting has been cancelled. Next DSG Morning is February 8th at the Pakistani Residence. March and May meetings rescheduled. http://www.dsgdar.org/2011/11/thanks-to-mrs-badriya-alharbi-for-wonderful-dsg-morning-next-dsg-coffee-morning-is-7th-december-at-residence-of-swedish-ambassador/ http://www.dsgdar.org/2011/11/thanks-to-mrs-badriya-alharbi-for-wonderful-dsg-morning-next-dsg-coffee-morning-is-7th-december-at-residence-of-swedish-ambassador/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:29:09 +0000 dsgdar http://www.dsgdar.org/?p=1162 Many thanks to Mrs.Gunilla Hjelmaker for hosting December’s coffee morning at the Residence of the Swedish Ambassador. Members were treated to a presentation by Mr. Mubarak Manam, head of Save the Children, Zanzibar in addition enjoying a presentation of the Bethsaida Book Project, an auction and refreshments.

The January meeting has been cancelled. Our next DSG coffee morning is on 8th of February at 9:30 a.m. at the Residence of the Pakistani High Commissioner. Guests will be treated to a Pakistani fashion show. Welcome !

Also, the March and May meetings have been scheduled to 7th March and 9th May respectively. Please mark your calendars.

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Fly away – KLM tickets to Amsterdam, Coastal to Zanzibar, Whirlwind Aviation Helicopter rides

3 trips to Zanzibar! The Residence, Kikadini Villas and Mtoni Marine

Spa vouchers, total worth of 1million tsh, Get your facial, pedicure or massage!

Tanzanian Artisans: metal and fabric art, paintings, sculptures,

Tanzanite Pendant from Benetton Gems

Restaurant vouchers—dinner for 2, for 4 for 6! (over 15 different restaurants)

Over 20 door prizes: Check your entrance ticket to see if your number won!

Don’t miss the Country Stalls for Dutch cheese, Belgian Chocolate, Norwegian salmon and much more more. The White Elephant is huge this year. All kinds of Kids’ activities including the Dunk Tank, a waterslide, Welly wobbling.

Entrance tickets are TSh 5000, Kids under 12 free with parent.

See you There!

Questions or to buy raffle tickets: dsgbazaar2011@gmail.com or sms 0752212102

This event is vitally important to support the fifteen projects throughout Tanzania…and a fun way to socialize with other members and to get involved in the community.
We have assembled a great team and all the big fun compo-nents are coming back. For kids’ games we will have games, the bouncy castle and waterslide. Rumor has it the famous Dunk Tank will be back. The White Elephant is returning with a big bang. Donate your castoff clothing, books, household items for a good cause. Contact UNSG members or the bazaar email. Entertainment will feature the Crowtrap Band, a sharp young rock band and more. The wonderful main prizes are already in place. Wouldn’t we all like to win two roundtrip trips from KLM? Key changes: Now kids under twelve get in free when accompanied by a parent.
There are lots of ways to get involved – volunteer, provide raffle prizes, help your country stall. To participate or to get more information about the Bazaar, please contact dsgbazaar2011@gmail.com. See you soon!  .

 

 

 

 

 

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