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Don't forget our next Bridge, Books, and Chess night:

Thursday, March 11 BBC Game night
at the
Mona Bismarck

Dear Members

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Please find attached the Events and Speaker Calendar until July 2010. Changes will be updated on our internet site

Spring 2010 Calendar - March through July 4


Date Type Name

Thursday, March 11 BBC Game night

Mona Bismarck



Tuesday, March 16 Visit+Lunch OECD conference center visit

Event Coordinator: Portia Eltvedt



Friday, March 26 Luncheon Laurent Dondey –

La Geode la Géode



Thursday, April ? Visit+ dinner or lunch Musée d’Orsay – Guided tour by Curator



Tuesday, April 6 LuncheonDr HEUER

DG CERN - Cercle Union Interallié



Thursday, April 8 BBC Game night

Mona Bismarck



Saturday, April 10 Evènt Walking tour in Paris – Blacks artists/authors

5th and 6th arrdts – + drinks in landmark cafe

Coordinator: Sharon Golec



Thursday, April 15 Evening Event Jay Gottlieb - Pianist music and Jay

Event Coordinator: John Davidson +Event Committee



Tuesday, April 27 Luncheon Jean-Claude Gruffat

CEO Citi Bank



Tuesday, May 11 Luncheon US Ambassador Rivkin

Cercle Interalliee



Thursday, May 20 Luncheon Ben Verwayyen

PDG Alcatel

Thursday, May 27 Cocktail Stade Français – Meeting a high profile Tennis player

Event Coordinators: Philippe Melot/Margaret Moody



Saturday, May 29 Visit/Lunch Musee des Antiquités Nationales –

Saint Germain en Laye

Event Coordinators: Andre Chognard + Maria Adle Besson



Thursday, June 3 BBC Game night

Mona Bismarck



Tuesday, June 8 Luncheon Ambassador UK- Westmacott

Cercle Interalliée

Luncheon Mme La Ministre Claudie Haigneré –

CEO Cité des Sciences ?

Cercle Interalliée



Tuesday, June 29 Luncheon Secrétaire Général d’OECD – Gurria



Sunday, July 4th Celebration Château de Lagrange (Lafayette’s château)

4th July Celebration : American Picnic Lunch and other feasts. Coordinator: Joyce Good



=>Date to be confirmed Evénement Wild West Show – Disneyland

Event Coordinator : Jeff Archambaul

=>Planned end of May : (to raise money for club) Elegant Auction Evening at CUI: Dinner + Defilé de Mode + Dancing (orchestra/ DJ) :

Event Coordination : BFC committee – Michel Ox

=>Could be planned mid-June: A meeting with Olivia de Havilland + dinner in 17th Century Mansion (or “Le Vieux Paris” Rest) Event Coordinators: Joyce Good + Shauna Giesbrecht) Visit of an exhibition of Cité des Sciences + film at the Géode

Event Coordinators: Dan Shields/Bernard Jourdan + Event Committee (Maria Adle Besson )

=> Could be planned mid-July: Day trip to Reims/Epernay – Visit of Champagne Harlin Visit : « Les Gardes Républicains « (Coordinator: Patrice Vuillard)


Events and Online Payment

Our Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday February 9, at 12:00 Noon
Venue : Cercle de l’Union Interalliée. 33, Fb. St Honoré, 75008

Immediately following the ACP ANNUAL MEETING:

Ambassador of Jordan, Her Excellency Dina Kawar
Date : Tuesday February 9, at 12:30 p.m.
Venue : Cercle de l’Union Interalliée. 33, Fb. St Honoré, 75008
Member: 52 euros / Guest: 62 euros

A brilliant Harvard graduate, Her Excellency Dina Kawar, Jordan's Ambassador to France will be speaking about her unique career in diplomacy, in international institutions such as UNESCO, as well as her commitments to peace initiatives and youth projects in the Arab world.
A close friend of Queen Rania, Ambassador Kawar is renowned internationally as a woman of exception. After the most interesting event with the Ambassador of Israel, ACP is very pleased to bring you this different outlook on the Middle East and the Arab-Israeli conflict.
This is a seated luncheon event.

To sign up for our events, simply go to:
http://www.americanclubparis.org/db_events.php and follow the instructions.

http://www.americanclubparis.org/db_events.php

If you are experiencing any difficulty or wish to signup over the phone, you can call our Office Manager Aurelie Manset: 01.47.23.64.36

Galerie Linz - Art Contemporain

http://www.galerielinz.com/index.html

On January 18th, we had the pleasure of getting to know Liz Callaway.
She was our guest speaker at The American Club of Paris' dinner held at the Cercle de l’Union Intéralliée.

Liz spoke to us the whole evening, telling us about her life and career.
She was really great.

She's currently in Paris for a series of Master Classes.

For those of you who'd like to see her perform, she'll be at the
Chatelet Theater on Saturday, January 23rd.

http://www.regardencoulisse.com/liz-callaway-bonjour-paris/

Dear Members,

Happy New Year and thank you for the lovely present and party. It was an immense pleasure to work with you during the past 16 years. You were always kind, interesting, understanding. The Club is a wonderful institution which I am sure will continue to thrive in the years ahead.
Good luck and many thanks again.

My new address starting in February will be 39 avenue George Clemenceau, 06000 Nice. I don't have a phone number yet, but you can contact me by email at sullivan.helene@gmail.com.
If you come to Nice, I would be happy to see you.

All the best,

Helene

For the very first time join the American Club of Paris and

Let your New Year 2010 begin with our new
BBC (Bridge, Books, and Chess) night.

Date & Time: Thursday, January 7 from 6 PM to 8 PM

Venue: Mona Bismarck Foundation, 34 av de New York, 75116 Paris


Launching Price: 5 €

Telephone: 01 47 23 64 36

We will serve refreshments.


Hope to see you there!

The American Club of Paris wishes everyone a
Happy Holiday Season!!!
See you in January.

http://americanexpatinfrance.com/2009/12/09/exclusive-u-s-ambassador-to-france-answers-my-questions/

SONGS OF THE SEASON!


Please join us for an evening of music.

The Radisson Blu Hotel at Disneyland Paris
(located on the Disney golf course),

Tuesday 29 December 2009
19h30,

With

Dwight, Carlton, Jackson and Tess Moody.


3 generations of Moodys, would like to take you on a musical tour of our favorite songs of the season.

Dwight Moody, patriarch of the Moody family, is an internationally known musician, recording artist, producer , author and speaker. He has written an autobiography recounting his rich experiences playing music in all corners of the world.
Carlton Moody, is also an internationally know musician, recording artist, performer and producer.
He's a two-time grammy nominated artist who has performed at some of the most prestigious events including presidential performances at the White House for 2 U.S. presidents, the American Embassy, the Grand Old Opry , and many international festivals
Jackson Moody received his baccalaureate from the Lycée Henri Moissan in Meaux. He has been playing music with the family since he was 6 years old becoming proficient on the mandolin and guitar. Following in the family's performing tradition, he has formed his own band...Angel's Kiss.
TessMoody is currently attending High School in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bring the whole family!

Happy Holidays!!!

If you're in Paris and free on Monday, December 14th,
then don't forget to come to
The American Club of Paris' Christmas Cocktail.
For more information:

http://www.americanclubparis.org/download/christmas_party

Events and On Line Payment:

http://www.americanclubparis.org/db_events.php

Hopefully, we'll see you there.

Happy Holidays!!!

Tri-Mission Management
Serving the U.S. Missions to France, OECD, & UNESCO
TO: ALL AMERICANS DATE: Dec. 2, 2009
SUBJECT: Administrative Support Assistant NUMBER: V-2009-034

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION

OPEN TO: All Interested American candidates

POSITION: Administrative Support Assistant - Pos. No. PC-7351
GS-07, or GS-08, LES-07

OPENING DATE: December 2, 2009

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

WORK HOURS: Full-time: 40 hours/week for AEFMs/NORs
Full-time: 35 hours/week for Ordinarily Residents:

SALARY: Not Ordinarily Resident: From GS-07/01: $33,477.00 gross p.a.
to GS-08/10: $48,199.00
Ordinarily Resident: LES-07: €32,680.00 gross p.a. (starting salary)

* Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant

The United States Secret Service (USSS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Paris seeks an Administrative Support Assistant.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

The incumbent is responsible for a variety of investigative, protective and administrative support functions. Major duties and responsibilities include:

- Maintaining case control ticklers.
- Entering data into various databases.
- Maintaining all investigative case files and protective visit files.
- Making and confirming hotel booking, coordinating transportation, arranging tours, booking airline tickets, providing briefing booklets/pamphlets, arranging meeting rooms, and requesting itineraries.
- Interpreting and communicating, in the language of the host country, with visitors and callers.
- Purchasing and distributing office supplies and equipment.
- Maintaining log of bills, dealing directly with the embassy budget and fiscal office.
- Maintaining time and attendance records to include preparation of scheduled overtime messages.
- Other duties as deemed appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Note: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item listed in this announcement.

Education:
High School graduate or equivalent is required.

Prior Work Experience:
Minimum of one year work experience in a position no more that one grade lower (or specialized equivalent) that the position to be filled is required.

Language proficiency:
English (W-R-S), Level-4: Fluency is required.
French (W-R-S), Level-1: Rudimentary knowledge is required.

Knowledge:
Good knowledge of word processing and other computer systems is required. Good knowledge of the English language (spelling, grammar, punctuation) is required. Good knowledge of administrative procedures is required.

Skills and abilities:
Ability to advise staff, recommend changes, devise new procedures and foresee administrative problems and requirements is required. Ability to type a minimum of
40 words per minute is required.

SELECTION PROCESS:

When equally qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA (See Definitions):

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold an FMA appointment are ineligible to apply within the first 90 days of their employment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment, unless currently hired into a position with a “When Actually Employed” (WAE) work schedule.
5. Eligibility for a Department of Homeland Security Top Secret security clearance.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application package will not be considered.

1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment: SF-171 (hard copies available with HR) or OF 612 or

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae in English that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus

3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans Preference must provide a copy of their
DD-214 form with their application;

4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Evidence of authorization to work in France:
• For a dual national, copy of the European identity card (if not an EFM).
• For a non-French citizen, copy of the carte de séjour with a valid work permit.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Embassy of the USA
Human Resources Office
Attn: Genevieve Bayle
2 Avenue Gabriel
75382 Paris Cedex 08

POINT OF CONTACT:

TEL: 01-43-12-25-74
FAX: 01-43-12-24-36
EMAIL: bayleGB@state.gov

DEFINITIONS:

1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): A U.S Citizen who may qualify for a direct-hire Foreign Service appointment on either a family member appointment (FMA; defined below) or a temporary appointment (TEMP; defined below) provided that all of the following criteria are met:
(1) U.S. citizen; and
(2) The spouse of the sponsoring employee, or a child of the sponsoring employee, who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
(3) Listed on the travel orders of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed services member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission; and
(4) Residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad; and
(5) Does not receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.
Other family members or dependents on direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed services member’s travel orders are not AEFMs or U.S. citizen EFMs for purposes of 3 FAM 8200.
2. Eligible Family Members:
(1) Children who are unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, are unmarried and incapable of self support. The term “children” shall include natural offspring, step-children, adopted children, and those under permanent legal guardianship (at least until age 18), or comparable permanent custody arrangement, of the employee or spouse when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian or custodial party;
(2) Parents (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parents are at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support (these parents are not authorized medical travel);
(3) Sisters and brothers (including stepsisters or stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sisters and brothers are at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, are incapable of self-support (these sisters and brothers are not authorized medical travel; see 3 FAM 3700); and
(4) Spouse.
3. Member of household (MOH): A U.S Citizen who accompanies a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed services member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission. An MOH is:
(1) Not an EFM; and
(2) Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and
(3) Officially declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the COM as part of his or her household.
An MOH may be a parent, unmarried partner, or other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current definition of eligible family member.

Ordinarily resident (OR): A U.S. citizen who:
(1) Is locally resident; and
(2) Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and
(3) Is subject to host-country employment and tax laws.
All OR employees, including U.S. citizens, are compensated in accordance with the local compensation plan (LCP).

5. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR): An individual who:
(1) Is a U.S Citizen and not a citizen of the host country; and
(2) Does not ordinarily reside (see definition of “ordinarily resident” below) in the host country; and
(3) Is not subject to host-country employment and tax laws; and
(4) Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a General Schedule or Foreign Service salary schedule, not under the local compensation plan.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: Until filled

The US Mission in Paris provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.



Drafted: HR: GBayle

Cleared: DHS/DSS: CMarks

Approved: HR: TKomons

From Jeff, in MontmARTre

The vernissage for my DREAMSPACES IN PARIS photography exhibition will be at Café Le Select this coming Thursday evening, from 18:30.

This legendary place is at 99 boulevard du Montparnasse 75006.

The show will be there until January 2, 2010

Hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Jeff

Oh behalf of The American Club of Paris,
I'd like to wish everyone a very
Happy Thanksgiving!

Here is an exchange of e-mails between Janet Street, the winner of the Best Costume contest at our Halloween party and Shauna Giesbrecht, the jeweler who made and offered the prize for best costume:

From Janet Street to The American Club of Paris and to Shauna Giesbrecht

Subject: Halloween

A huge thank you to the American Club for the Halloween party (very kindly organized by Joyce Good, who worked very hard on it), as well as the necklace (by Shauna) and candle prizes. I enjoyed the party tremendously and everyone seemed to have a great time. There was a lot of good food and drink, as well as games played. I have already worn the lovely necklace several times and received several compliments (and gave Shauna’s contact information each time). I will certainly be visiting her, hopefully before Christmas!

Best regards,
Janet Street

--

Shauna's response:
Hello Janet,

I am so please you are enjoying your necklace. And thank you for thinking of me with regards to giving our my contact information - it's really appreciated. Drop on by any time - I am generally 'sur place' during the afternoons, even Sundays.

Thanks for your kind message and wear it in good health!

Best,
Shauna

Shauna Giesbrecht
24, rue Véron
75018 Paris
Tel: 01 42 58 52 41
E-Mail: shauna_giesbrecht@hotmail.com