2019-2020 Luncheon Schedule: 

November Luncheon - Nov 7th, 2019

Please join us for our November luncheon! 
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     *WHEN: Thursday, November 7 -- check in starts at 10:00 am
     *WHERE: Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort Hotel

      *COST: ¥3,000

​NOTE: FRIDAY OCT 25th @ 12 pm IS THE RSVP DATE DEADLINE! DON'T MISS OUT!
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This event requires an RSVP **by October 25th at 12 pm** with payment to reserve a seat. Payments can be turned in at a drop box locations. 

December Christmas Bazaar - Dec 2nd, 2019

Please join us for our December Bazaar luncheon! 

*This is our biggest welfare fundraiser of the year! There will be baked goods, crafts items and gently used home good items for sale, as well as raffle items! Come prepared with YEN to help us fulfill our mission of raising money for our welfare efforts! Please invite your friends to support this great cause!

​*WHEN: Monday, December 2nd, check-in starts at 9:30 am!
*WHERE: Laguna Garden Hotel
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​*COST: ¥TBD

January Luncheon - Jan 6th, 2020


​Please join us at the Ryotei Naha for a traditional Japanese meal and performance. This is the luncheon that all members are invited to wear kimonos, please note that it is not required to wear a kimono to attend. This year kimono dressing will be organized within your culture group. Please check back for more information on the kimono dressing.

**Details are subject to change, please check back as the event gets closer**

*RESERVATION DUE DATE: Friday, December 27th at 12 pm via Drop Box with payment to reserve a seat. Payments can be turned in at a drop box location (details below) or prepaid at the luncheon the month prior.This Facebook event is for publicity only and does not reserve a seat. See website for payment and reservation details: https://oiwc.weebly.com/dropbox.html

*WHEN: Monday, January 6th, check-in @ 10:30 am

*WHERE: Ryotei Naha 
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*COST: ¥TBD

​*Program: Ryukyu Dance 

*Attire: Kimono OR Business Casual, no jeans

October Luncheon (Halloween Theme) - Oct 7th, 2019

October Luncheon - Halloween Costume Theme!  (Optional)
Come dressed to impress with your best Halloween costume!! There will be a costume contest and other fun activities!

WHEN: Monday, October 7 check in starts at 10:30 am luncheon begins at 11:00 am 
WHERE: Camp Shields Crow's Nest Club

COST $25 USD

*NOTE: TUESDAY, SEPT 24th at 12 pm is the RSVP DATE! DON'T MISS OUT! 

This event requires an RSVP **by September 24th at 12 pm** with payment to reserve a seat. Payments can be turned in at a drop box location.

September Luncheon (Yukata) - September 9th, 2019

September Luncheon - Yukata Style (Optional)

*When - Monday, September 9th at 10:30am
*Where - Laguna Garden Hotel
*Cost: ¥3,000

*NOTE: Wednesday, AUG 28th at 9 pm is the RSVP DATE! DON'T MISS OUT! 
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*RESERVATION DUE DATE: August 28th @ 9:00 pm - Money (yen) must be to a drop location. Please see website for details:
This event requires an RSVP **by August 28th at 9 pm** with payment to reserve a seat. Payments can be turned in at a drop box location. 

August Welcome Tea - August 28th, 2019

THE OKINAWA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB (OIWC)
The OIWC 2019-20 season is soon approaching! We would like to invite all existing members and welcome new members into our OIWC family. Be sure to bring your colleagues and friends!
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​*When - Wednesday,  August 28th at 10 am
*Where - Butler Officers’ Club, Plaza Housing
*This event is free

​Come find out about Okinawa International Women’s Club! 
We will serve light refreshments and snacks. We will have membership applications available.  
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 If you would like to join, dues are 5,000 Yen for the year.
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Reservation Form for Luncheons

Please download the below file, print out, fill out and include with your payment for each luncheon. 
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Reservation Information:
  • You may attend 2 luncheons prior to becoming a member. To be placed in a culture group, you must be a member.
  • Please contact reservations for any questions at oiwc4reservations@gmail.com
  • ​2 ways to make reservations:
    • Reservations may be made at each luncheon for the following month's luncheon​
    • Reservations may be made at a drop location (see locations below) NO LATER THAN the above reservation deadline. (Drop boxes are closed after deadline, do not place luncheon reservations money in them after that!)
  • If using a Drop Box, payment is accepted in cash only - no checks - and must be placed in an envelope with your name, contact info and what/who you are paying for.
  • US Dollars for on-base luncheons and Japanese Yen for off-base luncheons.
  • Include exact amount; all excess will be donated
  • Recommended dress is business, business casual (no jeans), and Sunday best.
  • Only children six months and younger may attend.

Cancellation Information:
  • Please email oiwc4reservations@gmail.com before 9:00 am on the day of the event about your cancellation.
  • If we are able to fill your seat, you will be given a refund.
  • If we are NOT able to fill your seat, we CANNOT refund your money.
  • Cancellations after the 9:00 AM deadline on the day of the event will result in an automatic loss of money.

Drop Box Locations

**NEW drop box locations.**
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*** HOW TO USE A DROP BOX ***
  1. Put cash inside a sealed envelope.
  2. Label the outside of the envelope with your name, contact number, what and who you are paying for as well as culture group name.
  3. Include exact amount in US dollars for on-base luncheons or Japanese Yen for off-base luncheons; all excess will be donated.
  4. Place enveloped into red lock box labeled OIWC at one of the below locations. DO NOT leave envelope if this box is not present.
  5. ​Cancellations for luncheons made after the deadline will result in loss of money (see Cancellation Policy above). ​

New Off Base Location - Email us for directions:  oiwc4reservations@gmail.com

Kadena - Michiyo Wrachford
9819 Arnold Terrace
From Gate 1: 2nd Right (at Base Chapel 1)
From Gate 3: Drive approximately 5km on Douglas take immediate left after passing Base Chapel 1 into Arnold Terrace.
From Gate 2: Take Kuter until it ends. Merge left onto Douglas. Drive approximately 2km. Take immediate left after passing Base Chapel 1 into Arnold Terrace. 

Camp McTureous - Andrea LaBonte
5040 C on Camp McT
Directions:
1. From the McT gate make an immediate right
2. Go straight and the house is on the right.
​Please deposit into red locked box labeled OIWC - use a separate envelope for RSVPs and Membership Applications.

Plaza Housing  - Jackie Medeiros 
​4400 Plaza Housing 
Directions: Go through the gate and then up the hill. The house will be on the right. It is the house that has the digital marquee sign in it.
Foster - Teri McMahon
1418E Kishaba Terrace
Directions: From the Legion Gate (Put Sam's Diner into your GPS to get you to the Legion Gate), head towards Kubasaki High School (you can enter the high school in your GPS once you reach the Legion Gate)