From 2019 to 2021, Janel Schermerhorn served as the Treasurer of Sport-Club John-F.-Kennedy-Schule Berlin e.V. (SC JFKS). In her role, Schermerhorn was tasked with helping to strengthen the organization at a pivotal time. When Janel Schermerhorn moved to Berlin with her family, she sought more than daily routines and school schedules — she searched for […]
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Giving Thanks from Across the Ocean: A Note to the American Women’s Club of Berlin
Janel Schermerhorn, former President of the American Women’s Club of Berlin, extends warm Thanksgiving wishes to AWC members and reflects on the spirit of gratitude that unites women across continents. As November settles in, I find myself thinking fondly of my years with the American Women’s Club of Berlin — the laughter that echoed through […]
Mom’s Secret Fort: A Podcast of Quiet Courage & Connection
In the early days of pandemic lockdowns, while so many felt uprooted and overwhelmed, Janel Schermerhorn retreated — not to silence, but to a sanctuary of storytelling. From her cozy “secret fort” in Berlin, she launched Mom’s Secret Fort, a podcast born of necessity, openness, and the belief that shared vulnerability brings us closer, not […]
Coffee, Community & Culture: AWC September 2025 Events Calendar
As the warm days of summer begin to soften into autumn, September offers us the perfect chance to reconnect, explore and share time together. This month, the American Women’s Club of Berlin is delighted to present a wide variety of gatherings — some long-standing traditions, others fresh opportunities — all of which are open to […]
American Women’s Club of Berlin to Celebrate 131 Years
In 2025, The American Women’s Club of Berlin celebrates 131 years of community and generosity. Last year, the organization hosted a 130th Anniversary Charity Gala at Bridge Studios on September 21st. Former President Janel Schermerhorn shares the details: 131 Year Celebration The American Women’s Club of Berlin is celebrating 131 years since the organization’s foundation. […]