About us
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
HOLA AND WELCOME!
Whether you are setting foot in our community for the first time or have been a member for years, a warm and heartfelt welcome to you!
To our new members: It is a pleasure to have you join our community of international women. As you navigate the charm and energy of Madrid, our group is here to help you settle in, share experiences, seek guidance, and form bonds that can last a lifetime.
To our existing members: Thank you for continuing to be the backbone of our club. Your contributions and unwavering support have built the foundation upon which we stand today. Your experiences will help those just starting their journey with the AWC.
To our potential members: I hope you’ll join our energetic and welcoming community. You are invited to attend one or two of our events before actually joining the club to see if we are a “good fit” for you.
The AWC of Madrid owns a spacious clubhouse, the heart of our club. Having a clubhouse enables members to come in for coffee and a chat, to check out a book from the well-stocked library, or to enjoy a hot lunch. The club provides friendship, support, and opportunity for interaction among women of all nationalities.
Since the beginning, the members of the AWC Madrid have served the community through activities and by raising funds to support a number of charitable organizations, with a focus on women and children.
As you immerse yourself in our community, remember that every member, whether she be new or long-standing, enriches our club. I encourage you to attend our events, participate in our philanthropic projects and volunteer in the running of our group and events. But above all, I hope you find lifelong friendships and memories here.
Here’s to the adventures, lessons, and joys we’ll share at the AWC of Madrid!
Warm regards,
Curran McClure Reid, President




OUR STORY
IT ALL BEGAN 70 YEARS AGO…
The American Women’s Club of Madrid was founded as a charitable, non-profit organization in March of 1954.
During Spain’s post-war years, men and women from abroad came to help with the country’s reconstruction. Small groups met for the purpose of helping women adjust
to life in a new country. In March 1954, thirty-five American women held the first meeting of the AWC Madrid in what was then, the Hilton Hotel on Paseo de la Castellana.
The membership soon outgrew the rented suite at the Hilton and a new meeting place was needed. In 1966 the present clubhouse was bought–with the generous financial help of a member – at the centrally-located Plaza de la República del Ecuador.
Over the years, our clubhouse, the veritable heart of our club, has been a meeting place for interactions among women of all nationalities, not just Americans. Having a clubhouse enables members to come in for coffee and a chat, to check out a book from the well-stocked library,
to listen to a guest speaker, to participate in an activity or to enjoy a hot lunch.
Since the beginning, the members of the AWC have served the community through activities and by raising funds to support a multitude of charitable organizations with an emphasis on those that help women and children.
MEET THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

President
Curran McClure Reid

1st Vice-President
Nancy Shea

2nd Vice-President
Ann Voli

Treasurer
Gweneth Johnson

Recording Secretary
Karen Wendel