Meet the 2025-2026 Board |
Anne-Sophie Belloeil President I joined the Club in late 2018 after returning from a long stay in the USA. Leaving my college freshman daughter behind, I found a welcoming group of women in the BWC who helped me navigate the challenges of moving back to France, an empty nest, and an 18-month Covid separation. I am French and I am honored to be the first non-American president of our Club. As a French teacher, I shared my passion for French literature, and now I love to share my country’s culture with my girlfriends. I am always eager to get to know each of our members —these well-traveled, interesting women, with diverse backgrounds, ages, and interests, are generous with their friendship. | Cynthia Hart-Soden Secretary I’m American by birth and a naturalised French citizen. After earning my MS Degree from the University of Michigan, I began my working career as an environmental engineer then moving on to teaching after moving to Europe. Finally settling in Dordogne 29 years ago, I raised my 2 sons alone in a small village in Dordogne, I appreciate first-hand how important a supportive social network can be. I joined the BWC in 2008 and while my work timetable did not allow me to attend many lunches, the Club still provided me with a welcoming group to turn to. Now retired, recently remarried and a budding ceramicist, I am looking forward to my role as Secretary in this dynamic team! | Susan Hautefeuille Vice President Membership Coordinator After having lived in four Midwestern states in the US, Japan, and Australia, we moved from New York to France "for one year". It's been over 25 years... Living in another country is "continuing education", and in conjunction with active involvement in the BWC community, it has enriched the "Life Tool Box" of skills and insights. On-site learning is the best teacher! There is an intuitive connecting understanding between those who are/have been world residents as well as within female friendships. For me, the BWC combines and embodies this essence of multicultural perspectives, identity, and vision, and is a welcoming little family in this southwestern corner of France. Growing is always better when shared! |
Gill Tucker Treasurer I am English and was born and lived in London until I married . Having holidayed in the Landes for many years, in 2004 we purchased our dreamed of French home just outside Bordeaux and moved permanently there in 2015. After which, My neighbour Kit very quickly suggested I might like to join the BWC and she ask me to join her at a BWC Luncheon, I have never looked back, enjoying the company and friendship of such an amazing group of ladies. I have now been appointed as Treasurer and hope to use the knowledge that I gained in my working life, as an Accountant, to good use for the benefit of this Wonderful Club. | Lynn Appleton Officer-at-Large I retired to Bordeaux in April 2023 and joined BWC shortly thereafter. BWC has made my life so much richer in both friends and experiences. I spent half of my working life as a civil litigation attorney near San Francisco, California, and the other half pursuing my passion for patisserie. After training as a pastry chef at Le Cordon Bleu in London, I opened a French Pâtisserie, tea house and café, which I owned and operated for just over 16 years. I look forward to continuing to share my passion for patisserie with club members in additional pastry workshops and my love of wine with my fellow Dames due Vin! | Linda Dench Officer-at-Large I’m British and have been living in France for over 40 years, the last nine of which in Pessac. I’m involved in several associations and try to give something back to each of them. I was delighted to discover BWC, because part of me was missing the intercultural mix. The more I see of Bordeaux Women's Club, the more impressed I am. Lively, intelligent and enthusiastic women. And I can honestly say that I know of no other organisation which is so well structured. You just KNOW that it is the result of years of hard work and good team work. And BWC ladies are SO generous with their time. For the last couple of years, I have been a joint neighbourhood coordinator for the South-west suburbs. |
Jennifer Maisonnave Officer-at-Large I'm a new member having joined Bordeaux Women's Club in January of 2025. I arrived in Bordeaux with my fiancé in July of 2024 but didn't really feel like this was home until I became a member of the Club. This Club has been a lifeline for me in my transition to France. I'm American and my fiancé is German and we moved to Europe to be closer to his family and France specifically to enjoy the wonderful lifestyle that this beautiful country provides. We are both attending the University to improve our French and immerse ourselves in our new life here. I'm an Officer-at-Large and share the role of Bordeaux North Neighborhood Coordinator with another member of the neighborhood. | Susan Young-Moore Officer-at-Large When my kids became independent we embraced a long-held dream and moved to Bordeaux in 2024—we haven’t looked back. I’m Canadian a city girl from Toronto who later built a career in Phoenix Arizona. Soon after arriving I joined the BWC to find friends and learn about French culture. I was immediately struck by the warmth and strength of the community. Life evolves and part of that journey is finding a place where our passions belong. I’m lucky to have found that here through the many enriching activities at the club. I now serve on the Community Outreach Committee where we explore ways for us ladies to give back to this wonderful place that truly feels like home. |
The Extended Board |
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