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| Letter from the President |
Dear Friends and Supporters,
We are just a week away from what is certain to be an excellent and informative National Conference, Leadership Day and Annual Membership Meeting here in Washington, DC.
I wish to thank our dedicated network leaders for their vigorous promotion of this annual event over the past few months. We will have a robust, multi-generational audience on hand. By interacting with our distinguished slate of speakers--and each other--on the Six Top Issues, we will set the tone for engaging more people throughout the Council network in 2014, locally and nationally.
You deserve a toast for that, and another opportunity to mingle: I'm pleased to invite all attendees to join me for a complimentary reception at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 (one hour before the Opening Dinner).
We will certainly miss those unable to attend, but you won't be left out. Follow our Conference updates on twitter (follow the hashtag #WACA2013) and Facebook--and don't forget to partake where possible of the 140-plus events World Affairs Council events around the country. No wonder so many Councils are in the news!
Yours,
Bill Clifford
President & CEO
World Affairs Councils of America
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| News from the National Office |
2013 National Conference
November 13-15, 2013
The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel
Washington, DC
The World Affairs Councils of America thanks our
generous 2013 National Conference sponsors:
The countdown is on: one week remains! Held annually for over two decades, the World Affairs Councils of America's National Conference engages our regional leaders and members drawn from the business, civic, and education communities with leading policy-makers and experts. The National Conference launches the National Network's year-long discussion of the Six Top Issues for 2014 selected by our network leadership across the country and helps plan our programming for the coming year.
The Six Top Issues selected by the National Network's leadership as the most important national security issues for the coming year are:
- Cybersecurity
- U.S. Energy Independence
- Global Economic Realignment
- Middle East
- Global Environment Issues
- U.S. Education
Join the 1918 Society
 The 1918 Society is comprised of individuals who wish to directly support the World Affairs Councils of America in its mission of educating Americans on global issues. 1918 Society members enjoy special privileges at the 2013 National Conference including an invitation to the exclusive 1918 Society breakfast, access to the hospitality green suite with the opportunity to meet conference speakers, reserved seating at all plenaries and luncheons, and special recognition throughout the National Conference. If you would like to learn more, please see the full list of 1918 Society benefits or contact Ian J. Byrne at [email protected]. This year's 1918 Society Breakfast will feature Peter Baker, White House Correspondent for The New York Times, and author of the upcoming book, Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House. Mr. Baker will speak on The President, the White House, and the Making of U.S. National Security. WACA National Board Chair Paula J. Dobriansky will moderate the discussion.
Academic WorldQuest 2014: Submit Pledge Form Now
The 2014 Academic WorldQuest National Competition will take place Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, DC. Read about the 2013 Academic WorldQuest National Competition here.
Councils, please fill out the 2013-2014 Academic WorldQuest Pledge Form, which is available here and in the WACA Leadership Network.
Competition Questions Available Those who fill out and return the form will be given confidential access to questions prepared by the WACA National Office for local competitions in 2013-2014.
The 2013-2014 Study Guide has been released, as well as information and resources for councils and teachers. More Information
Not My Life Programs Underway
 Our newest national program series focusing on human trafficking and modern-day slavery is underway. The program features screenings of the documentary film Not My Life
Click here to see the participating councils. This week's events include:
November 3 -- World Affairs Council of New Orleans
November 12 -- World Affairs Council of Charlotte
November 13 -- World Affairs Council of the Central California Coast
November 14 -- World Affairs Council of West Central Illinois
Spotlight on Turkey 2013
 The Spotlight on Turkey program, sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and the Turkish Cultural Foundation, has entered Phase III of the 2013 program. Participating councils will be holding programs throughout the fall showcasing Turkish art, culture, and cuisine. More Information
Programs scheduled for this month include:
November 5 -- South Dakota World Affairs Council
November 15 -- World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
November 18 -- Minnesota International Center
November 23 -- Sante Fe Council on International Relations
World Affairs Councils in the News
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There are over 140 World Affairs Council events scheduled this month across the country. Visit News from the National Network on our homepage for updates from around the network that include programs you can attend, participate in virtually, get ideas about speakers or model format. Also be sure to check out travel programs offered by World Affairs Councils on our homepage. We encourage you to follow-up with the sponsoring council for more information. If we missed something or if you have a program that you would like highlighted on our website or in the WACA Weekly, please contact Ian J. Byrne at [email protected].
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If you would like to highlight an upcoming program, email Ian J. Byrne at [email protected] with the relevant information. Of course, if there is anything else we can do to help promote your programs within the network, please let us know.
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Phone (202) 833-4557 Fax (202) 833-4555
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