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1918 Society Conference Call
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The World Affairs Councils of America will host former President of Mexico Vicente Fox for a 1918 Society Conference Call. The call will take place on January 15 at 2:00 PM ET. The call will be moderated by Jim Falk, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth.
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Council executives who join The 1918 Society this month may invite up to 3 guests to participate in all 1918 Society calls this year!
 Vicente Fox served as President of Mexico from 2000 to 2006. The first candidate from an opposition party to be elected president since 1920, he garnered 42 percent of the vote, marking the first time that the then-dominant Institutional Revolutionary Party had lost a presidential election. Under his leadership, the country experienced a stretch of fundamental economic strength and stability. Full Bio
Save the date: The 1918 Society will convene a conference call on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 2:00 PM with Scott Carpenter, Deputy Director of Google Ideas.
Notable Past 1918 Society Conference Calls:
- Ambassador Martin S. Indyk, former U.S. Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations
- Susan Glasser, Editor of POLITICO, on Russia and Ukraine
- Senator John McCain on Syria
- General Michael V. Hayden on Data Surveillance, PRISM and the NSA
- Daniel Yergin, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Quest: Energy, Security and the Remaking of the Modern World
Become a 1918 Society Member
For information on how to join The 1918 Society and benefits of membership, including participation in these conference calls, please contact Ian Byrne at [email protected] or visit our website.
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Cover to Cover Author Series
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The World Affairs Councils of America's January Author Series hosts journalist Thanassis Cambanis. His new book is Once Upon A Revolution: An Egyptian Story. WACA President and CEO Bill Clifford will moderate the call.
The call will take place
Tuesday, January 20, at 2:00 PM ET.
 In January 2011, in Cairo's Tahrir Square, a group of strangers sparked a revolution. Basem, an apolitical middle-class architect, jeopardized the lives of his family when he seized the chance to improve his country. Moaz, a contrarian Muslim Brother, defied his own organization to join the opposition.
These revolutionaries had little more than their idealism with which to battle the secret police, the old oligarchs, and a power-hungry military determined to keep control. Basem was determined to change the system from within and became one of the only revolutionaries to win a seat in parliament. Moaz took a different course, convinced that only street pressure from youth movements could dismantle the old order.
Thanassis Cambanis tells the story of the noble dreamers who brought Egypt to the brink of freedom, and the dark powerful forces that -- for the time being -- stopped them short. But he also tells a universal story of inspirational people willing to transform themselves in order to transform their society and the world.
 Thanassis Cambanis a journalist specializing in the Middle East and American foreign policy, and a fellow at The Century Foundation. He writes a column for The Boston Globe Ideas section called "The Internationalist," and is a correspondent for The Atlantic. Cambanis contributes regularly to other publications including The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, and The National Interest. Full Bio
February 2015 Cover to Cover
 Save the date: Our February Author Series will feature Sarah Chayes, Senior Associate in the Democracy and Rule of Law Program and the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment, on her forthcoming book, Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security. The call will take place Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 2:00 PM ET.
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Rational Middle Series: Grant Applications
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The World Affairs Councils of America is thrilled to announce a new national program series in partnership with the critically-acclaimed Rational Middle Energy Series.
Introduced at the 2014 National Conference to enthusiastic response, the 22-film series with nearly 2 million views and counting has sparked a movement based on productive conversation around the current energy challenge and what it will take to achieve a cleaner energy future.
The film screening-and-discussion series, moderated by producer and director Gregory Kallenberg, will be offered to World Affairs Councils across the U.S. through a competitive bidding process.
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BoardSource Webinar: Jan. 29, 2:00 PM ET
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Webinar 101: Elephants in the Nonprofit Boardroom
Do you serve on a board that knows it needs to fire its chief executive? Do you lie awake at night wondering how to deal with that troublesome board member who has too much time on his hands and spends it micromanaging you and others? Elephants in the Nonprofit Board Room will touch on the more common challenges faced by boards of all shapes and sizes. Whether you're a board member or a chief executive, you will leave this workshop with:
- solutions to common boardroom challenges
- practical strategies and ideas you can put to use immediately
- comfort that you are NOT alone
Featured speaker: Stacey Wedding is the founder and chief strategist of Professionals in Philanthropy, a philanthropic consulting firm that assists generous individuals and organizations in creating lasting change in their communities, our country, and the world.
This webinar will take place on
Thursday, January 29, at 2:00 PM ET.
BoardSource Membership for WAC Members
As a leader within the WACA network, you are now eligible to become part of BoardSource's membership community of more than 26,000 nonprofit leaders across the U.S., which will make it easy for you to access the latest news, resources, and best-practices webinars in nonprofit board leadership, as well as practical experience and suggestions from other members of BoardSource's community.
The National Office encourages all Councils to take advantage and sign up for this complimentary BoardSource membership. Please share the link - with Council colleagues, staff, and all Board members - and enjoy an array of benefits that will help strengthen your Council's performance!
BoardSource is widely recognized as the leading organization promoting exceptional nonprofit governance and board service. We are grateful to WACA National Board Member Martha Jones, of the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, for making this generous gift of BoardSource membership available to the network. Be sure to sign up today!
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New Diplomacy: Building on 75 Years
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 Secretary of State John Kerry said "there is no longer anything foreign about foreign policy" in his first major speech as Secretary of State. Diplomacy is practiced more and more not just by professional diplomats, but by people like you.
What role will you play in diplomacy and the future of foreign relations?
Join Global Ties U.S. for their National Meeting, New Diplomacy: Building on 75 Years, to help shape the answers to that question and more! It is the leading forum for developing skills, identifying key trends, and sharing best practices in public diplomacy, international exchanges and nonprofit management. It will all be happening on February 4-7, 2015 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.
Partially funded by the Office of International Visitors, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, the National Meeting provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with participants from the U.S. Department of State, international development organizations, the foreign diplomatic corps, exchange alumni, and community-based organizations across 45 states and 13 countries.
Global Ties U.S. is offering an exclusive discount on registration for our members. Just use the code WACA15 and receive a $50 off the registration fees (excluding workshops and embassy receptions). Register now!
Visit http://newdiplomacy.globaltiesus.org to learn more.
For any additional questions please contact Jason Terry, Associate Director, Events & Training, at [email protected].
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Academic WorldQuest 2014-2015
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National Competition
The 2015 Academic WorldQuest National Competition will take place Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, DC.
Registration
Teams who have won their local competitions are required to submit team and release of liability forms to WACA to register for the National Competition by March 25, 2015. Visit the link below for more information.
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Spotlight on Turkey 2015
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 The 2015 Spotlight on Turkey program, conducted in partnership with the Turkish Cultural Foundation, was launched this month with the selection of 12 local Councils.
The 2015 councils are: Santa Fe Council on International Relations, World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C., Pacific and Asian Affairs Council (Hawaii), Northern Nevada International Center, Montana World Affairs Council, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, Dayton Council on World Affairs, World Affairs Council of Las Vegas, World Affairs Council of Seattle, World Affairs Council of Houston, World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana, World Affairs Council of Inland Southern California.
The 2015 Spotlight on Turkey program will begin with Teacher Workshops on Turkey, followed by two TCF Teacher Study Tours in the summer of 2015 and "Portrait of Turkey" cultural programs in the fall.
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World Affairs Councils of America Wins 2014 DANDI Award
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 We encourage all Councils to post this exciting news on your Web sites and social media -- this is your award, too! The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to announce that it was honored with the Diversity and Inclusion (DANDI) Award in the international category. Accepting the honor at the 3rd Annual DANDI Awards Ceremony in New York City on December 1st, WACA President and CEO Bill Clifford said:
"The World Affairs Councils of America believes everyone benefits when we create a public environment where a diverse community is challenged to share ideas about international issues while considering other points of view. For our Councils, which put a premium on civil dialogue, the commitment to the values of inclusion and diversity of thought and perspective makes us better learners, employees, leaders, and citizens."
See our short video, submitted following WACA's nomination for a 2014 DANDI Award.
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Weekly Highlights
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Monday, January 12
The World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Roberta Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere, for "U.S. Economic Policy in the Western Hemisphere." Details
The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts a Global Town Hall: "Iran's Nuclear Program: Can a Deal be Reached?" Details
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council hosts "Shock and Care: Media, Mobilization, and Human Rights." Details
The World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay hosts a discussion group: "The Effects of Falling Oil Prices." Details
Tuesday, January 13
The World Affairs Council of Maine hosts "Community Dialogue on Immigrant Economic Opportunity and Integration." Details
The World Affairs Council of Maine hosts a Member Coffee and Discussion Group on Cuba. Details
The Santa Fe International Relations Council hosts its monthly book club. This month's book is "China's Second Continent" by Howard W. French. Details
Wednesday, January 14
The World Affairs Forum (Stamford, CT) hosts Rear Admiral David Titley (Ret.), Director, Center for Solutions to Weather and Climate Risk at Penn State University, for "The Evolving Understanding of Climate Risk and National Security: People, Not Polar Bears." Details
The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts Dr. Janine Davidson of the Council on Foreign Relations for "National Security Challenges and the Future of U.S. Military Power." Details
The World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Dr. Peter Hotez, U.S. Science Envoy, U.S. Department of State, for a Young Professionals event on "Soft Power: U.S. Science Envoy & Vaccine Diplomacy in the Middle East and North Africa." Details
The World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts "U.S.-Cuba Ties." Details
The World Affairs Council of Rochester hosts "Challenges and Solutions for Global Health." Details
The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts a Young Professionals networking event focusing on "Global Health." Details
World Affairs Council - Washington, DC hosts a webinar on "Understanding the Changes in U.S.-Cuba Relations." Details
Thursday, January 15
The World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads hosts "The Year in Review and Implications for the Year Ahead with David Ignatius and Ambassador Ryan Crocker." Details
The World Affairs Council of Houston hosts author and scholar Michael Mandelbaum for "The Road to Global Prosperity." Details
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts author and scholar Michael Mandelbaum for "The Road to Global Prosperity." Details
The World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts Zygimantas Pavilionis, Ambassador of Lithuania to the United States. Details
The World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts Ambassador Roger Noriega for "Growing Together: Seizing Opportunities & Confronting Challenges in the Americas." Details
The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts "The Kurds: Reemergence of an Ancient People of Mesopotamia." Details
The Olympia World Affairs Council hosts "ISIS and the Rise of the Savage Caliphate: Challenges for the Middle East." Details
The Santa Fe International Relations Council hosts "Obama's Foreign Policy: The Last Two Years." Details
The Alaska World Affairs Council hosts "World Wiz Pub Trivia Night." Details
Friday, January 16
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts "High Tech Road Show to the United States." Details
Saturday, January 17
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts a KQV Global Press Conference: "The Global Economy." Details
Sunday, January 18
The World Affairs Council of the Desert (Palm Springs, CA) hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Karen Elliot House for "Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines -- and Future." Details
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts a KQV Global Press Conference: "Global Megatrends -- and Why They Matter!" Details
Council leaders to lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia:
L.J. Stambuk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Mysteries of Myanmar: February 20-March 5.
Craig Snyder, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Tunisia: March 6-14.
Anna Berry, Executive Director, World Affairs Council of New Hampshire, Burgundy & Provence River Cruise: May 3-14.
Ambassador Heather Hodges, President and Ambassador in Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Bilbao & Madrid: May 15-23.
Mimi Gregory, Vice President, Naples Council on World Affairs, Inside Iran: May 18-June 1.
Contact www.wacphila.org/travel or call 1-800-942-5004 x209 or x217.
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