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WACA to Host President Poroshenko of Ukraine on Eve of 2016 Spring Leadership Meeting
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Washington, DC
Wednesday March 30, and Thursday, March 31
The WACA National Office is delighted to invite World Affairs Council CEOs, board directors, and staff to the annual leadership meeting. As those who have attended past meetings in Atlanta, San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Denver know, the program provides a unique, concentrated opportunity to network with fellow Council leaders and discuss best practices, covered in a variety of workshops.
Due to an extraordinary opportunity for WACA to host President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine for a reception and address in the nation's capital, on March 30, we have decided to relocate this year's meeting to Washington, DC. A VIP Reception with President Poroshenko and his delegation will be open to WACA 1918 Society Membership only, onMarch 30, at 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
The 2016 Spring Leadership Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 31, at 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, in Washington, DC. (venue TBD).
Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel accommodation arrangements.
We thank the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston, the intended host for the 2016 meeting, for their flexibility and understanding.
We look forward to seeing you in the nation's capital for this special opportunity!
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Cover to Cover Author Series
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Prestowitz is founder and President of the Economic Strategy Institute. He has played key roles in achieving congressional passage of NAFTA and in shaping the final content of the Uruguay Round, as well as providing the intellectual basis for current U.S. trade policies toward Japan, China, and Korea. He is the author of many books including
Trading Places
(1988)
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which
revolutionized the thinking about Japan's economic miracle and its relationship with the United States.
COUNCIL LEADERS: Please share this opportunity with your members and supporters as a free benefit!
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June Leadership Mission to Israel
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The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to announce that the America-Israel Friendship League will host a WACA Leadership Mission to Israel during June 2-10, 2016.
The Leadership Mission will be comprised of an AIFL escort, WACA President Bill Clifford, and
up to 14 delegates from the Council network.
This unique trip to Israel will focus on a variety of contemporary issues, including Middle East regional affairs, Israeli politics and diplomacy, counter-terrorism, immigration and refugees, innovation and entrepreneurship (alternative energy, IT, health care), and religious diversity.
Full details
The deadline to apply is April 8, 2016.
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EU in the U.S. Program Series
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EU in the U.S. 2016 is administered by WACA in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to the United States to raise awareness, knowledge, and understanding about EU policies, the EU's role as an international actor, and the value of the EU-U.S. relationship.
Upcoming Events:
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Spotlight on Turkey 2016
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The
2016 Spotlight on Turkey program
, conducted in partnership with the
Turkish Cultural Foundation
, was launched this month with the selection of 10 World Affairs Councils.
With a Teachers' Workshop in the spring, a Teachers' Study Tour in the summer, and public cultural programs in the fall, Spotlight on Turkey emphasizes classroom learning and public education about Turkey and its contributions to the global community.
More Information
Teacher workshops this week:
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Deadline to Book Hotel Approaching
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The Carlos and Malú Alvarez 2016 Academic WorldQuest
National Competition will be held in Washington, DC on April 22-23.
Register Your AWQ Team Now! Local champion teams of Academic WorldQuest competitions hosted by World Affairs Councils around the country must complete this Registration Form by March 15, 2016 in order to participate in the April 22-23 National Competition.
Reception
WACA is delighted to announce that its AWQ opening Reception will be hosted by the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center
, on
Friday, April 22, at 5:30 to 6:45 PM.
Hotel Reservations:
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
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World Affairs Councils Highlights
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World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts "Iran after the Nuclear Deal"
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Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council hosts "The Irish Peace Process: How It Happened, and Will It Unite the Country"
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World Affairs Council of Washington, DC hosts "WorldQuest Pub Quiz"
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World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay hosts "Great Decisions 2016 - The Koreas"
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Naples Council on World Affairs hosts "What ISIS Really Wants"
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World Affairs Council of Jacksonville hosts "Transparency and Accountability: A Regional Project for Europe"
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Los Angeles World Affairs Council hosts "Dr. Ben S. Bernanke on the 2008 Financial Crisis and Predictions for the Future"
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World Affairs Council of Palm Beach hosts "WACA President Bill Clifford - Will Foreign Policy and National Security Be a Key Driver of the 2016 Election?" Details
Alabama World Affairs Council hosts "Philip Brenner: Behind the Scenes of the U.S.-Cuba Turnaround" Details
World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts "Screening: The Value of Diplomacy" Details
World Affairs Council of Connecticut hosts "Middle East Crisis through the Lens of Iason Athanasiadis" Details
World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts "International Women's Day: Pledging for Parity" Details
WorldBoston hosts "From Silk to Silicon: The Story of Globalization Through Ten Extraordinary Lives" Details
World Affairs Council of Western Michigan hosts "Welcoming Refugees - Do Unto Others" Details
WorldDenver hosts "International Women's Day 2016 Seminar and Gala Luncheon" Details
World Affairs Council of Houston hosts "Between Faith & Extremism: An Interfaith Conversation in Collaboration with Rice University's Boniuk Institute"
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World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts "Paulo Sotero - Challenges Facing Brazil Including a Possible Impeachment and an Oil Corruption Scandal" Details
Global Minnesota hosts "Global Conversations: Migration" Details
International Relations Council (Kansas) hosts "European Union: Closing the Global Gap between U.S. and Them" Details
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts "Micah Zenko - From the CIA to Cybersecurity: How Red Teams Discover Vulnerabilities Before the Enemy" Details
Thursday, March 10
World Affairs Council of Las Vegas hosts "Women's Global Leadership Alliance Conference"
Savannah Council on World Affairs hosts "How Saudi Arabia Will Drive the New Middle East and the War on Terror"
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Friday, March 11
World Affairs Council Upstate hosts "Bilingual Story Time/Cuentos Bilingues"
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World Affairs Council of Austin hosts "Impact through Innovation Forum"
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Alaska World Affairs Council hosts "Lixin Huang on: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science - Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in the U.S. Healthcare System"
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World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts "The U.S. and China Are Rivals, Adversaries and Partners. Where Does All This Lead?"
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2016 WACA National Conference
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Save the Date!
The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to announce that its 2016 National Conference will take place on November 16-18, at The Capital Hilton.
This distinguished hotel is
located in the heart of Washington, DC - just two blocks from the White House. Convenient to three Metro stations and Ronald Reagan National Airport, the hotel is within walking distance of museums and memorials, theaters and art galleries, shopping, dining, nightlife, and more.
Stay tuned for further announcements on National Conference speakers, hotel reservation, and other program details.
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Travel the World from WAC Philadelphia
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 Just Announced:
Council Leaders to Lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia!
Dr. Jerry W. Leach
, Former President, World Affairs Council of America,
Legends of the Nile:
February 23 - March 5, 2016.
Megan Torrey, President, World Affairs Councils of Connecticut (Hartford),
Cultural Cuba: March 13 - 21, 2016
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Ambassador Heather Hodges
, President & Ambassador-in-Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Cuba Cruise: March 27 - April 5, 2016.
Mimi Gregory
, V
ice President and Program Chairman,
Naples Council on World Affairs, Cruising the Rivieras & Islands of France, Spain and Italy: October 5 - 13, 2016.
Dr. Carla Thorson, Senior Vice President of Programs, World Affairs Councils of Northern California, Tanzania:
October 29 - November 8, 2016
Craig Snyder
, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Oman, UAE and Qatar: November 2 - 16, 2016.
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