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Anna, a FLEX student from Ukraine,
meeting her Chicago host sister for the first time!
Join in the Fun and Host Olga or Inga in Your Home!
Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program: Russia & Moldova
WorldChicago needs your help! We are seeking a permanent host family placement for two female students, one from Russia and one from Moldova. Olga and Inga will arrive this month to begin school at South Shore International College Preparatory High School. They will be staying with a temporary host family until mid-September. If interested in hosting them from mid-September until the end of the school year, please contact Peggy Parfenoff at pparfenoff@worldchicago.org or (312) 254-1800 x101. Thank you!
To apply, click here.
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WORLDCHICAGO CULTURAL FUNDRAISER- INCREDIBLE INDIA
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012
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WorldChicago Cultural Fundraiser
Incredible India- A Night to Remember
Chairperson: WorldChicago Board Member, Greta Pope
Join us in supporting Citizen Diplomacy initiatives in Chicago!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
6:00-8:30pm
Union League Club of Chicago
65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604
Enjoy a night of Indian culture and fun - hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a live dance performance by Natya Dance Theatre, amongst the most critically acclaimed and culturally treasured Indian dance companies in the United States!
 
The Natya Dance Theatre Company performs Katha, which uses tales and myths of India to explore universal human values in a way that is accessible to diverse audiences. Chicago-based Natya Dance Theatre, under the artistic leadership of acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and dance educator, Hema Rajagopalan, has been hailed by The New York Times as, "Admirably precise... animated... sensual... exceptional... triumphant... daring."
Join in on the bidding fun too; there will be an excellent live and silent auction!
Ticket Price/Registration: $100 per person
Our Grand Live Auction Prize is a trip to India!
Thank you to our airline sponsor
Our Grand Silent Auction Prize is a trip to a fabulous destination in the U.S.!
Thank you to our airline sponsor
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors
Mr. and Mrs. Steven and Jessica Sarowitz
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors
Allerton Hotel Chicago, Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown, Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown
Sponsorship Opportunities - Contact Lexy Gore at Lgore@worldchicago.org or (312) 254-1800 x103.
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| HOMESTAY HOSTS NEEDED FOR LEGISLATIVE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS |
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Russia and Turkey Legislative Fellowship Program
Chicago Dates: October 12 - November 7, 2012
Description: 8 Emerging Public Policy Leaders from Russia and Turkey will be completing fellowships at State and Local Government Offices and NGO's in Chicago.
All participants are fluent in English. Individual profiles are available for these fellows.
If interested in hosting 1-2 of these Legislative Fellows in your home, please contact John Baum at (312) 254-1800 x100 or jbaum@worldchicago.org.
South & Central Asian Legislative Fellows Program
Chicago Dates: October 21 - November 7, 2012
Description: 4 Emerging Public Policy Professionals from 4 South & Central Asian Countries will be completing fellowships at State and Local Government Offices and NGO's in Chicago. All participants are fluent in English.
Home stays are needed for all of these delegates. A small stipend is available for homestay hosts.
What do we need?
Each guest with his or her own bed and access to a private or shared bathroom;
Quality time spent with guests to share experiences and insights about daily life and culture in Chicago
Stipends are available to homestay hosts for both programs. If interested in hosting 1-2 of these Legislative Fellows in your home, please contact John Baum at (312) 254-1800 x100 or jbaum@worldchicago.org.
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| INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM & MEAL HOSPITALITY REQUESTS |
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International Visitor Leadership Program:
Description: This U.S. Department of State program identifies foreign leaders in a variety of fields to visit the U.S. for 3 weeks (visiting 3-5 cities) to meet their professional counterparts, explore their thematic interest area(s), and experience America firsthand. These visitors stay in hotels.
If you are interested in meeting with these visitors professionally and/or socially for meals in your home, please contact John Baum at (312) 254-1800 x100 or jbaum@worldchicago.org to request these opportunities (please note that not all requests may be met due to scheduling conflicts and programming goals). Meal hospitality has specifically been requested for the visitor programs highlighted below in red. Priority for meal hosting is given to current WorldChicago members.
- Romania - Social Media and Youth Activism - August 30 - September 6
- France Economic Integration - September 5 - 8
- Yemen - Economic Policy - September 4 - 8
- Germany - U.S. Election Process - September 6 - 9 In-home meal hospitality requested for the evening of Friday, September 7 or Saturday, September 8 for 3 political experts. If interested, please contact Lexy Gore at Lgore@worldchicago.org or (312) 254-1800 x103.
- Africa Regional Project - Women & Business Development - September 11 - 15
- Belgium - Journalism and Politics - September 15 - 18
- France - Sustainable Agriculture - September 14 - 19
- United Kingdom - Law Enforcement - September 23-26
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| BID ON THE WORLDCHICAGO ONLINE AUCTION - NEW ITEMS ADDED WEEKLY! BIDDING FOR A GREAT CAUSE- SUPPORT CITIZEN DIPLOMACY IN CHICAGO! |
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WorldChicago Online Auction "Chicago - New Delhi" Is Now Open!
***New Items Added***
http://www.biddingforgood.com/worldchicago
The auction will run from August 1, 2012 to September 16, 2012, with proceeds going to WorldChicago in order to support programs of Citizen Diplomacy in Chicago. Auction items include great get-aways, overnight stays in some of Chicago's finest hotels, restaurant and theater packages, sports memorabilia, yoga classes, autographed copies of books and more. All items are guaranteed to delight and surprise. So, tell your friends, family, and community.
This is a sampling of some of the amazing packages available -
White Sox Phil Humber Autographed Baseball
Opening Bid: $35
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
One-year family membership to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston, IL
Membership Benefits Include-
- Free admission to the Mitchell & Programs
- 10% Discount at the Museum Shop
- 10% Discount on Special Events Admission
- Home delivery of Quarterly Newsletter
- Exclusive Members-Only Event Invitations
- Monthly E-mails about Events & Programs
Opening Bid: $15
A Day at the Chicago Botanic Garden
This package includes:
- Free parking on day of visit
- Most recent edition of Keep Growing, the member magazine and program guide
- Four complimentary tram tour tickets, valid for either the Bright Encounters Tram or the Grand Tram
- Four complimentary tickets to the Model Railroad Garden or Wonderland Express, the indoor holiday train exhibition
- A coupon for $10 off the membership of your choice
Opening Bid: $25
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OTHER WORLDCHICAGO EVENTS
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WorldChicago Coffee Conversations
"Emerging Leaders in Brazilian Government"
TOMORROW!
Thursday, August 30, 2012
8:30-9:30am
Chicago Cultural Center
Millennium Park Room, 5th Floor
78 E. Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
WorldChicago will host a public forum for three government officials from Brazil who will address current events, government structure and politics in Brazil.
Come hear from a Legal Advisor in the Federal Senate and a government official for international relations from Rio de Janeiro.
These delegates will be participating in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Q & A to follow.
Continental breakfast will be provided.
Cost & Registration: WorldChicago members, free
Members, contact Lexy Gore to register at (312) 254-1800 x103 or Lgore@worldchicago.org
Non-member Registration: $10 per person
Global Experience, Making a Local Impact on Your Career - A Roundtable Discussion Co-sponsored by WorldChicago, Harold Washington College, and Illinois Institute of Technology
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
5:30-7:30pm
Harold Washington College, Room #1115
30 E. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60601 Networking! Networking! Networking! Join us for this careers focused event that will welcome current professionals from the following sectors as roundtable discussion leaders - 1) business; 2) technology; 3) non-profit; 4) arts and architecture. The event will begin with introductions from our career professionals and then attendees will break up into small groups to begin brief rotations. All attendees will have the opportunity to hear from each round-table leader about the influences of previous international experiences on their career paths and how they got to where they are today. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and engage in small group conversation with current professionals. This event is ideal for college students, graduate students, recent grads, and those looking for new opportunities. Light refreshments will be served. Dress is business casual. Advance registration required. Link here. FREE OF CHARGE! WorldChicago Coffee Conversations "Community Policing In the U.S. & U.K." Tuesday, September 25, 2012
8:30-9:30am
WorldChicago Office 72 E. Randolph Street, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60601 WorldChicago will host a public forum for three government officials from Brazil who will address current events, government structure and politics in Brazil. Come hear from three law enforcement officials, representing Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. These delegates will be participating in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Q & A to follow. Continental breakfast will be provided. Cost & Registration: WorldChicago members, free Members, contact Lexy Gore to register at (312) 254-1800 x103 or Lgore@worldchicago.org Non-member Registration: $10 per person WorldChicago Coffee Conversations, An Affiliate Event of Chicago Ideas Week "Religious Pluralism: Perspectives from Pakistan" Wednesday, October 10, 2012
8:30-9:30am Chicago Cultural Center 1st Floor, Garland Room 78 E. Washington Street Chicago, IL 60602 WorldChicago will host a public forum for community leaders from Pakistan who will address issues related to religious pluralism in Pakistan. They will be exploring this issue in the U.S. as participants in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Q & A to follow. Continental breakfast will be provided. Cost & Registration: WorldChicago members, free Members, contact Lexy Gore to register at (312) 254-1800 x103 or Lgore@worldchicago.org Non-member Registration: $10 per person |
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Chicago Ideas Week
WorldChicago is pleased to host an Affiliate Event with Chicago Ideas Week (see above)
Mark your calendars for September 4th!
Tickets will go on sale for Chicago Ideas Week, which will be held October 8-14 throughout the city.
Chicago Ideas Week (CIW) is a premier annual gathering of global thought leaders created to drive ideas into actionable results. Co-chaired by Brad Keywell, Eric Lefkosky, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former Mayor Richard M. Daley, CIW brings together widely recognized visionaries to the Midwest to discuss a variety of social topics and share breakthrough concepts. CIW speakers will include Tom Brokaw, Colin Powell, Edward Norton, Elle Macpherson, Deepak Chopra, and more!
For only $15 a ticket, you will participate the sharing of ideas, inspiring action, and igniting change to positively impact our world.
Check out the schedule now to start planning your week! Click here for the schedule or visit www.chicagoideas.com for more information.
Turkish American Women's Scholarship Fund in partnership with Old Town School of Folk Music proudly presents
Nostalgia
Saturday, September 15, 2012
7:00-10:00pm
Old Town School of Folk Music, Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall
4544 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Featuring Turkish Classical & folk music and Turkish Tango Classics performed by Lamajamal Band and TACA Turkish Classical Music Choir & Ensemble
Tickets: $25 adults, $21 seniors and kids under 12
www.oldtownschool.tix.com or via email to info@tawsf.org
Major portion of proceeds will benefit TAWSF students.
Social Innovation Advocates
Introduce Yourself
Thursday, September 20
6:00 - 9:00pm
Experimental Sound Studio, 5925 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL 60660
$12 Early Bird (until September 6th); $15 Online; $18 At the Door
WorldChicago is pleased to be a partner for this event.
2012 SIA will host Introduce Yourself, an event to introduce ourselves to Chicago's nonprofit and art communities as we celebrate the possibility of a more peaceful and just world. SIA works globally to empower the next generation of social entrepreneurs at the margins of society to create business plans while also connecting them with internships and networking opportunities based on their individual needs. The event will showcase visual and performance art from young Chicago artists, as well as a debut screening of Growing to Khula: Chapter 1, a documentary piece following SIA Founder David Flynn through the KwaZulu-natal during SIA's beginning.
Register here: http://siadvocates.givezooks.com/events/introduce-yourself
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Support Citizen Diplomacy in Chicago Today!
Sincerely,
Lexy Gore, Associate Director - Outreach
WorldChicago
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