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Creating international connections
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Activating global potential
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January 2024
CITIZEN DIPLOMACY NEWS
Expand Your World Today
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In this Issue...
- Quote of the Month
- Photo of the Month
- Wishing You a Great Year
- ICDLA Open House
- Citizen & Public Diplomacy in Los Angeles
- ICDLA Alumni Insights
- Spotlight on ICDLA Member
- Community Events
- International Opportunities
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“I have always believed this is a great country and all the meetings, and places we had confirmed this perception.”
~A visitor from Colombia in November 2023, for the IVLP 'U.S. Economic and Trade Policy', a regional project for the Western Hemisphere
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IVLP visitors from Lithuania enjoy home hospitality with ICDLA member Farah Rosier (center). | | |
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In 2023 ICDLA had the pleasure of hosting 519 visitors from 124 different countries. Time flies, and here we are in 2024 looking forward to working closely with all of our resources, members, friends, and colleagues to enhance international understanding. Here's to a 2024 filled with health, happiness, and new adventures!
We would also like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the supporters who contributed to our 2023 year-end giving campaign. It's because of the generosity of people like you in the L.A. community that we can keep the wheels turning on our dynamic exchange programs. These initiatives are pivotal in strengthening the bonds of international cooperation and friendship, connecting Los Angeles with diverse cultures globally.
Thank to our 2023 Year-End Appeal campaign donors:
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Garland & Farrokh Allen
Robert Banks
Laurie Brown
Robert Goldstein & Amy Bernstein
Lanie Denslow
Paul Deibel
Michael Harrison
Paul & Virginia Hatfield
Marie-Noelle Herve-Bart
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James & Sandra Kohn
Mable Kong
Dr. Amarjit Marwah
Edward & Amy Morris
Ann Radow
John & Nancy Richardson
Judy Smith
Paul & Debbie Supnik
Yusuf Yucel
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We began the New Year with our Open House event at the ICDLA office. It was a fantastic afternoon as we welcomed our members, friends, and L.A. community professional resources. Guests mingled, enjoyed light refreshments, and reflected on the great moments of 2023. | |
We shared stories and looked forward to an exciting 2024, full of promising international connections and enriching programs. A big thank you to everyone who came! Your energy and support mean a lot to us. Here's to another year of making a meaningful difference and developing global relationships! | |
Citizen & Public Diplomacy in Los Angeles | |
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ICDLA is proud to be a Global LA Partner Organization and is pleased to announce the appointment of Terri Batch as its new CEO. Global LA is a public-private partnership established by the Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles and supported by L.A.’s most dynamic businesses, dedicated civic leaders, and economic development organizations.
Terri Batch has been tapped to build a team that promotes the L.A. region to a global audience to increase foreign direct investment. She will collaborate with members and supporters of Global LA to develop an economic narrative that spotlights the region ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. “I am humbled and honored to lead such an important effort. This is an exciting time to promote Los Angeles on a global stage with an emphasis on uplifting and creating jobs in under-resourced and under-recognized communities,” stated Terri.
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Fostering Global Connections: IVLP Participant's Journey in L.A. | |
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ICDLA is happy to share the experiences and insights of our international visitors, and today, we want to showcase IVLP participant Judge Marthel Jean Claude from Haiti. Judge Marthel participated in a regional project for Africa on the Rule of Law and the U.S. Judicial System, in August 2023. He kindly shared his impressions with us. As part of the IVLP program, Judge Marthel and his colleagues visited Los Angeles, where ICDLA arranged their professional meetings. He had this to say about one of the meetings, “The meeting that marked me the most was our visit to the Federal Court in Los Angeles. Our delegation was warmly received by the judges of this court.”
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This experience provided Judge Marthel with valuable insights into the American judicial system, helping to shape his perspectives for his work in Haiti. He shared, "I was able to discover some interesting aspects of the functioning of the American judicial system at the state and federal level. I can therefore draw inspiration from these aspects as part of my duties as a judge in my country."
Judge Marthel emphasized the importance of the IVLP program for his professional path and goals. He noted, "Cultural exchanges under this program are of crucial importance. These exchanges are therefore a means that will allow participants in this program to see the functioning of each country and to draw the positive points of each country's systems.”
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Judge Marthel's IVLP journey highlights the significant impact of international exchange programs on both individuals and communities. We wish him continued success with his professional growth and the implementation of his newfound insights in his homeland. | |
Spotlight on ICDLA Member | |
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ICDLA is pleased to share the news about ICDLA member Debbie Gendler Supnik’s newly published book I Saw Them Standing There: Adventures of an Original Fan During Beatlemania and Beyond. The book relives her extraordinary experiences during the Beatles’ rise to fame in the 1960s, from her struggles to get to their life performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, the overwhelming emotion of being part of the screaming audience, and eventually managing to accomplish what millions during the 60s only dreamed … meet the Beatles! It was also the start of a lifetime of zany Beatles adventures with the group’s fan club, the Beatles’ families, and the major players who participated in their meteoric successes.
Debbie Gendler is a four-time Emmy® nominated television executive and producer. She also served as Women in Film’s first Los Angeles-based Executive Director and was VP of Development for Weller/Grossman Productions the foremost producers of cable programming at its earliest stages. She currently works as a co-producer at SOFA Entertainment.
Join Debbie on February 8th, for her book signing and to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Beatles' iconic appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964.
Book Signing with Debbie Gendler
Barnes & Noble at the Grove
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90036
7:00 p.m.
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International Opportunities | |
CIEE's High School Semester Abroad | |
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Take part in CIEE's High School Semester Abroad program. This transformative opportunity allows students to spend a semester, or a year immersed in a new culture, gaining experiences that will expand their minds and build a foundation for their future success.
And the best part? CIEE is offering a $400 discount on applications for fall semester or academic year programs submitted by February 15!
Click the button below to learn more and share this opportunity with students to encourage them to participate in this life-changing experience. Let's shape the future of education by empowering students to become globally aware and engaged citizens.
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Discover the Beauty of the Amalfi Coast | |
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World Affairs Council of Charlotte invites you and your guest(s) to join them on an enchanting journey to the Amalfi Coast.
Embark on a 10-day journey to the Amalfi Coast, one of the most beautiful places in Europe, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an optional two-day extension to Rome. This tour promises a blend of natural beauty and cultural exploration, offering breathtaking views of coastal mountains and sheer cliffs plunging into the sea.
Stay in 5-star accommodations and enjoy included meals: all breakfasts, two lunches, and six dinners. Due to limited space, reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Don't miss out on discovering the beauty of the Amalfi Coast - a unique blend of natural and cultural wonders. For additional details, please click the link below.
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Editor: Kristina Yucel
Communications & Events Coordinator
Share your comments with me at kyucel@icdla.org
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