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President's Letter
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Dear Council Leaders, Friends, and Supporters:
I want to acknowledge the excellent efforts and guidance of this year's
National Conference committee: Council leaders
Jim Falk (chair), Mimi Gregory, Noel Lateef, L.J. Stambuk, and WACA Chair Roman Popadiuk.
The committee convenes weekly. We have
invited dozens of keynote speakers and panelists already, and we are under way with embassy receptions and think tank off-sites -- popular activities open to all attendees. Be sure to sign up for the early-bird registration discount on the America and Global Megatrends website, and visit often for agenda updates.
In addition, we have confirmed two special events for members of the 1918 Society: briefings and tours at the Pentagon and the CIA will take place Friday afternoon, November 18, from 2:00-5:00 PM. These will follow the Closing Luncheon Keynote.
The committee and I welcome your speaker recommendations, and we look forward to seeing you in DC in November!
Bill Clifford
President and CEO
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2016 WACA National Conference
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America and Global Megatrends
Conference Registration
New this year!
REGISTRATION REWARDS: For every five paid registrations from an individual Council community, WACA will provide free admission to a sixth individual designated by the Council CEO.
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Brian P. McKeon
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, U.S. Department of Defense
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The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
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Book your room at our special Group Rate now!
- Queen/King bed Deluxe Room: $279/night (Single/Double occupancy) plus tax
- Queen/King/Double bed Executive Floor: $349/night (Single/Double Occupancy) plus tax
Our Sponsors:
Updates on National Conference speakers, and other program details will be announced each week.
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Cover to Cover Author Series
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Boston has been a commercial litigator in Dallas, Texas, since 1978 and a shareholder at the Winstead PC law firm since 1997. He's been recognized in Texas Monthly magazine as a "Texas Super Lawyer" every year since 2003 and named among the "Best Lawyers in America" since 2013. He will discuss his newst book that is coming in Septemeber 2016. (full bio)
COUNCIL LEADERS: Please share this opportunity with your members and supporters as a free benefit! Contact the WACA National Office if you are interested in hosting
Cover to Cover authors at your Council.
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Council of the Month: Columbus
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The WACA National Office this month recognizes the
Columbus Council on World Affairs
for their Global Fluency Training program. The Columbus Dispatch recently published a story spotlighting this program, its importance, and success.
Today's global economy demands that all employees are able to interact effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds. The Columbus Council's Global Fluency Training
program offers a comprehensive framework for understanding how cultures differ in order to ensure sustainable cross-cultural acumen and how to navigate successful, professional, cross-cultural interactions. The program serves as the region's premier training resource for cross-cultural competence for business professionals and executives. More than 300 professionals have rated the training as critical to their global business success.
Councils and friends, be sure to submit your September nominee for Council of the Month to Lian Esehaki at [email protected].
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IRC Announces New Executive Director
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Matthew brings robust international experience and true passion for the work of the WACA network and building grassroots awareness of global issues for a more globally competent community.
Matthew's professional experience bridges the education and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, he managed Global Education Programs for People to People International. A K-12 teacher for six years, he has developed curricula for schools and nonprofits, and is a dynamic trainer and presenter. Matthew has served on the board of the UN Association of Greater Kansas City. He has lived in South America and on the U.S.-Mexico border. See the full IRC announcement.
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Job Announcement: Executive Director
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The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head (WACHH) is seeking a full time Executive Director
, to start
November 1, 2016
. The community leader position will be responsible for overseeing the administration of WACHH and its intellectually stimulating programs on world affairs.
To apply
, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and any letters of recommendation you would like to include by
August 26, 2016
to:
[email protected].
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Global I.Q. Minute with Kyle Kondik
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The
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
is pleased to share
its Global I.Q. Minute podcast series featuring Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball and the author of The Bellwether: Why Ohio Picks the President.
Council President and CEO
Jim Falk
and Mr. Kondik discussed last month's 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
Listen to the podcast
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Peace Day Challenge
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The WACA National Office thanks
Ann-Louise Colgan
, Director of the Global Peacebuilding Center at the USIP,
and
Joyce Davis
, President & CEO of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, for last week's informative and inspiring best practices call.
The call was designed to help Councils learn about how to get involved in the #PeaceDayChallenge, and to access resources to work with communities and schools on peace themes in an ongoing way.
Here is what you need to effectively participate in USIP's Peace Day Challenge this year:
- This article by USIP President Nancy Lindborg explains why Peace Day Challenge matters.
- The website www.peacedaychallenge.org provides more information, action ideas, and other resources to support engagement in the Peace Day Challenge will be posted soon.
- Personal contact information for Ann-Louise Colgan: [email protected] or 202-429-3894. We encourage you to contact her anytime for action ideas and other suggestions to support your Council's engagement in Peace Day.
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World Affairs Councils in the News
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World Affairs Council of Connecticut
World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
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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!
Ambassador Heather Hodges
, President & Ambassador-in-Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Across Spain and Portugal: September 6 - 22, 2016.
Kay Maxwell
, Executive Director, World Affairs Forum, Stamford
, Journey through Vietnam: October 3 - 18, 2016.
Mimi Gregory, Vice President and Program Chairman, Naples Council on World Affairs, Cruising the Rivieras & Islands of France, Spain and Italy:
October 5 - 13, 2016.
Ambassador Sharon Wilkinson, former Board President, World Affairs Council of Arizona, Island Life in Cuba: October 23 - 31, 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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