Letter from the Communications and Marketing Manager; WACA National Conference; Star Speakers; Council of the Month; WorldQuest Weekly Quiz; October Best Practices; Councils are Hiring; Council Highlights; & more!
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Letter from the Communications and Marketing Manager
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Dear Council Colleagues and Supporters,
As we celebrate our 35th anniversary, the team here at WACA is working to make our programming more responsive to the needs of our members and Councils across the national network.
Of all our programs, our Best Practices Sessions reflect the initiative and creativity of our Council leadership. The sessions provide a platform for Member Councils to share their strengths and lessons learned as inspiration for fellow leaders and staff.
Take the Survey!
Please take a moment to fill out this survey so we can make this milestone Conference as impactful as possible for our network.
We would like to thank the dedicated WACA Board Members and Council leaders who have thoughtfully crafted Best Practices Sessions in 2021: Michelle Harpenau (task force chair), Karen Burghart, Matthew Hughes, Derrick Olsen, and Xiao Yin Zhao. Under their guidance and expertise, the latest webinar covered Boards and Governance—the video will be shared with Councils in the coming days—and we look forward to the next webinar on Organizational Mergers on October 14 (see below for more).
Thank you in advance for your survey feedback and see you at the National Conference!
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Kathleen Euler, Communications and Marketing Manager
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WACA 2021 National Conference
Bridging Divides at Home and Abroad
November 16-19
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AMBASSADOR (Ret.) KELLEY CURRIE
Member, Board of Directors, National Endowment for Democracy
Member, Board of Governors, East West Center
Adjunct Senior Fellow, Indo-Pacific Security Program, CNAS
Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues (2020-2021)
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The health and safety of our guests and communities remains a top priority for the World Affairs Councils of America as we approach our 35th anniversary. We look forward to welcoming Member Councils at our 2021 National Conference and are monitoring and responding to the latest information and guidance at the local and national levels.
In order to keep all guests as safe as possible, we are implementing the following guidelines and steps to mitigate risk of exposure at the 2021 National Conference and Associated Events:
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Proof of vaccination required for all attendees. Accepted forms of proof of vaccination include: physical vaccination card or digital photo of vaccination card (on mobile device). Guests will not be permitted entry to the 2021 National Conference without proof of vaccination. (Any medical exemptions must be cleared in advance with the WACA office).
- Limit to 6-person tables and social distancing measures where appropriate and possible.
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A CDC-approved face mask, covering mouth and nose, must be worn when indoors (except when eating and drinking).
- Coordination with the Hotel and Associated Event Venues to implement protective measures such as social distancing and hand sanitization.
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Star Speakers at Councils This Week
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James Olson
Fmr. CIA Chief of Counterintelligence
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Dr. Dhabia Al-Mohannadi
Asst. Prof., Texas A&M in Qatar
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John Pomfret
Correspondent, Washington Post
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Sarah Chayes
Prizewinning Journalist
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Pedro Pizarro
President, Edison Institute
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Dr. Sara AlThani
Saudi Ministry of Investment
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Council of the Month Highlight
Tennessee World Affairs Council
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WACA is pleased to announce the Tennessee World Affairs Council as its October 2021 Council of the Month! Each month, WACA features one of its 90 Councils, highlighting their accomplishments and top quality programming.
On Wednesday, TNWAC will present experienced practitioners from the fields of diplomacy, national security, international development, and the Peace Corps at the International Careers Panel.
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This week's WACA WorldQuest Weekly is out! Test your global affairs awareness and dive into news stories that represent a broad spectrum of developments of interest and importance. Most of the questions are drawn from both WACA's Weekly World News Update, and a curated news Twitter feed @TNWAC #WACquiz.
Last Week's Winners (10/10 Points):
Roger (Louisville), Barbara (Jacksonville), Catherine (Cleveland), Clarice (Indianapolis), & Carol (Worcester)
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Best Practices Webinar: Thursday, October 14
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Paul Rooprai
VP, Strategy Division of Ashley Rountree
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Kim McCleary Blue
President & CEO, LAWACTH
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We are excited to hold WACA's 7th WACA Best Practices Sessions of the year on Thursday, October 14 at 3:00 PM ET on Mergers in World Affairs Councils.
We'll feature Paul Rooprai, Vice President of the Strategy Division of Ashley Rountree, and Kim McCleary Blue is the President & CEO of the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall.
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Council Members, check your inboxes for the registration email!
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Inventing a New World
Discussion with TIME Magazine's Kid of the Year
Tuesday, October 19
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The Columbus Council on World Affairs will host TIME Magazine’s 2020 Kid of The Year, Gitanjali Rao. The 15-year-old innovator, author, and STEM promoter has a mission to create a global community of young innovators to take on the world’s most pressing challenges. Rao’s noteworthy work in STEM addresses issues ranging from potable water access to cyberbullying, and she’s just getting started. Her presentation will focus on the importance of young people taking action and why their perspectives are valuable when considering global issues.
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Job Announcements in the Network
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All programs below are accessible online unless otherwise indicated.
Monday 10/4
Tuesday 10/5
World Affairs Council of Greater Reading hosts Tracy Walder, former CIA officer and FBI special agent, for “The Unexpected Spy”
World Affairs Council of Hilton Head presents “Fall Forum” (In Person)
Wednesday 10/6
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts David McCloskey, former CIA analyst and consultant at McKinsey & Company, for “Damascus Station” (In Person)
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts Robert Costa, national political reporter at the Washington Post, for “Inside Peril”
Thursday 10/7
World Affairs Council of Western Michigan hosts Sara Althari, Advisor for Biotechnology and Healthcare at the Saudi Ministry of Investment, for “Saudi - U.S. Economic Collaborations”
World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky present “Stammtisch” (In Person)
Friday 10/8
Saturday 10/9
Sunday 10/10
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