We have a winner! Congratulations to Pat Ryan, President of the Tennessee World Affairs Council, for receiving the most votes in our contest to name this year's WACA National Conference theme:

Navigating a Fractured World will take place at The Mayflower Hotel, in DC on November 15-18.

The WACA Conference website will be launched this week! Get ready for high caliber speakers, groundbreaking panels, expanded networking opportunities, and more!

While not all World Affairs Councils are membership organizations, many have found sustaining value in the opportunities generated by and for members. In some cases, a well-considered membership model can generate substantial revenue and grow the reach and impact of the organization. Join Council leaders from across the country on Thursday, August 18, at 3 p.m. Eastern time as they share what experience has taught them about membership structures and benefits and their best tips for optimizing membership revenue.

In partnership with WACA, WorldQuest Weekly is produced by the Tennessee World Affairs Council, which offers customized subscriptions to the quiz for Council members. Most of the questions are drawn from both WACA's Weekly World News Update, and a curated news Twitter feed (@TNWAC). Contact [email protected] or visit tnwac.org/quiz for details.

Last week's winners (10/10)! Serge (Bloomfield Hills, MI), Carole (Portland, OR), Ridhi (IN).

Who has the best chicken wings in town? This is a very popular question amongst visitors, newcomers, and long-time locals alike! Best of the West Wing Fest will be an "all-day affair" featuring entertainment highlighting local diversity through live music, clean comedians, and more. Throughout the day, local restaurants will compete for your vote to win the title of the "Best Wing in the West."

New! World Affairs Council of Jacksonville seeks to hire a Director of Education Community & Outreach. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Columbus Council on World Affairs seeks to hire a Cultural Competence Trainer. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Los Angeles World Affairs Council and Town Hall seeks to hire a Programs and Special Events Coordinator and a Fundraising and Development Manager. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Alaska World Affairs Council seeks to hire in a Special Programs Coordinator. Applications will be reviewed as received. Learn more.

World Affairs (Northern California) seeks to hire an Outreach Program Officer. Applications will be reviewed as received. Learn more.

World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh seeks to hire a Development Manager and a Youth Programming Coordinator. Applications are due Friday, July 29. Learn more.

Vermont Council on World Affairs seeks to hire an AmeriCorps Vista Youth Program Coordinator. Learn more.

Global Santa Fe seeks to hire a Program Officer for Education and an Associate Director of Development and Membership. Learn more.

WACA is seeking applicants for our Fall 2022 Internship program. Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by Monday, August 8. Interns will work on-site at our DC headquarters for the duration of the internship to support the upcoming 2022 National Conference.

World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana presents “Art of Diplomacy: A Simulation” (In person)

International Relations Council (Kansas City) presents “The Americas Roundtable Meeting” (In person)

World Affairs Council of Austin presents “Business and Investment in Singapore” (In person)

Global Minnesota hosts a panel of experts for “Global Social and Conversation: Preventing Disease in Africa” (Hybrid)

World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts a panel of experts for “The Rise of Mis/Disinformation and Its Effects on Pennsylvania Voters” (In person)

World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia, for “Book Talk | The Avoidable War: The Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict between the US and Xi Jinping's China” (In person)

World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay hosts Glenn Robinson, retired Professor of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School, for “Global Jihad's Fourth Wave: How the Internet Has Changed Everything” (In person)

World Affairs Council of Las Vegas hosts Mary Ellen Donvan Fuller, daughter of James Donovan, for “Our Speaker is History's Daughter” (In person)

World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky hosts Theresa Saboni-Helf, international energy expert and Georgetown professor, for “Let's Talk Oil - Energy Security and Transition Virtual Event” (Virtual)

World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts David Salvo, Deputy Director of the Alliance for Securing Democracy, and Rachael Dean Wilson, Head of External Affairs at the Alliance for Securing Democracy, for “How Authoritarian Governments Are Influencing Pennsylvania Elections” (In person)

World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts David Reid, founder of redM, and Kathy Givens, survivor of human trafficking, for “Human Trafficking: In Our Own Backyard” (In person)

Windham World Affairs Council presents “EFW July with Peter Galbraith and Sarah Peck” (In person)

World Affairs Council of Philadelphia presents “Tenth Annual Summer International Business Networking Reception: PHL and The World - Ready, Set, Network!” (In person)

International Relations Council (Kansas City) presents “Global Experience: Yerba Mate with Cafe Corazon” (In person)

World Affairs Council Upstate presents “International Women's Group: Lunch at Jasmine Kitchen” (In person)

Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts William Edwards, former Director of Intelligence for Theater Special Operations Command-North, for “Inside Abu Ghraib: Leading Through Adversity” (In person)

Global Minnesota hosts a panel of experts for “Market Opportunities in Saudi Arabia” (Virtual)

World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the U.S., for “Ambassador Outreach: Discussion with Her Royal Highness Princess Reema” (Virtual)

World Affairs Council of Austin presents “Globalist Coffeehouse - Drones: The Future of Warfare” (In person)

Cleveland Council on World Affairs presents “Fullbright Welcome Weekend” (In person)