Hotel Block Ends TODAY: Council Leadership Meeting; Councils' Star Speakers; WAC Dallas/Fort Worth Convenes President Bolsonaro; World Affairs, WorldDenver, and Global Minnesota Goodbyes and New Hires; WAC St. Louis Hosts Ricklef Beutin; Council of the Month; KNOW NOW on Podcast + more!
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Hotel Block Ends Today! Council Leadership Meeting in Kansas City
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The World Affairs Councils of America will convene its semi-annual
Council Leadership and WACA Board Meetings in Kansas City, MO on
June 13-15. Thank you to the
International Relations Council for hosting.
This event is free for Council staff and board members!
Discounted hotel block ends TODAY! WACA has secured a discounted hotel block at the beautiful
Ambassador Hotel in downtown Kansas City at $165 + tax. The hotel block reservation ends
today, May 20 so be sure to book soon and register
here to attend the Meetings!
The Working Agenda (
subject to change
) is available on our website
here or download a
copy.
Click
here to see the meeting flyer for more details and other special opportunities!
Check back periodically for the latest updates.
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Mary Eisenhower to Speak at WACA Council Leadership Meeting
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WACA is pleased to announce that
Mary Eisenhower,
President and Chairman Emeritus of
People to People International (PTPI), will speak
Friday, June 14
at the semi-annual
Council Leadership and WACA Board Meetings in Kansas City, MO.
Mary Eisenhower was born in Washington, DC during her grandfather Dwight D. Eisenhower’s first term in office as President of the United States. Mary says that she joined PTPI hoping to carry on her grandfather’s dream, but that now it has become a dream of her own. She established the PTPI Friendship Fund in 1999 to foster connections with the PTPI network and the global community. She established “Peace Camp 2003: An Evolution of Thought and Action” and “The Global Peace Initiative," which have brought people from diverse areas together in Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey, to discuss issues and reach a better understanding of their unique and individual cultures. The programs remain active today.
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This Week in the WACA Network
Scroll down to the Council Highlights section for more speaker and topic ideas!
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Her Excellency Rosemary Banks
Ambassador of New Zealand to the U.S.
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Scott D. Bates
Deputy Secretary of State
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David Firestein
President and CEO, George H.W. Bush Foundation for U.S. - China Relations
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Rick Leach
President and CEO, World Food Program USA
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WACA's National Speaker Database Needs You!
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We have recently debuted WACA's
Speaker Database 2.0. In this new iteration, we have expanded our list of speakers and made it
easier than ever for you, as Council staff and board members, to engage with it.
We want your speakers! Please submit your speakers through the "
Submit Your Speakers" button on our website.
You need to have an account through our website in order to view and interact with the database and submit your speakers.
To check if you have an account, please visit your
Council Member page on the WACA website and see if you are listed as a staff or board member. If you are not, you will not be able to interact with the database yet.
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WAC Dallas/Fort Worth Convenes President Bolsonaro
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World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth convened the
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in a public forum for the community on May 16. World Affairs Councils are nonpartisan and do not endorse the views of any leader or faction; Councils convene leaders and experts who bring the full range of perspectives so that American citizens can make well informed judgments and decisions.
The purpose is as important as it is fundamental: In a democracy, agreement is not essential but participation is. Since its founding, the Council network has dedicated itself to informing, inspiring, and engaging the public in civil discourse about U.S. foreign policy and America’s role in and connections to the world.
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Jane Wales Steps Down From World Affairs After 20 Years of Leadership
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WACA celebrates the many contributions of
World Affairs' (Northern California) President and CEO
Jane Wales as she steps down from her role to join the
Aspen Institute as Vice President this year. She will be honored at the Council's
Annual Dinner being held on
May 20
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Wales leaves with many accomplishments under her belt, each of which has enhanced the role and extended the reach of the organization, diversifying its audiences and modernizing its programs. Key among those accomplishments was the creation of the Global Philanthropy Forum, a peer learning network of philanthropists committed to international causes.
“In her twenty years of leadership, Jane has brought vitality and vibrancy to World Affairs,” said
Jonathan Visbal, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of World Affairs. “She built a first class organization, launched compelling programs, and built a trusted brand. We are grateful for her insight, her leadership, and her steady stewardship.”
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WorldDenver's Founding E.D. Karen de Bartolomé Retires
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WACA celebrates the long leadership of
WorldDenver's founding Executive Director,
Karen de Bartolomé. She brought significant experience in international education and program administration to the organization, and WACA joins WorldDenver in commending her for her profound impact on the community. After many years of service, Karen de Bartolomé retired on May 15, and plans to enjoy traveling and gardening in her leisure time.
As de Bartolomé steps down from her role, WorldDenver's Board of Directors has established a special "
Karen and Charles de Bartolomé Fund" in her honor. She has generously asked that gifts for her retirement be directed to this charitable fund, which will continue to strengthen WorldDenver's mission and impact in the region.
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Announcing WorldDenver's New Executive Director: Tiffani Lennon
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Lennon developed and led internationalization efforts where she served as a visiting lecturer in southeast Asia and southern Africa, teaching in the areas of law and economic development. Before her academic career, Lennon was a community-based lawyer and helped to frame strategic litigation to systematically address rights violations, and has authored several policy reports with national implications.
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WAC St. Louis Hosts Ricklef Beutin
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The
World Affairs Council of St. Louis will host a discussion and reception with
Ricklef Beutin, Visiting Fellow in the Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, on
Wednesday, May 22. This event is part of WACA's programming as a participating organization in
Wunderbar Together: The Year of German - American Friendship.
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Council of the Month: WAC Greater Hampton Roads
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The
World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads on May 15 elected and welcomed new board members:
Catherine Colgan, a retired career State Department Foreign Service Officer, and
Frank Reidy, an accomplished engineer and entrepreneur, who created the
Frank Reidy Research Center for Bioelectrics at Old Dominion University and was Director of Operation Smile International from 1991-2000. Additionally, retired
Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker, former U.S. Ambassador to Syria, Pakistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, was elected for a third term. With these additions to the board, the Council plans to greatly enhance its programs and ability to “make a difference” in Hampton Roads.
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KNOW NOW Podcast: After the Arctic Ice Melts
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Broad Street Capital Partners With WACA
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WACA is pleased to announce that
Broad Street Capital Group has joined The World Affairs Councils of America as a National Affiliate Member, sponsor of the WACA National Conference, and member of its prestigious 1918 Society.
Based in the heart of New York City’s Financial District, Broad Street Capital Group is an international private merchant bank, which since 1988 has served several foreign governments, multiple state-owned companies, as well as SMEs in emerging markets. Broad Street and WACA will provide a powerful platform for U.S. companies targeting investment opportunities and seeking policy and regulatory knowledge in these markets. Read the
full press release.
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Purchase Your Early Bird 2019 National Conference Tickets!
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The
2019 Conference website will debut this summer, where you can learn about Conference speakers and the agenda and purchase tickets. Until then, you may send us a check for your tickets using Early Bird prices. Click
here to view ticket pricing and download the purchase form.
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Global Minnesota Is Hiring!
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Seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to handle aspects of Global Minnesota’s accounting function, including daily operations, monitoring accounting data, producing timely and accurate financial reports and statements, participating in annual organization-wide financial planning, and advising the executive team on financial matters.
Apply here.
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Monday, 5/20
Foreign Policy Association hosts
François Legault, Premier of Quebec, for “FPA Luncheon With Quebec Premier François Legault.”
Details.
Global Minnesota hosts
Desirée M. Cormier, Senior Director of the Africa Practice at Albright Stonebridge Group, and a panel of experts for “Doing Business Across Africa.”
Details.
WorldBoston hosts
Roberto Dominguez, Professor of International Relations at Suffolk University, for “Great Decisions: The United States and Mexico: Partnership Tested.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosts attorney
James D. Barnette and
Peter W. Singer, Strategist and Senior Fellow at New America, for “Privacy, Politics, and Protests: Social Media’s Effects Around the World.”
Details.
Northern Nevada International Center hosts
John Ackerman, Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Colorado, for “The Unbuilt City.”
Details.
Tuesday, 5/21
International Relations Council (Kansas City) hosts
Rick Leach, President and CEO of World Food Program USA, for “Hunger, History, and the Heartland: A Global Perspective.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Austin hosts
David Firestein, President and CEO of the George H.W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations, for “World Spins Series: An Assessment of U.S.-China Relations Midway in the Trump Administration.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Jacksonville hosts
Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics at Moody’s Corp., for “An Outlook on the Economy: Growth or Recession?”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts
Gilad Katz, Consul General of Israel to the Southwest, for “Conversation with Gilad Katz.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts
Madsen Pirie, President of the Adam Smith Institute, for “Brexit and the Future of British Politics.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts
Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, CEO of the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, for “Young Professional Community Leader Series.”
Details.
Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts
Pardis Mahdavi, Acting Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver, for “Feminism Reboot: Global Roots and Branches of #MeToo.”
Details.
Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council hosts
Dr. Beth Chalecki, Non-Resident Research Fellow at the Stimson Center, for “Can We Hack the Climate? Should We? Geoengineering and International Security.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts a panel of experts for “Sustainability Meets Profitability: Building a Circular Economy.”
Details.
Dayton Council on World Affairs hosts
Kevin Lydy, Chair of the Oiso Committee, for “Global Views/Local Brews Vol. 3 - Dayton Connections to Oiso.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Harrisburg hosts coroner
Graham Hetrick for “2019 Torch of Global Enlightenment Awards.”
Details.
Wednesday 5/22
World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts
Her Excellency Rosemary Banks, Ambassador of New Zealand to the U.S., for “From Countering Extremism to Climate Change: New Zealand’s Global Role.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Connecticut hosts
Deputy Secretary of State Scott D. Bates,
James Holmes, J.C. Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy at the U.S. Naval War College, and
Dan Murphy, Executive Director of the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and the Harvard China Fund, for “Power Clash: China on the Rise.”
Details.
Columbia World Affairs Council hosts
Vincent J.Y. Liu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta, for “Taiwan and the United States: 40th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Albuquerque hosts
Dean Cheng, Research Fellow on Chinese Political and Security Affairs at The Heritage Foundation, for “The “Three Nots” of U.S.-China Relations.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Inland Southern California hosts documentarian and activist
Emmanuel Habimana for “Genocide in Rwanda: Lessons Learned and Forgotten After 25 Years.”
Details.
WorldDenver hosts
Dr. Beth Chalecki, Non-Resident Research Fellow at the Stimson Center, for “Can We Hack the Climate? Should We? Geoengineering and International Security.”
Details.
Thursday 5/23
World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts
Ambassador Judith Varnai Shorer, Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern U.S., and
Dov Wilker, Regional Director of the American Jewish Committee Atlanta, for “Israeli Elections Are Over: What’s Next?”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Maine hosts
Ambassador Rick Barton, Co-Founder of World Affairs Council of Maine, for “Expanding Creativity in America’s Foreign Policy.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts
Paul Salem, President of the Middle East Institute, for “U.S. Policy in the Middle East.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts author and thought leader
David Brooks for “The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life.”
Details.
Tennessee World Affairs Council hosts former Nashville
Mayor Karl Dean and a panel of experts for “Social Disruption: How to Confront the Fraying Social Fabric and Social Inequality in Germany and the U.S.?”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky hosts
Alan Majchrzak, Director of Import Compliance at DHL, and
Angie Wormald, Coordinator of Export Compliance for Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, for “International Affairs Presents How Foreign Trade Zones Can Help Your Bottom Line.”
Details.
WorldBoston hosts
Sheila A. Smith, Senior Fellow for Japan Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, for “Chat & Chowder: Japan Rearmed.”
Details.
San Diego World Affairs Council hosts
Dr. Patrick Drinan, Professor Emeritus and Dean Emeritus at the University of San Diego, for “The Status of Socialism in the Contemporary World.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay hosts
Dr. Naazneen H. Barma, Associate Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School, for “Afghanistan: Political Order and the Prospects for Peace.”
Details.
Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts
Dean Cheng, Research Fellow on Chinese Political and Security Affairs at The Heritage Foundation, for “U.S.-China Relations: The Three Nots.”
Details.
Friday, 5/24
Windham World Affairs Council hosts New York University faculty member
Christopher Edling for “Kyrgyzstan: Heart of Central Asia.”
Details.
Santa Fe Council on International Relations hosts a panel of experts for “Latin American Women’s Leadership Luncheon.”
Details.
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Travel the World with WAC Philadelphia
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Travel with Council Leaders - hear them lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia!
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2019 travel schedule includes trips to:
- Michelle Harpenau, Executive Director, World Affairs Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Springtime in Provence & Burgundy: May 15-23, 2019
- Dr. Carla Thorson, Senior Vice President of Programs, World Affairs, Northern California, Arctic Expedition: June 21 - July 1, 2019
- Dr. Jerry Leach, President Emeritus, WACA, Journey Through Britain: Sept. 7-20, 2019
- Mimi Gregory, Vice President and Program Chairman, Naples Council on World Affairs, Sicily by Sail: Oct. 10-18, 2019
- Derrick Olsen, President, WorldOregon, Trade Routes of Coastal Iberia: Oct. 13-21, 2019
- Jacqueline Miller, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Seattle, Passage Along the Danube River: Oct. 12-24, 2019
- Craig Snyder, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Exploring Saudi Arabia & Qatar: Nov. 7-17, 2019
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