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Week of June 24th
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Message from Amb. Paula J. Dobriansky: Accepting Applications for President & CEO
Dear World Affairs Councils of America Leaders and Members,
The World Affairs Councils of America is seeking nominations and applications for the position of President & CEO, a full-time position based in Washington, DC. As you know, the President & CEO of the World Affairs Councils of America plays a leading role in strategically planning, creatively steering and energetically implementing and expanding the national association's educational mission of engaging the American public on global issues.
The WACA National Board and the WACA Search Committee, chaired by Dixie Anderson, Vice Chair of the National Board and Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan, plan to proceed in a way that is transparent, expeditious and brings us the best candidate.
Since the WACA Network is national, we have concluded that we should start our search with a focus on the WACA network as our most logical group of potential candidates. Therefore, we would like to present the opportunity to the WACA network to express an interest in the position of WACA national president.
We are asking for expressions of interest from the WACA National Network by July 12, 2012. Please include: a cover letter and resume/CV. Send submissions to Dixie using this email: info@worldmichigan.org. Of course, all submissions will be treated confidentially.
If you have any questions and would like to discuss the position in more detail, please contact Dixie at (616) 776-1721 or da@worldmichigan.org.
Thank you for your dedicated leadership of this vital national network.
Sincerely,  Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky Chair National Board of Directors World Affairs Councils of America Save the Date: 2013 National Conference
 The World Affairs Councils of America will host its 2013 National Conference November 13-15, 2013 at the Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel. We look forward to seeing you all in November!
This year's National Conference, U.S. National Security: Six Top Issues for the President in 2014, will launch our year-long, national discussion on the issues selected by our membership as the most important facing the U.S. in 2014: Cybersecurity, U.S. Energy Independence, Global Economic Realignment, the Middle East, Global Environment Issues, and K-12 Education.
WACA-U.S. Department of State Partnership
 The World Affairs Councils of America is partnering with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to provide exciting opportunities for World Affairs Councils members and their families to promote relationships between the United States and other countries of the world. Enrich your family and community by joining our "C2C" - Culture2Culture, Country2Country and Community2Comunity initiative. Volunteer to host an international exchange student starting this fall.
 Many people ask what they can do to make things better for themselves, their children, their communities, and the world. By sharing your home and heart with an international high school exchange student, you will make a difference. What begins as an exchange of kindness, customs and culture within a family extends throughout a high school and community to touch thousands of lives. The Department of State needs host families from all over the U.S. - from large cities to small towns. If you or someone you know would be interested in hosting a student, please visit http://hosting.state.gov for more information and to fill out a short form so that a local representative can contact you.
Not My Life Programs Underway
 Our newest national program series focusing on human trafficking and modern-day slavery is underway. The program features screenings of the documentary film Not My Life by Robert Bilheimer and Worldwide Documentaries at over 35 World Affairs Councils. The program is made possible by a generous grant from Carlson & The Carlson Family Foundation. Click here to see the participating councils. This month's events include:
June 27 -- Colorado Springs World Affairs Council
From the Cuban Missile Crisis to Iran
 The World Affairs Councils of America is excited for the upcoming events for the Engage America Speaker Series entitled, From the Cuban Missile Crisis to Iran: Confronting the Nuclear Threat. The program is made possible by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. More Information
June 26 -- Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council
World Affairs Councils in the News
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Council leaders to lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia:
Mimi Gregory, Naples World Affairs Council and Francophile, travels to Paris, Alsace and Burgundy. September 24-October 4, 2013.
Ambassador Marilyn McAfee, Jacksonville Council, lectures aboard a private jet trip to South America. November 2-22, 2013.
Admiral William Fallon lectures and Met soprano, Harolyn Blackwell sings, on a 100-guest Adriatic cruise. September 22-October 3, 2013.
Dr. Carla Thorson, Vice President Northern California, Antarctica Cruise. January 31-February 13, 2014.
Kay Maxwell, Executive Director, World Affairs Forum, Stamford, CT. Myanmar (Burma). February 7-20, 2014.
Jim Falk, President, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth and honorary consul to Morocco for Texas returns to lead our Moroccan Discovery tour for a second year. February 15 - 28, 2014.
Maria Zammit, World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads, Journey Through India. March 6 - 23, 2014.
Contact www.wacphila.org/travel or call 800-942-5004 x209 or x217.
Monday June 24
The World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C will host its Annual Summer Institute on International Affairs "Teaching in a Time of Transition" through Friday, June 28. More information
The World Affairs Council of Austin hosts Stuart Bowen for a discussion on the challenges the U.S. faces today in Syria and other unstable states. More information
The Greater Cincinatti World Affairs Council hosts From the Cuban Missile Crisis to Iran: Confronting the Nuclear Threat. The program is sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and made possible by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York.
The Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosts a screening of Not My Life. This program is sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and made possible by a generous grant from Carlson & The Carlson Family Foundation. More information
The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Abbas Milani, for Iranian Presidential Elections: Implications for Iran, the Region and the World." More information
The World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts Reg Green for "The Boy who Saved Thousands of Lives, Reg Green, Retired journalist, Champion for International Organ Donation." More information
The Foreign Policy Association hosts its Annual Dinner. More information
The World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth hosts "Choices-United Nations." More information
The World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth hosts Shane Shanahan, for "Meridian: Global Beats and Eats with Grammy Award Winner Shane Shanahan." More information
WorldBoston hosts a Member and Volunteer Appreciation Day featuring panels and networking with international visiting delegations, and an evening reception. More information
The World Affairs Council of Sonoma County hosts Crystal Chang, for "China's New Leadership: Who's in and Hu's out?" More information
The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana will host "Open World: Russia: Community's Role in Education." More information
The World Affairs Council of Maine will host Senator Susan Collins, the United States Senator for Maine speaking on "Cybersecurity Challenge: Protecting our Nation and our Economy." More information
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