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Upcoming Best Practices Opportunities
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Save the Date: WACA Spring Leadership Meeting
We are pleased to announce that the World Affairs Council of Atlanta will host the 2015 Spring Meeting for Council executives, staff, and Board members on March 26-27.
 March 26: Evening Reception at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
March 27: Leadership Workshops
Watch for details about hotel registration, agenda, and cost in next week's e-mail to the Council network.
BoardSource Webinars: WACA Councils Attend for Free!
Speaker: Stephen Campisi, CFA, director of institutional thought leadership, U.S. Trust
Cost: Organizational Members $0 (WACA saves you $75) REGISTER
Webinar: Elephants in the Nonprofit Boardroom
Thursday, January 29, at 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Speaker: Stacey Wedding, founder and chief strategist of Professionals in Philanthropy
Cost: Organizational Members $0 (WACA saves you $35) REGISTER
Webinar: Are You a Fundraising Generalist or Specialist?
Tuesday, February 24, at 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Cost: Organizational Members $0 (WACA saves you $35) REGISTER
As a leader within the WACA network, you are now eligible to become part of BoardSource's membership community of more than 26,000 nonprofit leaders across the U.S. The National Office encourages all Councils to take advantage and sign up for this complimentary BoardSource membership. Please share the link - with Council colleagues, staff, and all Board members - and enjoy an array of benefits and easy-to-access news, resources, and best-practices webinars in nonprofit board leadership, as well as practical experience and suggestions from other members of BoardSource's community. Be sure to sign up today!
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Rational Middle Series: Grant Applications
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The World Affairs Councils of America is thrilled to announce a new national program series in partnership with the critically-acclaimed Rational Middle Energy Series.
Introduced at the 2014 National Conference to enthusiastic response, the 22-film series with nearly 2 million views and counting has sparked a movement based on productive conversation around the current energy challenge and what it will take to achieve a cleaner energy future.
The film screening-and-discussion series, moderated by producer and director Gregory Kallenberg, will be offered to World Affairs Councils across the U.S. through a competitive bidding process.
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Cover to Cover Author Series - FEBRUARY
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 Our February Author Series will feature Sarah Chayes, Senior Associate in the Democracy and Rule of Law Program and the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment, on her forthcoming book, Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens Global Security. The call will take place Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 2:00 PM ET.
 Every day a new blaze seems to ignite: the bloody implosion of Iraq and Syria; the East-West standoff in Ukraine; abducted schoolgirls in northern Nigeria. Is there some thread tying these frightening international security crises together? In a riveting account that weaves history with fast-moving reportage and insider accounts from the Afghanistan war, award-winning former NPR correspondent and e Sarah Chayes (full bio) identifies the unexpected link: corruption. Book details
"Thieves of State is a revolutionary book."
-Anne-Marie Slaughter, President of the New America Foundation
"Sarah Chayes brilliantly illuminates a topic no one wants talk about-but we must. Corruption is an insidious force that is causing some of the most dangerous challenges our world is facing. It has to be at the core of America's strategies, engagements and relationships for the twenty-first century."
-Admiral (ret.) Mike Mullen, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Global Perspectives Workshop for Educators: MINT Countries Webcast - Jan. 24
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 Until the turn of the century, there was very little focus on non-Western economies. But when economist Jim O'Neill coined the now widely accepted term BRIC, attention shifted to emerging markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China. Thirteen years later, O'Neill claims the MINT countries (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey) should be on our radar. Join the World Affairs Council of Houston to learn how to bring MINT into your classroom, including three presentations by Dr. Martin Lewis: - "Challenges to a Nation - Building in the Archipelagic Environment of Indonesia" - Why MINT is important
- "The Rise of Boko Haram and other Threats to Nigeria's National Integrity" - Key terms, definitions and historical context
- "Regional, Religious and Linguistic Divisions in the Turkish Nation-State"
Teachers will walk away with ready-to-use lesson plans, resources and ideas for classroom activities!
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Registration: 9:00 AM ET
Program: 9:30 AM ET - 2:00 PM ET
To sign up for the webcast, click the event page here. A registration fee of $15 covers the live webcast and the download of classroom materials. |
New Diplomacy: Building on 75 Years
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 Secretary of State John Kerry said "there is no longer anything foreign about foreign policy" in his first major speech as Secretary of State. Diplomacy is practiced more and more not just by professional diplomats, but by people like you.
What role will you play in diplomacy and the future of foreign relations?
Join Global Ties U.S. for their National Meeting, New Diplomacy: Building on 75 Years, to help shape the answers to that question and more! It is the leading forum for developing skills, identifying key trends, and sharing best practices in public diplomacy, international exchanges and nonprofit management. It will all be happening on February 4-7, 2015 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.
Partially funded by the Office of International Visitors, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, the National Meeting provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with participants from the U.S. Department of State, international development organizations, the foreign diplomatic corps, exchange alumni, and community-based organizations across 45 states and 13 countries.
Global Ties U.S. is offering an exclusive discount on registration for our members. Just use the code WACA15 and receive a $50 off the registration fees (excluding workshops and embassy receptions). Register now!
Visit http://newdiplomacy.globaltiesus.org to learn more.
For any additional questions please contact Jason Terry, Associate Director, Events & Training, at [email protected].
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Academic WorldQuest 2014-2015
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National Competition
The 2015 Academic WorldQuest National Competition will take place Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, DC.
Registration
Teams who have won their local competitions are required to submit team and release of liability forms to WACA to register for the National Competition by March 25, 2015. Visit the link below for more information.
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Spotlight on Turkey 2015
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 The 2015 Spotlight on Turkey program, conducted in partnership with the Turkish Cultural Foundation, was launched this month with the selection of 12 local Councils.
The 2015 councils are: Santa Fe Council on International Relations, World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C., Pacific and Asian Affairs Council (Hawaii), Northern Nevada International Center, Montana World Affairs Council, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, Dayton Council on World Affairs, World Affairs Council of Las Vegas, World Affairs Council of Seattle, World Affairs Council of Houston, World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana, World Affairs Council of Inland Southern California.
The 2015 Spotlight on Turkey program will begin with Teacher Workshops on Turkey, followed by two TCF Teacher Study Tours in the summer of 2015 and "Portrait of Turkey" cultural programs in the fall.
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World Affairs Councils of America Wins 2014 DANDI Award
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 We encourage all Councils to post this exciting news on your Web sites and social media -- this is your award, too! The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to announce that it was honored with the Diversity and Inclusion (DANDI) Award in the international category. Accepting the honor at the 3rd Annual DANDI Awards Ceremony in New York City on December 1st, WACA President and CEO Bill Clifford said:
"The World Affairs Councils of America believes everyone benefits when we create a public environment where a diverse community is challenged to share ideas about international issues while considering other points of view. For our Councils, which put a premium on civil dialogue, the commitment to the values of inclusion and diversity of thought and perspective makes us better learners, employees, leaders, and citizens."
See our short video, submitted following WACA's nomination for a 2014 DANDI Award.
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Weekly Highlights
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Tuesday, January 20
The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville hosted former SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro for two events: "Market Regulation: How Much Do We Need? How Much Will We Get? Can It Be Effective?" and "Global Trading and Global Markets: What's Down the Road?" Details
The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosted "From Boom to Bust: The True Cost of Globalization." Details
The World Affairs Council of Houston hosted "Paris Attacks: Islamic Extremism and the Freedom of Speech." Details
The Colorado Springs World Affairs Council hosted "China Update by Dr. Shen Dingli." Details
The San Diego World Affairs Council hosted "Global Security Series: Measuring Peace and Conflict in Mexico and Around The World." Details
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosted "Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam." Details
The World Affairs Council of Palm Beach hosted "The Third Unconscious and How It Influences World Affairs." Details
The Colorado Foothills World Affairs Council hosted "The Middle East: One Hundred Years, Past and Future." Details
Wednesday, January 21
The Indiana Council on World Affairs hosts "Human Rights in Haiti." Details
The Alaska World Affairs Council hosts "2 Million Minutes: A Global Examination." Details
The World Affairs Forum (Stamford, CT) hosts "America in a Fragmenting World." Details
The World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts "America, Still the Indispensable Nation." Details
The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts "Boom, Bust, Exodus: The Rustbelt, Maquilas, and a Tale of Two Cities." Details
The Juneau World Affairs Council hosts "Faith-Based Diplomacy: Bridging the Religious Divide." Details
World Affairs Council - Washington, DC hosts "State of the Union's Foreign Policy." Details
The World Affairs Council of Maine hosts a Great Decisions discussion: "Russia and the Near Abroad." Details
Thursday, January 22
The Columbus Council on World Affairs hosts Ambassador Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States, for "Economic Growth, Ebola, Extremism: Nigeria in Contemporary Global Politics." Details
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts Col. Mark Mykleby (Ret.), USMC, Senior Fellow, Smart Strategy Initiative, New America Foundation, for "Sustainability: An American Grand Strategy for the 21st Century." The Council will also host Col. Mykleby for a private dinner on January 21. Details
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts "China's Traditional Inscrutability: A Surprising Look Behind It." Details
The San Diego World Affairs Council hosts "Capitalism as a Weapon Against Terrorism." Details
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts "2015 Brazilian Economic Outlook." Details
The Savannah Council on World Affairs hosts "Rebooting U.S.-India Relations: What to Expect From India's New Government." Details
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts "The Story of an Afghan Family: Survival in a Country Crippled by Civil War." Details
The Columbus Council on World Affairs hosts a Great Decisions discussion: "U.S. Policy Towards Africa." Details
The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts an Educator Workshop on "Measuring the Impact of Global Health Crises." Details
Friday, January 23
The World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts a Great Decisions discussion: "Privacy in the Digital Age." Details
The Alaska World Affairs Council hosts "Faith-Based Diplomacy: Bridging the Religious Divide." Details
Saturday, January 24
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts a KQV Global Press Conference: "Reflecting on the Arab Spring: Contemporary Issues in the Middle East." Details
Sunday, January 25
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts a KQV Global Press Conference: "Religion and Politics in the 21st Century: Views from East and West." Details
The Peoria Area World Affairs Council hosts its fourth annual International Trivia Challenge. Details
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts "The Art of Diplomacy: Winston Churchill and the Pursuit of Painting." Details
The World Affairs Council of Northern California book club hosts a discussion on "Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City." Details
Council leaders to lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia:
Maria Zammit, Board, World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads, Ancient Cities and Colonial Splendors of Sri Lanka, February 4 - 18.
Craig Snyder, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Tunisia: March 6-14.
Anna Berry, Executive Director, World Affairs Council of New Hampshire, Burgundy & Provence River Cruise: May 3-14.
Mimi Gregory, Vice President of Programs, Naples Council on World Affairs, Inside Iran: May 18 - June 1.
Dr. Gail Stevenson, Executive Director, Vermont Council on World Affairs, Norwegian Splendor: June 11 - 26.
Maria Wulff, President, World Affairs Council of Oregon, Coastal Life from the Adriatic to the Aegean, June 15 - 23.
Dr. Carla Thorson, Senior Vice President of Programs, World Affairs Council of Northern California, South Africa: August 17 - 28.
Ambassador Mark Johnson, Board, Montana World Affairs Council, The Mediterranean Through the Centuries: October 14 - 25.
Contact www.wacphila.org/travel or call 1-800-942-5004 x209 or x217.
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