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Week of June 10th
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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 5 -- Cleveland Council on World Affairs
June 27 -- Colorado Springs World Affairs Council
Qatar: Sand, Sea and Sky with Diana Untermeyer
 The World Affairs Councils of America, in collaboration with the Embassy of Qatar, is sponsoring an Engage America Speaker Series with Diana Untermeyer, author of Qatar: Sand, Sea, and Sky. Mrs. Untermeyer lived in Doha, the bustling capital of Qatar, from 2004-2007 while her husband Chase served as U.S. ambassador. Qatar: Sand, Sea, and Sky gives an overview of Qatar's rich culture and history and documents its journey into modernity. Though small in size, Qatar's strategic location and natural gas wealth make it a rising economic and political power. Breathtakingly illustrated by award-winning photographer Henry Dallal, Mrs. Untermeyer's personal narrative provides a unique perspective of this moderate Muslim country and the way it attempts to become modern and engaged with the world without losing its heritage. This month's events include:
June 11 -- World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
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 11 -- World Affairs Council of Connecticut
June 18 -- World Affairs Council of Charlotte
June 20 -- WorldDenver
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.
Contact www.wacphila.org/travel or call 800-942-5004 x209 or x217.
Monday June 10
The World Affairs Council of Monterrey Bay hosts a Discussion Group, "The Drone Debate - Domestic and Foreign". More information
The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts the Global Town Hall "The Global Youth Bulge: Exploring the Largest Generation in History." More information
On June 10, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts "LGBT NGO Management and Social Diversity." More information
Tuesday June 11
The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Somali Mam, for "Meet Somaly Mam: Cambodian Activist, Humanitarian and Survivor of Sex Slavery." The event will be moderated by Jane Wales, President and CEO, World Affairs Council. More Information
The World Affairs Council of Orange County hosts "An Evening with the Honorable James Smith: U.S Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia." More information
The World Affairs Council of Connecticut will host a program on the past and present global nuclear threats "The Nuclear Threat: From Cuba, to Iran, to North Korea." More information
The Foreign Policy Association hosts Irina Bokova, for "Distinguished Lecture on Social and Economic Development. More information
World Affairs Council - Washington, DC hosts "The New Great Game -- The US and the Future of Central Asia" as part of their Foreign Policy Panel Series. More Information
The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Gary Roughead, for "The Opening Arctic: Challenges and Opportunities." More information
The World Affairs Council of Mid-Hudson Valley hosts Geeta Desai, for "Sacred Cows and High Tech Businesses: Assessing the Effects of Globalization on Indian Women." More information
The Cleveland Council on World Affairs hosts George E. Moose, for "Advancing National Security through Building Peace." More information
The World Affairs Council of Tacoma hosts "Travel Talk: Navigating Different Cultures - Women in Business in Saudi Arabia." More information
On June 13, the World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts Loraine Hariton, for the "Annual Meeting of Members: Fostering the Silicon Valley Spirit Abroad". More information
The Foreign Policy Association hosts "Korean Philanthropy: Hyundai's corporate social responsibility in North America." More information
On June 13, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia hosts "2013 Atlas Award: A Tribute to America's First Responders." More information
On June 13, the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth hosts His Excellency Dino Patti Djalal, the Ambassador of Indonesia to the U.S. More information
On June 13, the World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts its Annual Meeting and Cocktail Reception honoring retiring President Barbara Schneider. 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
The World Affairs Council of New Orleans will host the Consul General of Japan Motohiko Kato for the 2013 Annual Dinner and for, "New Challenges for Peace and Security in East Asia? Perspectives on the US-Japan Partnership." More information
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