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SIGN UP NOW! 2015 National Conference
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Leading America: Foreign Policy
Challenges and the 2016 Election
Confirmed Speakers include:
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New!
President, The Maccoby Group
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Ambassadors
Luncheon Keynote:
Chairman, Goldman Sachs' International Advisors, Former President of the World Bank Group and U.S. Trade Representative
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Ambassadors Luncheon Keynote:
Washington Bureau Chief,
The Wall Street Journal
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President, World Ukrainian Congress
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Assistant Secretary, U.S. Dept. of State
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Off-site Visit: Brookings
Emerging Powers and the Liberal International Order
Kemal Kirisci - Turkey
Tanvi Madan - India
Jonathan D. Pollack - China, East Asia
Harold Trinkunas - Latin America
Thomas Wright - Int'l Order & Strategy
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Off-site: Carnegie Endowment
New!
Middle East and North Africa in Turmoil: Roots of Radicalization & the Refugee Crisis
Perry Cammack - Regional trends
Michele Dunne - Egypt
Frederic Wehrey - North Africa & the Gulf
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Staying at The Fairfax
We have secured a special group rate at The Fairfax at Embassy Row.
- Superior King: $249/night (Single/Double occupancy)
- Superior Two Doubles: $269/night (Single/Double Occupancy)
The Fairfax at Embassy Row is conveniently located in the Dupont Circle area. A Washington, DC landmark, The Fairfax's intriguing history spans more than 80 years.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
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October Cover to Cover
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The call will be held
Tuesday, October 13, at 2:00 PM ET. WACA President Bill Clifford will moderate.
Save the Date!
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Best Practices Webinar: Free to all Members!
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It's critical for a nonprofit to have a strategic plan. This free
webinar, offered by BoardSource, will help you to understand how
to succeed in combining strategic thinking and practical planning in a new, purposeful, and useful way.
Featured Speaker:
Melanie Schmidt, Principal of Timpano Group LLC. Schmidt
has more than 20 years of professional experience and offers expertise in management consulting, facilitation design, group dynamics, organizational strategy, brand development, and communications.
The WACA Board and National Office has made it possible for all Councils to take advantage and sign up for complimentary BoardSource membership. By doing so, all Council leaders, staff, and Board members will be able to register for this webinar, and enjoy an array of benefits that will help strengthen your Council's performance!
This BoardSource webinar will be held
Thursday, October 29, at 2:00-3:00 pm ET
If you have activated your BoardSource membership, simply
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Academic WorldQuest 2015-2016
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Information for the 2015-2016 Academic WorldQuest program is now available!
Click here for the Study Guide, information on the
Carlos and Malú Alvarez 2016 Academic WorldQuest
National Competition, and more.
Councils: Please register your local competition by submitting your Pledge Form.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
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9th Annual CHINA Town Hall
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The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations will hold its ninth annual
CHINA Town Hall, a national day of China-related programming, on
Monday evening, October 5
. Several World Affairs Councils have hosted CHINA Town Hall events over the years that have raised their audiences' understanding of U.S.-China bilateral relations as well as the effect of China's rise on their own communities.
Councils are holding CHINA Town Hall events today:
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Rational Middle Energy Series
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 The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to continue its national program series in partnership with the Rational Middle Energy Series. The 22-episode documentary film series, with more than 3.5 million views and/or downloads, has sparked a movement based on productive conversation around the current energy challenge and what it will take to achieve a cleaner energy future. More Information.
Upcoming event this month:
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EU in the U.S. Program Series
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"EU in the U.S." is administered in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to the United States to raise awareness, understanding, and knowledge about EU policies, the EU's role as an international actor, and the value of strong EU-U.S. ties.
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Upcoming events this month:
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Migration Crisis
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With the WACA National Office's facilitation, several Councils over the coming months will host
Anne Richard
, Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration (
bio
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Upcoming event this month:
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World Affairs Councils in the News
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Columbia World Affairs Council
World Affairs Council of West Michigan
World Affairs Council of Harrisburg
World Affairs Council of Dallas
World Affairs Council of Charleston
World Affairs Council of Northern California
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Travel the World from WAC Philadelphia
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 Just Announced:
Council Leaders to Lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia!
Kay Maxwell
, Executive Director, World Affairs Forum Stamford, Vietnam and Cambodia: October 12 - 27, 2015.
Dr. Carla Thorson, Senior Vice President of Programs, World Affairs Council of Northern California, Cuba: December 6 - 14, 2015.
Ambassador Mark Johnson
, Board member, Montana World Affairs Council, The Mediterranean Through the Centuries: October 14 - 25, 2015.
Dr. Jerry W. Leach,
former President, World Affairs Councils of America, Legends of the Nile: February 23 - March 5, 2016.
Jim Falk
, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, Inside Morocco: March 4 - 17, 2016.
Ambassador Heather Hodges
, President & Ambassador-in-Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Lima & the Amazon: April 16 - 24, 2016.
Mimi Gregory
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ice President and Program Chairman,
Naples Council on World Affairs, Cruising the Rivieras & Islands of France, Spain and Italy: October 5 - 13, 2016.
Craig Snyder
, President and CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Oman, UAE and Qatar: November 2 - 16, 2016.
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