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2013 National Conference: Hotel Block Ends October 23
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Deadline to Book Hotel Room: October 23
The 2013 National Conference will be held at The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel. We have secured a special group rate at The Liaison Capitol Hill of $225/night. To book rooms at this rate, click below or call 1-866-233-4642 and reference "National Conference - World Affairs." The deadline to book a room at the special rate is Wednesday, October 23.
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Held annually for over two decades, the World Affairs Councils of America's National Conference engages our regional leaders and members drawn from the business, civic, and education communities with leading policy-makers and experts. The National Conference launches the National Network's year-long discussion of the Six Top Issues for 2014 selected by our network leadership across the country and helps plan our programming for the coming year.
The Six Top Issues selected by the National Network's leadership as the most important national security issues for the coming year are:
- Cybersecurity
- U.S. Energy Independence
- Global Economic Realignment
- Middle East
- Global Environment Issues
- U.S. Education
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Tentative Agenda
Wednesday, November 13
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Fall Leadership Meeting for Council CEOs and Staff/Annual Membership Meeting
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Opening Dinner
Thursday, November 14
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Main Plenaries
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Embassy Receptions
- Embassy of Canada
- Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
- Embassy of Portugal
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
Friday, November 15
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM: 1918 Society Breakfast
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Main Plenaries
Conference concludes at 3:00 PM
Thank you to our generous sponsors: Chevron,
NATO, Google, The Gambrinus Company, Raytheon, ExxonMobil, Duke Energy, Goldman Sachs, and Coca-Cola
Application Deadline: Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1
 The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to announce a new Engage America Speaker Series in partnership with Google:
Freedom and Power in the Digital AgeUp to eight councils will be selected to host the program, which will feature notable Google experts as speakers and is supported by a grant from Google. The program also includes an Educators Seminar with a separate team of Google experts who will address how teachers and students can best leverage the tools of the new digital age to further their educational missions. Click here for more information.
Join the 1918 Society
The 1918 Society is comprised of individuals who wish to directly support the World Affairs Councils of America in its mission of educating Americans on global issues. 1918 Society members enjoy special privileges at the 2013 National Conference including an invitation to the exclusive 1918 Society breakfast, access to the hospitality green suite with the opportunity to meet conference speakers, reserved seating at all plenaries and luncheons, and special recognition throughout the National Conference. If you would like to learn more, please see the full list of 1918 Society benefits or contact Ian J. Byrne at [email protected].
This year's 1918 Society Breakfast will feature Peter Baker, White House Correspondent for The New York Times, and author of the upcoming book, Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House. Mr. Baker will speak on The President, the White House, and the Making of U.S. National Security. WACA National Board Chair Paula J. Dobriansky will moderate the discussion.
Academic WorldQuest 2014: Submit Pledge Form Now
The 2014 Academic WorldQuest National Competition will take place Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, DC. Read about the 2013 Academic WorldQuest National Competition here.
Councils, please fill out the 2013-2014 Academic WorldQuest Pledge Form, which is available here and in the WACA Leadership Network.
Competition Questions Available Those who fill out and return the form will be given confidential access to questions prepared by the WACA National Office for local competitions in 2013-2014.
The 2013-2014 Study Guide has been released, as well as information and resources for councils and teachers. More Information
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 week's events include:
October 1 -- World Affairs Council of Jacksonville
October 3 -- World Affairs Council of Spokane
October 3 -- Juneau World Affairs Council
October 5 -- World Affairs Council of Houston
Spotlight on Turkey
 The Spotlight on Turkey program, sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and the Turkish Cultural Foundation, has entered Phase III of the 2013 program. Participating councils will be holding programs throughout the fall showcasing Turkish art, culture, and cuisine. More Information
Programs scheduled for this week include:
October 4-5 -- World Affairs Council of Montana
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Monday September 30
The World Affairs Council of Northern California will host Mike Abramowitz and Richard S. Williamson for "Preventing Genocide: Do We Have a Responsibility to Protect?" More Information
The San Diego World Affairs Council will host Chases Madar for "Cluelessness, National Security, and Chelsea Manning: Why the Biggest Security Breach in US History is Good for You." More Information
The Minnesota International Center is hosting a panel of Foreign Service experts for "enRoute - Careers in the Foreign Service." More Information
The World Affairs Council of Charleston will host Dr. Jerry Leach on "Where is the Egyptian Revolution Going?" More Information
The World Affairs Council of Central Florida will host Jessica Fellowes for "An Afternoon with Downton Abbey." More Information
Tuesday October 1
Wednesday October 2
The World Affairs Council of Northern California will host a photography exhibition and artist reception for Global Visions 2013. More Information
The World Affairs Council of Central Florida will host their first Annual Mahatma Gandhi Diversity Breakfast, featuring keynote speaker Dennis Dalton. More Information
The World Affairs Council of Kentucky ad Southern Indiana will host David Fidler for "American Cybersecurity: Policy After the Snowden Affair." More Information
The Minnesota International Center will host Ken Roth for "U.S. Human Rights Policy: Leadership Must Begin at Home." More Information
The World Affairs Council of Las Vegas will host Dr. Jaime de Pini�s for "A Troubled Continent: Europe's Economic and Financial Crisis." More Information
The Columbus Council on World Affairs hosts Dr. Mitch Lerner, Director of the Institute of Korean Studies, The Ohio State University for "Korea, the United States, and East Asia." More Information
Thursday October 3
The Juneau World Affairs Council will host a screening of the film "Not My Life" which will be followed by a panel discussion with Alaska's Commissioner of Public Safety, a representative from the FBI, and the Director of the Alaska Justice Institute. This program is sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and is made possible by a generous grant from Carlson & The Carlson Family Foundation. More Information
The World Affairs Council of Spokane will host a screening of "Not My Life." This program is sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and is made possible by a generous grant from Carlson & The Carlson Family Foundation. More Information
The World Affairs Council of Northern California will host Professor Lawrence Freedman for "Strategy: From Achilles to Today's Boardroom." More Information
The San Diego World Affairs Council will host Scott Silk for a discussion of the "Hands for Peace" organization. More Information
The World Affairs Council of Wilmington will host Jeremy Black of the University of Exeter. More Information
The World Affairs Council of Central Florida will host Danna Olivo for a discussion of Brazil for their "International Roundtable" series. More Information
The World Affairs Council of Maine will host "The Pharaohs Compete: The Struggle over Regime Change in Egypt" as part of their Great Decisions Dinner series. More Information
The World Affairs Council of Las Vegas will host Dr. Jaime de Pini�s for "A World of Opportunity and Risk for International Investment." More Information
The World Affairs Council of Oregon hosts a screening of "The Finland Phenomenon: Inside the World's Most Surprising School System." More Information
The World Affairs Council of Rhode Island hosts Tessie San Martin for "Education, Health, Economic and Social Development Issues Facing Children in the Developing World." More Information
The Vermont Council on World Affairs hosts a screening of the film "Hide" about Vermont's migrant workers. More Information
Friday October 4
The Juneau World Affairs Council will host a screening of the film "Not My Life" which will be followed by a panel discussion with Alaska's Commissioner of Public Safety, a representative from the FBI, and the Director of the Alaska Justice Institute. This program is sponsored by the World Affairs Councils of America and is made possible by a generous grant from Carlson & The Carlson Family Foundation. More Information
The Montana World Affairs Council will host Joanne Berry, Kerry Corcoran and Niki Keuch to discuss their experiences in Turkey. This program is part of the World Affairs Councils of America's Spotlight on Turkey program and is cosponsored by the Turkish Cultural Fund. More Information
The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head hosts Governor John Huntsman for an evening program. More Information
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts Pulitzer Prize winning author A. Scott Berg for "Wilson." More Information
The Cleveland World Affairs Council will host "Welcome Back CCWA Young Professionals." More InformationThe World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts Dr. Eckart Woertz, Senior Research Fellow, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, for "Global Food Security: Politics and Agriculture in the Middle East" and a breakfast briefing on "The Real Cost of Bread: The Global Food Crisis, Land Grabs, and the Future of the Middle East." More Information
Saturday October 5
The Montana World Affairs Council will host Joanne Berry, Kerry Corcoran and Niki Keuch for a presentation on Turkish art followed by an Erbu workshop. This program is part of the World Affairs Councils of America'sSpotlight on Turkey program and is cosponsored by the Turkish Cultural Fund. More Information
The Montana World Affairs Council will host a Hodga Nesrettin story hour. More Information
Council leaders to lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia:
Kay Maxwell, Executive Director, World Affairs Forum, Stamford, CT. Myanmar (Burma). February 7-20, 2014.
Maria Zammit, World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads, Journey Through India. March 6 - 23, 2014.
Craig Snyder, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Inside Iran. April 24-May 8, 2014
Jim Falk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, Bike & Barge France. May 22-June 1, 2014
Angela Weck, Executive Director, Peoria Area World Affairs Council, Russian River Cruise. June 13-23, 2014
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