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Leadership Mission to China
The World Affairs Councils of America is pleased to announce that the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) has agreed to host a Leadership Mission to the People's Republic of China from October 11-19, 2014. Note: Delegates will depart the U.S. on October 11 and arrive on October 12.

Please click here for further details and application instructions. The Leadership Mission will include up to 10 delegates. Applications are due Friday, September 5. 

A Leadership Mission is a working visit made by a WACA National Leadership Delegation to a foreign country. It is an important membership benefit for our network leaders and sponsors. Missions allow participants to obtain firsthand knowledge of the host country, which helps them to design and operate programs, events and activities for their councils that make a real difference in fostering grassroots understanding and engagement in international affairs.

Itineraries and meetings are organized by the host. Arrangements will be made for the delegation to interact with selected government agencies, major political parties and NGOs in order to further enhance the delegates' understanding of the People's Republic of China.
America and the World 2015
Register Now! Early Bird Ends Friday, September 5 
Held annually for over two decades, the Conference engages our national network's leaders and members drawn from the business, civic, and education communities with leading policy-makers and experts.

The 2014 National Conference Agenda will examine: China, the U.S., and Asia; Russia/Eurasia; Cybersecurity; Future of Education; Youth, Jobs, and Social Unrest; Food and Water; Global Economic Realignment; Future of Energy; Africa; and Climate Change. More Information

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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATES
Non-Member (Reg. $595): $495
World Affairs Council Member (Reg. $495): $465
World Affairs Council Board Member (Reg. $465): $435
World Affairs Council CEO (Reg. $465): $435
World Affairs Council Staff (Non-Executive, Reg. $435): $395
World Affairs Council Volunteer Executive (Reg. $435): $395

(Early Bird Rate Expires Friday, September 5)

 

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Staying at The Fairfax at Embassy Row Hotel 

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Superior King: $234 per night (Single/Double Occupancy)

 

Superior Two Doubles: $254 per night (Single/Double Occupancy)

 

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National Conference Scholarships
WACA LogoThe National Board of Directors of the World Affairs Councils of America is proud to announce that we will be offering 25 scholarships for college undergraduate students from our national network to attend the 2014 National Conference, America and the World 2015, November 5-7, 2014, in Washington, DC at The Fairfax at Embassy Row Hotel. Details and Nomination Instructions


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Job Opportunities
The Minnesota International Center is hiring a Development Director. Job Description and Application Instructions

The World Affairs Council of Orange County is hiring an Executive Director. Job Description and Application Instructions
Weekly Highlights

Monday, August 25 

The World Affairs Council of Monterey Bay hosts Prof. Mohammed Hafez, Naval Postgraduate School, for "ISIS and the Future of Iraq." Details

 

Tuesday, August 26

The World Affairs Council of Greater Richmond hosts Joshua Muravchik, Fellow, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, for "Making David Into Goliath: How the World Turned Against Israel." Details

 

WorldDenver hosts international trade lawyer Frank Schuchat for "Making Sense of the Sanctions: Iran and the P5+1 Talks." Details

 

The World Affairs Council of Seattle hosts a Spanish conversation group. Details

 

Wednesday, August 27
The World Affairs Council of Houston hosts Carl Meacham, CSIS Americas Program, for "Caught at the Border: Central America's Immigrant Children." Details

The World Affairs Council of Charlotte hosts "Adventures in Dining: Red Bowl Asian Bistro" as part of its Magellan Society young professionals group. Details

 

Thursday, August 28

WorldDenver hosts a discussion on "The Politics of Fracking" screening of the film "Gasland" with the WorldDenver Young Professionals group. Details

Friday, August 29
The World Affairs Council of Seattle cosponsors "Global Leadership Educator Workshop: Exploring Global Issues and Creating a Democratic Classroom." Details

Saturday, August 30
The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh hosts its weekly KQV Global Press Conference. This week's program features Matt Friedman, Breaking the Links. He will discuss "Combatting Human Trafficking at Home and Abroad." Details
 

Council leaders to lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia:

  

Ambassador Marilyn McAfee, Chair, World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, Inside Iran: October 5 - 19.

  

Ambassador Heather Hodges, President and Ambassador in Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, South American Tapestry: October 16 - November 2.

  

Ambassador Mark Johnson, Founder, World Affairs Council of Montana, Landscapes of the Mediterranean: October 23 - November 6.

  

Maria Wulff, President, World Affairs Council of Oregon, Best of Tanzania: November 1-11.

  

Maria Zammit, World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads, Sri Lanka: February 4-18.

  

L.J. Stambuk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Mysteries of Myanmar: February 20-March 5.

  

Contact www.wacphila.org/travel or call 800-942-5004 x209 or x217.
 

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