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New! Embassy of Canada to Host Reception
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 The World Affairs Councils of America is delighted to announce that the Embassy of Canada will host a reception during the WACA 2016 Conference. Mr. Denis Stevens,
Deputy Head of Mission will preside at the event.
 Mr. Stevens has served with the Canadian Government for 17 years, 10 of them in management positions in the departments of Justice; Indian and Northern Affairs; Public Safety and at the Privy Council Office, the department that serves the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
Immediately prior to his current appointment, Mr. Stevens served as Consul General of Canada in Seattle.
WACA Conference participants may choose from one of three Embassy Receptions - Canada, France, and Oman - to be held Thursday evening, November 17 (see agenda). Please be advised that space is limited, and RSVPs are required for security purposes.
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Reception option 2:
H.E. Gérard Araud
, Ambassador of France, will host a reception at his official residence.
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Reception option 3:
H.E. Hunaina Al Mughairy
, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman, will host a reception at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center.
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Conference registrants: reply by Thursday, Nov. 3, with your Embassy and Think Tank preferences. If you have any questions, contact WACA's national office at
202-833-4557
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Think Tank Visits - New Experts Added
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Choose one:
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Global Risks 2035
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The Future of the International Order
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SVP for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic; and Director, Europe Program
(other experts TBD)
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Conference registrants: reply by Thursday, Nov. 3, with your Embassy and Think Tank preferences. If you have any questions, contact WACA's national office at
202-833-4557
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WACA 2016 National Conference
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America and Global Megatrends
Special evening with Tom Friedman
 The World Affairs Councils of America is delighted to announce a special dinner with Tom Friedman
on
Friday, November 18, at 6:30 - 8:30 PM
. Internationally renowned author, reporter, and columnist Thomas L. Friedman has been awarded three Pulitzer Prizes for his journalism. He has written six bestselling books, among them, From Beirut to Jerusalem and The World Is Flat. (Full bio.)
This event follows the official conclusion of the Conference (see agenda) - and it is free for members of the 1918 Society. Others who wish to attend this special dinner may purchase tickets here for $100 each
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Speakers added
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Senior Associate, Asia Program
Woodrow Wilson Center
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President and Co-founder
Muslim Public Affairs Council
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Professor of Practice
National Defense University
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New this year!
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION REWARDS:
For every five paid registrations from an individual Council community, WACA will provide free admission to a sixth individual designated by the Council's CEO. Congratulations to the Naples Council, WAC Western Massachusetts, WorldBoston, and the Cleveland Council on earning this benefit! Many other Councils need just one more registrant.
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Open to
35 members
of the 1918 Society.
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
Friday, Nov. 18, at 2:00 - 5:00 PM
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The WACA 2016 National Conference is sponsored by:
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WAC of Hilton Head: New Executive Director
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Most recently, Maureen was the Executive Director of Second Helpings, a transportation and redistribution entity of foodstuffs from grocery retailers to the area's various food banks.
She held previous positions as Executive Director at Matthews Health Clinic and as a
Specialty
Sales Representative for Rhone-Poulenc Rorer. Maureen is a graduate of Marquette University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology.
Maureen was selected as the best choice for the
position
from a pool of over 100 well-qualified applicants. She
will be working with Joan Apple Lemoine, the current Executive Director, starting November 1, and will make her solo flight starting January 1, 2017.
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Academic WorldQuest 2016-2017
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Information for the 2016-2017 Academic WorldQuest program is now available!
This year's
AWQ Study Guide, is now available, along with complete information about the Carlos and Malú Alvarez 2017 Academic WorldQuest
National Competition.
This year's National Competition will feature a welcome reception at the
United States Institute of Peace, on
Friday, April 28. For Topics, Study Guide, and other information click
here.
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
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News Spotlight: Alaska World Affairs Council
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Lise Falskow, President and CEO of the Alaska World Affairs Council in an special interview with Your Alaska Link.com, discussed the Council's upcoming fall programming. Lise talked about the Council's mission and the list of distinguished speakers recently hosted such as: the Ambassadors of Indonesia and Qatar, and Israel's first Bedouin diplomat Ishmael Khaldi. She highlighted the accessible and open nature of the Council's speaker events and encouraged viewers to attend future programs.
View the Interview
Upcoming events:
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Peoria Area World Affairs Council
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
World Affairs Council of Charlotte
World Affairs Council of Las Vegas
World Affairs Council of Connecticut
World Affairs Forum (Stamford)
World Affairs Council of Atlanta
World Affairs Council of Dallas/ Fort Worth
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
Naples Council on World Affairs
World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts
International Affairs Forum (Traverse City)
Global Minnesota
Northern Nevada International Center
World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley
Cleveland Council on World Affairs
Columbus Council on World Affairs
World Affairs Council of Oregon
World Affairs Council of Greater Reading
World Affairs Council of Charleston
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