2019 Conference Leadership Day Survey; 2019 Qatar Leadership Mission; Speakers in the WACA Network; WAC San Antonio Hosts Future of Korea Program ; Council of the Month; 2019 Conference Registration, Speakers, and Hotel Information; WAC Charlotte's Council Scholars Award; and more!
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WACA 2019
Conference Leadership Day Needs Your Input!
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The survey should take no more than 5-10 minutes. Thank you for your participation in the survey; your feedback is valuable to us.
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We invite you to visit the
2019 Conference website to view the developing agenda, learn about Conference speakers, register and purchase tickets, and view hotel block information. Be sure to take advantage of individual
Early-Bird discounts, good through
Friday, September 6!
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WACA 2019 Leadership Mission to Qatar
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The World Affairs Councils of America is delighted to announce that the
Embassy of the State of Qatar in Washington, DC will sponsor a WACA Leadership Mission to Qatar,
October 11-17.
This WACA Leadership Mission will be comprised of a Qatar Embassy representative, WACA President and CEO Bill Clifford, and a minimum of 10 delegates from the Council network. Applicants are asked to submit their materials to the WACA National Office by email to
lbrailsford@worldaffairscouncils.org by
COB on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019
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to secure their spot on this unique travel opportunity.
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Speakers in the WACA Network This Week
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Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)
United States Senator, Texas
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Amb. Jose Manuel del Gallego Romualdez
Amb. of the Republic of the Philippines to the U.S.
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Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
United States Senator, Oregon
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Laura Weffer Cifuentes
Journalist, CNN En Español
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Scroll down to view more Council Highlights!
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WACA's National Speaker Database Needs You!
We have recently debuted WACA's
Speaker Database 2.0. In this new iteration, we have expanded our list of speakers and made it easier than ever for you, as Council staff and board members, to engage with it.
We want your speakers! Please submit your speakers through the "
Submit Your Speakers" button on our website.
You need to have an account through our website in order to view and interact with the database and submit your speakers. To check if you have an account, please visit your
Council Member page on the WACA website and see if you are listed as a staff or board member. If you are not, you will not be able to interact with the database yet.
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WAC San Antonio Hosts Future of Korea Program
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The
World Affairs Council of San Antonio will kick-off the second half of WACA's
Engage America: Future of Korea grant series, sponsored by the
Korea Economic Institute. A panel discussion
Tuesday, August 27, will feature
Jihyun Lee, First Secretary at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the U.S.,
Jennifer Steffensen, Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State, and
Yong Kwon, Director of Communications at KEI, in conversation with former
Congressman Charlie Gonzalez regarding "The U.S.-Korea Relationship."
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Council of the Month: WAC Kentucky and Southern Indiana
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On the
first Tuesday of every month, the
World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana hosts
Global Trivia
at Gravely Brewing Co. to give area residents the opportunity to test their global knowledge! Each night consists of five rounds of questions from various categories including geography, music, history, and more. For only the cost of a beer, players' $5 donation supports the Council's educational programs for Kentucky and Southern Indiana residents and students.
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Register Now:
WACA 2019 National Conference!
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The WACA 2019 National Conference:
The 8 Forces Reshaping the Global Economy
will be held at the
Mayflower Hotel,
November 6-8, 2019, in Washington DC.
We encourage Councils to promote the
Conference locally and on social media. The WACA National Office would be happy to assist with your publicity.
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Think Tank Off-Site Briefings
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Chinese Embassy to Host Exclusive WACA Conference Reception
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WACA 2019 National Conference Keynotes
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Ambassadors Luncheon Keynote: Wednesday, Nov. 6
Secretary James A. Baker, III
61st U.S. Secretary of State (1989-1992)
67th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1985-1988)
10th (1981-1985) and 16th (1992-1993) White House Chief of Staff
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Great Decisions Luncheon: Thursday, Nov. 7
Secretary Chuck Hagel
24th U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013-2015)
Former U.S. Senator (R-NE, 1997-2009)
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Great Decisions Luncheon: Thursday, Nov. 7
Sarwar Kashmeri
Fellow, Foreign Policy Association
Adjunct Professor of Political Science and Applied Research Fellow, Peace and War Center at Norwich University
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Important Scheduling Notes:
- The 1918 Society Dinner will take place Tuesday night, Nov. 5 (1918 Society Members and Conference Sponsors only)
- The WACA National Board will meet Wednesday morning, Nov. 6 (not on Saturday)
- The Membership Meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 4:30 - 6:00 pm
- Think Tank off-site briefings will take place Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6
- Council Leadership Day professional workshops will take place Friday, Nov. 8
Hotel Information:
This year, because we will hold our signature Ambassadors Luncheon on
Wed., Nov. 6 - with former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III as our keynote speaker and honoree -
we encourage you to set the start date of your hotel reservations for
Tues., Nov. 5. You won't want to miss this luncheon!
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Remember to keep checking WACA Newsletters and the 2019 National Conference website for important updates to the agenda as well as announcements of new speakers and program details.
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Changing the World One Teacher at a Time
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The
World Affairs Council of Charlotte announces the
2019-2020 Council Scholar Award Program, which awards
K-12 educators with a
$2,500
grant in recognition of their commitment to international education in the greater Charlotte region. Through this signature Council program, educators are given the opportunity to go abroad and participate in professional development conferences, teacher tours, language immersion courses, and other eligible international education opportunities of their choice.
Read more details about Council Scholar benefits and past award recipients.
Apply now.
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WACA's Bill Clifford in Nebraska
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Last Friday, August 23,
WACA President and CEO Bill Clifford visited the
Omaha World Affairs Council to give a talk on "
China's Belt and Road Initiative and Its Implications for International Relations." During his time in Omaha, Clifford toured the Gallup world headquarters and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center while engaging in open dialogue with Omaha WAC members and staff.
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the E.D. provides leadership, strategy development, and vision to the organization in keeping with the mission and strategy of WorldDenver. A keen interest in global affairs and promoting greater international understanding will be desired hallmarks. To apply, please email your resume to
Lauren McElderry at
lmcelderry@eflassociates.com.
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The Director of Development is a new position at CIR and will be responsible for overseeing donor research, cultivating close relationships with New Mexico funders to position CIR for local/regional grants, leading business partnerships, and others. CIR is looking for a candidate with a passion for world affairs, globalization, and social justice; strong and demonstrated success as a fundraiser; experience with Planned Giving, and excellent written and spoken communication skills with social media expertise.
Apply here.
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The Office Manager & Executive Assistant ensures administrative functions are effective, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the organization. This role supports the Director of Operations, comprising several main areas of responsibility including office administration, facility management, social media, program support (program registration, membership and event promotion, materials order processing), intern program coordination, and Board of Directors support.
Apply here.
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Monday 8/26
Alaska World Affairs Council hosts
Ambassador Jose Manuel “Babe” del Gallego Romualdez, Ambassador of the Republic of Philippines to the U.S., and
Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) for “What Alaskans Want to Know About the Philippines.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) for a lunch event.
Details.
Tuesday 8/27
International Relations Council (Kansas City) hosts biographer and research professor for Education Policy at the University of Illinois
Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, for “The Status of Peacebuilding Between India and Pakistan.”
Details.
World Affairs Council Upstate hosts professional speaker and author
Kathy McAfee, America’s Marketing Motivator, for “Building Your International Network: Learn How to Expand Your Connections Across the Globe.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of San Antonio hosts a panel of experts for “A Conversation on the U.S-Korea Relationship.”
Details.
Wednesday 8/28
World Affairs (Northern California) hosts
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) for “Migrant Families at the Border and Immigration.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Austin hosts
Yves Dubus, Belgian Trade and Investment Coordinator at Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment Agency, for “The European Union – Turmoil or Transition? Brexit vs. Regionalism.”
Details.
San Diego World Affairs Council hosts
Alessandro Bortolon, research physicist at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, for “Fusion Energy Research and the Creation of Miniature Stars for Electricity.”
Details.
Thursday 8/29
World Affairs Council of Greater Houston hosts
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) for “U.S. Foreign Policy, Immigration, and the Road Ahead.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Atlanta hosts CNN En Español journalist
Laura Weffer Cifuentes for “Venezuela from the Inside.”
Details.
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosts
James Olson, former Chief of Counterintelligence at the CIA, for “Global Forum: How to Catch a Spy.”
Details.
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Travel the World with WAC Philadelphia
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Travel with Council Leaders - hear them lecture on Travel the World tours from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia!
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2019 travel schedule includes trips to:
- Jacqueline Miller, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Seattle, Passage Along the Danube River: October 12-24, 2019
- Derrick Olsen, President, WorldOregon, Trade Routes of Coastal Iberia: October 13-21, 2019
- Craig Snyder, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, Exploring Saudi Arabia & Qatar: November 7-17, 2019
- Ambassador Mark Johnson, former Vice Chair, World Affairs Councils of America, Egypt & the Eternal Nile: January 28-February 11, 2020
- Ambassador Philip Hughes, former President, World Affairs Councils of America, South American Tapestry: February 27-March 15, 2020
- Ambassador Heather Hodges, President and Ambassador in Residence, Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Barcelona: April 18-26, 2020
- Megan Torrey, Chief Executive Officer, World Affairs Council of Hartford, Himalayan Kingdoms: Nepal & Bhutan: April 28-May 12, 2020
- Bill Clifford, President & CEO, World Affairs Councils of America, China, Tibet, and the Yangtze: May 9-24, 2020
- Lise Falskow, President & CEO, Alaska World Affairs Council, Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords: May 16-24, 2020
- Dr. Pamela Zeiser, Education Liaison, World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, Berlin Uncovered: May 24-31, 2020
- Jim Falk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth, Arctic Expedition: Voyage Under the Midnight Sun: June 9-19, 2020
- Ljubomir (LJ) Stambuk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Charlotte, Sailing Ancient Trade Routes: Helsinki to Copenhagen: June 27-July 9, 2020
- Mimi Gregory, Vice President and Program Chairman, Naples Council on World Affairs, Cruising the Adriatic and Aegean Seas: September 9-17, 2020
- Don Samford, Chairman of the Education Outreach and Program Committees, Peoria Area World Affairs Council, Legendary Turkey: October 2-16, 2020
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