2019 Conference Early-Bird Registration Ending Friday; 2019 Qatar Leadership Mission; Council of the Month; 1918 Society Dinner Speaker;
Engage America
Council Grant Programs; USIP Peace Day Challenge; September Cover to Cover + more Council News!
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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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Council of the Month: WAC Connecticut
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Some of the featured speakers include:
- General John R. Allen (USMC, Ret.), President, The Brookings Institution
- Her Excellency Roya Rahmani, Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States
- His Excellency Fareed Yasseen, Ambassador of Iraq to the United States
- David Sanger, National Security Correspondent, New York Times
- Lieutenant General Michael Moeller (U.S. Air Force, Ret.), Pratt & Whitney
Hartford Business Journal honored WACCT's
Amanda Jolly as a '
40 Under 40' honoree - see below in Councils in the News to read more.
Congratulations, Amanda!
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Speakers in the WACA Network This Week
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Rami George Khouri
Senior Fellow and former Director, Issam Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs,
American University of Beirut
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John Connelly
Director, ISEEES, UC Berkeley
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Ambassador Seyed Hossein Mousavian
Former Nuclear Spokesperson for Iran
Middle East Security and Nuclear Policy Specialist, Princeton University
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Rep. Mike Thompson
U.S. Representative, (D-CA 5th District)
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Register Now:
WACA 2019 National Conference!
Hurry! Early-Bird Pricing Ends Friday!
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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 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, ending this
Friday, September 6!
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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Announcing 1918 Society Dinner Speaker - Tuesday, Nov. 5
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New!
Founding Editor
POLITICO
(For 1918 Society Members and WACA Conference Sponsors only.)
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Think Tank Off-Site Briefings
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New Partner!
Celebrating 30 Years
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Victoria Holt
Managing Director
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Sally Yozell
Director, Environmental Security
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Brian Eyler
Director, Southeast Asia
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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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WACA will need volunteers throughout the Conference from morning until early evening each day. If you are interested, please use this
link to sign up. If you know someone who may be interested, please forward them the link and encourage them to volunteer!
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WACA
Engage America
: Wunderbar Together in Vermont and Tennessee
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The
Tennessee World Affairs Council will host
Ambassador John Kornblum, former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, for "
Why Europe Matters" on
Wednesday, September 4. Ambassador Kornblum will share his insights into Europe's geopolitical reach and the way forward for the continent. This event is part of WACA's Engage America programming as a participating organization in
Wunderbar Together: The Year of German-American Friendship.
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WACA
Engage America
: The Alliance Working in America
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Global Minnesota will host former U.S. Director of National Intelligence and Commander of U.S. Pacific Command,
Admiral Dennis Blair (ret.), Chairman and Distinguished Senior Fellow at Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, and
Dr. Satu Limaye, Vice President and Director of the East-West Center in Washington, for "
The U.S.-Japan Alliance in an Evolving Indo-Pacific." Admiral Blair and Dr. Limaye will discuss the significance of and possibilities going forward for the U.S.-Japan alliance with a Q&A portion moderated by
Liz Brailsford, Chief Operating Officer at WACA.
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USIP Presents the Annual Peace Day Challenge
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The
United States Institute of Peace wants to encourage another great year of engagement in its
Peace Day Challenge, which is a big opportunity for people across the U.S. and around the world to recognize the
International Day of Peace on
September 21
. USIP encourages you to participate by taking an action to make peace possible and sharing it on social media. This will mark the 5th year of this signature USIP campaign, which has achieved huge reach and energy from the engagement of schools and organizations across the U.S., to collaborations with partners in conflict zones, to the involvement of tens of millions of people via social media. This year’s theme is:
Peace is Possible. It Takes Action. It Takes All of Us. Learn more
here and stay up-to-date and engaged via
Twitter.
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September
Cover to Cover
: Network Revolutions
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In this fascinating book, former FCC chairman Tom Wheeler puts past network revolutions into the perspective of today, when rapid-fire changes in networking are upending the nature of work, personal privacy, education, the media, and nearly every other aspect of modern life. Outlining “What’s Next,” he describes how artificial intelligence, virtual reality, blockchain, and the need for cybersecurity are laying the foundation for a third network revolution.
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Cover to Cover
on Podcast
KNOW NOW on Podcast
Listen as
Dean Alexander, Director of the Homeland Security Research Program and Professor at the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University, discusses the implications of family terror networks and countering international political violence.
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WAC San Antonio Hosts Panel of Korea Experts
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The
World Affairs Council of San Antonio kicked-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, featured
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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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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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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World Affairs Council of Connecticut
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
Peoria Area World Affairs Council
Columbus Council on World Affairs
World Affairs Council of Harrisburg
World Affairs Council of New Hampshire
Windham World Affairs Council
Alaska World Affairs Council
International Affairs Forum (Traverse City)
World Affairs Council of the Desert
World Affairs Council of Western Michigan
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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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