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Distinguished Speaker Series:
The WAC 2011-2012 Distinguished Speaker Series should be one of the best ever.
Our speakers this season reflect our commitment to discuss the Six Top National Security Issues facing the United States in the run-up to the 2012 presidential elections, which were selected by our national World Affairs Council network: US EDUCATION: COMPETING GLOBALLY, US ENERGY POLICY, AFGHANISTAN/PAKISTAN, US ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS, THE MIDDLE EAST & CHINA
The dates and speakers are posted on our web site.
Speaker events will be at Northwood University, Northern Trust in Delray Beach, the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, and Lynn University in Boca Raton. The full calendar is listed on our Event Calendar.
Click here to read synopsis.
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News from National:
NATIONAL CONVENTION
The 2011 National Conference was held November 1-4, 2011, at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. This year's theme was "US National Security: Six Top Issues For the 2012 Elections".
These conferences of World Affairs Councils of America have been held annually for over a decade and have earned reputations as the place to meet and mingle with some of the most well-regarded national and international personalities and policymakers.
The program includes a full day of workshops and best-practices training for council staff and board members from all over the country, plus two days of topical plenary sessions, roundtable discussions with foreign ambassadors to the U.S., embassy receptions, and opportunities to network with other council representatives and the Washington, D.C., elite.
Corporate Sponsors
We are pleased to recognize our business and community sponsors:
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), Goldman Sachs, Gunster-Attorneys at Law, Glasgow Equipment, TECO-Miami, Lynn University,Raymond James, Saint Edward's School in Vero Beach, and ExxonMobil for their generous financial contributions, as well as Northern Trust Bank in Delray Beach for their support and use of their facilities for meetings and speaker programs.
Council Diplomats, Statesman, Ambassadors, Benefactors & Patrons
Thanks to our premium members for their continued commitment to and support of the the Council's mission and goals.
Ambassadors:
Arnold Chapin & Maxine Witt; Barry & Merle Ginsburg; Carolyn Jenkins Jaeger; George Johnson; Rick & Diane Klingman; Bill & Harriet Martin; Lennie & Lillian Schneider; Michael Solomon; and Rita Taca.
Benefactors:
Lurana Tucker Campanaro; General Al & Evelyn Irzyk; David & Arlene Rubin; Brian Rusk; Bill & Judy Wheelock.
Patrons:
Burto & Sylvia Albert; Mireille Gerard; Chuck & Mary Haas; Lance & Cyrille Lazo;
Michael Lynch; Bernie & Sandra Meyer; Elizabeth Morse & Robert Austin;Lawrence & Sydel Newman; Al & Ellen Perlman; Priscilla & Sy Polishook; Moe Sternlieb; Phyllis Tick; William & Halina Tollin and Robert & Michele Weiss.
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Raffle for WAC Fundraiser
We are conducting a raffle to raise funds for operating and growth expenses for our World Affairs Council. Raffle tickets can be purchased from Michael Solomon, email michael@michaelsolomonbooks.com. 300 tickets at $100 per ticket will be sold with $10,000 going to the winner and $20,000 to WAC. If less than 200 tickets are sold, the proceeds will be split evenly between the winner and WAC. The winning number will be drawn no later than the last meeting on April 12, 2012.
Academic WorldQuest 2012
WorldQuest is a team trivia game testing competitor’s knowledge of international affairs, geography, history, & culture with questions on current events and fun facts. It is a flagship program of the World Affairs Councils of America now widely played at the adult and high school levels around the country. See
Visit Academic Worldquest Website .
Academic WorldQuest 2012 for the Palm Beaches: This year's local competition in the Palm Beaches was held at Lynn University Green Center in Boca Raton on Saturday, February 18th from 2:30 to 6:00 PM.
Last Year’s 2011 Competition:
On February 26, 2011, Saint Edwards School of Vero Beach again won the local competition beating out high school teams. Alexander Dreyfoos School of the Arts from West Palm Beach placed second and Olympic Heights from Boca Raton placed third. Saint Edwards represented our Council in the National contest in Washington D.C. in April, 2011 against 50 teams from across the United States.
How is the game played: The game is a contest between 4-8 person high school teams. Teams compete by answering rounds of questions testing knowledge of current affairs, world leaders, geography, recent history, flags, international organizations, countries, regions, the world economy, culture and religion.
The WACA National web site includes specific information for preparation including topics, past year questions, etc. The New York Times is the source for current event and many other topic questions. The internet is also a good source of information for all the topics.
The cost for a local high school team to participate will be $250. The World Affairs Council of the Florida Palm Beaches will then cover the costs of the local competition and pay a stipend towards the cost for the local team winner (4 students & 1 chaperone) for the airline flights and hotel costs in Washington D.C. National sponsorship funds cover the event costs in Washington including the competition, facilities, breakfasts and dinners, tours, prizes, and buses.
How to Get into the Competition?
High school sponsors should complete and send the final pledge of participation in Academic WorldQuest 2012 to the Council School Outreach Program Director by January 15, 2012.
Contacts for Information:
Celeste Simon, Executive Director, 561-236-1825 celeste@worldaffairsflorida.org
Website: www.worldaffairsflorida.org
Sponsors: The World Affairs Council of the Florida Palm Beaches is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit educational organization. We solicit contributions from our membership, local businesses and individuals to sponsor our high school teams and the winning high school team to Washington, D.C.
WAC Dialogue
Dialogue: “Interchange and discussion of ideas, especially when open and frank, as in seeking mutual understanding or harmony.”
Webster’s Dictionary
The World Affairs Council is pleased to announce that member Rick Rhodes, of Raymiond James Financial Services, has agreed to chair and organize the 2011-2012 Dialogue program.
Through these Saturday morning dialogue sessions, we hope to not only engage each other but to gain a better understanding of some of today’s most pressing issues.
The first meeting of Dialogue took place 930-1130 AM Saturday, December 10, at Palm Healthcare Molly Wilmot Pavilion. The topic was "How U.S. Press Differs From Foreign Press" with Stewart Kampel, former editor of the New York Times.
Notices are posted and emailed as plans for additional sessions are finalized.
As before, we encourage you to become engaged with your ideas and volunteer to lead a discussion.
Contact Rick Rhodes at (561) 339-3456 or at rick.rhodes@financialexpert4.me for further information.
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