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WELCOME TO THE WORLD AFFAIRS
COUNCIL OF JACKSONVILLE
2012 – 2013
ABOUT THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL…
A non-partisan, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote an understanding of the
world and its people and to engage citizens of Northeast Florida in
becoming better informed participants in the global community.
The Council was formed in 1985 as the National Interest Forum and joined the World
Affairs Councils of America in 1995.
Did You Know?
Speaker Line-Up for 2012-2013
Delivering the Stories Behind the Headlines
2012-2013 Global Issues Evenings …
George W. Grayson
Burt RutanJohn C. Inglis Alice Rivlin
David Satter Joseph S. Nye, Jr.Robin Wright
“Cyber-Security: Global Threats –The Next 20
Years”
“Mexico: Narco-Violence and a Failed State?”
“Inspiration for Innovation and the New Race for
Space”
“The Current Outlook for the Economy”
“Russia: After the Reset”
“Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic
World”
“The Future of American Power”
John DelaneyJoseph L. Scarpaci
Greg Ip
Alice M. Rivlin
Adrian Gonzalez
2012-2013 Global Business Luncheons …
“The European
Debt Crisis: Implication
s for the US
Economy”
“The Future of
Healthcare Spending”
“The Future of Higher
Education”
“Cuba: Economics,
Business and Trade…
What’s the Future?”
“Doing Business
2013: Past, Present and
Future of Business
Regulation”
AND A SPECIAL LUNCHEON ENGAGEMENT FEATURING:
Ambassador Ryan Crocker
The World Affairs Councils of America is the largest
national non-partisan network with almost 100
councils in over 40 states.
Did You Know?
Young ProfessionalsProviding opportunities for individuals between
the ages of 21 and 40 to develop a greater understanding of the world while connecting with others who share an interest in world affairs and the globalization of Northeast
Florida.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS “YPS”
ArtWalkIn March, our YPs spent an
evening in downtown Jacksonville for the Young Professionals
ArtWalk. Despite the freezing weather, our members enjoyed
sharing the experience with other local YP organizations.
International Trivia!The World Affairs Council YPs
gathered last week for an evening of Trivia. Team PANGEA
went home with the win, narrowly beating the
competition by 1 point!
In 2005, the Jacksonville Council received the World Affairs Councils of
America President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement,
awarded annually to Councils that have shown extraordinary innovation,
growth, outreach, and impact.
Did You Know?
Educational OutreachExtending education resources
to teachers and students.
GREAT DECISIONS
An after-school enrichment program for high-school students, which exposes them to
complex and critical issues facing our world.
GREAT DECISIONS
Eleven high schools in the Jacksonville area are currently participating in the program.
A team game testing competitors’ knowledge of international affairs, geography, history and
culture.
The winners are invited to the national competition held in Washington, D.C.
ADMIRAL JONATHAN T. HOWE ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST
ADMIRAL JONATHAN T. HOWE ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST
2012-13 Winning Team XAOC from Stanton College Prep with sponsors John & Erlane Tait
The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville offers educational
outreach and resources to high schools throughout
Northeast Florida.
Did You Know?
The scholarship is in honor of the Council’s past president,
Ambassador Marilyn McAfee, who devoted her professional career to
serving in the Foreign Service and has been instrumental in the growth of the
Council.
$2,000 ANNUAL ACADEMIC
SCHOLARSHIP
For students whose academic program and/or future interests include pursuing a career in international business,
government, foreign or military service.
AMBASSADOR MARILYN MCAFEE SCHOLARSHIP
The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville is pleased to announce the 2013 Ambassador Marilyn McAfee Scholarship recipient: JOY BAGWELL. Joy is a second-year student at UNF, pursuing a Bachelor Degree in International Relations & Philosophy, and serves as the Vice President of UNF’s Model U.N.
2013 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Congratulations!
INTERNATIONAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT EXERCISE (ICME)
A scenario, role-play exercise where students act as members of the NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
… and work together to come up with recommendations for an acting President regarding a mock international crisis.
ICME 2013 was held on Saturday, February 23, 2013Made possible by the generous support of
Holland & Knight
With Ambassador Nancy Soderberg and Admiral
Jonathan Howe acting as Presidents, students worked
together to come up with recommendations regarding
various aspects of the international crisis.
INTERNATIONAL CRISIS MANAGEMENT EXERCISE
When you train one teacher, hundreds of students are educated.
Supporting teachers with resources that enhance their teaching.
TEACHER OUTREACH PROGRAMS
SPOTLIGHT ON TURKEYOverseas Teacher Enrichment ProgramThe Spotlight on Turkey program focuses on giving an overview of the history of Turkey with a special emphasis on Turkish culture to American educators and the general public.
With a spring teachers workshop, a Study Tour over the summer, and a cultural engagement in the fall, the program emphasizes classroom learning and public education about Turkey and its contributions to the global community.
2013 STUDY TOUR TO TURKEYPARTICIPANTSThe following four local educators have been
selected to represent the Council and Northeast Florida on the 2-week Study Tour to Turkey:
John Jordi, Bishop Snyder
Alina Mar, Ponte Vedra High
Denise Dean,Lake Shore Middle
Rebecca Cofield,Hilliard Middle Senior High
Congratulations!
Our Board of Directors and Advisory Board includes
ambassadors, senior military officers, business &
community leaders and government officials.
Did You Know?
MembershipInterested in supporting what we do?
Discover a world of opportunities with membership in the World Affairs Council of
Jacksonville - stop by the Membership table after the presentation to learn more!
OFFERING MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS TO FIT ALL HOUSEHOLDS…
GREAT VALUE IN PREMIER MEMBERSHIP AND SPONSORSHIP….
Opportunities to Meet Guest Speakers and Engage in Dialogue
EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS…
As a World Affairs Council member, you join a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about
expanding international awareness.
The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville is a growing organization with more
than 1,000 members, drawing from across Northeast Florida.
Did You Know?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Member and Sponsor Appreciation
Membership dues, contributions, grants and sponsorships provide the funding to support our highly
acclaimed programs and education outreach initiatives.
THANK YOU TO OUR AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE MEMBERS…
Major General & Mrs. Maury Edmonds(Ret.)Mr. & Mrs. Spence EdwardsDr. Ann Randolph FlipseMajor General & Mrs. John Fryer(Ret.)Mr. & Mrs. George GibbsMr. & Mrs. Harry Goodall, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. GoodwinMs. Judith HaberkornLieutenant General & Mrs. F.L Hagenbeck (Ret.)Mr. & Mrs. William HarrellMr. & Mrs. Robert HartMr. & Mrs. Jack HelmickAdmiral & Mrs. Jonathan T. Howe
Dr. & Mrs. William L. BainbridgeMr. & Mrs. Scott Baker Mr. & Mrs. Frank Barker Mr. Jeffrey BernardoMr. William R. Blackard, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. J. Nelson BradshawThe Honorable Alvin BrownMr. & Mrs. Jacob F. Bryan IVMr. & Mrs. Shepard BryanMr. & Mrs. Norman CannonDr. & Mrs. Yank CobleMr. & Mrs. Luther CogginU.S. Representative Ander CrenshawMr. & Mrs. Lad DanielsMr. Hugh Durden
CONTINUED THANK YOU TO OUR AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE MEMBERS…
Ms. Susan Ponder-StanselMr. & Mrs. Robert C. PrebleMr. & Mrs. Thomas Reilly IIIAmbassador John D. RoodMr. & Mrs. Peter RummellMr. & Dr. John RyzewicDr. & Mrs. Ralph SawyerMr. & Mrs. Fred SchantzMr. Fritz Skeen & Ms. Helen MorseMr. & Mrs. Tom Smith Ambassador Nancy SoderbergMrs. Fiona L. StrathernMr. & Mrs. Steve TarasMr. & Mrs. Joseph Thompson
Dr. & Mrs. Calvin HudsonMr. & Mrs. Gregory G. HustonMs. Denise KowkabanyMs. Jane LanierDr. & Mrs. Gasper LazzaraMr. & Mrs. James L. LiangMr. Ed LombardMr. & Mrs. Bruce MackMr. Marvin MannDr. & Mrs. William C. MasonMr. & Mrs. Michael McKennyMr. & Mrs. Chuck MoorerMr. & Mrs. Russell B. Newton, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Robert Paul
THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS…
The James C. Sharp Trust
WATER STREET CAPITAL
THANK YOU TO OUR GOLD SPONSORS…
Mackowski Family Foundation – Dick & Marty Jones
John & Erlane Tait
THANK YOU TO OUR SILVER SPONSORS…
Pete & Marilyn Carpenter
Bob & Sandy Cook
Judith R. Haberkorn
Robert & Sallie Ann Hart
William & Barbara Harrell
Marty Jones-Holmes Private Client Group
THANK YOU TO OUR SILVER SPONSORS…
Admiral & Mrs. Jonathan T. Howe
Carolyn Marsh Lindsay
W. Radford Lovett II
Russell & Joannie Newton
Victoria M. Rogers
Fiona Strathern & Thad Moseley
WINGOOD FOUNDATION(A Goodwin Family Fund)
THANK YOU TO OUR BRONZE SPONSORS…
Cecilia Bryant and Dr. Richard Lipsey
Ambassador Marilyn McAfee (Ret.)
The Winston Family
Foundation
Thank You to Our Media Sponsors…
Every Member Counts!We need your support!
Memberships make these programs possible. Without our members, we would not be able to bring a world of
information to you and your community.
Become a member and uncover a world of opportunities today!
Did You Know?