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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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