WACA Weekly – June 8, 2015

The World Affairs Councils of America national office shares information about happenings around the network of Councils through the WACA Weekly newsletter.

Join Our Conversation

This recently published message from Bill Clifford, President of WACA, gives a snapshot of what World Affairs Councils do for the community and invites you to “join our conversation.”

Event | Nashville Area International Affairs Organizations Networking and Social Mixer – Apr 18

Please join us for a night of great conversation and art at Cummins Station’s unique and vibrant urban community garden. The mixer will bring together members of international organizations with similar interests in promoting education of world affairs, multi-cultural awareness and encouraging international cooperation. Members can network, learn about other organizations and collaborate on future events. Check here for details.

Updates to Membership and Support

The vitality of the Tennessee World Affairs Council depends on: the enthusiasm of the volunteers who carry out the programs and functions of the Council and the people who support the work being undertaken by their membership sign-ups and donations. To make membership applications and donations easy to accomplish we have updated the web site…

Your Tax Deductible Donation Can Aid Education in Tennessee

Your generous donation to the Tennessee World Affairs Council annual fund will go a long way to increasing global affairs education opportunities in our schools and communities.

Donate to the Annual Fund of TNWAC.. click here.

The Tennessee World Affairs Council is managed and operated by a group of volunteers — we have no paid staff. One hundred percent of your donation goes to support programs. What programs? How about: the distinguished visiting speaker program that brings ambassadors, scholars, international business people, think tank experts and others to our civic organizations, schools, universities and public forums; the Academic WorldQuest competition that hosts a state championship match and supports the winners’ trip the national competition in Washington, encouraging high school students to learn about the world; the teacher workshops and summer immersion program on Turkish history and culture; the essay contest that will select students for summer travel to Asia; and much more that is being built with your generous support.

2011 International Outreach Program Features Saudi Students

The Tennessee World Affairs Council is pleased to announce the first event of the 2011 International Outreach Program featuring the country of Saudi Arabia and the students of the Saudi Student Club of Tennessee Tech University. The opening program of this outreach project is “International Night,” an annual event of the Cookeville Breakfast Rotary Club, set for January 29, 2011 in Cookeville, Tennessee.