World Affairs Council Vice President Matt McNeelege attended the 2011 U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) Conference where Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered the keynote addres, stressing the direct connection between job creation here at home and U.S. engagement around the world.
Welcome to the website of the World Affairs Council of Las Vegas (WACLV).
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Our organization is committed to engaging the Southern Nevada community in the open discussion of issues confronting our global community. Our mission is to enhance understanding and interact with the community to raise awareness of key international issues.
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The World Affairs Council of Las Vegas is a member organization of the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA). WACA is an association of 90 independent organizations in 39 states and the District of Columbia that work to engage and educate Americans on international affairs and foreign policy. All member organizations are non-profit, non-partisan, and maintain an open membership policy - everyone is welcome to join!
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WACLV hosts forums with nationally and internationally recognized speakers, including diplomats, politicians, and business and military leaders. Annually, we host the Academic WorldQuest competition for local highschools and participate in "Spotlight on Turkey." WACLV is an all volunteer organization and is always in need of individuals to assist in the organization of events, development of programs and creating more opportunities to introduce the Las Vegas community to the international community.
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Please, explore our site to learn more about upcoming events and opportunities to become further involved in citizen diplomacy. We look forward to meeting you at a future gathering!
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Annette Whiteside
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President
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WACLV is a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization. Membership dues allow us to provide high caliber speaker programming and flagship WACA programs such as Academic WorldQuest to the Las Vegas community.
Welcome to the website of the World Affairs Council of Las Vegas (WACLV).
</br>
</br>
Our organization is committed to engaging the Southern Nevada community in the open discussion of issues confronting our global community. Our mission is to enhance understanding and interact with the community to raise awareness of key international issues.
</br>
</br>
The World Affairs Council of Las Vegas is a member organization of the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA). WACA is an association of 90 independent organizations in 39 states and the District of Columbia that work to engage and educate Americans on international affairs and foreign policy. All member organizations are non-profit, non-partisan, and maintain an open membership policy - everyone is welcome to join!
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WACLV hosts forums with nationally and internationally recognized speakers, including diplomats, politicians, and business and military leaders. Annually, we host the Academic WorldQuest competition for local highschools and participate in "Spotlight on Turkey." WACLV is an all volunteer organization and is always in need of individuals to assist in the organization of events, development of programs and creating more opportunities to introduce the Las Vegas community to the international community.
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Please, explore our site to learn more about upcoming events and opportunities to become further involved in citizen diplomacy. We look forward to meeting you at a future gathering!
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Annette Whiteside
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President
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WACLV is a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization. Membership dues allow us to provide high caliber speaker programming and flagship WACA programs such as Academic WorldQuest to the Las Vegas community.
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What We've Been Up To!
What a fantastic year 2011 has been for the World affairs Council of Las Vegas. Through your support we experienced exponential growth. Our all volunteer organization:
Presented Twelve well received speakers throughout the year,
Published Eleven WACLV Newsletters
Teamed with Ten new local partners to arrange international events
Hosted Nine State Department sponsored International Visitors
Highlighted Eight Countries: Tunisia, Korea, Iran, Pakistan,Turkey, Poland, Canada, Israel
Invited Seven distinguished community members to our advisory council
Arranged Six interviews for our local media
Applied/accepted for Five future grants/programs
Awarded a scholarship to Four ATECH students to compete in D.C.
Chose Three teachers for a Turkish Foundation expense paid study tour
Reintroduced Two Flagship programs to Las Vegas: Spotlight on Turkey (professional development seminar for teachers) Academic WorldQuest (high school world quiz competition)
Participated in One "amazing" leadership trip to Taiwan
