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WACLV is an affiliate of WACA, the largest non-profit organization in the U.S. dedicated to fostering grassroots understanding and engagement in international affairs.
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Number 2October 2010
Samarqand Uzbekistan
 Greetings!

We have several exciting partnership events and updates to report for October! 
 
First, as we continue to bring in high level foreign policy speakers, we are pleased to have partnered with the Consular Chamber of Commerce to host the Ambassador of Uzbekistan later his month. Another first is our partnership with the India Chamber of Commerce as we co-host our first cultural event,"The Festival of Lights." on October 29th/ To top off the list, we've been working with Clark County School district public and private schools to bring the WACA WorldQuest high school competition back to Southern Nevada. The local winning team gets to compete at Nationals April 2011 in D.C. 
 
Join us as we lay the foundation for other new programs such as the International visitors program. Stay tuned for more activities throughout the year.
 
Be sure to contact us through our website at www.waclv.org with your comments and suggestions.
 
Annette Whiteside
President
 
 October 14th - Black Mountain Peace Corps Event
The Black Mountain Institute at UNLV has graciously invited WACLV members to a free program celebrating the 50th Aniversary of the Peace Corp.  Several authors will discuss the influence of their Peace Corps experiences on their writing.  A reception will be held at 6 p.m. followed by a discussion panel from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  A full description of the program can be found at http://blackmountaininstitute.org/newsAndEvents/newsAndEventsArchive/2010-11/writing-the-world/  To reserve for this program call 702-895-5542 or e-mail blackmountaininstitute@unlv.edu.
 
 Oct. 26th Ambassador Nematov from Uzbekistan
"Two Decades after the Iron Curtain: The Challenges Facing Uzbekistan Today"  This is the first speaker of the season for our popular luncheon and networking series.  Lunch will be served at noon at Maggiano's Little Italy. with sign up and networking beginning at 11:30 a.m.  Members $30. Non-members $35.  Sign up at www.waclv.org or call Edith at 769-1794.  You may also follow this link to sign up directly at Constant Contact https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e32afduvfb72dd73&oseq=
 
Oct. 29th Festival of Lights Dinner
Join the WACLV and the Las Vegas India Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the "Festival of Lights" at the Palace Station.  Price is $30 for, cocktails and dinner. 6:00pm cocktails and 7:30 dinner.  Sign up at www.waclv.org or call Edith at 769-1794.  You may also register directly with constant contact by following this link - https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e32afdwe40ea6062&oseq=
 
 
 Nov. 4-5 - World Affairs Council National Conference - Washington, D.C.
There is still time to register for the national conference being held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C.  This year's program will explore U.S. foreign policy into the next decade with an emphasis on national security.  There will be a wide variety of high level policy speakers as well as opportunities to network with people with an active interest in foreign affairs from across the country.  You can register and learn more about this conference at www.worldaffairscouncils.org  All members are eligible to attend. 
 
WACLV will be represented at the conference by board members and our intern Traci Wickstrom.  Traci was awarded a grant by the national organization to attend the conference for her work in developing WACLV.
 
 Other News...
The board has been working to build our programming through continued outreach and networking with the community -
 
  • Worldquest - we have launched this academic challenge program  with six schools competing in March 2011 for the opportunity to represent Las Vegas in Washington, D.C.   You can learn more about this program through this link - http://www.worldaffairscouncils.org/main/home.cfm?Database=programs&Category=AWQ&Section=Main
  • On October 19th WACLV will provide information on World Quest at the CCSD colloquium for social studies.
  • We are continuing to meet with individuals and organizations to develop our application for participation in the State Department's International Leadership Visitors Program.
  • We are in the process of finalizing an advisory board of community leaders that will provide further advice and assistance to the board as we develop programs.
  • On September 22nd we held our first networking event for leaders of organizations in Las Vegas interested in international issues.  There were over 20 attendees and several ideas for mutual cooperation emerged from this event.
 
WACLV is committed to working with all community groups with an interest in international affairs and promoting the opportunities of understanding the international diversity of Las Vegas. 
 Notice of Annual Meeting October 26, 2010
The World Affairs Council of Las Vegas will be holding a brief annual meeting at the conclusion of the luncheon event being held at Maggiano's.  All members are welcome to attend.
 
In This Issue
Oct 14th Peace Corps Event
October 26th Luncheon
October 28th Dinner
November National Conference
Other News
Annual Meeting Notice
Message

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Thank You For Aother Great Month!
Thank you for your support!  We had a great response to our first newsletter!
 
Help us grow and find other individuals committed to connecting Las Vegas to the international community and celebrate the international diversity of Las Vegas.  Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 33% of people over five in Las Vegas speak a language other than English at home and 25% of residents in Las Vegas were born outside of the United States.  Our goal is to promote the understanding and opportunities of this diversity through high quality networking opportunities and educational programs. 
 
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We look forward to seeing you at one of our events or hearing from you through our website - www.waclv.org!
Contact Information
Annette Whiteside
President
World Affairs Council of Las Vegas