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Greetings!
The staff and Board of the French-American Chamber of Commerce wishes you a very Happy New Year/Bonne Année! 2012 is starting off with a lot of changes within the FACC, including a new Executive Director, Dr. Sara Baird Amodio (read more about Sara below), and a new President, Omar Soubra. We will greatly miss Virginie Ganivet, who served as Executive Director for 8 years (see announcement below). We would like to take this opportunity to give you a recap of 2011. Last year's calendar of events included popular programs on Immigration and International Estate Planning, Trade Opportunities with France, and Social Media Marketing for Business. Our partnerships with the German-American and Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce and the World Trade Center Denver have grown even stronger with our collaboration on the Euro Networking events. Our two annual fundraising events were very successful in 2011. Our 5th Annual l'Esprit de France Gala celebrated the efforts of former Governor Bill Ritter, which helped finalize the agreement between the State of Colorado and Schneider Electric to develop an electric car infrastructure in Colorado. The 13th Annual Beaujolais and Beyond Food and Wine Festival was a fantastic evening at the Infinity Park Event Center, and everyone enjoyed the fabulous food, wine and entertainment. Look for Euro Networking to start up again in February, as well as other informative, educational and networking opportunities. Our event calendar will continue to develop based on your needs and wants so please feel free to contact us any time if you have suggestions for program topics or event ideas. We're looking forward to a spectacular 2012! Sincerely,
The French-American Chamber of Commerce
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Thank You for Your Continued Support!
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Farewell to Virginie Ganivet
After 8 years, Virginie Ganivet is stepping down as Executive Director of the FACC and CORA. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors and thank her for many years of dedication and hard work which have made the FACC the successful organization it is today. Virginie will remain actively involved in the FACC as a member of the Board of Directors.
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Welcome to our New Executive Director 
Originally from Kansas, Dr. Sara Baird Amodio has been living in Colorado since 2004. Married with two young daughters, her family enjoys the Colorado life to its fullest. Sara has experience as an educational administrator, school counselor, a private consultant for international non-governmental organizations, and a graduate faculty at Regis University's Master of Nonprofit Management Program. Sara received her Bachelor's in Modern Languages - French and in Social Work from Kansas State University, and participated as an exchange student at Université de Picardie in Amiens, France where she studied administrative law. Sara also holds an MSW from Stockholm University in Sweden with an emphasis on international social work and organizational development in INGOs. Her doctorate is in educational psychology from Regent University where she specialized in non-profit program evaluation and cross-cultural comparative studies. Sara is excited to promote the dynamic and collaborative nature of the Rocky Mountain business community through her work at the FACC. |
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 Become a Host Family for
Colorado School of English!
Our year-round program is a great opportunity to meet students from different cultures and introduce them to American life!
As compensation, families will receive $650 to $750 per student every month. To be eligible, hosts must provide a furnished bedroom, 3 daily meals, evening and weekend availability to spend time with the student and be within 30-40 minutes away from downtown Denver by public transportation.
We appreciate your interest and look forward to having hosts join our program!
Contact Zolo Altbish at zolzaya@englishamerica.com for more information. |
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Discover Rural France, May 28 - June 3, 2012
 Culinary discovery of the Loire Valley. We will visit Amboise in the footsteps of Leonardo De Vinci. Live in a chateau near Chenonceaux and Azay le Rideau. BB and dinner prepared by a chef with the local wines. We will visit wineries and farmer's markets. 7 nights.
Click here for more information.
Contact Anne Marie Paquet Heilman at 720-434-6344 or Ann_paquet@yahoo.com for more details.
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Flavors of France at the Meritage
Omni Interlocken
500 Interlocken Blvd
Broomfield, Colorado 80021
A casually elegant atmosphere, the Meritage restaurant features exquisitely prepared local fare. Dine by a grand stone fireplace or on the outdoor patio. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Meritage is open Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. with brunch on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Meritage Restaurant participated in the 2011 Beaujolais & Beyond Festival and Chef Mario Clapes won a 2nd place award for Best Entree in the People's Choice Awards!
Click here for the new "Flavors of France" menu
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International Business & Rodeo Day, January 13th, 2012
National Western Club in the Hall of Education
National Western Complex
4655 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80216
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
$40 Members, $50 Non-members
$30 Kids ages 3-11
Download registration form!
The 13th Annual International Business & Rodeo Day promises to continue the tradition of an evening of international networking and fun at the National Western Stock Show. Now in its 106th year, the stock show offers a look at the important business of agriculture, which continues to attract overseas visitors and global interest to our state.
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European Debt Crisis Roundtable, January 17th, 2012
1625 Broadway, Suite 820
Denver, CO 80202
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
$25 WTC Members
$40 Non-members
Register here!
Luncheon and Registration: 12:00 p.m.
Presentation: 12:15 p.m.
In today's tumultuous economic environment investors may be overestimating the probability of extreme financial consequences emanating from Europe. Market investors are worried that the Greek debt default and potential devaluation would put pressure on other financially-troubled countries such as Italy or Spain to exit the Euro. The dominoes would continue to fall as defaults and devaluations caused bank failures and contracting world trade. Ultimately even stronger countries such as France or Germany could succumb to these intense financial pressures, leading to a second global financial crisis and severe recession.
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Denver Montclair International School Invites You to Attend:
Middle School Showcase
Thurs., Jan. 12 from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Why IB? Exploring the Impact of International Education
Join us on Thurs., Jan. 12 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the DMIS library with the middle school teaching team and special guest Suzanne Geimer, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Coordinator at George Washington High School. We will be showcasing the new DMIS middle school and how its unique implementation of the IB Middle Years Programme can prepare middle school students for success - in high school, college and beyond.
Open House
Sun., Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn more about the benefits of full-immersion, bilingual education and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. Email admissions@dmischool.com with any questions. Come for the Open House and stay for the World Tea Fair!
World Tea Fair
Sun., Jan. 29 from 1 - 4 p.m.
DMIS Gymnasium
DMIS proudly presents the 10th Annual World Tea Fair. Enjoy teas from around the world at this international and family-friendly event. Purchase tickets online here: https://dmis.ejoinme.org/?tabid=332406.
206 Red Cross Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340.3647
www.dmischool.com
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Special Offer for FACC Members to France Magazine
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Burgundy Unfiltered Tour - November 2012
 Certified Sommelier and professional wine writer Ben Weinberg created Wine On The Road to share his passion for wine and special access to winemakers and their estates with small groups of adventurous wine enthusiasts.
These luxurious tours combine award-winning wine, exquisite dining and superior lodging into one-of-a-kind experiences exposing the best of this region's flair and
flavor.
For more information on his upcoming tour to Burgundy, please click here or visit the Wine On The Road Website.
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Educational French Wine Tasting Classes
Sign up today for our 2012 French Wine Tasting Classes! Give the gift of French wine this holiday season. Wine tasting classes make great gifts! These classes sold out fast in the fall, so purchase your classes today!
Introduction to French Wine - Thursday, January 26th,
6:30-8:30 pm
Introduction to the Rhone Valley - Thursday, February 16th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Introduction to the Loire Valley - Thursday, March 15th, 6:30-8:30 pm
European Book Club
Tuesday, January 31st, 6:30-8:00 pm
This month the Alliance Française de Denver's European Book Club will discuss The Summer Book by Tove Jansson, translated from the Swedish. In The Summer Book, Tove Jansson distills the essence of the summer-its sunlight and storms-into twenty-two crystalline vignettes. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
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