Showcasing Local Expertise
Special engagements provide an opportunity to showcase the international expertise of Council members, others in the community and speakers who become available outside of the regular evening and luncheon series.
2010-2011 Special Engagements:
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An Intimate Evening of Conversation with Hunter Lovins, President and Founder, Natural Capital Solutions
Council Sponsors, Ambassador’s Circle and Benefactor Members
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An Intimate Evening of Conversation with Dr. Parvez Ahmed, Fulbright Scholar and Associate Professor of Finance, Department of Accounting and Finance, Coggin College of Business
Hosted by Mr. & Mrs. William Walton, III
Council Sponsors and Ambassador’s Circle Members
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An Intimate Evening of Conversation with T.R. Reid, Author, NPR Correspondent and Health Policy Fellow of the Kaiser Family Foundation
Council Sponsors, Ambassador’s Circle and Benefactor Members
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International Wine Tasting Party
Hosted by Ambassador Marilyn McAfee
Council Sponsors, Ambassador’s Circle and Benefactor Members
2009-2010 Special Engagements:
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An Intimate Evening of Conversation with John Pomfret, author and former Beijing Bureau Chief, The Washington Post
Council Sponsors, Ambassador’s Circle and Benefactor Members
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“Iran: Axis of Evil or Friend?” a Special Evening with Council Director Diane DeMell Jacobsen, Ph.D., Specialist in Foreign Policy and Peace Negotiations
All Council Sponsors and Members
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International Wine Tasting Party
Hosted by Ambassador Marilyn McAfee
Council Sponsors, Ambassador’s Circle and Benefactor Members
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Luncheon Engagement with His Excellency Husain Haqqani, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States
All Council Sponsors and Members
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Reception in honor of His Excellency Husain Haqqani, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States
Council Sponsors, Ambassador’s Circle and Benefactor Members
Hosted by Ambassador Marilyn McAfee (r.) and Major General Gerald S. Maloney, USAF (Ret.)
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Annual Member Celebration Featuring the Honorable David M. Walker
“Comeback America: Turning the Country Around and Restoring Fiscal Responsibility”
All Council Sponsors and Members
2008-2009 Special Engagements:
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Dialogue on Russia, NATO and the Crisis in Georgia
Hosted by Ambassador Marilyn McAfee
Led by Admiral Jonathan T. Howe, USN (Ret.) and Ambassador Nancy Soderberg
Council Sponsors, Ambassador’s Circle and Benefactor Members
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An Intimate Evening of Conversation with John Zogby, President & CEO of Zogby International
Hosted by the J. Johnson Gallery
All Council Sponsors and Premier Members
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Luncheon in Recognition of High-End Donors With Ambassador Mark Grossman, Chairman of the Board, World Affairs Councils of America
Hosted by Mr. & Mrs. William Walton, III
Council Sponsors and Ambassador’s Circle Members
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An Intimate Evening of Conversation with Luc J. Messier, Senior Vice President of Project Development, ConocoPhillips
Hosted by Mr. & Mrs. J. Randall Evans
Council Sponsors, Ambassador’s Circle and Benefactor Members
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Annual Member Celebration Featuring Admiral James G. Stavridis, Commander, United States Southern Command
“The Challenges Ahead in Latin America”
All Council Sponsors and Members
2007-2008 Special Engagements:
- Two special viewings of the award-winning documentary, "Shakey’s Hill", in partnership with the Downtown Jacksonville Main Library.
- Council Director, Diane DeMell Jacobsen, Ph.D., presented a comprehensive analysis of the War on Terror and Prospects for Peace in Iraq and Afghanistan before a special gathering of about 150 Council members at the University of North Florida.
- Mr. Preston Haskell, Chairman of The Haskell Company, discussed "China and India: Challenges and Opportunities" at the Council’s Annual Meeting.
- Jacksonville World Affairs Council board member, Dr. Diane Jacobsen, presented an update on her analysis of challenges facing the United States in the Middle East and South Asia at the WJCT Studios.