Upcoming Events
Raphael Bostic
An Update from the Fed: Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy
- May 9, 2018 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Global Business Luncheon
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Annual Member Celebration
Annual Member Celebration 2018
- Jun 5, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Annual Member Celebration
- Sponsors, Members
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Ambassador Bruce Wharton
An Ambassador Reflects
- Sep 24, 2018 @ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Special Engagement
- Sponsors, Ambassador's Circle
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Ambassador Bruce Wharton
Africa in Focus
- Sep 25, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Global Issues Evening
- Public
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World Affairs Councils of America
WACA National Conference 2018
- Nov 7, 2018 @ 12:00 AM - Nov 9, 2018 @ 6:00 PM
- Special Engagement
- Sponsors, Members
Become a Member of the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville
What is the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville
The Council, formed in 1985 as the National Interest Forum, joined the World Affairs Councils of America in 1995. The World Affairs Councils of America is a nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues. With more than 90 councils across 40 states reaching more than half a million people a year, it is the largest organization of its kind in the U.S.
The Council has grown from a small organization sponsoring a modest speaker program, held in members’ homes, to reaching thousands of individuals every year through an acclaimed speaker series, educational programming, special events and an expanding network of young professionals.
Recent Press
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April 20, 2018 DIARY-Top Economic Events to June 28
JACKSONVILLE, Florida - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic speaks on the economic outlook and monetary policy before the World Affairs Council, Jacksonville -
April 19, 2018 Regency Centers CEO: Death of brick and mortar retail is ‘greatly exaggerated’
Instead, retail’s future depends on investing in customer experience, bringing in high-quality retailers to shopping centers and integrating technology into the business model. -
April 17, 2018 Great Event Helps to Promote Child Safety
The party, held at Edward Waters College and coinciding with April’s designation as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, drew some 250 people to take part in fun events and also gain information on everything from safe sleeping for babies to cyber and personal safety tips.