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Who's coming to
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August 4-25
Kazakhstan
Ten Doctors, Nurses, Government
Representatives, NGO Leaders, and Prison System
Officials
Focus: Management and
Social Support of TB Patients
August 8-11
Kazakhstan
Four Finance Officials
Focus: Money Laundering
August
14-19
Southeast Asia
Eight Public Health
Officers
Focus: Respiratory
Diseases
August 18-21
NepalEight Constituent
Assembly MembersFocus: Grassroots
Democracy August 21-25
JapanOne Kyoto Human Rights
Research Institute
Staff
MemberFocus: Human
Trafficking August 29 -
September 1United
KingdomOne Art Center
Associate
DirectorFocus: Art August 27 -
September 1
Multi-Regional
ProjectTwenty-Three
VisitorsFocus: Sustainable
Development September 1-4
Mexico
Five Library
RepresentativesFocus: U.S.
Libraries September 1-4
Dominican Republic and HaitiTen University
RepresentativesFocus: Higher
Education GCIV
Home
Hospitality OpportunitiesMonday, August 16th
- Eight public health officials from Cambodia, Laos,
Thailand, and Vietnam would like to
experience home hospitality with GCIV hosts in
Atlanta. They are participating in the U.S. State
Department's International Visitor Leadership
Program, focusing on respiratory diseases. They
are available at 6:30 PM, and may or may not be
accompanied by interpreters. We will divide them
into groups of two or three visitors per
host.
Sunday,
August 22nd - One Kyoto Human Rights
Research Institute representative from Japan would like
to experience home hospitality with a GCIV host in
Atlanta. She is participating in the U.S. State
Department's International Visitor Leadership
Program, focusing on human trafficking. She is
available at 6:00 PM, and may or may not be
accompanied by an
interpreter.
Please
note: Home hospitality opportunities are
available to GCIV members
only. Hosts are asked to provide
transportation to and from the hotel on the
evening of home hospitality. If you are interested
in hosting visitors in your home for dinner on any
of these dates, please contact Emily O'Harris at 404-832-5560 x
15.
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GCIV would like to thank
our Lifetime Members and members who have made
financial contributions during July
2010:
Attache
($100+)
Bernice Maw
Richard
Roesel and Dana
Greene
Citizen Diplomat
($50+)
Ruth Blackstock
Charles
Brockett
Elizabeth Coleman
Sharman
Colosetti
Audrey Galex and Dave
Schechter
Harlequin Gilchrist
Kwanza
Hall
Rebekah Hoffacker
Patrycja
Horodyska
Syed Kamal
Bill Kovach
Bobbie
Kraus
Nicholas LeVan
Jorge Lucero
Amadou
Ly
James C. Nobles, Jr.
Ingrid
Reinhard
David Ross
Punam Sachdev
Sallie
Stearns
Geoff Weber
Brad
Whitcomb
Envoy
($25+)
Katie Read
Thomas A.
Thornton
Ivy Willis
Ambassadors
Circle
Nicolas Aquino
Charles and
Nancy Bedford
Theodore R. Britton, Jr.
David
and Beverly Clyde
Enrique Flores
Lindsay and
Rosemary Davidson
Jim and Carol Dew
Raoul
"Ray" Donato
Mrs. Richard Hallock
Jim and
Sue Heerin
Scott and Laurie Nichols
Shell
Stuart
Bruce and Sharon Taylor
Raul and
Annie-York Trujillo
Miller and Carolyn
Williams
Lynne Zappone
Lifetime
Members
Hans and Ada Almering
Pin Pin
Chau
Jim and Carol Dew
Lew and Anne
Hansen
Betty Haas
Alfred and Evelyn
Messer
Marianne McConnel
Helga
Siegel
Miguel Southwell
Claudia
Turner
George and Judy
Varga
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people of our state and leaders around the world.
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Delegation
Spotlight
In July, GCIV had the
pleasure of hosting a Caribbean delegation of bank
representatives. The delegates represented four
different countries: The Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, and
Trinidad and Tobago. They were participating in the U.S.
Department of State's International Visitor Leadership
(IVLP) Program focusing on financial systems. During
their visit, the group examined and discussed some of
the root causes of the global financial crisis and its
implications on U.S.-Caribbean financial
relations. While in Atlanta, the Caribbean
delegation met with representatives from Invesco, the Georgia Department of Banking and
Finance, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. The
delegation also enjoyed networking with GCIV Members at
a Members Only Reception hosted at the beautiful Midtown
offices of Invesco. The Jamaican delegate, Dwight
Jackson, is pictured above with GCIV Ambassadors Circle
member Rosie Davidson and GCIV staff member Emily
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Worth
Repeating: Study Abroad Can Boost
Academics
 Know a student who is studying abroad this
summer? Chances are, they'll have a higher GPA and
graduate sooner according to a new study by the
University of Georgia. A ten-year examination of
students across the 35-institution University System of
Georgia uses control groups to show that study abroad
helps boost academic performance. Study abroad programs
also give participating students improved knowledge of
cultural practices and context. This article was
published in the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education
(ARCHE) e-newsletter. Click here to read more about the
study. |
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Host
a Global Lunch Forum at Your
Office!
 Would you like to attend a Global
Lunch Forum but can't make it downtown? Let us bring a
Global Lunch Forum to you! Global Lunch Forums
offer a casual, roundtable discussion format over lunch
with one or more of our international visitors.
Participants hear first-hand accounts of current events
abroad from distinguished guests and have the
opportunity to share opinions about local and
international issues. GCIV is looking for hosts
across the metro-Atlanta area! Please contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17 if
you are interested in hosting a Global Lunch Forum or
would like more
information. |
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Host
an International Exchange
Student!
 GCIV frequently receives requests from local
colleges and universities with ESL programs to help
locate host families for international students.
Students are in Atlanta for language programs ranging
from four weeks to a year or longer. If you have a spare
room, are close to MARTA, and would like to host an
international college student in your home, please
contact Irene Bailey at 404-832-5560 x 13 and
we will add you to our roster of hosts. We can then be
in touch when opportunities arise in your area. Please
note that at this time we can only assist in making
introductions; hosts and students should come to their
own agreement regarding rent, house rules,
etc. |
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Want
to Attend Exclusive International Events?
Become a member of
GCIV today! GCIV's membership is critical to the success
of our organization, as it serves as an important
indicator of community support for the U.S. Department
of State and other agencies that rely on us to arrange
programs for hundreds of international visitors each
year. Becoming a member is easy and offers perks like
exclusive members only receptions and home hospitality
opportunities. Visit our membership page or contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17 for
more information. Make
a tax-deductible contribution toward international
understanding
today! |
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Hands-On
Exporting: How You Can Benefit from a Global
Economy
Presented by Georgia
State University (GSU) and Georgia Chamber of Commerce,
learn how to assess your export readiness and take your
business global in this hands-on workshop. Gain a basic
understanding of the role of exporting in a global
economy and the steps involved in the exporting process.
The workshop is September 1, 2010 in GSU's Student
Center Ballroom from 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and includes
lunch and a networking reception. The cost is $45. For
more information, visit www.gachamber.com/exportingworkshop. |
Other
Hosting Opportunities
International Student
Exchange
International Student Exchange (ISE),
a non-profit U.S. State Department-approved exchange
program, is looking for local volunteer host families
for incoming high school exchange students for the
2011-2012 academic year. The students come from 55
countries, speak English, and come with spending money
and full insurance. If you are interested, please
contact Cindy, ISE Representative, at 404-264-4639 or lucysaddedtouch@yahoo.com.
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Upcoming
GCIV Events
Friday, August 6th, 6:30 -
11:00 PM
Envoy: Martinis &
IMAX
Join GCIV members and staff for
Martinis & IMAX at Fernbank Museum of
Natural History, 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307.
Enjoy cool cocktails,
stunning films, live music, and creative cuisine beneath
the world's largest dinosaurs! A delegation of ten
Kazakhs focusing on the management and social support of
TB patients will be present. You are responsible for
your own ticket and drinks. Contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17 to
RSVP or for more information.
Thursday, August 12th, 6:00 -
10:00 PM
Envoy: Cocktails in the
Garden
Join GCIV members and staff for Cocktails in the Garden at the Atlanta
Botanical Gardens, 1345 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta,
Georgia 30309. A delegation of ten Kazakhs focusing on
the management and social support of TB patients will be
present. You are responsible for your own ticket and
drinks. Contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17 to
RSVP or for more
information.
Wednesday, August 18th, 6:30 -
8:30 PM
International Dining
Experience
Get to know other GCIV members
and share your questions, experiences and insights about
hosting international visitors in your home. GCIV's International Dining Experiences (IDEs)
take place at a different international restaurant
around the 15th day of the month. The meal is prefaced
by announcements of GCIV's current and upcoming
activities, as well as introductions of any
international visitors present. Don't forget to bring a
guest - this is a great way to introduce your friends
and neighbors to GCIV! Reservations are required. Meet
at Pho Bac, 4897 Buford Highway, Chamblee, Georgia
30329. We will be welcoming a delegation of Public
Health Officials from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and
Vietnam. The price is $10 per person and includes
a medium Vietnamese noodle soup, a soda or hot tea, tax,
and gratuity. Please contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17 to
RSVP or for more information.
Friday, August 20th, 7:00 -
10:00 PM
Envoy: Jazz
Journeys
Join GCIV members and staff for Jazz
Journeys at the Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street,
Atlanta, GA 30313. A
delegation of ten Kazakhs focusing on the management and
social support of TB patients will be present. You are
responsible for your own ticket. Contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17 to
RSVP or for more information.
Saturday, August 21st, 5:00 -
7:00 PM
Home
Hospitality Orientation
Are you curious about
home hospitality? Would you like to meet future world
leaders? Perhaps you would like to know more about what
types of exchange programs GCIV coordinates? If you
would like to find out the answers to these questions
and more, please plan on attending the quarterly GCIV
Home Hospitality Orientation. All hosts, experienced and
new alike, are strongly urged to attend an orientation.
This will prepare you to become more involved as a
citizen diplomat, and give you the opportunity to hear
from experienced GCIV hosts and staff. Light fare and
beverages will be provided. Contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17 to
RSVP or for more information.
Tuesday, August 24th, 12:00 -
1:00 PM
GCIV
Global Lunch Forum: Human Trafficking in
Japan
Join a GCIV international exchange
participant from Japan for a lunchtime discussion about
human trafficking. Our distinguished visitor is a staff
member of the Kyoto Human Rights Research Institute. You
can bring your own lunch at no cost, or order a boxed
lunch in advance for $10. Registration is 12:00-12:10
PM, and the Global Lunch Forum begins promptly at 12:10
PM. Contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17 to
RSVP or for more
information.
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Community
Events
July 24th - October
3rd
Freedom's Sisters
The traveling
Smithsonian exhibition of female civil rights leaders is
currently at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum.
Freedom's Sisters is interactive and engaging as it
brings to life twenty African American women, from key
19th-century historical figures to contemporary leaders,
who fought for equality for all Americans. The exhibit
is free with paid admission to the Museum. For more
information, visit www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov.
Sunday, August 8th,
1:30 - 3:30 PM
Edward Seaga Book
Signing
The public is invited to come
celebrate the book signing and launch of the former
Prime Minister of Jamaica, Edward Seaga's autobiography.
The book is titled, "My Life and Leadership: Volume 1
Clash of Ideologies 1930-1989." The signing is in Room
102 of the Candler School of Theology at Emory
University, 1531 Dickey Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Contact SeagaEvent@yahoo.com to RSVP and for
more information.
Thursday, August 26th, 7:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
AICC
Annual Professional Seminar
The
American-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) presents its
annual professional seminar, "Staying Competitive:
Attracting and Growing Israeli Companies in the
Southeast." The luncheon keynote speaker is Dr. Leonard
Leiderman, Chief Economic Adviser to Bank Hapoalim and
Professor of Economics at Tel Aviv University. The
seminar is at the Selig Center, 1440 Spring Street,
Atlanta, GA 30309. Guests can attend the entire seminar
or just the luncheon. For more information, call
404-843-9426 or visit www.aiccse.org.
Saturday, September
11th
Dancing
with the HART Stars
Atlanta stars will perform
to benefit Humanitarian Aid Relief Fund (HART). British
House of Lords Member, Baroness Caroline Cox of
Queensbury, will host the event at Daza Dance Atlanta.
Baroness Caroline Cox is the winner of the prestigious
2005 Mother Teresa Award and the founder of HART. HART
fights for people in forgotten lands who have suffered
the effects of war and natural disaster and are often
behind closed borders. All proceeds from the event go
directly toward HART-US operations. The ballroom is
ready and you will not believe who is dancing! For more
information, visit www.hart-us.org.
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