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July
2010
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GCIV's
Monthly
Newsletter
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Georgia
Council for International Visitors NEWSWIRE | |
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Who's coming to
town?
July
1-6
Multi-Regional Project
Five Librarians
and
Policy Makers
Focus:
American Libraries
July 8-10 -
ItalyOne United Nations
RepresentativeFocus: Humanitarian
Assistance July 10-14 -
PolandOne Social
ActivistFocus: Humanitarian
Issues July
20-25 - IraqTen Media
RepresentativesFocus: Civil Society and
the Role of Media July 21-24 -
CaribbeanFour Bank
OfficialsFocus: Financial
Systems July 22-27 -
Multi-Regional Africa ProjectTwenty
JournalistsFocus: Broadcast
Journalism August 4-25
KazakhstanTen Doctors, Nurses,
Government Representatives, NGO Leaders, and
Prison System OfficialsFocus:
Management and Social Support of TB
Patients August 8-11
KazakhstanFour Finance Officials
Focus: Money
Laundering GCIV
Home-Stay and
Home Hospitality
OpportunitiesSunday,
July 11th- One social activist from Poland would
like to experience home hospitality with GCIV
hosts in Atlanta. She is participating in the U.S.
State Department's International Visitor
Leadership Program, focusing on humanitarian
issues. She is available at 6:00 PM, and will not
be accompanied by an interpreter. Thursday,
July 22nd- Ten media representatives from
Iraq 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 civil society and
the role of the media. 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. August
4-25 - Ten doctors and nurses, government
representatives, NGO leaders, and prison system
officials from Kazakhstan need
volunteer home-stay hosts. They are participating
in a Community Connections Program facilitated by
USAID. The group is focusing on U.S. models for
management and social support for TB patients.
They will be here for three weeks. We will place
one or two visitors per host.
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 June
2010:
Charge d'Affaires
($500+)
John
Parkerson
Citizen Diplomat
($50+)
Lyn Coltman
Elizabeth
Etoll
Laura Gilmore
Nolly Ladha
Nicole
Rateau
Patricia Walsh
Yoko
Yoshida
Envoy
($25+)
Emily Baughman
Jonathan
O'Shields
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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Upcoming GCIV
Events
What, Where, & When
Envoy:
2010
World Cup Quarter-Finals Fado Irish Pub237 Buckhead
Avenue Atlanta, GA 30305 Friday, July
2nd 10:00 - 11:30 AM Envoy: 2010 World
CupSemi-FinalsOrmsby's1170 Howell Mill
Road Atlanta, GA 30318 Wednesday July 7th
2:30 - 4:00 PM Envoy: Films that
Matter
"Invictus" with Italian
Delegate
Woodruff ParkAtlanta, GA
30303 Thursday, July 8th 7:00 - 11:00
PM Global Lunch
Forum: Humanitarian
Issues
in PolandLocation
TBA Tuesday, July 13th 12:00 - 1:00
PM International Dining
Experience with
Worldwide CNN Journalism Fellows
DelegationCafe Bombay1622 Woodcliff
Drive Atlanta, GA 30329 Wednesday, July 14th
6:30 - 8:30 PM Envoy: The
DowntownersThrive101 Marietta
Street Atlanta, GA 30303 Thursday, July
15th 5:00 - 7:00
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About
GCIV
The Georgia Council for International
Visitors builds relationships between the
people of our state and leaders around the world.
Our vision is that every Georgia citizen
has the opportunity to be more globally
engaged.
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This
month's exclusive newsletter
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Global Partner, your business, institution, or
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contact Shell Stuart or Irene Bailey to find out more about
Global Partnership
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GCIV
Still Needs Home-Stay Hosts for
Community Connections is a USAID funded
program which offers 3 week home-stay based practical
training opportunities in the U.S. for professionals
from across the former Soviet Union and
Serbia. GCIV is seeking volunteer home-stay hosts
for a Community Connections delegation of ten visitors
from Kazakhstan that will be in Atlanta August 4-25. The
program includes doctors and nurses, government
representatives, NGO leaders, and prison system
officials who wish to learn about successful U.S. models
for management and social support for TB
patients. In addition to providing a private
bedroom, hosts will need to help with some
transportation and meals. Hosts are invited to
participate in the professional day when appropriate as
well as cultural activities with the delegation. While
many visitors have been placed, we still need one host
who can take one visitor for up to three weeks, as well
as one host who can take two visitors for the final
week. If you are interested in being a volunteer
host or have questions, please contact Emily O'Harris at 404-832-5560 x
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14-Year-Old
Xaleon Shields Benefits as a GCIV Home Hospitality
Co-Host
Xaleon Shields is one of GCIV's youngest
members and enjoys being a home hospitality co-host with
mentor Vicki Van Der Hoek. He has hosted journalists
from the countries of Comoros, Burundi, and Central
African Republic as well as judges from Greece and
Turkey. Xaleon has learned significantly about the world
and other cultures through hosting. He has also
developed new skills, like how to devise menus that
accommodate dietary restrictions and how to speak
through an interpreter. In addition to his involvement
with GCIV, Xaleon is a microcredit lender through KIVA,
an honor student, and a volunteer at the Nicholas House,
a transitional facility for homeless families. He is
looking forward to hosting more international visitors.
Xaleon is pictured above with co-host Vicki Van Der
Hoek, Turkish visitor Judge Ali Bilen, and Greek visitor
Judge Dimitrios Titsias.
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Delegation
Spotlight
In July, GCIV had the
pleasure of hosting ten German Senior State
Administrators from the Ministries of Environment,
Economics, Agriculture, Science, and the Office of the
Bavarian Minister President. The group was participating
in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor
Leadership (IVLP) Program, focusing on clean technology
and energy policies in the U.S. While in
Atlanta, the German delegation met with representatives
from Georgia Power, Georgia Department of Economic
Development, Georgia Research Alliance, German American Chamber of Commerce of the
Southern U.S., Inc., Georgia Institute of Technology, Truly Living Well Natural Urban Farm, Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, and GE
Energy Services. The delegation also enjoyed a
reception at the home of Acting German Consul General
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GCIV
Welcomes New Board Member
Silvana
Eakin
As the chair of GCIV's International Women
Associates (IWA), Silvana also occupies a spot on GCIV's
board. Silvana intends to keep GCIV's board well
informed about IWA, a group of 100 American and
foreign-born ladies that meets monthly for friendship
and learning opportunities.
Silvana became
acquainted with GCIV when she and her husband started
hosting visitors from various countries almost two
decades ago. She feels that home hospitality is a
marvelous opportunity to share food and conversation
with people from around the world.
Silvana
was born in Croatia, but was raised in northern Italy.
After her family relocated to the U.S., Silvana married
and traveled the world with her husband, who served in
the US Navy. During their military lives, they lived in
five different states and spent 11 years overseas.
Silvana is grateful to have visited a number of European
and Asian countries and met many wonderful people.
Having spent this time abroad, she truly appreciates the
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Save
the Date for Atlanta's Own
Dancing with the
Stars!
British Consul
General Annabelle Malins hopes you'll save the date for
Atlanta's own Dancing with the HART Stars. On September
11, 2010, 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 Dancing with the HART Stars 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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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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Let's See Your
Recipe in Print!
 Calling all home hospitality
hosts: Please send us your favorite home
hospitality stories and recipes! Our national
organization, NCIV, is compiling recipe submissions from
across the country for its 50th Anniversary Cookbook,
and you could be featured! Haven't done home
hospitality before? Don't miss the opportunity to travel
the world without even leaving Georgia! Interact with
distinguished guests of the U.S. Department of State on
a personal level and learn about their home countries.
They get to experience a meal in an American home and
participate in lively after-dinner discussions. Many
hosts make friends with open doors across the world!
Home hospitality hosts must be members of GCIV. For more information
about home hospitality or submitting a recipe, contact
Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x
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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, July 2nd, 10:00 -
11:30 AM
Envoy: 2010 FIFA World Cup
Quarter-Finals
Join GCIV members and staff to
watch the Netherlands versus Brazil at Fado Irish Pub,
273 Buckhead Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305. A portion of the
proceeds from drinks and special menus items go to SOS
Children's Villages.
Contact Katie Davidson at 404-832-5560 to RSVP
or for more information.
Wednesday, July 7th, 2:30 -
4:00 PM
Envoy:
2010 FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals
Join GCIV
members and staff and young professionals from the
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern
U.S., Inc. to watch one of the World Cup semi-final
games. The teams are yet to be determined by the
quarter-final games. All fans are welcome. A portion of
the proceeds from special menu items benefit SOS
Children's Villages. Contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17 to
RSVP or for more
information.
Thursday, July 8th, 7:00 -
11:00 PM
Envoy: Films that Matter with
Italian Delegate
Join GCIV members and a
United Nations representative from Italy for an outdoor
screening of "Invictus" at the Films that Matter series. This is a FREE event at Woodruff
Park. Remember to please leave high-back chairs, glass,
pets, and grills at home, but feel free to bring your
dinner and a blanket. Contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17 to
RSVP or for more information.
Tuesday, July 13th, 12:00 -
1:00 PM
GCIV
Global Lunch Forum: Humanitarian Issues
in
Poland
Join a GCIV international
exchange participant from Poland for a lunchtime
discussion about humanitarian issues. Our distinguished
visitor is the Project Coordinator and Desk Officer of
Mission in Afghanistan for the Polish Humanitarian
Foundation. 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.
Wednesday, July 14th, 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 Cafe
Bombay Indian Bistro, 1622 Woodcliff Drive,
Atlanta, Georgia 30329. We will be welcoming a
world-wide delegation of CNN Journalism Fellows.
The price is $20 per person and includes a three-course
meal, non-alcoholic beverage, tax, and gratuity. Please
contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17 to
RSVP or for more information.
Thursday, July 15th, 5:00 -
7:00 PM
Envoy:
The Downtowners
Brought to you by Central
Atlanta Progress, The Downtowners is a new social
networking opportunity that puts you in the heart of a
thriving community. Nowhere else in Atlanta will you
find 300 places to eat, drink, and be seen all within a
4 square mile area. The Downtowners gather each month
from May - October on the third Thursday at a new
location. There is no cost to attend and your first is
drink. You are responsible for additional beverages or
food. July's event is at Thrive, 101 Marietta Street,
Atlanta, GA 30303.
Contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17 to
RSVP or for more
information.
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Community
Events
May 5th - July
25th
"Visa for
Life: Diplomats who Rescued Jews"
Martin
Luther King, Jr. said, "The ultimate measure of a man is
not where he stands in moments of comfort and
convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge
and controversy." This new exhibit on display at the
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site details
the courageous actions of nine individual diplomats who
rescued Jews during the Holocaust when many countries
refused to issue visas out of fear of Nazi Germany. For
more information, visit www.nps.gov/malu.
Thursday, July 8th, 7:30
PM
Ugandan
Orphan Chorus
Academy Theatre is excited to
present an evening that will melt your heart and warm
your soul with a performance by ten Ugandan orphans. The
Academy Theatre is located at 119 Center Street,
Avondale Estates, GA 30002. Tickets are $9.50. For more
information, visit www.academytheatre.org.
Saturday, July 10th, 7 - 11:00
PM
Bastille
Day
This observance of the French National Day
is an annual fundraiser for Alliance Francaise
d'Atlanta, Atlanta's premier provider of French language
and culture. Guests will enjoy the sights, sounds, and
flavors of L'Art de Vivre, the French lifestyle, as well
as live and silent auctions. Event is on the panoramic
18th floor of the Atlanta law offices of Nelson Mullins,
located at 201 17th Street, in Atlantic Station. To
purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.afatl.com.
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Quotes
to Inspire Citizen Diplomacy
"You will be amazed at what you can do
leveraging the power that comes from bringing people together
around shared interests, transcending the superficial
differences of race, creed, and culture to build something of
value. This is the opportunity of your generation. You are the
hope of all Americans, and of all of us who share this fragile
planet."
- Judith A. McHale
Under Secretary for Public
Diplomacy and Public Affairs
Remarks at Colby College
Commencement
May 23,
2010
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