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Who's coming to
town?
April 29 - May 2 -
FinlandOne Government
OfficialFocus: Civil
Rights April 30-May 6 - Saudi
ArabiaTen University
AdministratorsFocus: Religious and
Public Education May 6-9 -
ChinaThree Government
OfficialsFocus: Financial
Crisis May 9-13 -
KenyaEight Government
OfficialsFocus: Procurement
Process May
16-20 - FranceTwo Civil Society
LeadersFocus: Managing Ethnic and
Religious Diversity May 20-23 -
IraqNine Government
OfficialsFocus: Water
Management May 30-June 4 -
Multi-RegionalEight Government and
Business OfficialsFocus: Accountability
in Government May 31-June 3 -
GeorgiaSix University
AdministratorsFocus: Higher Education
Fundraising June 13-17 - Afghanistan
and PakistanTwelve Local
LeadersFocus: Conflict Resolution
Home
Hospitality OpportunitiesSunday,
May 31st - Eight government officials from
Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Greece,
Mozambique, Serbia, Syria, and Zimbabwe would like
to expereince home hospitality with GCIV
hosts. The group is participating in the U.S.
State Department's International Visitor
Leadership Program. They are available for home
hospitality at 6:00 PM; no interpreters are
necessary. Sunday,
June 14th - Twelve local leaders from
Afghanistan and Pakistan would like to experience
home hospitality with GCIV hosts. The group is
participating in the U.S. State Department's
International Visitor Leadership Program. They are
available for home hospitality at 6:00 PM; some
guests will 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 this date, please contact Emily
O'Harris at 404-832-5560 x
15. GCIV
Homestay Opportunity
GCIV will host a
delegation of five judges from the Republic of
Georgia
November 14-21, 2009. Please contact
Ashley
Mastin at 404-832-5560 x 13 if you are
interested in hosting one or two judges in your
home for a week.
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Presenting
Sponsor
Platinum
Sponsor
Gold
Sponsor
Silver
Sponsors
ColesMBA.com
The
Coca-Cola Company
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport
Siemens
Energy & Automation
Bronze
Sponsors
Barclays
Capital
Community
Voices, Morehouse School of Medicine
Equifax
Georgia
Department of Economic Development
Habif,
Arogeti & Wynne, LLP
Laurie Grant
Nichols and Scott Nichols
Odom
Immigration Law Group, LLC
Regency
Suites Hotel
Ambassadors
Circle
Erika
Monckeberg and Enrique Flores
Sue and
Jim Heerin
Elizabeth and Jim
Munson
Lucie
Rivera-O'Ferrall and Frederick H. Kruse
Shell
Stuart
Sharon and Bruce
Taylor
Annie York and
Raul F.
Trujillo
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GCIV would
like to thank our Lifetime Members and members who
have made financial contributions during April
2009:
Ambassadors
Circle
Shell Stuart
Lucie
Rivera-O'Ferrall and Frederick H.
Kruse
Attache
Maria
Cabrera
Jeanne Castell-Kozik
Curtis
Hertwig
Linda Pearson
Citizen
Diplomat
Christine Armour
Silvana
Cavellier
Gudrun Chapman
Bruce
Cotterman
Susan Dalton
Andrea Denny
Chris
Franz
Anne Godsey
Gail Goodwin
Josie
Marto
Queen Meheux
Marlene Mehnert
Lea
Nixon
Mia Owens
Joan Roberts
Lani
Salter
Toshi Shimizu
Elizabeth Morgan
Spiegel
Durshi Zoberi
Envoy
Michael
Owens
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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Please join us in
honoring Georgia's Consular Corps at the International
Consular Ball! Your ticket to Atlanta's premier
international event supports GCIV's community programs.
You can view both the invitation
and RSVP card
online. Please contact Shell
Stuart at 404-832-5560 x 21 regarding corporate
sponsorship opportunities. Purchase individual
tickets using the link below, or send your check to
GCIV.
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GCIV Blog: Do You Have
Your Mask?
 Spring is in the air, which
also means it's time for the International Consular
Ball. An Atlanta tradition for 28 years, the
International Consular Ball honors the Georgia Consular
Corps for its efforts in furthering international
relations in Atlanta and the southeastern United
States. In this regard, the Georgia Council for
International Visitors and the Georgia Consular Corps
share a similar mission. The Consular Ball is Atlanta's
premier international celebration and networking event,
and is sure to be a night to remember. Click here
to read the rest of the
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Disability Advocates Share
Insight with Atlanta
Counterparts
In April 2009
GCIV coordinated a professional exchange program through
the U.S. State Department's International Visitor
Leadership Program for three distinguished guests from
Afghanistan, Bhutan, and India. This delegation
was made of a diverse group of disability
advocates. While in the U.S., the delegation
traveled to Atlanta, Washington, DC, and
Pittsburgh. The program was designed to give our
guests the opportunity to meet with their professional
counterparts to discuss advocacy efforts, services for
the disabled, and disability rights. While in
Atlanta, our guests met with representatives from the
Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, Bobby
Dodd Institute, disABILITY Link, the Georgia Public
Library System, and the Georgia Institute of
Technology's ADAPTS program. They also had the
opportunity to enjoy dinner in the homes of GCIV
members. We at GCIV hope to hear of their
continued progress in their respective careers, and are
grateful we had the opportunity to host them here in our
community.
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Become a Citizen Diplomat 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 - just visit our membership
page to download an application. You can now pay for
your membership online using
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Opportunity to Host Chinese
Exchange Students
 July 16-26, Atlanta
area families will host high school students and adult
chaperones from China. The students, ages 13-15,
have studied English for several years and are here to
experience a language and cultural immersion while
creating lasting friendships. Nacel Open Door will
organize English lessons and visits to Atlanta area
attractions M-F, 9-5. Host families take care of
students or chaperones during evenings and weekends.
If you are interested in finding out more about
this exciting and enriching experience, contact Atlanta
Program Leader Joan Roberts at 404-520-0511, or click here
for a more complete description of the program.
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GCIV Congratulates Long-Time
Volunteer
Annie-York Trujillo received an award for
outstanding community leadership from the Latin American
Association at their annual Compañeros Awards Luncheon,
held April 23rd. The award recognizes individuals
who demonstrate a commitment to Atlanta's Latino
community through selfless good works that benefit
society in significant and meaningful ways. In
addition to the LAA, Annie actively supports GCIV, the
Center for the Puppetry Arts, the Atlanta Ballet, the
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, The Alliance Theater, the
Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Circle of Children, and many
others. ¡Felicidades,
Annie!
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GCIV Upcoming Events
Tuesday, May 5th,
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
GCIV Global Lunch Forum: A
Participant's Reflections on the UN Conference on
Anti-Semitism and Racism
Join GCIV, the
American Jewish Committee of Atlanta, and a local
representative to the UN Conference on Anti-Semitism and
Racism for a lunchtime discussion. The Global Lunch
Forum will be at the AJC Offices in Buckhead, 3525
Piedmont Road, Building 6, Suite 510, Atlanta, GA,
30305. You can bring your own lunch at no cost, or order
a boxed lunch in advance for $10. Registration is
12:00-12:10, and the Global Lunch Forum begins promptly
at 12:10 PM. Space is limited, so you must make a
reservation to attend. Contact Ashley
Mastin at 404-832-5560 x 13 to RSVP.
Thursday, May 14th,
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IWA May Meeting
The
International Womens Associates will hear a presentation
on Venice Carnevale and the history of the associated
masks, in preparation for the International Consular
Ball. This is the last IWA meeting of the 2008-09
season. Please contact Ashley
Mastin at 404-832-5560 x 13 to receive an
invitation.
Saturday, May 16th, 6:00 PM -
7:30 PM
GCIV
International Dining Experience at Ali Baba's Turkish
& Mediterranean Delights
Get to know other
GCIV members and hosts and share your questions,
experiences and insights about hosting international
visitors in your home. We will share a meal at Ali
Baba's Turkish Cuisine. The price is $25 per
person, and this includes the meal, a drink, tax, and
gratuity. Contact Ashley Mastin at 404-832-5560 x 13 to
RSVP.
Saturday, June 6th, 6:30 PM -
11:30 PM
International Consular
Ball
The International
Consular Ball honors the Georgia
Consular Corps for its efforts in furthering
international relations in Atlanta and the southeastern
United States. The event will be held at the Georgia
Aquarium. Individual tickets are available for
purchase online. Contact Ashley
Mastin for more
information.
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Other Opportunities
Tuesday, May 5th,
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
GACC Young Executives Committee
Social Mixer
Join members of the German
American Chamber of Commerce's Young Executives
Committee for a Cinco de Mayo mixer at JOEL
Restaurant. Enjoy hors d'oeuvre and $6 drink
specials. Contact GACC to RSVP.
Monday, May 11th, 3:30 PM -
5:00 PM
The
European Union and its Relevance for Atlanta as a Global
City
The European Union Center for Excellence
at Georgia Tech and the Georgia Department of Economic
Development present a public forum on the topic of "The
European Union and its Relevance for Atlanta as a Global
City." The event will be at the Le Craw
Auditorium, at Georgia Tech's College of
Management. Find more information about speakers
at the EU Center's web
site.
Tuesday, May 12th,- 12:00 PM -
1:30 PM
Istanbul Center Distinguished
Speaker Series: Prospects of Israeli-Turkish
Relations
This panel discussion will be
at Istanbul Center's Midtown office as follow up to the
Syrian Ambassador's appearance last December for
Istanbul Center. RSVP to Cassandra Whitehead at
678-990-1717.
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About GCIV
The
mission of the Georgia Council for International
Visitors is to promote international understanding
through citizen diplomacy.
Our
vision is that every Georgia citizen has the opportunity
to become more globally engaged.
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