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Who's coming to
town?
November 5-10 -
Multi-RegionalNine Law Enforcement and
Govt RepresentativesFocus:
International Crime November 11-17 -
KazakhstanThree Civil Society
LeadersFocus: Human Rights Advocacy and
Awareness November 14-21 -
UkraineFive
JudgesFocus: Rule of Law November 19-24 -
SyriaTen Government
PlannersFocus: Urban
Planning November 24-28 -
BrazilThree Public Health
OfficialsFocus: Public
Health December 1-5 -
Multi-RegionalEighteen Public Health
OfficialsFocus: HIV Prevention and
Education December 3-5 -
UzbekistanFive Government
OfficialsForensic
Laboratories December 8-12 -
UzbekistanFour Civil Society
LeadersFocus: Women as NGO
Leaders GCIV
Home Hospitality and Homestay
Opportunities
Monday,
November 9th - Nine law enforcement and
government officials from Argentina, Colombia,
Finland, Greece, Haiti, Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Israel, and
Jamaica would like to experience home
hospitality with GCIV hosts. They are
participating in the U.S. State Department's
International Visitor Leadership Program, focusing
on international crime. The delegation is
available at 6:00 PM, and will not be accompanied
by an interpreter.
Sunday,
November 15th - Three human rights
advocates from Kazakhstan would
like to experience home hospitality with GCIV
hosts. They are participating in the U.S. State
Department's International Visitor Leadership
Program, focusing on human rights awareness. The
delegation is available for home hospitality at
6:00 PM, and will be accompanied by an
interpreter.
Sunday,
November 22nd - Nine government planners
from Syria
would like to experience home hospitality with
GCIV hosts. They are participating in the U.S.
State Department's International Visitor
Leadership Program, focusing on urban planning.
The delegation is available for home hospitality
at 6:00 PM, and may be accompanied by an
interpreter.
Thursday,
November 26th - Three public health
officials from Brazil would like
to experience Thanksgiving home
hospitality with GCIV hosts. They are
participating in the U.S. State Department's
International Visitor Leadership Program, focusing
on public health. The delegation is available for
a Thanksgiving meal in your home - we will work
with individual hosts to set the time. They
may 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 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 October
2009:
Attaché ($100+)
Carol Niemi
Mark Pierson
Citizen
Diplomat ($50+)
Judy Cantwell
Tarik
Celik
Kathy Ellis
Maria
Galindo
Mariolga Hoffman
Rep. Sheila Jones
Elena Zapico
Joan Zenteno
Envoy ($25+)
Xaleon Shields
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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2010
Great Decisions
Topics Announced
 The new year is approaching, and we are
gearing up for the 2010 Great Decisions series. GCIV is
working with a number of community organizations and
neighborhoods to create and sustain discussion groups.
If you are interested in starting your own Great
Decisions group, or joining an existing one, please
contact Ashley Mastin at 404-832-5560 x 13. We
are also looking for community support for the program -
please let us know if you can offer meeting space, if
you're willing to help moderate discussions, or if you
know of any possible financial support for the
program. You can find more information about the
program on the GCIV web
site. As we confirm with our community
discussion groups, we will list their meeting schedules
here. The list will be updated as more groups and dates
are confirmed. The topics for 2010 are:
- Special envoys
- Kenya and R2P
- Global crime
- U.S.-China security relations
- Global financial crisis
- Russia and its neighbors
- Persian Gulf
- Peace building and conflict resolution
We
look forward to your participation in Great Decisions
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GCIV
Blog: Hosting the Edward R. Murrow Program for
Journalists
GCIV had the distinct
pleasure of partnering with the Cox Center for
International Mass Communication Training and
Research at the University of Georgia to implement
the Edward R.
Murrow Program for Journalists. The Murrow
Program brought one-hundred and fifty emerging leaders
in the field of journalism from around the world to
examine journalistic practices in the United States
September 26th to October 17th, 2009. The program
is an innovative public-private partnership between the
Department of State, the Aspen Institute and leading
U.S. schools of journalism. GCIV hosted a
delegation of sixteen journalists representing Benin,
Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad,
Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, France, Mali,
Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. The group
came to the state of Georgia October 1-7, 2009. Click here
to read more about the Murrow Program and this
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Atlanta
Summit on Citizen Diplomacy Postponed
Please note that the Atlanta Summit on Citizen
Diplomacy, originally scheduled for November 14th, has
been postponed. GCIV will announce a rescheduled
event in the near future.
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GCIV
International Student Hosting
Programs
GCIV is pleased to announce
its new and exciting international
student hosting program. As another channel for
citizen diplomacy, hosts have the opportunity to share
their home with students and scholars from around the
world while creating cross-cultural friendships and
engaging in international understanding. Students are
enrolled at local universities or intensive English
institutes and stay anywhere from two months to a year
or more. Visit the GCIV web site
for more details, a complete list of
participating schools, and a program
brochure. For more information and to receive
an application, contact Joan Roberts at 404-832-5560 x
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GCIV
Seeking Qualified Candidates for Program Coordinator and
Intern Positions
GCIV is accepting applications for a Program
Coordinator position, responsible for communications,
membership, and community programs. This is a
communications-intensive position. The ideal
candidate will possess strong writing skills and
experience in web site maintenance and email marketing
applications. Experience with WordPress, Constant
Contact, and Adobe InDesign is preferred.
Additionally, we are seeking an intern for the Spring
2010 term to assist on the International Visitor
Leadership Program. Please visit our web site
for details on how to apply for both positions.
No phone calls, please.
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Calling
All Students for the Annual Istanbul Center Art and Essay
Contest
Middle- and high-school students in the state of
Georgia are invited to submit an original artwork and/or
essay on the theme of "Who's My Neighbor?" The purpose
of this contest is to have students in middle and high
schools think about and be involved in solving social
problems in our world today. The Program is geared
towards an interdisciplinary approach to solving world
and community issues in that the theme of the program
each year looks towards global peace and intercultural
understanding. The prizes
include trips to Turkey and gift cards for both students
and teachers! Please visit the contest web site to
find out more information about the theme, rules, and
prizes. |
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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
paypal! |
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Upcoming
GCIV Events
Thursday, November 12th, 10:00
AM - 1:00 PM
International Women Associates
November Meeting
The October IWA Meeting will
focus on Tibetan Buddhism. Local expert Kathleen
Rieter will share her experiences with the group.
Contact Ashley Mastin at 404-832-5560 x 13 to
receive an invitation.
Friday,
November 13th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
GCIV
Global Lunch Forum: Defending Human Rights in
Kazakhstan
Join GCIV and three
government officials from Kazakhstan for a lunchtime
discussion. The Global Lunch Forum will be at the United
Way Building downtown (where the GCIV office is
located). 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 for more information or
to RSVP.
Wednesday, November 18th,
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
GCIV Host
Orientation
Learn the "ins and outs" of
hosting while getting to know GCIV staff and fellow
hosts. GCIV will organize host orientations once a
quarter to help experienced and new hosts alike stay
informed and become better citizen diplomats.
Participation in an orientation is mandatory for all
hosts. Please join us for one at your earliest
convenience. The orientation will take place at the
United Way Building downtown (where the GCIV office is
located). RSVP to Emily O'Harris at 404-832-5560 x
15.
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Community
Events
Tuesday, November 3rd, 6:00 PM
- 7:30 PM
Forum for Expatriate
Management Meeting
The Forum for Expatriate
Management in collaboration with Birchtree Global, LLC,
cordially invite you to attend the inaugural meeting for
the Southeastern Region at the City Club of
Buckhead. This program is sponsored by Munson
International. The topic of discussion will be "Managing
Expatriate Costs." To register, go online
or call 770-590-8338.
Wednesday, November 4th, 2:00
PM - 3:00 PM
Immigration
Workshop
Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions and
KUCK Immigration Partners Attorney Marc Amos will host a
workshop for local residents. The purpose of this
Immigration Workshop is to familiarize immigrants and
professionals working in the international community
with the U.S. immigration system. Sign up
online using event code IKAT9076.
Wednesday, November 18th,
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Atlanta Council on International
Relations Luncheon
The November ACIR Luncheon
will feature Ambassador Marion Creekmore. He will
discuss the topic "Pakistan: The Greatest
Challenge in South Asia." The meeting is at the Capital
City Club downtown, and costs $30 for members, $40 for
non-members. Please email Francesca Cesa Bianchi to RSVP.
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About
GCIV
The
Georgia Council for International Visitors builds
understanding and cooperation between the people of our
state and the world.
Our
vision is that every Georgia citizen has the opportunity
to become more globally engaged.
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