Dayton as a Global City
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Presentation given by Deborah Gavlik and Arch Grieve at the 2019 REACH Across Dayton Conference at Sinclair Community College
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Dayton as a Global City
- 1. Dayton as a Global City Dayton Council on World Affairs and Dayton Sister City Committee Deborah Gavlik and Arch Grieve
- 2. The Dayton Sister City Committee was created by the Dayton City Commission in 1964. Committee members are volunteers appointed by the Dayton City Commission. The Dayton Sister City Committee is a member of Sister Cities International, created by President Eisenhower in 1956 in conjunction with a conference on citizen diplomacy. Its mission is to "Promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation - one individual, one community at a time."
- 3. The Dayton Council on World Affairs is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that has served the Dayton region for 70 years by educating and engaging our local community with global programs. DCOWA believes that the more we understand the world around us, the better we will be positioned to meet the challenges ahead.
- 5. Adult Programming Dayton Junior Council on World Affairs & Dayton Sister City Committee
- 6. Bosnia-Herzegovina – ‘16 Sister City Trip
- 10. Recent DCOWA Talks Zaman Editor Abdulhamit Bilici at DDN in 2017
- 11. Recent Annual Meeting Speakers 2019 - Andrew Strauss, Dean of the UD School of Law Topic: "The Challenge to the Liberal International Order: Wave of the Future or Nationalism's Last Hurrah?" 2018 - Ambassador Heath Hodges and WACA President Bill Clifford Topic: "Why Diplomacy Matters Today and to You!" 2017 – Journalist Sid Davis Topic: "Presidency, the Press and the People”
- 12. Youth Initiatives Dayton Junior Council on World Affairs & DSCC Youth Exchange Programs
- 13. Youth Program – Junior Council on World Affairs
- 14. Thomas V. Pearson Academic Quiz Bowl
- 15. National WACA Quiz Bowl Competition
- 16. Annual Jacob Dorn Youth Forum
- 17. Geography Bowl
- 22. Four Cities Young Leader Academy Apply to host a student – www.daytonsistercitycommittee.org/homestay
- 23. Getting Involved Dayton Junior Council on World Affairs & Dayton Sister City Committee
- 25. Find Us Online Web: www.dcowa.com Email: dcowa1947@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/OhioDCOWA Twitter: @OhioDCOWA Visit Website
- 27. Let DCOWA help publicize your international events
- 28. DSCC Sub-Committees Dayton City Commission Marketing Events Youth Exchanges Sister City Sub- Committees Monrovia Sarajevo Augsburg Holon Oiso Scholarship Executive Committee
- 29. Find Us Online Web: www.daytonsistercitycommittee.org Email: info@daytonsistercitycommittee.org Facebook: facebook.com/daytonsistercitycommittee Visit Website
- 30. Becoming a Friend, Associate, or Member Visit our meetings (every other second Tuesday, next on March 12) Get involved in a sub- committee Apply to join through the City of Dayton or ask to become a friend or associate
- 31. Dayton Council on World Affairs and Dayton Sister City Committee Deborah Gavlik and Arch Grieve Questions?
Editor's Notes
- Dayton Council on World Affairs is one of nearly 100 councils in the United States that make up the network of World Affairs Councils of America, also known as WACA WACA was founded in 1918 at the end of World War I, and DCOWA was started in 1947 after the end of World War II as prominent Daytonians grappled with the question of how to ensure peace in the years ahead DCOWA has 100 members. We host programs and partner with like-minded organizations frequently throughout the year.
- Most likely April 25 at Lily’s Bistro – awarded first scholarships this year of $750 each to Dayton students and one to students in Japan
- Students who participate in JCOWA enjoy monthly activities focused on international topics. In addition, DCOWA hosts multiple regional events during the school year to bring together these students for engaging programs on world affairs.
- Students had a chance to engage in conversation with a wide variety of individuals from the Dayton area whose careers involve some connection with global affairs. Thanks to our many "job coaches" for their time. Thanks also to the Rotary Club for the support of today's event.
- School – DRSS, kevin Lydy, two-way exchange every other year
- School – CJ, Tony Ricciuto, two-way exchange every other year
- Emphasize that they should join our mailing list, which has over 350 subscribers
- Membership dues directly support our programs for students in Dayton area schools, teaching them the values of responsible citizenship and helping them build critical skills necessary for success in an increasingly international workforce.
- Visit the website and find this under “contact”
- Emphasize that it’s a way to connect people, so whatever your passions are that’s a great place to start… we need people!
- Visit dcowa.com or daytonsistercitycommittee.org to contact us through our websites