1. Veritas
Ms. Jo Folsome
Bellarmine University
October 10, 2013
Presented By:
Xiao Yin Zhao, Executive Director
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF
KENTUCKY & SOUTHERN INDIANA
3. Vision/Mission
To be the premier
regional organization
that enhances global
economic and political
awareness
To provide
opportunities for
constituents to engage
with emerging global
leaders and current
international affairs
Bring the World
to Kentucky & So.
Indiana
4. WAC Network
World Affairs Councils of America – Largest non-
profit grassroots organization in the United States
dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on
global issues with nearly 100 councils across 40
states.
National Council for International Visitors – a
coalition of international, national and community-
based organizations that work to increase and
improve America's dialogue with the world
through effective international educational and
cultural exchange programs.
Bring the World to Kentucky &
Southern Indiana
9. Sampling of Countries
• Afghanistan
• Australia
• Azerbaijan
• Brazil
• China
• Colombia
• Croatia
• Georgia
• India
• Indonesia
• Jamaica
• Kazakhstan
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Moldova
• Pakistan
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• South Korea
• Tajikistan
• The Netherlands
• Venezuela
• Zambia
Themes
•Advancing Women as Business Leaders
•Breast Cancer Awareness
•U.S. Judicial System
•U.S.-European Security Issues
•New Media and Journalism
•Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship
•Combatting Trafficking in Persons
•Modern Muslim Women: A New Reality
•Education Reform
•Protect and Serve: Law Enforcement and the Community
•State and Local Government Administration
•Press Freedom and Media Accountability
•Media Literacy
•21st Century Youth: Politics and New Media
•Mining Safety
•Regional Economic Development
•Digital Broadcasting in the US
•Alternatives in Higher Education
•Police Modernization & Training
•Human Rights & Land Rights
•Empowering Local Communities
•Combating Corruption and Financial Crime
•Economic Development & Sustainable Agriculture
•Migration, Immigration & Registration
•Aviation Specialization
•Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.
•NGO Management & Civic Activism
•LGBT Rights Issues in the U.S.
Visitor Programs –
Countries and Themes
10. • Host a dinner at home
– Invite friends
– Have an international
party or a simple dinner
exchanging ideas and
culture
– Start a collection of gifts
from around the world
Visitor Programs –Visitor Programs –
Want to become involved?
11. • Be a Professional
Resource
– Let us know what your
expertise is
– Connect us with
community groups
you’re involved with
– Exchange and
discussions over lunch
Visitor Programs –
Want to become involved?
12. • Accompany groups to
meetings with various
organizations in town
– Learn about your city
and state!
– Have lunch with them
Visitor Programs –
Want to become involved?
13. • Become a host family
– Mutual cultural
immersion
– Take them to cultural
events
– Introduce them to your
friends and neighbors
– Make lifelong friends
– Expand your travel
destinations
Visitor Programs –
Want to become involved?
16. Speaker Programs:
WAC Speaker Series
• Historic Speakers,
Current International
Issues
• Past Speakers:
– Mikhail Gorbachev
– Colin Powell
– Christiane Amanpour
17. Speaker Programs:
Diplomat Series
• Engage with prominent
diplomats, get an
insider’s perspective for
a fraction of the cost of
big cities
• Past Diplomats:
– French Ambassador
– Chinese Ambassador
– President of India
• Upcoming:
– Singapore Ambassador
18. • Tell us who you want to
hear from
• What topics interest
you?
• Connect us with
prominent speakers and
we can provide an
audience
• ATTEND OUR EVENTS
and Sign up for dinner
afterwards
Speaker Programs –
Want to become involved?
20. • Be a US Ambassador for a day.
• Experience a new country without leaving Louisville.
• Make a global impact by sharing your expertise with professionals from
around the world.
• Turn your dining room into a G8 Summit.
• Make professional connections with decision and policy makers from
around the world.
• Be recognized as a leader in your field by professionals from around the
world.
• Meet other globally-minded citizens right here at home.
• Become friends with a future world leader.
• Live with more optimism about the world.
• Build bridges of mutual understanding and cooperation between
Louisville, Kentucky, and countries throughout the world.
Ten great reasons to join World Affairs Council
Membership and Support
21. • Individual$50
• Envoy$250
• Consular$500
• Diplomat$1000
Members-only dinners or receptions
with distinguished guests
Members-only Global Travel
Opportunities
Priority notice of programs and
special events
Discounted tickets to events
Publications discounts
Membership and Support
HELP US BRING THE WORLD TO KENTUCKY AND
TAKE KENTUCKY TO THE WORLD
22. World Affairs Council of
Kentucky & Southern Indiana
200 W. Broadway, #607
Louisville, KY 40202
Tel: (502) 561-5422
Website:
www.worldkentucky.org
/worldkentucky @worldaffairsky
Get in touch!
