1. WELCOME
TO THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF
JACKSONVILLE
2012 – 2013

2. ABOUT THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL…
A non-partisan, non-profit organization
whose mission is to promote an understanding
of the world and its people and to engage
citizens of Northeast Florida in becoming
better informed participants in the global
community.

3. Did You Know?
The Council was formed in 1985 as
the National Interest Forum and
joined the World Affairs Councils
of America in 1995.

4. Speaker Line-Up for 2012-2013
Delivering the Stories Behind the Headlines

5. 2012-2013 Global Issues Evenings …
John C. Inglis George W. Grayson Burt Rutan Alice Rivlin
“Cyber-Security: Global “Mexico: Narco-Violence “Inspiration for Innovation “The Current Outlook for
Threats –The Next 20 Years” and a Failed State?” and the New Race for Space” the Economy”
Robin Wright Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
David Satter “Rock the Casbah: Rage and
“Russia: After the Reset” “The Future of American Power”
Rebellion Across the Islamic World”

6. 2012-2013 Global Business Luncheons …
“The “Cuba:
European “The Future Economics,
Debt Crisis: of Higher Business and
Implications Education” Trade… What’s
for the US the Future?”
Economy”
Joseph L. Scarpaci
Greg Ip John Delaney
AND A SPECIAL LUNCHEON
ENGAGEMENT FEATURING:
“Doing
“The Future Business 2013:
of Healthcare Past, Present
Spending” and Future of
Business
Regulation”
Alice M. Rivlin Adrian Gonzalez
Ambassador Ryan Crocker

7. Did You Know?
The World Affairs Councils of
America is the largest national
non-partisan network with almost
100 councils in over 40 states.

8. Young Professionals
Providing opportunities for individuals between the
ages of 21 and 40 to develop a greater
understanding of the world while connecting with
others who share an interest in world affairs and the
globalization of Northeast Florida.

9. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS “YPS”
ArtWalk International Trivia!
In March, our YPs spent an evening in The World Affairs Council YPs
downtown Jacksonville for the Young gathered last week for an evening
Professionals ArtWalk. Despite the of Trivia. Team PANGEA went home
freezing weather, our members with the win, narrowly beating the
enjoyed sharing the experience with competition by 1 point!
other local YP organizations.

10. Did You Know?
In 2005, the Jacksonville Council received
the World Affairs Councils of America
President’s Award for Outstanding
Achievement, awarded annually to
Councils that have shown extraordinary
innovation, growth, outreach, and impact.

11. Educational Outreach
Extending education resources to
teachers and students.

12. GREAT DECISIONS
An after-school enrichment program
for high-school students, which exposes them to
complex and critical issues
facing our world.

13. GREAT DECISIONS
Eleven high schools in the Jacksonville area are
currently participating in the program.

14. ADMIRAL JONATHAN T. HOWE
ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST
A team game testing competitors’ knowledge of
international affairs, geography, history and culture.
The winners are invited to the national competition
held in Washington, D.C.

15. ADMIRAL JONATHAN T. HOWE
ACADEMIC WORLDQUEST
2012-13 Winning Team XAOC from Stanton College
Prep with sponsors John & Erlane Tait

16. Did You Know?
The World Affairs Council of
Jacksonville offers educational
outreach and resources to high
schools throughout Northeast
Florida.

17. AMBASSADOR MARILYN MCAFEE
SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship is in honor of the Council’s past president,
Ambassador Marilyn McAfee,
who devoted her professional career to serving
in the Foreign Service and has been
instrumental in the growth of the Council.
$2,000 ANNUAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
For students whose academic program and/or future interests
include pursuing a career in international business, government,
foreign or military service.

18. 2013 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
The World Affairs Council of Jacksonville is
pleased to announce the 2013 Ambassador
Marilyn McAfee Scholarship recipient:
JOY BAGWELL.
Joy is a second-year student at UNF,
pursuing a Bachelor Degree in International
Relations & Philosophy, and serves as the
Vice President of UNF’s Model U.N.
Congratulations!

19. INTERNATIONAL CRISIS
MANAGEMENT EXERCISE (ICME)
A scenario, role-play exercise where
students act as members of the
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
… and work together to come up
with recommendations for an acting
President regarding a mock
international crisis.
ICME 2013 was held on Saturday, February 23, 2013
Made possible by the generous support of
Holland & Knight

20. INTERNATIONAL CRISIS
MANAGEMENT EXERCISE
With Ambassador Nancy Soderberg
and Admiral Jonathan Howe acting
as Presidents, students worked
together to come up with
recommendations regarding various
aspects of the international crisis.

21. TEACHER OUTREACH PROGRAMS
When you train one teacher, hundreds of
students are educated.
Supporting teachers with resources that enhance their teaching.

22. SPOTLIGHT ON TURKEY
Overseas Teacher Enrichment Program
The Spotlight on Turkey program focuses on
giving an overview of the history of Turkey
with a special emphasis on Turkish culture to
American educators and the general public.
With a spring teachers workshop, a Study
Tour over the summer, and a cultural
engagement in the fall, the program
emphasizes classroom learning and public
education about Turkey and its
contributions to the global community.

23. 2013 STUDY TOUR TO TURKEY
PARTICIPANTS
The following four local educators have been selected
to represent the Council and Northeast Florida on the
2-week Study Tour to Turkey:
John Jordi, Denise Dean,
Bishop Snyder Lake Shore Middle
Alina Mar, Rebecca Cofield,
Ponte Vedra High Hilliard Middle Senior High
Congratulations!

24. Did You Know?
Our Board of Directors and
Advisory Board includes
ambassadors, senior military
officers, business & community
leaders and government officials.

25. Membership
Interested in supporting what we do?
Discover a world of opportunities with membership in
the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville - stop by the
Membership table after the presentation to learn more!

26. OFFERING MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS TO FIT
ALL HOUSEHOLDS…

27. GREAT VALUE IN PREMIER MEMBERSHIP AND
SPONSORSHIP….
Opportunities to Meet Guest Speakers and Engage
in Dialogue

28. EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMS
AND EVENTS…
As a World Affairs Council member, you join a diverse group
of individuals who are passionate about expanding
international awareness.

29. Did You Know?
The World Affairs Council of
Jacksonville is a growing
organization with more than 1,000
members, drawing from across
Northeast Florida.

30. Member and Sponsor
Appreciation
Membership dues, contributions, grants
and sponsorships provide the funding to
support our highly acclaimed programs
and education outreach initiatives.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

31. THANK YOU TO OUR AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE
MEMBERS…
Dr. & Mrs. William L. Bainbridge Major General & Mrs. Maury
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Baker Edmonds(Ret.)
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Barker Mr. & Mrs. Spence Edwards
Mr. Jeffrey Bernardo Dr. Ann Randolph Flipse
Mr. William R. Blackard, Jr. Major General & Mrs. John Fryer(Ret.)
Mr. & Mrs. J. Nelson Bradshaw Mr. & Mrs. George Gibbs
The Honorable Alvin Brown Mr. & Mrs. Harry Goodall, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Jacob F. Bryan IV Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Goodwin
Mr. & Mrs. Shepard Bryan Ms. Judith Haberkorn
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Cannon Lieutenant General & Mrs. F.L
Dr. & Mrs. Yank Coble Hagenbeck (Ret.)
Mr. & Mrs. Luther Coggin Mr. & Mrs. William Harrell
U.S. Representative Ander Crenshaw Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hart
Mr. & Mrs. Lad Daniels Mr. & Mrs. Jack Helmick
Mr. Hugh Durden Admiral & Mrs. Jonathan T. Howe

32. CONTINUED THANK YOU TO OUR
AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE MEMBERS…
Dr. & Mrs. Calvin Hudson Ms. Susan Ponder-Stansel
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory G. Huston Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Preble
Ms. Denise Kowkabany Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Reilly III
Ms. Jane Lanier Ambassador John D. Rood
Dr. & Mrs. Gasper Lazzara Mr. & Mrs. Peter Rummell
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Liang Mr. & Dr. John Ryzewic
Mr. Ed Lombard Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Sawyer
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Mack Mr. & Mrs. Fred Schantz
Mr. Marvin Mann Mr. Fritz Skeen & Ms. Helen Morse
Dr. & Mrs. William C. Mason Mr. & Mrs. Tom Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Michael McKenny Ambassador Nancy Soderberg
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Moorer Mrs. Fiona L. Strathern
Mr. & Mrs. Russell B. Newton, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Steve Taras
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Paul Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Thompson

33. THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS…
WATER STREET
CAPITAL
The James C. Sharp Trust

34. THANK YOU TO OUR GOLD SPONSORS…
Mackowski Family Foundation – Dick & Marty Jones
John & Erlane Tait

35. THANK YOU TO OUR SILVER SPONSORS…
Pete & Marilyn Carpenter Robert & Sallie Ann Hart
Bob & Sandy Cook William & Barbara Harrell
Judith R. Haberkorn Marty Jones-Holmes Private Client Group

36. THANK YOU TO OUR SILVER SPONSORS…
Admiral & Mrs. Jonathan T. Howe Victoria M. Rogers
Carolyn Marsh Lindsay Fiona Strathern & Thad Moseley
W. Radford Lovett II WINGOOD FOUNDATION
(A Goodwin Family Fund)
Russell & Joannie Newton

37. THANK YOU TO OUR BRONZE SPONSORS…
Cecilia Bryant and Dr. Richard Lipsey
The Winston Family Foundation
Ambassador Marilyn McAfee (Ret.)

38. Thank You to Our Media Sponsors…

39. Did You Know?
Every Member Counts!
We need your support!
Memberships make these programs possible. Without our
members, we would not be able to bring a world of information
to you and your community.
Become a member and uncover a world of
opportunities today!