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PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING | GLOBAL THINKING| CULTURAL AWARENESS

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER FORUMS & PROGRAMS

Tampa Bay Council of World Affairs programs are held monthly and are open to individuals interested in international affairs and business. Meeting dates are held days which compliment the schedule of the Speakers preferably on Friday's to allow visiting speakers to remain in the area for the weekend. The program speakers will be announced at least one month in advance. Each program will be designed to give specific Off-The-Record information on a specific issue and to offer interesting and helpful insight into various cultures worldwide.

MOST PROGRAMS CHARGE:

MEMBER - $30 | NON-MEMBER - $35

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Go to: www.tampabayworldaffairs.com Click on on Member Application on Homepage

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Tampa Bay Council of World Affairs

2401 Bayshore Blvd, Suite 501, Tampa, Fl 33629

Please Note: If a reservation is made and not cancelled within 48 hours of the program,

individuals will be billed as all functions require a guarantee two days in advance.

- UPCOMING 2009 PROGRAMS -

NOVEMBER 20 - 11:30am-1:30pm University Club of Tampa (This program has been postponed until Congress passes new legislation)

IMMIGRATION REFORM: WILL CONGRESSIONAL CHANGES MAKE THE LAW BETTER OR WORSE?

Mr. William Flynn, Senior Partner International Law Unit, Fowler & White of Tampa Florida will assemble experts including INS officials to discuss and address changes in US Immigration Laws currently being considered by U.S. Congress. He is considered one of the most knowledgeable professionals in the field will discuss how the changes may impact the growing concerns of U.S. illegal immigration.

DECEMBER 15 - 11:30am-1:30pm University Club of Tampa - INVESTMENT & TRADE RELATIONS WITH SPAIN

Honorable Jorge DEZCALLAR De Mazarredo, Spain Ambassador to the United States will talk about business opportunities in Spain

and also honor Spanish immigrants involvement in the history and evolution of Tampa.

January 2010 Date TBA - 11:30am-1:30 pm University Club of Tampa - Southeast U.S./ Japan Association

Report and introduction of new consul general of Japan David Woodward, Executive Director of Southeast U.S. /Japan Association will discuss

latest trip to China, Japan and Korea and introduce the new Consul General of Japan to Florida, who will speak on Florida Japan cultural exchange,

business and trade.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2010 - BY INVITATION ONLY - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Renaissance Hotel, International Plaza, Tampa, Florida

General David H. Petraeus, Commander US CENTCOM will address Council of World Affairs Members and Invited Tampa Bay Business, Civic and Governmental Officials at the First All Tampa Bay Leadership Dinner.

TAMPA...October 5, 2009 General David H. Petraeus will address members of the Tampa Bay Council of World Affairs and invited business, civic, institutional and governmental leaders and officials from across Tampa Bay as part of its Distinguished Speakers Leadership Series The special evening reception and dinner program is co-hosted with the US Global Leadership Coalition, a Washington, D.C. based organization dedicated to promoting global leadership issues, and challenges of the 21st century.

The invitation-only dinner and reception will be held at the Renaissance Hotel, International Mall, Tampa. The Tampa Bay Council of World Affairs and US Global Leadership Coalition has extended advance invitations to more than 500 regional leaders with chambers of commerce, business, civic, community, governmental and elected officials from across the Tampa Bay area. Council members and guests to attend the dinner including a reception

for General Petraeus, members of the 61 Nation Coalition, Tampa Bay leaders and dignitaries prior to the dinner.

General Petraeus will speak on the role of the 61 Nation Coalition in the Middle East and the Afghanistan war. He will also discuss the extraordinary global challenges and opportunities of the 21st century call for a new vision of America's engagement in the world, involving effective use of development, diplomacy, and defense. The senior officers of the 61 Nation Coalition are invited guests. All invited attendees are complimentary guests of the Council of World Affairs and the US Global Leadership Coalition. Invitations will be mailed in December. For additional information please call 813.260.6246

MAY 20-21, 2010 Intercontinental Hotel, Tampa, Fl.

FLORIDA CONFERENCE ON GLOBAL TRADE

Co-hosted by the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC), Hillsborough County Economic Development & Enterprise Florida

The first statewide conference on International Trade in over 10 years will address global trade opportunities for Florida business. The program will include presentations from Enterprise Florida International Offices, US Trade Administration Commercial Attaches, and INTRADE Association of South & Central America Trade Commissioners, plus a series \of workshops focusing on Cuba, Panama, Mexico, Europe and China, as well workshops on Customs and Immigration.

The Council of World Affairs provides individuals and corporate executives the opportunity to stay informed of important international economic, political, cultural and travel issues along with opportunities to develop new business abroad through cultural exchange that creates better personal contacts. It offers globally minded citizens an opportunity to hear from international experts and high level dignitaries about their perspective of major world issues and also to enlighten members on the cultures of their nations. It comes at a time when U.S. foreign policy around the world is changing, making it increasingly important to understand the decision making process in global affairs and how decisions made around the world impact us locally.

The Council of World Affairs provides individuals who have an interest in staying informed on cultural socio economic issues, global economic issues,

world politics, business, trade and travel an opportunity to participate in Off-The-Record meetings with leading experts and governmental leaders. It provides programs for those looking to develop trade and business opportunities outside the U.S. and works to promote foreign direct investment into the region.

Members can also network to develop new personal or business relationships with individuals now living and working in the Tampa Bay area from

around the world. The monthly luncheon forums offer the opportunity to meet and listen to discussions on important world issues from visiting dignitaries, governmental officials, academic and scientific experts, business leaders and recognized journalists invited to address members on important political, economic, cultural or travel related subjects.

The Council of World Affairs & Commerce provides its members the opportunity to stay informed of important international economic, political, cultural

and travel issues along with opportunities to develop new business abroad through cultural exchange that creates better personal contacts. It offers

globally minded citizens an opportunity to hear from international experts and high level dignitaries about their perspective of major world issues and

also to enlighten members on the cultures of their nations. It comes at a time when U.S. foreign policy around the world is changing, making it

increasingly important to understand the decision making process in global affairs and how decisions made around the world impact us locally.

Members can also network to develop new personal or business relationships with individuals now living and working in the Tampa Bay area from around

the world. The monthly luncheon forums offer the opportunity to meet and listen to discussions on important world issues from visiting dignitaries, governmental officials, academic and scientific experts, business leaders and recognized journalists invited to address members on important

political, economic, cultural or travel related subjects.

CENTCOM COALITION RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Coalition Member Nations - Albania - Armenia - Australia - Azerbaijan - Bangladesh - Belgium - Bosnia - Bulgaria - Canada - Croatia -

Czech Republic - Denmark - Djibouti - Dominican Republic - Egypt - El Salvador - Estonia - Ethiopia - Finland - France - Georgia - Germany -

Greece - Hungary - Italy - Japan - Jordan - Hazakhstan - Herzegovina - Kenya - Republic of Korea - Kuwait - Kyrgyzstan - Latvia - Lithuania -

Macedonia - Mongolia - Morocco - Nepal - Netherlands - New Zealand - Norway - Pakistan - Poland - Portugal - Qatar - Romania - Russia -

Saudi Arabia - Singapore - Slovak Republic - Slovenia - Spain - Sweden - Tajikistan Thailand - Tonga - Turkey - United Arab Emirates -

United Kingdom - United States - Ukraine.

· The Tampa Bay Global Business Initiative provides its members with opportunities to become globally aware of economic, energy, global warming, political, cultural and travel topics and to develop new personal insight of important world events. Members also enjoy the potential for business and personal relationships with individuals from around the world through monthly luncheon forums and receptions to meet visiting dignitaries, military and governmental officials, business leaders, academic and environmental experts, as well as recognized journalists invited to address members on important business, environmental, cultural, political or travel related subjects.
· The International Visitors Council which is part of the Tampa Bay World Affairs Council offers opportunities to provide a venue and network to visiting international dignitaries, foreign officials, academic experts, business executives and recognized journalists to address some of the major issues facing different parts of the world and to learn more about foreign markets and countries. Emphasis will be on creating a deeper understanding of cultures and the thinking of foreign leaders, plus making members feel more comfortable traveling in countries around the world.
· The Council of World Affairs gives world minded citizens an opportunity to hear from international experts and high level dignitaries about their perspective of world affairs and also to enlighten members on the cultures of their nations. It comes at a time when America’s image around the world needs improvement and Americans need to be more aware of global affairs and how they impact us locally.
The Tampa Bay Coalition Relations Committee is part of the Council of World Affairs with a single mission of providing a venue to introduce members of the 61 nation coalition located at Central Command Headquarters at MacDill AFB to the Tampa Bay area.
Local community and business leaders will be invited in each of the regions giving members an opportunity to establish more of a personal connection and to learn more about Tampa Bay’s diverse communities.
A special booklet will be prepared with information on the arts, real estate, restaurants, attractions, etc. It will include a map of the region and location of various points of interest.
Every effort will be made to make Coalition Members feel welcome in Tampa Bay. With each event, a local person will be assigned to stay with the Coalition Members to make introductions to people in attendance.

All meetings are open for members to have Question & Answer sessions with speakers. Subjects can vary from cultural to politics to business to leisure and travel.

Programs will start with a report of 'Travel Alerts and US State Department 'Hot Spots' in the world. We will ask members to share any recent travel experiences... good, bad or otherwise.

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