| FIRST THURSDAY - September 3 |
Join IVC for an evening of "citizen diplomacy" where you can build your international network, promote Philadelphia and improve the image of the U.S. abroad - in just two hours!
For attendees observing Ramadan, The Courtyard Marriott will serve additional food at sundown, 7:29 p.m. Thank you Courtyard Marriott!
September's First THURSDAY international reception features guests of honor from at least 25 countries, including a Pakistani high school student on the YES Program, plus others from...
Azerbaijan, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Russia, Spain, Turkey, UK, Uzbekistan & Venezuela
So do join us this Thursday, September 3rd at 5:30 p.m. and welcome our special international guests on several programs, including Sister Cities, Pennsylvania's Center in China, University of Pennsylvania's Law School... and more! Email Alan Hatfield or call 215-683-0992 to let him know you'll attend.
But first, you have a "job" at First Thursday!
When you pick up your name badge, be sure to ask for the list with our guests' names, their interests & why they're here. It also tells you what color ribbon they're wearing so you can easily identify them in the crowd. Then walk up, say hello and you'll see how easy it is to start a conversation. We guarantee this friendly citizen diplomacy will create lasting positive impressions of the U.S., Philadelphia - and you.
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International programs
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| Sister City Musician at University of the Arts |
 Invited to join us is a newly-arrived violinist from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, our Sister City. She begins her graduate music studies this month at the University of the Arts. We hope to see this new member of our Sister City family at this First Thursday and many others!
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| Penn Law - Welcome lawyers from abroad |
Joining us are lawyers, judges and prosecutors from 46 countries who are here getting their American LL.M. degree at Penn. At "press time" we know that the following countries will be represented: Azerbaijan, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Russia, Spain, Turkey, UK, Uzbekistan & Venezuela. The group will be at the University of Pennsylvania for a year and this is your first opportunity to get to know them and welcome them to Philadelphia and the U.S.
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IVC's Young Professionals Group Revving up for Fall
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| COMPASS, IVC's young professionals' group, is gearing up for activities this fall. In the 1980's COMPASS became the region's first young professionals group for "international affairs" with the advantage of building their international network in an informal and fun way. Today's Compass members are still showing off Philadelphia's nightlife and culture to our State Department, Sister City and university guests. You'll find them chatting with entrepreneurs from France at First Thursdays or showcasing American sports at a 76ers game with a group of Drexel or Temple MBA students. They take Fulbright Scholars to dinner and host rising State Department leaders from all over the world at informal dinners in their apartments, or with"group hospitality" at the City's great BYOBs and happy hours. To become part of IVC's COMPASS group, just join IVC today and let us know you're between 21 and 40 and want to be a part of COMPASS. It's that simple - and it's a great way to make new friends here and abroad. |
| Not an IVC Member yet? |
| It's easy to join! You'll enjoy ten receptions each year at no cost - plus have the benefit of hosting an established or emerging leader in your home through the U.S. Department of State. Making friends really does lead to peace.
Call Alan Hatfield at 215-683-0992 or go online to join.
IVC is a citizen diplomacy organization. Citizen Diplomacy is the right - if not the obligation - of the individual citizen to help shape U.S. international relations - "one handshake at a time."
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Dinner Hosts for Middle East program: "Women Leadership in Local Government"
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 Fifteen women and one man from several Middle East countries will be in Philadelphia on the International Visitor Leadership Program for meetings as well as dinner in the homes of IVC members Saturday, October 3rd. These elected officials, academics, journalists, career civil servants in local government and public administration, and NGO reps are on a five-city visit to the U.S. as guests of the Department of State. IVC members who would like to host guests one or more from Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Syria, West Bank or Yemen can email Matt Drexler or call him at 215-683-0995.
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Homestay Hosts Needed for French Firefighters
December 6 - 11
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Fifty French firemen & women will arrive in the U.S. at the beginning of December for training in Philadelphia at Philadelphia's Fire Academy. Seventeen of them have requested host families (or individuals) for that special American experience. The firefighters come from throughout France and are in training at the well known National Officer Fire Academy in Philadelphia's Partnership City, Aix-en-Provence.
Email Jennifer McGinn or call 215-683-0993 to host! The participants are guests of the Sister Cities Program.
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Hosts Needed for Classical Music Managers from Ukraine
October 3 - 22
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Friendly hosts are needed for guests from Ukraine who will be in Philadelphia on a special program to learn about classical music management.
Represented are symphony managers, concert managers, professors & others involved with music management. Email Ann Stauffer or call 215-683-0988 to host! The participants are guests of U.S.A.I.D. on the Community Connections Program.
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| First Thursday Details... |
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We hope you'll join us and others from the Greater Philadelphia area who are interested in citizen diplomacy, making friends and improving the U.S. image abroad.
FIRST THURSDAY @ THE ANNEX:
Philadelphia Courtyard Marriott,
across from City Hall
No Cost for IVC members & new guest
- $15.00 for Non-members*
- $20.00 at the door without a reservation
DATE: First Thursday
TIME: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Annex Grille - Courtyard Marriott - East of City Hall
MORE: Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar & interesting people!
RSVP: to Alan Hatfield, 215.683.0992
or alan.hatfield@phila.gov or go to our website and fill out the form online on the First Thursday page.
IVC is Philadelphia's official host for U.S. Government-sponsored visitors. IVC promotes mutual understanding among nations through citizen diplomacy. A copy of IVC's official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1.800.732.0999
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