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FIRST THURSDAY
December 2nd
Join us this Thursday, December 2nd, at 5:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott to welcome our special international guests who are in Philadelphia with several programs: the U.S. State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program, the U.S. Navy's Defense Institute of International Legal Studies, Pennsylvania's Center for Direct Investment, International House Philadelphia, Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia's Sister Cities Program.
Our guests at this month's reception are from
Afghanistan, Cameroon, China,
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Turkey
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First Thursday is free for IVC members, and just $15 for non-members. If you don't RSVP, it's $20 at the door. Email Alan Hatfield to let him know you'll join us.
First Thursday isn't a typical cocktail reception - you have an important mission!First Thursdays are so popular and friendly because everyone has a role to play. When you pick up your name badge, be sure to get the list with our guests' names, their interests & why they're here. It also tells you what color ribbon they're wearing to 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 will be a friendly evening of citizen diplomacy that will create lasting-and positive-impressions of the U.S., Philadelphia and you. Email or call Alan Hatfield at 215-683-0992 to RSVP.
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State Department's
"International Visitor
Leadership Program"
Welcome fifteen governors and NGO leaders from Afghanistan. Theirproject is entitled "Local Government: Serving Citizens and Planning for Community Needs," and they are in the United States to look at the U.S. political system. Among the objectives of the program is to introduce the U.S. federal system of government with emphasis on the separations of powers between the federal, state and local levels of government and to examine how local and state governments function in the U.S., how they interact with the federal government and how they serve the needs of the citizens effectively. They will also explore the history and present role of volunteerism in American society.
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International House
Philadelphia
Join us to welcome residents and administrators from International House Philadelphia. The residents are looking forward to meeting
you and represent Egypt, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Philadelphia's International House, the first in the world, is currently celebrating its Centennial and we are honored that they will be joining us this Thursday!
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Sister Cities Program "family"
Sister Cities students are choosing Philadelphia for their undergraduate and graduate degrees. From Tianjin is Haoren, who is studying business at Temple's Fox, and Yeoun Joo from Incheon is also at Fox. This week we are again joined by Danielle from Douala.
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Temple University &
University of Pennsylvania
Several years ago IVC created "Discover Philadelphia," a program that creates positive American experiences for Philadelphia's international graduate students. Two schools are represented at December's First Thursday. In alphabetical order:
1. From Temple University are representatives from the university's International Business Association program.
2.PennDiplomats from the University of Pennsylvania will also be in attendance with their international guests.
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IVC's Campaign for Peace and Understanding
We recently sent you a letter about our year-end Campaign for Peace and Understanding and do hope you will contribute to our important international relations work.
Your donation makes it possible for us to make friends around the world by telling the true American story. As a well-known Philadelphian said, "The time to make friends is before you need them." To make a secure donation please click on this link or call 215.683.0992.
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Dinner
Hosting Alert!
Friday, December 3rd - Afghanistan
We are looking for one more member-host to provide dinner hospitality a State Department IVLP Afghanistan delegation this Friday, December 3rd.IVC members get first priority to host. This delegation is eager to experience American hospitality.
These Afghanistani governors and NGO leaders are visiting the U.S. for the first time as guests of the U.S. Department of State on an important and timely program, "Local Government: Serving Citizens and Planning for Community Needs." They will be studying the operations of Philadelphia City Government, including the Philly 311 System and Youth Commission, plus visiting the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the National Constitution Center.
We would like the Afghanistanis to experience dinner hospitality as part of their Philadelphia area visit during the evening of Friday, December 3rd.IVC will provide transportation to and from the host's home.If you are interested in sharing dinner in your home with our visitors and learning about life in Afghanistan, please email Ann Stauffer, IVC's Executive Vice President, at ann.stauffer@phila.gov.
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Japanese Executives
Through Pennsylvania's Center for Direct Investment, welcome two executives from a Japanese-based chemical company that supplies the pharmaceutical industry. They are looking for a location where they can establish their facility on the East Coast.
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Democratic Republic of Congo
The U.S. Navy's Defense Institute of International Legal Studies is hosting a delegation of government officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and we are honored to welcome them to December's First Thursday. The delegation is visiting the United States to learn about anti-corruption and public integrity efforts; the majority of their briefings are with federal agencies. Joining the group are three officers from the U.S. Navy.
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Arabic Interpreters Needed
IVC is seeking professional Arabic interpreters & translators for anticipated upcoming U.S. government-sponsored Egyptian education programs from late 2010 through Spring 2011.
Please send an email to Ann Stauffer, IVC's IVP, with your interest and qualifications. Please attach a resume or CV.
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First Thursday Details...
We hope you'll join us and others from the Greater Philadelphia area interested in citizen diplomacy, making friends around the world and providing a more accurate picture of the U.S. and the American people.
FIRST THURSDAY @ THE ANNEX: Courtyard Marriott, across from City Hall Free for IVC members & new guest
DATE: First Thursday
- $15.00 for Non-members*
- $20.00 at the door without a reservation
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 email us through the First Thursday form.
IVC is Philadelphia's official host for U.S. Government-sponsored visitors. IVC promotes mutual understanding among nations through citizen diplomacy. IVC's network of 92 IVCs across the U.S. was nominated for the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. 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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* Not an IVC Member yet?
Do something selfish for world peace today
If you're not already an IVC member, why not join today and feel great about being involved in something meaningful for the world and your own community.
As an IVC member you're part of the nationwide network of citizen diplomats nominated for the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. Plus you'll widen your circle of international friends and enhance your business opportunities.
By joining IVC, also enjoy at least ten receptions each year at no cost - plus be included at private Sister City receptions and have the benefit of hosting an established or emerging leader in your home or at a restaurant through the U.S. State Department.
IVC's upper-level members are also included at private Sister City and State Department receptions. It's easy to join! Just call Alan Hatfield at 215-683-0992 or go online to join today! And IVC members receive special member rates to the Annual "BBQ!"
Citizen diplomacy engages citizens in international relations. Meeting counterparts and experiencing everyday American life provides an authentic & more accurate view of the "real" U.S.
International Legal Studies is hosting a delegation of government officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and we are honored to welcome them to December's First Thursday. The delegation is visiting the United States to learn about anti-corruption and public integrity efforts; the majority of their briefings are with federal agencies. Joining the group are three officers from the U.S. Navy.
