Notice of Annual Membership Meeting - August 3, 2017
The Peoria Area World Affairs Council's Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held in Poplar Hall, Room 113 on the ICC North Campus in Peoria. The agenda includes voting on the 2017-2018 officers and new board members and a proposal to change organizational bylaws. You can download a packet containing the draft agenda, board member and officer nomination slate, and proposed bylaws changes HERE.
ALL MEMBERS – are cordially invited to attend! This is a terrific meeting to attend and learn how you might be more involved!
ALL MEMBERS – are cordially invited to attend! This is a terrific meeting to attend and learn how you might be more involved!
Join Us for July 20 Travelogue on Southeast Asia
The Peoria Area World Affairs Council (PAWAC) presents "Southeast Asia – Our Yesterdays and Their Tomorrows.” The event will be held on Thursday, July 20, 20176, at Lariat Steakhouse, which is located at 2232 W. Glen Ave. in Peoria.
PAWAC members Barb and Bernie Drake will take the audience on a travelogue through Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand ... and their memory banks. The Drakes spent two-and-a-half weeks in Southeast Asia in November, appreciating the beauty of the region and reflecting upon the Vietnam War that was such a critical issue back when they were young. Their presentation will include those reflections, a historical perspective and some thoughts about the future.
The lecture will begin at 7:00 P.M. Those wishing to enjoy a meal prior to the lecture are encouraged to arrive by 5:15 P.M. to place an order from a menu developed specifically for this event. Both meat and vegetarian options will be available. All meal costs are the responsibility of attendees on the night of the event. Advance notice of dinner and event attendance strongly encouraged via director@pawac.org to secure seats. The lecture portion of the event is free.
PAWAC members Barb and Bernie Drake will take the audience on a travelogue through Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand ... and their memory banks. The Drakes spent two-and-a-half weeks in Southeast Asia in November, appreciating the beauty of the region and reflecting upon the Vietnam War that was such a critical issue back when they were young. Their presentation will include those reflections, a historical perspective and some thoughts about the future.
The lecture will begin at 7:00 P.M. Those wishing to enjoy a meal prior to the lecture are encouraged to arrive by 5:15 P.M. to place an order from a menu developed specifically for this event. Both meat and vegetarian options will be available. All meal costs are the responsibility of attendees on the night of the event. Advance notice of dinner and event attendance strongly encouraged via director@pawac.org to secure seats. The lecture portion of the event is free.
PAWAC Reads Selects Its Summer Book
The programming committee has selected Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy; Ernest Hemingway’s Secret Adventures, 1935-1961, as its summer 2017 book. Authored by longtime U.S. intelligence officer Nicholas Reynolds, this book explores the cloak-and-dagger side of Earnest Hemmingway’s life. Keep an eye on this page for details of the upcoming PAWAC Reads discussion of this book. And don’t forget, you can help raise money for PAWAC if you purchase from Amazon by visiting www.smile.amazon.com and select Peoria Area World Affairs Council.
PAWAC Reads will meet to discuss this wonderful book on Thursday, August 31, at 6:30 PM in the Seminar Room at the Peoria Public Library’s North Branch.
PAWAC Reads will meet to discuss this wonderful book on Thursday, August 31, at 6:30 PM in the Seminar Room at the Peoria Public Library’s North Branch.
Mark Your Calendars Now for Our Upcoming Programs
The PAWAC programming committee is excited to announce the following programs. Watch this page for more details in the weeks ahead of these exciting events:
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - “Regional Instability: The Legacy of the Arab Spring”
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - “Losing an Enemy - Obama, Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy” with Dr. Trita Parsi
Thursday, August 17, 2017 - “Regional Instability: The Legacy of the Arab Spring”
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - “Losing an Enemy - Obama, Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy” with Dr. Trita Parsi
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Photos copyright Kristin McHugh/Kristin McHugh for The Stanley Foundation
(309) 677-2454 (phone) | (309) 677-3256 (fax)
director@pawac.org
Photos copyright Kristin McHugh/Kristin McHugh for The Stanley Foundation
