"The World Affairs Council is not just a great educational resource, it allows us to make high level contacts that are very useful for operating in the global economy."
John H. Davis
Trustee
The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation
Benefits
The World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts offers some exciting benefits to membership, including a subscription to the e-newsletter, advance notice of all World Affairs Council events (including an opportunity to attend the national conference in Washington, DC), special discounted member pricing to events, an invitation to the annual holiday reception, discounts on books and periodicals including The Economist and The New York Times, as well as the ability to support the only organization in Western Massachusetts committed exclusively to bringing world affairs to our community.
In addition to these benefits, you will have opportunities unparalleled in our area to have stimulating conversations with those who share your interests in our global community. You will also be able to attend timely events that discuss the most pressing topics of our day, lead by experts in each field.
Please feel free to contact us to learn more about membership benefits.
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Upcoming events
Annual Meeting
The Honorable Richard E. Neal
US House of Representatives, 2nd Massachusetts Congressional District
The Next Celtic Tiger? Understanding Northern Ireland and Its Future
6:00 p.m.--Cash Bar Reception
6:30 p.m.--Dinner & Business Meeting
Springfield Sheraton at Monarch Place
Cost and other details to follow soon.
November 6, 2008
Instant Issues Brown Bag Series
Dr. Stephen R. Platt
Assistant Professor of Chinese History, University of Massachusetts--Amherst
China Behind the Headlines
Noon--Sovereign Bank Community Room
1350 Main Street, Downtown Springfield
$8.00 per person/$15 with a lunch
This program is part of the Springfield Public Forum's 2008 The City Thinks program.
December 3, 2008
Mr. John Zogby
President, Zogby International
The Way We'll Be
Reception & Dinner
Springfield Sheraton at Monarch Place
Cost, start time and other details to follow soon.
January 24, 2009
Academic WorldQuest 2009 Local Competition
Western New England College
February 18-20, 2009
World Affairs Councils of America National Conference
Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC
More details to follow soon.