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🌎 Momentum, Milestones & Meaningful Dialogue From: Trina Medarev To: amy@amyjohoward.com Date: 2026-02-26 12:38 View this email in your browser Momentum, Milestones & Meaningful Dialogue! What an extraordinary February it has been for your World Affairs Council. The energy and engagement across our community have been truly inspiring. We began with a spirited Admiral Jonathan T. Howe Academic WorldQuest, where River City Science Academy celebrated its first AWQ victory. The school also took home honors for Best Team Name with the clever, “Tariff Swift: The Errors Tour,” adding a bit of fun and creativity to an already impressive evening. We then welcomed David Brooks for thoughtful and energizing gatherings at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club and the UNF Arena. As several of you reported difficulty in hearing David Brooks’ Global Issues Evening presentation last week in the UNF Arena, we are pleased to share a link to the recorded presentation. It will only be available for one month. https://worldaffairscounciljax.org/news/ Most recently, Mike Bird delivered a timely and insightful Update from The Economist at The River Club. Together, these programs reflect the vibrancy and relevance of global dialogue in Northeast Florida. The appetite for thoughtful, civil discourse is strong, and you are helping make it possible. And the momentum continues. On April 7, we will join the national CHINA Town Hall. For 19 years, this program has helped communities across the country develop a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the U.S.–China relationship and its impact on our towns, states, and nation. This year’s national webcast will feature Stephen Biegun, former U.S. deputy secretary of state, and Sarah Beran, former deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and former senior director for China and Taiwan affairs at the White House National Security Council. The national conversation will be complemented by our own local town hall discussion led by a China expert. Many of you may remember our previous participation when we welcomed Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy to Jacksonville for the local segment at WJCT Studios. Please hold the evening on your calendar. Details will follow soon. Looking ahead to March, we have learned that Ambassador William Burns is unable to join us on March 31 due to family health reasons. We certainly understand and send our very best wishes. We are working to secure a new date for his visit and will keep you informed as soon as plans are confirmed. Travel the World with Your Council! 🌎 Meanwhile, an exciting global adventure is just around the corner. Seven of our local Council members will join fellow WAC travelers from across the country for a two-week exploration of Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Mekong River through the flagship World Affairs Council of Philadelphia’s Travel the World program. Our delegation departs Monday and returns March 16 this promises to be an unforgettable journey of learning, cultural exchange, and connection. The travel opportunities continue. We are delighted to share that our President and CEO, Trina Medarev has been invited to host next spring’s Celtic Lands featuring Normandy and the D-Day Beaches trip, May 1 through May 10, 2027. This 10-day, 9-night journey will explore the Celtic legacy of France, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland aboard the deluxe small ship Le Laperouse, sailing from Honfleur to Fairlie. Highlights include a full-day Normandy excursion to Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery, and the Longues-sur-Mer battery, along with visits to Caernarfon Castle in Wales and the Book of Kells in Dublin. The featured guest speaker will be Dwight David Eisenhower II, grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and noted World War II historian. Optional extensions to Paris and Giverny before the cruise, and to Edinburgh and Glasgow afterward, will also be available. If this journey sparks your interest, we would be delighted to share more. Of course, the vibrancy reflected in our programming is a direct result of your engagement and support. The world feels closer because of you. Thank you! Copyright (C) 2026 World Affairs Council of Jacksonville. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a member or sponsor of the Council, or else have engaged with us previously. Our mailing address is: World Affairs Council of Jacksonville 40 E Adams St., Suite 120 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe This email was sent to amy@amyjohoward.com why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences World Affairs Council of Jacksonville · 40 E Adams St., Suite 120 · Jacksonville, FL 32202 · USA
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