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May 2007
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Sir Eldon Griffiths
Sir Eldon’s recent book,
"Turbulent
Iran :
Revelations, Recollections and Proposals for
Peace"
will provide the foundation for the
discussion. With chapter headings such as,
“Mosaddegh Lifts His Nightgown”, “Bee-Pee
and a Topless Beach”, “Corpses of Eagle
Claw”, and “Is President Ahmadi-nejad Bad or
Mad?”, we’re anticipating a conversation
laced with history, personal perspective and
insight into this dynamic and challenging
country.
Event Information:
May 9, 2007 at 12-1:30 PM (Wachovia
Executive Dining Room at the One Wachovia
Building)
BIOGRAPHY
Sir Eldon lives and works on both sides of
the Atlantic and has been engaged in world
affairs for the past four decades. Most
recently he has been involved in Libya ’s
abandonment of Weapons of Mass Destruction,
Sudan ’s conflict in Darfur and the Middle
East peace process. He has been a foreign
correspondent and editor for Time, Life, and
Newsweek. Additionally, he has held
positions such as Member of Parliament and
government Minister in the United Kingdom ,
director of multinational companies, and
President of the National Board for the
World Affairs Council of America.
Copies of his book will be available for
purchase at $17.95 by check or Visa/MC; Sir
Eldon has agreed to provide autographs.
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INVITATION
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Reservation Info:
Cost:
$35 for
members and $45 for nonmembers.
Seating is limited to 65 participants
so we encourage reservations at your
earliest convenience and before May 4, 2007.
We can accept Visa/MC payments over the
phone at 704.687.7762, or we’ve just added a
feature to pay online at our website
www.charlotteworld.org.
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APRIL 2007 |
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 SPEAKER
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His Excellency Jean-David Levitte
Ambassador of France to the United States.
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte along
with Areva, Honorary French Consul Millie
Cox, and The French American Chamber of
Commerce Present His Excellency Jean-David
Levitte, Ambassador of France to the United
States.
Topic:
“U.S. – French Relations”
Event Information:
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 12 noon
Westin Hotel Charlotte, 601 S. College Street
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INFORMATION
BIOGRAPHY
Ambassador Jean-David Levitte presented his
credentials to President Bush in December,
2002. He has had a distinguished and
outstanding career in the French Foreign
Service, serving on the staff of two French
Presidents and holding various senior
positions.
Ambassador Levitte earned a law degree and
is a graduate of Sciences-Po, the renowned
Institute for Political Science in Paris,
and of the National School of Oriental
Languages, where he studied Chinese and
Indonesian. His early posts included Hong
Kong and Beijing. He also worked for
President Valery Giscard d’Estaing at the
Elysee Palace. Ambassador Levitte’s fi rst
position in the United States was as Second
Counselor at the permanent Mission of France
to the United Nations in New York. Upon
returning to Paris, he was appointed as
Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Africa
Bureau and was then assigned as Deputy Chief
of Staff to the Foreign Minister.
Ambassador Levitte’s first position as
Ambassador was as the French Permanent
Representative to the United Nations Office
in Geneva. After that time, he held senior
positions in the French Foreign Ministry,
first as Assistant Secretary for Asia and
then as Undersecretary for Cultural and
Scientific Cooperation. Ambassador Levitte
then served as Senior Diplomatic Advisor to
President Chirac. President Chirac then
appointed him as French Permanent
Representative to the United Nations during
which time he successfully handled several
international negotiations,
including resolution 1441 on Iraq.
Ambassador Levitte is married and has two
daughters.
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Reservation Info:
$40/members $50/nonmembers
Visa, Master Card and Checks accepted.
Please call 704-687-7762 before March 28th
for reservations
Checks made payable to the World
Affairs Council of Charlotte
may be sent to:
World Affairs Council of Charlotte
UNC-Charlotte, 227 CHHS Building
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223
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Honorary French Consul
Millie Cox
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The French American Chamber of Commerce
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January
2007
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 SPEAKER
SERIES
John D. Hofmeister,
President, Shell Oil Company
Topic:
“The Future of U.S. Energy"
Event Information:
January 30, 2007
at 12 noon
Westin Hotel Charlotte, 601 S. College Street
Speech Transcript
(Download Now)
BIOGRAPHY
The topic of responsible environmental policy
has been receiving increased attention with N.C.
Treasurer Richard Moore calling for evaluation
of the pros and cons of transitioning to
alternative fuels. John Hofmeister, President
of Shell Oil Company, will provide WACC members
and guests the opportunity to hear an informed
opinion from a businessman’s perspective on the
energy needs of the U.S and potential responses
to those needs.
Hofmeister believes that to ensure U.S. energy
for the future, the energy industry must address
the delicate balance between energy production
and consumption with increased supply. He calls
for a full array of energy sources including oil
and gas from conventional and unconventional
sources, and encourages the development of clean
fossil fuels and alternative and renewable
energy sources, while conducting business in
socially and environmentally responsible ways.
Hofmeister earned a master’s degree in political
science from Kansas State University. During
his career, he has lived and worked in North
America, Europe and Asia. He is a member of the
Department of Energy’s new Hydrogen and Fuel
Cell Technical Advisory Committee. He also
currently serves on the boards of the American
Petroleum Institute, United States Energy
Association, National Association of
Manufacturers, National Urban League and the
Foreign Policy Association, and is a Fellow of
the National Academy of Human Resources.
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Reservation Info:
$35/members, $45/nonmembers
Visa, Master Card and Checks accepted.
Checks made payable to the World
Affairs Council of Charlotte
may be sent to:
World Affairs Council of Charlotte
UNC-Charlotte, 227 CHHS Building
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223
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