In this Issue. A Letter from The President. Upcoming Groups. Dear Citizen Diplomats, Upcoming Events

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1 September 2015 A Letter from The President Dear Citizen Diplomats, As Global Ties ABQ strives to constantly better serve our international visitors we equally strive to constantly better serve you, our supporters and members. By partnering with Albuquerque Sister Cities and the Santa Fe Council on International Relations, we can now offer our members presentations by nationally and internationally known contemporary speakers with firsthand experience in international relations, as well as opportunities for cultural and educational travel to many lands. If you are not yet a member of Global Ties ABQ, we hope that you will check out the member benefits and volunteer opportunities at the end of this newsletter. Financial support and volunteering is essential to our mission of fostering global understanding, and if you truly believe in the value of citizen diplomacy, especially in these troubled times, any help would be appreciated. Thank you to the members that have already renewed. In this Issue Upcoming Groups Upcoming Events Summer Recap Volunteers and Volunteering Membership Structure and How to Apply or Renew I would also like to invite everyone to our annual meeting on September 26 at the Global Ties ABQ office. Only members can vote for our new Board, but all are welcome to meet members and learn more about our organization. Light refreshments will be provided. Globally Yours, Sandy Steen, President 1

2 Upcoming Events September 26 2:00-3:30 PM Annual Membership Meeting at the Global Ties ABQ Office October 3 8:00 PM at Rio Bravo Brewery Visit from Helmstedt, Germany (ABQ Sister City) Concert October Sister City Trade Mission to Israel October 28 5:00 7:30 PM Global Ties ABQ Appreciation Reception at the Albuquerque Museum Our Recent or Upcoming Projects August August 26 September 1st: Women in STEM: A project for Kazakhstan September August 31st September 3rd: Engaging Government and Society to Promote Human Rights: Project for Iraq (Kurdish) September 6 10: Workforce Development and Alternatives to High Education: A project for the Near East and Africa. September 10 23: Digital Media Fellows from Kazakhstan and Lithuania October 23 Global One to One Golf Tourney Register by October 2nd at Contact Global One to One for more info at In the Social Media September Topic: Human and Civil Rights Make sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Linked In and Twitter (@diplomacyabq) to catch the latest updates! September 27 29: Indigenous Leaders from Guatemala September 30 October 5: Women s Empowerment from Thailand 2

3 Where did our visitors come from? Summer Recap: The Indigenous Communities in the United States from South America, where groups visited the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Native American Community Academy (NACA), along with many more sights. African Women Entrepreneurship Program from Ghana, Botswana, Ethiopia, Chad, & Madagascar. They visited WESST, Baskets of Africa, Girls Scouts, ABC Trade Alliance It was an interesting journey to the past. -Nurgozhina Bakytgul (Kaszakhstan) It was a nice and unifying experience for all. Jenny Donoheue (Interpreter) Preservation of Cultural Heritage from Kazakhstan, where our guests were able to see The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science along with the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division: the Petroglyph National Monument. 3

4 A Huge Thank You to All of Our Volunteers! We would like to take the time to thank all the volunteers who have hosted visitors in their homes and escorted visitors around Albuquerque this quarter. All of our volunteers are a special part of our program and are the reason why our organization is so special. The program would not be complete without all your hard work and efforts! Escorts Meghan Harrill, Carol Yarnall, Bruce Harrill, Daniel Moya, and Chris Cooks Home Hospitality Charlie & Sandy Steen, Sally-Alice Thompson, Carol Yarnall, Deborah Hall, Audrey McKee, Simon Lees & Lee Ann McIntyre, Carmen Martin, & Berta Wagstaff. Get Involved Today! Home Hospitality Invite emerging international leaders to YOUR home for dinner! Home hosts come from a variety of backgrounds some are students, others are working professionals while some are retired. One of the goals of home hospitality is to illustrate a variety of American lifestyles. Escorting Immerse yourself for a day or two! Escorting is the best way for visitors to ask their questions about American/New Mexican Culture and about New Mexico. It is a very enriching experience for escorts too, who learn a lot about other countries and cultures. 4

5 Global Ties ABQ Membership: Renew or Join Today! As many of you were notified earlier in August, Global Ties ABQ has changed it s membership structure. We welcome and invite you to become a member or renew your membership in whichever membership category is best for you. Volunteers are welcomed in every level! Citizen Diplomat a pledge of at least 2 volunteer activities or more or an annual contribution of $35.00 in a 12 month period. Optimal for Students and Young Professionals. Diplomats receive: Opportunities to engage with International Visitors Invitations to member-only events. Citizen Minister an annual contribution of $50.00 or more in a 12 month period. Ministers receive Citizen Diplomat Benefits plus: Subscription to the Foreign Policy Magazine Citizen Envoy an annual contribution of $100 or more in a 12 month period Optimal for Couples/Families and Organizations/Businesses. Envoys receive Citizen Minister Benefits plus: Invitations to member-only events for you and your family Member rates for the Santa Fe Council on International Relations Lecture Series and Travel Programs for two people. Membership to Albuquerque Sister Cities Citizen Consul an annual contribution of $500 or more in a 12 month period. Consuls receive Citizen Envoy Benefits plus: One Free Registration to one Global Ties U.S. Regional Summit during the year Citizen Ambassador an annual contribution of $1,000 or more in a 12 month period. Ambassadors receive Citizen Consul Benefits plus: One Free Registration for the National Global Ties U.S. Meeting in January. How to Apply or Renew Membership? JOIN and PAY ONLINE! OR Fill out the Enclosed Membership Application and send it back with your membership dues. Our Board Members: Sandy Steen, President Lisa Marbury, Vice President Carol Yarnall, Immediate Past President Terry Crowe, Secretary Mike Langner, Treasurer Darrell Garcia, Member-At-Large Contact Us: Write or call for more information or with any comments and suggestions. Global Ties ABQ PO Box Albuquerque, NM (505) Or contact us via info@globaltiesabq.org Or visit us on the web at: 5