Welcome! Join us to Listen, Learn, Discuss World Issues

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Berkeley, CA 37.9-122.28 94707US
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Two public affairs forums in San Francisco give us the opportunity to learn about important issues, enabling us to better engage locally and globally in programs that seek to make this a better World.

The World Affairs Council of Northern California hosts a large number of events every year with leading political and business leaders, academics, journalists, and artists. We learn about China, India, Palestine, Israel, Iran, Latin America, African countries, and many other countries relevant to current events. We hear about energy, oil, economics, art, religion, science, health care, global peace, climate, and a number of other topics of significant interest. See the exciting program for this month at http://www.itsyourworld.org/wac/Calendar.asp?SnID=6452370...
The talks are held at 312 Sutter St., San Francisco, about 03. miles from the Montgomery St. BART (4 blocks, 7 minutes walk). The price for non-members is $15 and for members is usually free.

The Commonwealth Club (https://www.commonwealthclub.org/) hosts "a diverse and distinctive array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt in 1911 to Erin Brockovich in 2001. Along the way, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates have all given landmark speeches at The Club." We have the opportunity to listen to heads of state, domestic and foreign political leaders, Nobel prize-winning scientists, authors, activists, artists, and more. See the very diverse program for this month: http://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/shows_list_club.asp?c...
Non-members fee is $18.00 and members fee are less than $12.00. The Club is only 105 feet from the Montgomery St BART, a one minute walk.

After the evening talks, we will go to a nearby restaurant for dinner (please send me your suggestions). I will post the selected restaurant a few days before the events.

Please join us for the exciting events that we will organize!

Where?
World Affairs Council
312 Sutter Street
(2nd Floor)
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.293.4600
Who’s coming?
3 Yes / 0 Maybe
( 5 spots left — RSVP deadline: November 4, 2009 6:00 PM )
RSVPs are closed

Presented by Tamin Ansary, Author and Journalist

"People in the West generally share a common narrative of world history that runs from the Nile Valley and Mesopotamia, through Greece and Rome, to the rise of the secular state and the triumph of democracy. Read more

What members are saying

 Others who wish to broaden their knowledge, perspectives, and experiences should attend. ... 

 It is wonderful to be in San Francisco and share with so many interesting people the experience of understanding World issues. ... 

Sonia

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  • Oct 25
    • New member
      “sounds like something i should be a part of”
  • Oct 20
    • New member
      “"Two public affairs forums in San Francisco give us the opportunity to learn about important issues, enabling us to better engage locally and globally in programs that seek to make this a better World." sounds FANTASTIC!!”
  • Oct 17
    • New member
      “I've worked in some aspect of international affairs for most of my career, and there's always so much more to learn. I like the idea of dinner discussions after the events.”
    • New member
      “I'm looking for a forum where i can discuss my ideas and get feedback.”
  • Oct 13
    • New member
      “I envison of helping people”
  • Oct 8
    • New member
    • New member
      “global citizens who is interested in international affairs and just enjoys good discussions.”
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  • Oct 6
    • New member
      “I follow international affairs closely and would like to stay abreast of what's happening in the world.”
  • Oct 5
    • New member
      “It's an opportunity to see my friend Sonia and meet for dinner afterwards. I've always held the Commonwealth Club in high regard.”