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SUMMARY:Ukraine:  A Personal Perspective with Dr. Timothy Medianick
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Timothy Medianick\, Boulevard Dental Associates\, Kenhorst\, is a native of Ukraine. One of 10 children\, his family immigrated to the United States when he was 13. A naturalized U.S. citizen\, Dr. Medianick is a graduate of Messiah College and the Temple University of School of Dentistry. \nDr. Medianick has returned to Ukraine twice in recent years to perform much needed dental services. A planned trip in May 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic. He has treated soldiers in a dangerous area of conflict in the eastern border of Ukraine. In May 2019\, he provided dental services to 80 children at the Mykhaylivka Orphanage in the Cherkasy region of central Ukraine. \nDr. Medianick will share his perspective on the current political\, social and economic conditions in Ukraine today. He will relate compelling\, human stories about treating the soldiers and the children in the orphanage. \nDr. Medianick and his wife Ann (a native of Berks County) are the proud parents of three children. They devote much of their personal time to their church and he enjoys road biking\, exercise\, and travel. \nThis event starts at 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday\, June 22nd \nClick here to register for this event now.
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/ukraine-a-personal-perspective-with-dr-timothy-medianick/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T090000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Ground Level in China: 27 Years of Change with Tom Wessner
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC \nMr. Wessner will be presenting his personal account of the impact of China’s entry into the world economy and\, possibly\, challenge some of the conventional views that most Americans have about China.  His presentation will focus on the history and governance of China\, recent evolution of business and what this has meant for the people living in China – – and the rest of the world. \nOriginally from Kutztown Pennsylvania\, Tom Wessner has had a broad international career in Finance\, Supply Chain and Business Development.  Tom joined Ford Motor Company in 1986 after achieving his Master’s in Business from Penn State University.  Since then he has lived and worked around the world for Ford\, Mazda\, Tesla and Hawaiian Airlines.  His last two business ventures were in Chinese-funded electric car startups as one of the founding executives.  Besides living in Japan and Mexico\, each for over 6 years\, Mr. Wessner was part of the Ford team that made the first entries into China in 1993.  Tom has seen\, first-hand\, the transformation of China from a third world developing nation to the high-tech global economic power that China is today. \nTo Register:\nCall (610) 375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org\nCost to attend: $10.00 \n 
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/ground-level-in-china-27-years-of-change-with-tom-wessner/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Family Restaurant and Bakery\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Women in Elective Office: Challenges and Opportunities with Judy Schwank\, Sandy Graffius\, and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC \nWith the ratification of the 19th Amendment\, August 20\, 1920\, women gained the right to vote in the United States. One hundred years later\, women are realizing an increasingly stronger presence in elective offices across Pennsylvania and the nation. \nA panel of three Berks County elected officials\, moderated by Lynn Brown\, president\, World Affairs Council of Greater Reading\, will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women today in seeking and holding elected office. \nState Senator Judy Schwank represents Pennsylvania’s 11th Senatorial District\, which includes the City of Reading and many of its surrounding boroughs and townships. Since her appointment in 2011\, Senator Schwank has championed issues that directly affect women and children. \nSandy Graffius has served as Berks County Controller since 2004. She brought 25 years of business ownership to the position. The controller supervises the fiscal affairs of the county\, including a review of all audits\, bills and claims\, and reports regularly on the fiscal conditions of the county. \nJohanny Cepeda-Freytiz was appointed to a seat to represent District 6 on the Reading City Council in January\, 2019\, and then elected to a full term in November\, 2019. Born to immigrant parents from the Dominican Republic\, Ms. Cepeda-Freytiz is a Berks County Business owner and community activist. \n  \nTo Register:  Call 610-375-7886 or email: contactus@wacreading.org\nCost To Attend:  $10
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/women-in-elective-office-challenges-and-opportunities-with-judy-schwank-sandy-graffius-and-johanny-cepada-freytiz/
LOCATION:McGlinn Conference Center\, 460 Saint Bernardine Street\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T093000
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SUMMARY:Fulbright Scholarship Program with Waldo Alvarado
DESCRIPTION:Fulbright Scholarship \nThe Fulbright Scholarship program was established in 1946 under the leadership of then Senator J. William Fulbright. Administered by the Department of State\, it is one of several United States cultural exchange programs whose goal is to promote intercultural relations\, cultural diplomacy\, and intercultural competence between citizens of the United States and other countries. The program has awarded approximately 370\,000 scholarships to American and foreign students since the inception. \nMr. Waldo Alvarado\, Director of Equity and Diversity for the Reading School District\, will further review the history of the Fulbright Scholarships. A native of El Salvador\, Mr. Alvarado was a Fulbright Scholar in 1989/1990 at the University of Pennsylvania. \nJoining Mr. Alvarado to share their experience as Fulbright Scholars are Dr. Michael Masko and Dr. Katherine Lloyd Diaz. Dr. Masko has had a career of more than 40 years in public education. He was a Fulbright Scholar in Germany 1973/1974. Dr. Diaz\, a Fulbright Scholar in Peru\, is Vice President of Operations for Walk It Out Recovery Services and works also as the Life Skill Coordinator at the Bethany Children’s Home. \nEach brings a rich perspective on the value and impact of the Fulbright Scholarship program. \nCost $10.00. \nFor reserations: call 610-375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/fulbright-scholarship-program-with-waldo-alvarado/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T191841Z
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SUMMARY:East Penn Today\, Locally\, Nationally\, and Internationally
DESCRIPTION:In seven remarkable decades\, East Penn Manufacturing\, headquartered in Lyons\, Pennsylvania\, has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automobile batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10\,000 employees\, 450 product designs\, and hundreds of awards for manufacturing and environmental excellence. East Penn manufactures and distributes throughout the United States\, Canada\, and Mexico and has a growing footprint elsewhere internationally in Europe\, Asia\, and Australia. \n Chris Pruitt\, President and CEO\, will address the history of East Penn and relate its present and future plans and initiatives. He will present his thoughts on the burgeoning arena of stored energy in the transportation and related industries. \nChris joined East Penn in 1994 as the Controller and has assumed ever increasing roles since then to his present position. Chris is the recipient of numerus awards for community service including the prestigious Wilbur H. Doran award from the United Way of Berks County. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the Wyomissing Foundation. \nTo Register:\nCall (610) 375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org \nCost to attend:\n$10.00
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/east-penn-today-locally-nationally-and-internationally/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T090000
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SUMMARY:Global Volunteers with Tom McMahon
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER VACATIONS…WITH “GLOBAL VOLUNTEERS” \nShort term (1-3 week) volunteer vacations are becoming increasingly popular among individuals and families who love to travel\, experience different cultures\, and make a working contribution to improve people’s lives. \nSince 1984\, more than 33\,000 people ranging in age from 10 to 92 have served others through the Global Volunteers program. \nVolunteers primarily work with children teaching conversational English\, math and life skills….also with seniors in crafts\, light tasks in organic gardens\, and building maintenance such as painting. Host countries include Cuba\, Greece\, Portugal\, Nepal\, St. Lucia\, Ecuador\, Peru and several others. \nFormer Reading mayor\, Tom McMahon\, and fellow Berks Countians\, Sherry Cameron and Najma Iqbal\, will relate their experiences with the Global Volunteers program. \nFor reservations: call 610-375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org\nCost: $10.00 \n 
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/global-volunteers-with-tom-mcmahon/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T090000
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CREATED:20190212T200126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T200814Z
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SUMMARY:The Politics of Division with Terry Madonna
DESCRIPTION:G. Terry Madonna is Professor of Public Affairs and Director of the Center for Politics and Public Affairs at Franklin and Marshall College. He is also the Director of the Franklin & Marshall College Poll. In the early 1970s\, he served as County Commissioner of Lancaster County\, Pennsylvania. \nTo Register:\nCall (610) 375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org \nCost to attend:\n$10 all attendees
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/the-politics-of-division-with-terry-madonna/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T090000
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CREATED:20180801T192654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T192654Z
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SUMMARY:Cryptocurrencies and Their Impact on Global Financial Markets. with Farhad Saboori
DESCRIPTION:Farhad Saboori is a professor of economics at Albright College. He received his Ph.D. in economics from Indiana University\, Bloomington\, Indiana\, in 1985. His areas of research interest are in applied macroeconomic analysis\, including business cycle studies\, causes of financial crises\, and the impact of oil prices on the economy. He teaches courses in International Trade and Finance\, Money and Banking\, and Operations Management at Albright College. \n  \nTo Register:\nCall (610) 375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org \nCost to attend:\n$10 all attendees
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/the-economics-of-cypto-currencies-with-farhad-saborri/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T090000
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CREATED:20190404T195747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T200614Z
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SUMMARY:Tegucigalpa to Texas: Crisis in Immigration Policy with Lawrence Cohen
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Cohen will summarize current US immigration policy\, examine the roots of the crisis in our southern  border\, and  draw some conclusions  about  the present dysfunctional situation. \nLawrence Cohen is a retired U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer.  During his State Department career\, Mr. Cohen was posted overseas in Mexico\, Honduras\, India\, Hungary\, Nigeria\, Brazil\, and Afghanistan.  His Washington\, D.C.\, assignments included stints in the Office of Environmental Policy working on NAFTA issues and as State Department Desk Officer to the Inter-American Development Bank.  Mr. Cohen has also served on short-term Foreign Service assignments in Erbil\, Tunis\, Jeddah\, and Kuwait.   \nMr. Cohen created the Foreign Service Institute’s Afghanistan familiarization training program\, facilitated Afghan pre-deployment training for USAID personnel\, and developed diplomatic tradecraft training for the South Sudanese Foreign Ministry in Juba.  Mr. Cohen served as the Retiree Vice President on the Governing Board of the American Foreign Service Association (2013-15).   He delivered a presentation on Afghanistan to the Reading World Affairs Council in September 2008.  \nMr. Cohen earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history and Mideast Studies from Dickinson College and his Masters of Arts degree in International Relations\, specializing in Middle East Affairs from the University of Chicago. \nFor reservations: call 610-275-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org. \nCost: $10.00
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/tegucigalpa-to-texas-crisis-in-immigration-policy-with-lawrence-cohen/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190308T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190308T093000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
CREATED:20181219T161759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T001427Z
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day - Lauren Hendricks: Creating New Breakthroughs for Women
DESCRIPTION:The last decade has ushered in important changes for women: Entrepreneurship among women has risen steadily\, more women have access to financial and other vital services\, and women’s social mobility has increased. Lauren Hendricks will discuss how we can build on these gains to ensure more women are given the opportunity and resources to succeed and transform their families and their communities. \nLauren Hendricks is the Executive Vice President for Global Programs at Grameen Foundation. She was previously Executive Director for the Access Africa initiative at CARE\, where she led the development of financial inclusion programs and innovative solutions to reach the poorest people in Africa. In this role\, she partnered with banks\, microfinance institutions\, mobile network operators\, and others in the private sector to adapt products and services to meet the needs of the poor\, and to ensure that participants benefitted from new\, digital financial services. Lauren also served as Director of the Economic Development Unit for CARE USA\, where she provided strategic direction and technical leadership for more than 100 active microfinance and enterprise development programs in 54 countries. Before joining CARE\, Lauren was a Program Specialist at the Center for Institutional Reform and the Informal Sector (IRIS) at the University of Maryland. Her research focused on the development of low-cost tools to assess the poverty outreach of USAID funded micro enterprise development programs. Lauren currently serves on the Board of Directors and Investment Committee for MicroVest\, a capital management firm investing in microfinance institutions. She also chairs the board of the Access Africa Fund\, a specialized investment fund managed by MicroVest\, providing debt and equity investments in African microfinance institutions. \nTo Register:\nCall (610) 375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org \nCost to attend:\n$10 all attendees \n 
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/lauren-hendricks-creating-new-breakthroughs-for-women/
LOCATION:McGlinn Conference Center\, 460 Saint Bernardine Street\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T090000
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CREATED:20181026T223616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190123T213137Z
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SUMMARY:Hawk Mt. Sanctuary: A Global View of Natural Resource Conservation with Keith Bildstein
DESCRIPTION:Hawk Mt. Sanctuary: A Global View of Natural Resource Conservation\nKeith Bildstein\n\n\n\nFounded in 1934\, the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is an internationally recognized center for raptor conservation\, education\, observation\, and research. Located in the beautiful Blue Mountains of northern Berks County\, Pennsylvania\, the sanctuary annually attracts thousands of visitors\, young scientists\, and researchers from across the globe to further their knowledge of birds of prey and partake of the beautiful setting which is Hawk Mountain. \nDr. Keith Bildstein came to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in 1992 and retired in 2018 as the Director of the Sarkis Acopian Center for Conservation and Learning. A Ph.D. in zoology\, Dr. Bildstein is the author of more than 150 peer reviewed publications and several books\, including Migrating Raptors of the World: their ecology and conservation (2006). His current research projects include a study of Striated Caracaras\, a long term study of New World Vultures and research on Hooded Vultures in Africa. \n\n To Register: Call (610) 375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org\n\n\nCost to attend is $10 for members and non-members.
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/hawk-mt-sanctuary-a-global-view-of-natural-resource-conservation/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
CREATED:20180527T223458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180527T223458Z
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SUMMARY:Vaccination and Global Health - the State of the Science with Tracey Scheirer
DESCRIPTION:Vaccination and Global Health – the State of the Science\nTracey Scheirer\, MSN\, CMSRN\, CNE\, RN\nTracy Fogarty Scheirer has worked in a variety of nursing settings including in medical/ surgical\, critical care\, community health\, OB/GYN\, and pediatrics since receiving her BS in Nursing from Albright College in 1987.  As a result of her Masters work in community health nursing\, Tracy founded and is the chairperson of the Berks Immunization Coalition\, a vaccine advocacy group of local health professionals\, business professionals\, and community members.  The Coalition has worked for eight years to promote vaccination throughout the lifespan in various community outreach activities.  Tracy has presented locally and nationally on the topic of immunizations at a variety of different venues.  She has been a full time member of the Alvernia University nursing faculty since 2011 and is in the final phase of her PhD dissertation at Widener University.  Her research topic centers on the concepts of moral distress\, moral integrity\, and duty orientation in nursing and nursing education. \n  \nTo Register:\nCall (610) 375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org \nCost to attend is $10 for members and non-members.
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/vaccination-and-global-health-the-state-of-the-science/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181121T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181121T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
CREATED:20180921T191847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181027T154207Z
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SUMMARY:SFS Intec and its International Footprint with Jerry Simcik
DESCRIPTION:Jerry Simcik\nSFS Intec and its International Footprint\nJerry Simcik is the Director-Human Resources for the SFS Group North America. A Berks County native\, he has been with SFS for the past 22 years. The SFS Group is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components. Based on a focused set of core technologies we serve diversified end markets\, including the automotive\, construction/construction supply\, electrical/electronics\, aerospace and medical components industry. In addition to the development and manufacture of products under the SFS intec\, GESIPA\, Unisteel and Tegra Medical brands\, the SFS Group offers distribution and logistics solutions under the SFS unimarket brand throughout Europe. The SFS Group world HQ is in Heerbrugg\, Switzerland. We have more than 80 sales offices and manufacturing sites in 26 countries in Europe\, North America and Asia. Nearly 9\,500 employees worldwide generated sales of CHF 1.63 billion (USD $1.64billion) in 2017. SFS has thrived and grown in mature markets around the world by employing a common set of corporate principles that apply to every country\, location\, culture and people. These principles guide our business decision making throughout the world\, including here in the US.   To Register: Call (610) 375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org Cost to attend: $10 all attendees
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/sfs-intec-and-its-international-footprint/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
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SUMMARY:Globalization through Model UN with WAC Scholarship Winner Emma Hopler
DESCRIPTION:Emma is a Senior in high-school at Wyomissing Area Jr/Sr High School. In her sophomore year she was accepted to the All-American Model United Nations team has since traveled to 3 different countries including Hungary\, Poland and China\, with the help and sponsorship of the World Affairs Council. On these trips she represents various countries while debating solutions to issues currently facing the global community. \nTo Register:\nCall (610) 375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org \nCost to attend:\n$10 all attendees
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/model-un-with-wac-scholarship-winner-emma-hopper/
LOCATION:McGlinn Conference Center\, 460 Saint Bernardine Street\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T093000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
CREATED:20181011T132826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T132826Z
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SUMMARY:How the Untapped Power of Women and Girls Can End World Poverty with Susan Markham
DESCRIPTION:How the Untapped Power of Women and Girls Can End World Poverty\nSusan Markham\nSusan Markham most recently served at the Unites States Agency for International Development (USAID) as the Senior Coordinator for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. In this position\, she advised Agency leadership on gender policy issues\, led cross-sectoral program efforts in resilience\, adolescent girls’ education and energy\, and represented the Agency to the White House and other departments\, governments\, civil society organizations and private partners. Previously\, she led the efforts of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) a non-partisan organization\, to increase women’s political participation globally as voters\, activists\, candidates and officeholders. In this role\, she was especially proud of her work in Afghanistan\, Iraq and Yemen to help women find and use their voices in their countries. \nSusan worked earlier in her career in U.S. politics bringing to life her Master’s thesis that focused on women running for political office. At EMILY’s List\, she ran the Political Opportunity Program (POP) that recruited\, trained and supported women running for office at the state and local office. She also managed the Campaign Corps program that brought young people into the political process to engage them in elections. \nSusan now works and lives in Washington\, DC with her family and two dogs. She’s earned degrees from George Washington University (Master’s of Arts) and THE Ohio State University (Bachelor of Arts\, Political Science and International Studies)\, but looks forward to learning new things every day. \nLocation: \nAlbright College\, McMillan Student Center South Lounge\nWhen you enter the student center\, the room immediately to your right is the South Lounge.\nA registration table will be right outside the room. \nTo Register:\nCall (610) 375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org \nCost to attend is $10 for members and non-members.
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/susan-markham/
LOCATION:Albright College\, McMillan Student Center South Lounge\, 13th and Bern Streets\, Reading\, PA\, 19612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T090000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
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SUMMARY:The Continuing Impact of Environmental Issues and Changes in the World Climate with Cathy Curran Meyers & David Osgood
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Curran Myers\, JD\nCathy Curran Myers is a member of the faculty of Alvernia University\, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in environmental sustainability\, public policy\, conflict resolution\, leadership and law\, and serving as the program coordinator for the MA in Leadership degree. Prior to her appointment at Alvernia\, Ms. Myers was the Executive Director of the Bucknell University Environmental Center for interdisciplinary research\, scholarship and teaching of environmental perspectives and sustainability. Ms. Myer’s career in environmental law and policy spans three decades and includes executive level management in government\, business\, and academia. \nHer government service included serving as Deputy Secretary for Water Management in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP)\, where she shaped the water policy of the commonwealth from 2003-2009. During her tenure Ms. Myers represented Governor Rendell on interstate water resource agencies\, from the Great Lakes to the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware River Basin. In 2003 Ms. Myers had the distinction of leading the Pennsylvania delegation in the international negotiations that culminated in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact and Sustainable Water Resources Agreement. \nIn addition to 20 years of public service\, Ms. Myers spent a decade practicing environmental law as a partner in a major Philadelphia law firm\, and launched and led their Harrisburg office. \nShe received her BA in Environmental Economics and an MA degree in Environmental Biology from Smith College and her JD from Dickinson School of Law . Ms. Myers is trained as a mediator\, and is the immediate past Chair of the City of Reading Environmental Advisory Council. \nDavid Osgood\nDavid received his PhD in Environmental Science from University of Virginia. His research has focused on natural marsh development on Mid-Atlantic and SE US barrier islands with an emphasis on hydrology\, nutrient dynamics\, and their influence on the developing plant community. His background also includes study of Phragmites and other non-native plant species and their impact on the marsh ecosystem. More recently\, he conducts research on restoration of headwater streams and floodplain wetlands of coastal watersheds of the Mid-Atlantic US. He has traveled regularly throughout Latin America where he teaches and conducts research into conservation of natural resources in a cultural context. He is a full professor at Albright College in Reading Pennsylvania where he serves as director of the environmental science program and teaches classes on issues in environmental science\, principles of ecology\, wetlands ecology\, watershed hydrology\, and Latin America and the environment. \n  \nTo Register:\nCall (610) 375-7880 or email contactus@wacreading.org \nCost to attend:\n$10 all attendees
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/climate-change-with-cathy-curran-meyers/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T043000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T142630Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Rye\, President
DESCRIPTION:International Business: Brentwood Industries\nBrentwood began putting down roots in foreign countries nearly 20 years ago starting with Thailand. Today\, we operate in the Czech Republic and India also with a Mexico facility soon to open. Even our US based operations enjoy sales to foreign countries amounting to approximately 30% of the whole\, including over 30 years of selling to China. \nMany of our product relate to infrastructure such as power generation\, water and waste-water processing and storm-water management. These are things that all countries need\, especially countries that are advancing in their desire to live as we do. Our opportunities abroad come from interest in these products. As demand builds in a region over time\, we begin to consider the need to be local. Despite having preeminent products in our niches\, we will always encounter both indigenous competition and competition from other foreign companies\, whether European or Chinese\, that results in price pressure. Often\, we choose to be a pioneer in establishing local manufacturing and setting customer expectations on performance and value rather than wait to become a “me too”. This requires a long term view and patience. \nBrentwood is more comfortable in foreign lands and cultures than many US companies. My parent\, sister and I emigrated from Denmark. Since Denmark is so small\, its economic development is dependent on commerce with foreign countries. Operating abroad is natural. Brentwood has become a magnet for foreign born workers because we need their language skills\, cultural understanding and openness. Also\, emigrating is an inherently entrepreneurial act. Entrepreneurship is something we value.
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/peter-rye-president/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180516T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
CREATED:20180407T131121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180407T131121Z
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SUMMARY:Professor Alexis Jardine
DESCRIPTION:Similarities and Differences Between PA Dutch and Latino Cultures\nAlexis Jardine is a Professor\, Coordinator of the Spanish Department\, and Co-Chair of the Multicultural Awareness Initiative at Reading Area Community College.  Alexis attended the Andres Bello University in Venezuela earning a bachelor’s degree in Education.  Prior to coming to the US\, Alexis worked for the Embassy of Japan and the Embassy of Canada.  She has earned four Masters Degrees in Education and studied and lived in Barcelona Spain.  She is the author of No Barriers! College Success Strategies for Hispanic Students\, a text book published by Kendall/Hunt in 2003. Alexis specializes in the development of Spanish language curriculum and cultural training for business executives\, hospitals\, and embassy staff.  She enjoys traveling to South American and Europe.
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/professor-alexis-jardine/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
CREATED:20180407T123026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180407T123026Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Stepanka Magstadt
DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking\, A Global Problem\, A Local Solution\nA migration historian educated in the U.K.\, the United States\, and the Czech Republic\, she is currently teaching courses dealing with Global Human Trafficking\, Sex Trafficking and Domestic Violence she developed. Stepanka is the Director of the Center for the Study of Human Trafficking in South-Central Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on identifying vulnerabilities to Sex Trafficking and Domestic Violence.
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/dr-stepanka-magstadt/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T033000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
CREATED:20180407T135606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T142728Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Solomon Lausch
DESCRIPTION:The Peace Corps: JFK to Today\nDr. Lausch will review the history of the Peace Corps since its establishment in 1961 by executive order of President John F. Kennedy.  A panel of returned Peace Corps volunteers\, Solomon Lausch\, Carla and Michael Mannix\, and Alexa Tyler Bordner\, representing respectively the first decade\, the middle years\, and the recent years of Peace Corps activity around the world will present their perspectives and anecdotal accounts of their years of service.  The program will conclude with an engaging Question and Answer session with the audience. \nDr. Lausch is well known to all of us as a member of the board of directors of our World Affairs Council\, as executive director of Berks Business Education Coalition (BBEC) and as past superintendant of the Schuylkill Valley School District. \nDr. Lausch began his professional career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Micronesia\, teaching English as a second language.
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/dr-solomon-lausch/
LOCATION:Wyomissing Restaurant & Bakery\, 1245 Penn Ave\, Wyomissing\, PA\, 19610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
CREATED:20180219T150239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T150239Z
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SUMMARY:Judge Jeffery Sprecher
DESCRIPTION:Sentencing Reform & Prison Overcrowding\nJudge Sprecher will be discussing what improvements have occurred in the six years since the publication of his book\, Justice or Just This?. This will be an update on a presentation he delivered to the World Affairs Council several years ago. \nJudge Sprecher presides on the Berks County Court of Common Pleas since 1991.
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/judge-jeffery-sprecher/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
CREATED:20180407T135909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180407T135909Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Nina Kollars
DESCRIPTION:War and Technology\nSponsored by Sam Dalal\nDr. Nina Kollars is Assistant Professor of Government at Franklin & Marshall College. As a graduate of Ohio State University’s Department of Political Science\, Kollars’ most recently published research has been featured in Security Studies\, Journal of Strategic Studies\, & Survival. Central themes in her work are innovation\, adaptation\, and organizational design. She is currently working on a book manuscript that focuses on the efforts of war practitioners and organizational responses to their insights and creativity. She is a non-resident fellow at the Modern War Institute at West Point Military Academy\, a member of the Committee for the Analysis of Military Operations and Strategy\, an editorial board member of the Special Operations Journal and a committed professor to her students. Before entering academia\, Kollars completed analyses for the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress and the World Bank.
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/dr-nina-kollars/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
CREATED:20180407T143335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180407T143335Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Bonnie Rohde
DESCRIPTION:NAFTA and Asia Trade\nDr. Bonnie Rohde is a business instructor at Albright College. She is a Business Educator & Data Scientist in business intelligence\, operations management\, entrepreneurship and globalization. Rohde has more than 20 years experience in business planning\, information systems and telecommunications prior to joining Albright in 2006.
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/dr-bonnie-rohde/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T021936
CREATED:20180407T143918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180407T143918Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Randall Newnham
DESCRIPTION:Brexit Questions\nDr.Randall Newnham is an Associate Professor of Political Science atPenn State Berks. His research focuses on the role of the economic aid and sanctions as foreign policy tools. Recent articles include Coalition of the Bribed and Bullied?  US Economic Linkage and the Iraq War Coalition and Nukes for Sale Cheap? Purchasing Peace with North Korea (both in International Studies Perspectives\, 2004 and 2008). He has a special interest in Germany\, Eastern Europe\, and the former Soviet Union. This is seen in his book\, Deutsche Mark Diplomacy: Positive Economic Sanctions in German-Russian Relations (PSU Press\, 2002)\, and several recent articles on German\, Polish\, and Russian foreign policy. Dr. Newnham teaches introductory courses in International Relations\, Comparative Politics\, and American Government. He also teaches advanced courses on “The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union” and International Political Economy as part of PSU Berks’ four-year Global Studies degree.
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/dr-randall-newnham/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Breakfast Meeting
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