Notice is hereby given that the United Nations Hospitality Committee/IVC will meet on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall, Room 201 for the following purposes:
1. Report on UN Day Events -- Norwalk Community College, Westport Town Hall ceremony, Trumbull, H.S. UN Day Program.
2. Visitors Programs and future activities, including Thanksgiving Hospitality and ideas for Human Rights Day, Dec. 10.
3. Proposed UNA Scholarship Program in memory of Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen.
4. Other business.
As previously noted, aside from inviting guest speakers on topics of interest, we can also consider film screenings and Model UN support as ways to reach out to the community and build membership. Partnerships with other organizations, including colleges and universities and NGOs such as Amnesty International, will be explored.
Also your views, ideas and suggestions will be welcome on other projects and potential program topics, such as climate change, women's issues, peacekeeping, refugee support, human trafficking and emergency relief operations.
Bill Hass, President
United Nations Association of Southwestern CT & International Visitors Committee of CT
