Community Based Organizations Task Force
Community-based initiatives involve a wide range of individuals and locally-based organizations (both public and private) that are engaged in international affairs to increase mutual understanding and respect, and demonstrate how the United States and its citizens care about other cultures. Some are part of a national organization with branches throughout the country, others stand-alone and operate within a specific city or state such as local and state governments. The Task Force will make a strong case for the cause of global citizen diplomacy at the local and state level and demonstrate how citizens can be engaged globally both at home and abroad. They will also showcase opportunities for local and state governments to collaborate for greater impact.
Members
- Patrick Madden, Co-Chair | President, Sister Cities International
- Sherry Mueller, Co-Chair | President, NCIV
- George Brown | President, Friendship Force International
- Mary Eisenhower | President & CEO, People to People International
- The Hon. Barbara Lawton | Lt. Governor, State of Wisconsin
- Steve Vetter | President & CEO, Partners of the Americas
Top Ten Organizations Selected:
Duluth Sister Cities International (DSCI) & La Crosse Dubna Friendship Association (LDFA)
National Committee on United States-China Relations
Rochester International Council, Inc.
San Diego-Tema Sister City Society
Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy
World Services of La Crosse, Inc.
World Affairs Council of Oregon
Portfolio summaries of all top programs will be available for each Summit participant to take home.