November

November 5 Monday

Distinguished Speakers Series:
John Hofmeister, President of Shell Oil Company

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Date: November 5, 2007
Location: The Summit Club's East Room: 20th Floor, 1301 Gervais St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Cost: $22 for members; $26 for nonmembers

Program Synopsis:
In a cross-country tour, the president and other members of Shell leadership meet and engage in discussions with a wide variety of people on a highly important topic: what it will take to meet the energy challenge.

RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197

November New Member Happy Hour
Sponsored by FN Manufacturing

The holidays are just around the corner! But, before you embark on those stressful shopping sprees at the mall, stop in and have a drink with the World Affairs Council. And, just to offer you an early Christmas present, if you remember to bring someone new to the Council’s New Members Happy Hour, admission is free!

Time: 5:30-7:00 PM
Date: November 20 , 2007
Location: TBA
Cost: Free for guest and members who bring guest; $5 for members without a guest.
RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197

Sister Cities Reception:
A China Update with Mr. George Wang, President of the US-China Exchange Association and an Education Delegation from Yibin, China

Time: 8:00am-10:00am
Date: November 30, 2007
Location: The Capital City Club: 1201 Main Street, Suite 2500 Columbia, SC 29201

Cost: $12 for members; $15 for nonmembers

After the breakfast there will be an opportunity to meet with the delegation from Yibin, China to discuss potential education exchange opportunities with the City of Yibin. Leaders from high schools, technical colleges, and universities in Yibin are interested in partnering with Columbia schools.

RSVP to programs@columbiawac.org or call (803)252-2197