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CDI 2014 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS

CDI — Who We Are, What We Do ...... 2 2014 CDI Financial Report ...... 4 Thomas Jennings, Esq., Chairman’s Message ...... 5 Nancy J. Gilboy, President’s Message ...... 6 2014 Annual Meeting ...... 8 CDI Board of Directors ...... 10 CDI’s COMPASS Group, Young Professionals ...... 12 IVLP Visitors—By the Numbers ...... 13 International Visitor Leadership Program ...... 14 Sister Cities Program ...... 16 The Discover Philadelphia® Program ...... 22 Special Projects—Program Highlights ...... 24 First Thursday—the Friendliest Networking ...... 28 28th International Summer Party/July 2014 ...... 30 CDI Citizen Diplomats— a Photo Collage ...... 32 Donors, Members & Sponsors Listing ...... 33 Participating Organizations Listing ...... 36 Citizen Diplomats Listing ...... 40 CDI Staff Members ...... 44 CDI Interns & Fellows ...... 45 CDI’S CITIZEN DIPLOMATS WELCOME CDI’S CITIZEN DIPLOMATS

Citizen diplomacy is the idea that the individual citizen has the right, even the responsibility, to help shape U.S. foreign relations — “one handshake at a time.” ...getting used to our new name yet?

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report ...CDI brings together

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

We are CDI of Philadelphia...... CDI builds international relationships ...CDI also works nationally ...CDI engages international students WE ARE OFFICIAL... WE EXPAND YOUR WORLD WE ARE WELCOMING BEYOND THE IVLP WE ARE A MOVEMENT Since 1954 we have been the official international Interacting with our distinguished visitors isn’t limited International guests don’t need to visit on the State Kindness and generosity of spirit go a long way to make relations organization for the Greater Philadelphia region. to thematic experts. We have hundreds of members Department or Sister Cities Programs. We are a friends for our country. Across the U.S. the 95 members As a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department who open their homes for informal dinners and share welcoming organization for expatriates and students, of the Global Ties U.S. Network are actively engaging of State and the City of Philadelphia we receive more than the more personal side of their lives while learning too. Through the Discover Philadelphia® Program, Americans in their communities to play their own 200 delegations each year. Each arrives with a specific about other parts of the world. Members frequently we engage international graduate students with role in international relations. These citizen diplomats purpose, a professional “theme” that we are asked to tell us how their children’s careers were influenced by young Philadelphians and take them off campus to are eager to put a friendly face on Americans to help address through meetings and a variety of activities and the international guests they sat across from at dinner. explore the region’s cultural and historic resources neutralize the negative world media. With the rise of American experiences. Meetings support foreign policy Others tell us how they appreciate the business insights and develop relationships with people and institutions hatred toward our country this passionate group of a goals of the U.S. and give participants opportunities to they gained by speaking with people from countries throughout the region. Our First Thursday receptions hundred thousand citizen diplomats in large cities and see the U.S. and form their own opinions of our people, where they’ve had difficulty getting past cultural barriers. (now in the 15th year) take place ten times a year at small towns are needed more than ever, and are now policies and way of life. For our visitors, these are often perception-changing the beautiful Courtyard Marriott, across from City Hall, considered an important part of Homeland Security. experiences for people whose image of the U.S. was and make expats and international guests feel warmly Our work allows guests to form their own opinions of WE ARE ALL ABOUT ‘THEMES’ formed by TV, movies or a negative world media. welcomed and at home. Our receptions are known as us, and we hear how shocked someone was to hear Program themes are cutting-edge, important and timely the friendliest and best networking in town and are so people criticize the country or President. One visitor topics that range from human trafficking to STEAM Our members often follow up with their guests by lively and interesting that Philadelphians return month said, “Your country invited me here as its guest and (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics), visiting them in their country and having the same warm after month to welcome new groups and catch up with allowed me to hear negative things about your policies. to cyber security, transparency of government, to clean hospitality shown them that they saw here. Their lives friends they made at previous First Thursdays. That alone convinced me that this is a free country. Had energy and interfaith dialogue. are enriched by meeting people from countries they I done that at home, I’d be in prison now.” never would have had opportunities to meet had it not WE ARE A NETWORK WE ARE RESOURCE ‘DETECTIVES’ been for exchanges. CDI is part of a “citizen diplomacy” network of 95 WHY WE ARE SUCCESSFUL Once we know each program’s theme, we research organizations across the that each Our work makes friends with the world’s new leaders, and identify experts in our region to meet with the WE ARE EXCHANGES administer the U.S. Department of State’s premier makes contacts for business development and builds delegations and address the theme offering a diversity Although we administer many exchanges, our two core exchange, the International Visitor Leadership peace and mutual understanding through face-to-face of views on the topic. programs are the State Department’s International Program (IVLP). The Philadelphia Council was formed interactions—one person, one handshake at a time. Visitor Leadership Program, which brings established in 1954, and over the years other Councils were also WE DESIGN and emerging leaders from 150 countries to the U.S.. started across the U.S. These Councils are members CDI is the only organization where you can expand your After learning the program theme of an inbound This invitation-only program is the U.S. Government’s of Global Ties U.S., formerly the National Council world without leaving town. delegation, we research and identify thematic experts highest exchange, its “crown jewel,” and is consistently for International Visitors (NCIV), and form a unique in our region to meet with the delegation. Our talented ranked by U.S. Ambassadors as our country’s #1 public network that was nominated in 2001 for the Nobel ...and because YOU ARE A CITIZEN DIPLOMAT staff then design creative itineraries that address each diplomacy program. Peace Prize. Each of the 95 Councils engage and As the region’s citizen diplomacy organization we believe group’s program theme through meetings, observations enable the American public to be personally involved in in the power of exchanges and empowering Americans and a variety of experiences. The meetings we arrange Our second core program is Philadelphia’s Sister Cities international relations where they have opportunities to to realize that they are important representatives for our support the visitors’ professional interests and offer a Program, which links us with ten cities in nine countries “welcome strangers and send home friends.” There is country as Citizen Diplomats. We know that exchanges rich diversity of opinion. and brings mayors, educators, musicians, artisans, no other network like this in the world. create enduring relationships that build bridges of executives and students to Philadelphia. High school cooperation and understanding between peoples. We WE ENGAGE students are visiting Sister City “families” through WE ARE MORE know that exchanges put international relations on a We engage these experts, as well as other local citizens, in ongoing exchanges with Torun, Poland; Kobe, Japan; We are the “door” to the Greater Philadelphia region, very personal level, thanks to you! meeting with our visitors to play an important role in U.S. Incheon, Korea and Tianjin, China. not only for the guests of the U.S. Government and foreign affairs by opening their offices for professional Philadelphia. We also arrange professional programs We are all Citizen Diplomats 2 dialogue and candid discussions with our guests from With both exchanges, international guests visit for individuals and corporations seeking professional 3 abroad, and opening their homes for informal dinners that Philadelphia’s schools on our Today I Met program. connections to the people and institutions of our show the more personal side of American life. This introduces a new world to students who may have region. Each year, we successfully link hundreds of never stepped outside their own neighborhood, and rising and established leaders from other countries with opens their eyes to exciting opportunities and careers Philadelphia’s leading businesses and institutions. they may have never considered. It also shows our

CDI BRINGS THE WORLD TO PHILADELPHIA guests a look at America’s next generation.

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report 2014 FINANCIAL REPORT An annual audit of CDI’s financials was completed by Haefele, Flanagan & Co., p.c.

MEMBERSHIP FEES Message Thomasfrom the J. Jennings,Chairman... Esq.

PROGRAM EVENTS

SERVICE FEES IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS The Exemplary Legacy of Citizen Diplomacy SPONSORSHIPS

Citizen Diplomacy International of Philadelphia enters its seventh decade of service. We celebrate all that we do CONTRIBUTIONS In FY 2014, IVC’s revenue came from with the International Visitor Leadership Program, with our Sister Cities Program and with the distinguished guests we greet through an increasingly diverse range of special projects. Federal grants, City grants, donations from individuals, foundations and corporations, There is a legacy of peacemaking in all of that. What we do has an impact beyond any expectations. How do we know? Let me offer the testimony of Dr. Óscar Arias Sánchez, former President of Costa Rica, Nobel Peace SUPPORT corporate and individual sponsorships, and AND REVENUE laureate and IVLP alumnus; and that of my daughter, Charlotte Jennings, Ph.D. candidate and Citizen Diplomat. from membership and events fees, fee-for- Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the IVLP, Dr. Arias noted that 335 current or former Heads of State or Chiefs of service programs and an abundance of Government were among the 200,000 leaders who had visited our country as IVLP participants. Dr. Arias observed: generous in-kind donations. “Just imagine the impact those leaders and scholars have had in their countries of origin, or the impact they made in the hearts and minds of the U.S. citizens who taught them, or worked with them, or hosted them or simply shared CDI’s work cannot be accomplished a meal with them during their time in your country. The waves rippling out from this room are impossible to quantify or measure. But we know they are there. We know they are changing the world…” without the generosity of our many friends who support us every year, but especially We do know it. We hear it from the international visitors we have received and we also hear it from the next generation of Citizen Diplomats. I often asked my children years ago, “What have you done for world peace today?” during our 60th anniversary. A frequent answer was “We hosted visitors for IVC.” More recently, Charlotte had this to say to me, but it is directed to all of you who believe in the cause of Citizen Diplomacy. In addition, 55% of CDI’s total $1,215,983 GRANTS AND CONTRACTS “I am so proud of you for volunteering your time to be part of this program! I know I’ve told you this before, but I am in revenue came from in-kind support. so grateful that I was part of this as a child. Learning about diplomacy and having exposure to people from different places was such an enriching experience for me... There’s no doubt that my having been part of this has sparked

curiosity and compassion in me. I value and prioritize peaceful relations with all, even if the interaction is brief.

I’m sure the lessons learned helped me to bridge the social, economic, racial, and cultural divisions that I have Statement of Activities for the year ended June 30, 2014 explored so far in my life - both internationally and domestically... I told my host family in Sapmanga, Papua New Guinea about CDI/IVC, and how our family used to host foreigners just as they were hosting me... I’ve still got a SUPPORT AND REVENUE* EXPENSES* / PROGRAMS / SERVICES lot to learn about the world, governance, relationships, and culture. I don’t think I would have made it this far if it weren’t for experience with IVC/CDI...These experiences have given me the skills and confidence to open my heart Grants and contracts $ 331,527 Discover Philadelphia $ 122,273 and mind up to different people and lead a peaceful existence even in the face of challenge, disparity, and prejudice. Contributions 87,988 CDI Centers 180,928 It’s more than what I gained, though—it’s an inspiration to continue to support and fight for democracy and cultural In-kind contributions 674,385 Sister Cities 228,145 exchange and through relationships, to bestow upon other people opportunities that they might never have... Service fees 40,359 Global Ties/DoS 544,538 Membership fees 12,636 World Learning 90,952 Thank you for doing the good work that you do, the world is a better place for it.” Program events 18,735 IIE Fulbright 704 We continue to make friends, make contacts and make peace. And we change the world. That is the exemplary Sponsorships 50,330 SUPPORT SERVICES: 4 legacy of Citizen Diplomacy. 5 Other 23 Management, General Fund-raising 45,227

Total support and revenue ...... $ 1,215,983 Total program services ...... $ 1,212,063 Thomas J. Jennings, Esq. Chairman, Citizen Diplomacy International *Complete financial information can be obtained by calling CDI. of Philadelphia

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report Annual Message from CDI President... Nancy J. Gilboy

...the i in CDI is for InternationaI, but it also stands for the i in individual, you! I recently returned from our annual conference hosted by the As I re-read her letter I was reminded of her late husband proudly “It is very large amounts of food, people are very friendly and kind.” U.S. Department of State and our national office,Global Ties telling me that a baby in Kenya had been named after his wife.

—Japan: “U.S. Energy Policy” Clean Technology and Nuclear Power” U.S. Each year the national meeting is a great way to catch up with colleagues in Councils across the country, see our friends in Since receiving it in 1994, on the wall in my office is a framed D.C. from the program agencies, and the Office of International letter from former President Clinton that I see every day. He had Visitors at State. For our CDI team, it is a chance to re-charge written to me and to my 94 counterparts across the country “Thank you for your hospitality. I got a lot of experience in Philly. Thank you guys, Go 76ers!” after a busy year and prepare for another year’s activities. saying: “…Because of your efforts, participants…are able to —Indonesia “Entrepreneurship and Innovation” see America with all its diversity and energy. These visitors are Because 2015 marks the 75th anniversary of the beginning able to experience our greatest national resource—the spirit and of international exchanges, this year’s conference was even character of the American people… Thank you for your important more special than usual. The exchange for which we exist, role in this important private/public partnership. In a world that “There is incredible diversity and a mixture of people in the American society.” the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), is our so often seems dangerous and dissonant, your work adds to the —Tunisia, “Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language” country’s ‘crown jewel’ and its highest exchange. Although harmony and understanding throughout the world.” probably 99% of the world has never heard of it, it’s become a key component of American security—because through this As you look through this Annual Report you’ll see faces of program it makes friends for our country. Why, you wonder, don’t international guests as well as names and faces of the many Americans and internationals know about the IVLP? Because citizen diplomats who welcomed them and made new friends for it’s by invitation only and no one can apply for it. And unlike the our country. The underlying theme for this 2014 Annual Report “I’m happy to see the American people are far away from the stereotype Fulbright Program, Americans cannot become an invitee, but is “Dotting the i in International.” But, the i also represents the the media and movies show. The diversity, I think, is one of the engines they can participate—as a citizen diplomat. i in individual, which is YOU with the power to make friends for that makes the country move in a fast way. It’s also one of the factors our country, change perceptions of who Americans really are, that make American people friendly and open-minded, We changed our name in 2014 to direct the spotlight on you help our visitors understand our policies, our values, our beliefs accepting the other with all his difference.” and all the citizen diplomats whose volunteering confirms the in democracy and justice, and to understand our way of life. Of —Tunisia, “Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language” kindness and outreach of Americans—citizen diplomats who course, the entire expression is “...dotting one’s i ’s and crossing show the professional and personal side of the United States the t’s.” If we extended the phrase to recognize crossing the t’s, to our visitors. The IVLP, and every international exchange we would emphasize such important t words as: tolerance, truth, experience, can’t help but reshape each visitor’s views of not transparency, transformative, tireless, and most of all, thanks. just the U.S., but a retrospection of their own lives and countries. Interacting with our visitors also has positive benefits for the Therefore, I conclude by crossing my t, I thank every one of you Americans who meet them. Chairman Tom Jennings’ letter for all your contributions to our important work and ask for your “I thought that such a young country can’t have a culture, but I’m really shocked now of its artistic view.” highlights his daughter’s appreciation of this. help to continue spreading the word about the power of citizen —Armenia, “Promoting Tolerance Through the Arts” diplomacy. The world is a better place for it. Truly! About four years ago I received a hand-written note from a long- time member, writing that her husband of 65 years had died that June. Despite her sadness she said that their 25 years of hosting “I’ want to express my utmost gratitude to program organizers. 6 I will gladly share my positive experiences in America with my colleagues and friends.” (then-IVC’s) visitors were among the happiest times of their lives. 7 —Kazakhstan, “IVLP Interfaith Program” — Nancy J. Gilboy, CDI President and CEO CDI VISITORS IN THEIR OWN WORDS

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report At our Annual Meeting we were IVC Before & CDI After— the name change was made to celebrate Citizen Diplomacy

60th ANNUAL MEETING CDI’s Annual Meeting was held in City Hall on April 26, 2014

We began our annual meeting as the International Visitors Council (IVC) of Our distinguished speaker was John Zogby, the Philadelphia and ended with the long-awaited announcement that we had changed internationally respected pollster and the founder of our name. Following a year-long quest to rename our organization; the new name, the highly regarded Zogby Poll. He is a noted opinion Citizen Diplomacy International (CDI) of Philadelphia, was selected from more than leader and best-selling author. In fact, as part of his 140 submissions by members, friends and supporters. Our original thinking was: national book tour for his newest book, “First Globals: because citizen diplomacy means involving local citizens to play a role in U.S. /foreign Understanding, Managing, and Unleashing Our Millennial Generation,” he chose affairs, why not engage them in our name change? And we’re glad we did! Because to speak at our Annual Meeting. He presented a look at the future, explaining how CDI says WHO we are and WHAT our work involves more effectively than ever. Millennials (those born between 1979 and 1984) will change the world—and whose ideas and influence are certain to have an impact on CDI’s international exchange There was excitement in the room as we unveiled a signing board with the new name programs, its future staff, members and volunteers. Later, he graciously signed his and logo. Our new name celebrates our “Citizen Diplomats” and their contributions to book for many in our appreciative audience. our country’s international relations and foreign policy. CDI was pleased to honor two important Board Trustees: John W. Goldschmidt, Jr. Gathered at City Hall’s grand Mayor’s Reception Room were Board Trustees, Esq. for Outstanding Leadership as our Chairman from 2005-2014; and Warwick members, donors, and staff, as well as government officials and special international (Rick) S. Wheeler for Outstanding Board Service from 1984-2014. guests representing the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and Philadelphia’s Sister Cities Program from Cameroon, China, Then with an introduction and assistance from Robert Frye, CDI’s long-time Protocol and Korea, with others guests from and Iraq. Everyone came to honor our Officer, our new name was unveiled at the end of the business meeting. At that time, founding sixty years ago, the six decades of success which followed, and look toward President & CEO Nancy Gilboy, asked each guest to remove their IVC name badge to 8 an even more productive future—making friends, making peace—one handshake at time. reveal a ‘hidden’ second badge for the newly-named Citizen Diplomacy International 9 (CDI) of Philadelphia. Everyone received a copy of our 48-page 2013 Annual Report Representing the U.S. Department of State and sharing warm greetings was Chris along with an oversized luggage tag featuring our new CDI logo, a memento of our Miner, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges name change. The staff and guests then moved to the majestic Conversation Hall to in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), with whom we have had the continue with a lively reception celebrating our 60th Anniversary, our name change and privilege of working since 1994. the prospect for many more years promoting “citizen diplomacy.”

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report Board of Directors 2014/2015

CDI BOARD CDI’s Savvy Professionals:

PRESIDENT & CEO CHAIR - FY 2014 CHAIR - FY 2015 VICE CHAIR - FY 2014 VICE CHAIR- FY 2015 TREASURER SECRETARY - FY 2014 Nancy J. Gilboy John W. Goldschmidt, Jr., Esq. Thomas J. Jennings., Esq. Richard D. Atkins, Esq. Stephen P. Kelly William Spang Warwick S. Wheeler Ference & Associates LLC Curtin & Heefner LLP International Recoveries LLC ELAP Services, LLP Spangles Custom Jewelry Designs The Board supports Citizen Diplomacy International of Philadelphia in many ways. They assist CDI’s staff in designing creative programs and by sharing their knowledge with our visitors. They open doors to their professional communities and engage their colleagues in meetings with visitors and attending events. And they spread the message of citizen involvement in international relations.

This past year was an unusual one due to our name change, and thanks to two Directors who didn’t bill us for their legal advice and work performed, our in-kind donations increased by $73,600. The CDI Directors also provide direct financial support, as well as conference space for meetings and seminars, and host receptions for delegations, adding even more to our in-kinds.

This diverse group of professionals are our key advisors who are dedicated to positive international relations and promoting positive relations with other countries and to improving the image of the U.S. abroad. HONORARY BOARD

*Began term in FY 2015 Honorable Michael A. Nutter ** CDI Chief of Protocol Mayor, City of Philadelphia

Honorable Robert Casey, Jr. U.S. Senate CDI Honorary Diplomatic Corps

Honorable Pat Toomey U.S. Senate (Pictured in the far right column) On our 60th anniversary EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DIRECTORS DIRECTORS DIRECTORS DIRECTORS DIRECTORS CDI HONORARY DIPLOMATIC CORPS and at the Annual Meeting we wanted to honor a Brian A. Rankin, Esq. Norman E. Donoghue, II, Esq. Suzanne Garber Kimon Hatza, Esq. Maria Mills-Torres Marciarose Shestack Comcast Corporation Philanthropic & Fiduciary Solutions Gauze LLC MillCrest Law LLP Retired Educator, School District Broadcast Journalist Warwick S. Wheeler group of current and former Board members who of Philadelphia have made extraordinary contributions over the years Wendy Williams Edward M. Dunham, Jr., Esq. Dr. Vail P. Garvin Elizabeth G. Litten, Esq. Gabriella Vacca C. Baird Brown JR Resources Kleinbard Bell & Brecker LLP Central Bucks Chamber Fox Rothschild LLP David C. Palm Comcast Corporation * Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to the work of IVC, now CDI. Thus we created CDI’s of Commerce The Boeing Company DIRECTORS Michael Feighan Alan Mandeloff, C.P.A. * Robert Robert W. Frye, C.M.P., C.P.P. newly formed Honorary Diplomatic Corps. In future Chubb & Son Angela D. Giampolo, Esq. Citrin Cooperman and Co., LLP Claire Riggs Johnson & Johnson CDI Chief of Protocol and years, other distinguished members will be added to 10 Beth Cohen, Esq. Giampolo Law Group Axeon Specialty Products The Lett Group 11 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Robert W. Frye, C.M.P., C.P.P. ** Wesley T. McMichael, Esq.* David M. Webster this select group. CDI Chief of Protocol and Raquel N. Guzmán, Esq. Volpe and Koenig, P.C. Michael A. Schwartz, Esq.* Webster Marketing International LLC John W. Goldschmidt, Jr., Esq. Christopher S. D’Angelo, Esq.* The Lett Group Philadelphia Gas Works Pepper Hamilton LLP Ference & Associates LLC Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, LLP Ronald Henry, Esq. Capitol Strategies Group They bring their expertise to enhance international relations & improve the U.S. image abroad.

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report COMPASS Visiting Delegations Between July 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014 we received 2,085 visitors from 140 countries CDI’s Internationally-minded Young Professionals: in a variety of capacities. The countries of an additional 185 people who participated in CDI, back when it was IVC, was the first international organization in the Philadelphia region to create a young Discover Philadelphia were not identified. For these guests we planned professional professionals group – COMPASS. It has evolved over the years—however, this past year Compass took off! It programs, arranged dinners in homes, home stays, included them in our First Thursdays, the 60th Annual Meeting, American Summer Experience (aka The BBQ), created Philadelphia geared up with new leadership, its own Facebook page, the beginning of a blog and more activities. It took on experiences through our Discover Philadelphia Program and with Compass, our young new responsibilities as official hosts at theFirst Thursdays, and became active as dinner hosts for Fulbrights professionals group. and Sister Cities and State Department visitors. Our thanks to PECO for their support of Compass’ activities! The following delegations and individuals represented government officials, community leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, religious leaders, scholars and graduate students who Top row (left to right): participated in one or more of our programs. Peter Abraldes, Lyman & Ash The asterisk* denotes our Sister City countries. There were 126 people from 7 Sister Cities Christine Frye, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau who visited for a total of 623 days: Italy (3), Poland (34), China (58), Republic of Korea (14), Cameroon (12), Japan (1), France (2), and Israel (2). Joe Gordon, Immigration Lawyer

Sophie Kim, Foreign Policy Research Institute There were 94 Americans who travelled to 4 Sister Cities: Israel (26), Republic of Korea (1), Italy (66), France (1). Clio Mallin, John Templeton Foundation Bottom row (left to right): 14 Afghanistan 8 Greece 2 Portugal Pierre Rives, International Online Marketing 3 Albania 1 Guatemala 1 Qatar and Communication Consultant 5 Algeria 3 Guinea 4 Romania 1 Andorra 3 Honduras 34 Russian Federation* David Sherwin, 1 Angola 3 Hong Kong, SAR 2 Rwanda Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired 31 Argentina 2 Hungary 45 Saudi Arabia 10 Armenia 1 Iceland 4 Senegal Herbert Ushewokunze, VIII Makuti, LLC 4 42 India 2 Serbia 4 Austria 32 Indonesia 1 Sierra Leone plus CDI’s Katy Drinkwater & Lissa Morinsky 3 Azerbaijan 26 Iraq 2 Singapore 2 Bahrain 5 5 Slovenia Included among the Compass activities in 2014 were these events: 1 Bangladesh 42 Israel* 3 24 Belarus 90 Italy* 1 Republic of South Sudan 5 Belgium 5 Jamaica 1 Sao Tome and Principe An Evening in Papua New Guinea Compass at the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra 1 Belize 111 Japan* 1 Slovak Republic In June, free tickets to “An Evening in Papua New Guinea” were provided Thanks again to PECO, another cultural evening in June 2014! PECO’s 5 Benin 7 Jordan 12 Spain by Compass member Christine Frye from PHLCVB for an interesting Tiffany Tavarez offered an interesting evening for CDI and Compass 3 Bhutan 9 Kazakhstan 9 Sri Lanka reception with visiting tribesmen. It was followed by a fascinating lecture members with tickets to the Dell Music Center in East Fairmount Park 10 Bolivia 9 Kenya 3 Sudan by Dr. Andrew Mack at the Academy of Natural Sciences. where they enjoyed the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra’s wonderful 14 Bosnia and Herzegovina 35 Republic of Korea* 1 Suriname performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, “Ode to Joy.” 2 Botswana 4 Kuwait 1 Swaziland Both the reception and the lecture were attended by CDI’s Katy 56 Brazil 4 Laos 1 2 Burkina Faso 30 Latvia 4 Switzerland Drinkwater and Lissa Morinksy, Sister City Fellow Alexandre Freydier Compass & MOIMA’s Multicultural Bar Crawl 5 Burma (Myanmar) 34 Lebanon 1 Syria from Aix-en-Provence, and Compass members , For a second year, in September 2014, CDI sponsored the transportation Peter Abraldes Danielle 1 Burundi 1 Kingdom of Lesotho 15 Taiwan Ngaba, Lucie Ngaba, Cynthia Ngaba, Christopher Sheridan, Sophie for the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs (MOIMA) 4 Cambodia 3 Liberia 4 Tajikistan Kim, Daniel Suchenski, Jamilah Leonard and Margaret O’Callaghan. Multicultural Bar Crawl with Philadelphia Trolley Works safely taking 96 Cameroon* 5 Libya 2 Tanzania participants to various destinations. Organized by MOIMA’s Fernando 4 1 Madagascar 13 Thailand Compass at the Barnes Foundation Trevino, this successful evening provided informality, fun, and networking 1 Chad 7 Macedonia 2 Timor-Leste PECO’s Corporate Relations Assistant, Jacqueline Taylor, provided for the guests who first met atMixto , then traveled via trolley to Alla Spina, 21 9 Malaysia 1 Togo CDI with tickets to the Barnes Foundation for CDI members to attend Raw, and other bars throughout the city. The trolley was free for guests. 527 People’s Republic of China* 2 Mali 1 Trinidad and Tobago the “Diversity in Dance” theme on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Tickets were Five CDI Compass members, Cynthia Ngaba, Herbert Ushuwokunze, 30 Colombia 1 Marshall Islands 9 Tunisia 1 Comoros 5 Mauritania offered to Compass leadership and members, and Sister Cities contacts Dan Suchenski, Max Marine and Christopher Sheridan attended with 23 Turkey 7 Democratic Republic of Congo 32 3 Uganda and their guests. CDI’s Lissa Morinsky. 2 Costa Rica 2 Mongolia 20 Ukraine 3 Cote d’Ivoire 11 Morocco 4 United Arab Emirates 1 Croatia 1 Namibia 8 3 Czech Republic 2 Nepal 2 Uruguay 2 Denmark 11 Netherlands 4 Uzbekistan 2 Dominican Republic 1 New Zealand 7 Venezuela 7 Ecuador 3 Nicaragua 40 Vietnam 12 20 Egypt 5 Niger 9 Yemen 13 2 El Salvador 9 Nigeria 2 Zimbabwe 3 Estonia 15 Pakistan 11 Ethiopia 20 Palestinian Territories 2,085 TOTAL 1 Fiji 2 Panama 4 5 Paraguay 23 France* 8 Peru 49 Germany 6 Philippines 32 Ghana 40 Poland*

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report The IVLP is CDI’s core program and raison d’être

a program of the U.S. Department of State

IVLP is considered the ‘crown jewel’ of all U.S. State Department exchanges, Throughout 2015 the State Department is Guess who came to dinner! The International Visitor celebrating the 75th anniversary of the beginning You might never guess who your IVLP visitor may Leadership Program (IVLP) of exchanges, and especially, the International become in a few years—or to predict their rise is the U.S. Government’s most International Visitor Leadership Visitor Leadership Program – IVLP. to leadership positions. But, as part of the 75th prestigious exchange. This program anniversary, we recently received an interesting is perhaps not as well known as Program Fulbright, Muskie or other international The following list highlights the IVLP themes for which the Philadelphia CDI arranged professional appointments, This is the program for which CDI exists. This State Department communiqué with information counterpart meetings, and candid, off-the-record discussions in offices and homes from July 2013 to December 2014: modestly named powerhouse program boasts a about several of our prominent international visitors exchanges because it is by invitation only, not-so-modest alumni, considered the world’s most who came to Philadelphia between 1997 to 2013. —no one can apply for it—but it is Accountability in Government II Human Resource Management The American Language I: Connecting English Teachers Administration of Justice Human Rights Advocacy and Awareness with U.S. History and Culture powerful alumni base. consistently ranked #1 by U.S. Ambassadors Administration of Justice and Rule of Law Inclusion and Empowerment for People with Disabilities Think Tanks Perhaps you met them, check our Web site for as the country’s most valuable of its Agricultural Issues Insights on America: An Overview of U.S. Politics, Transfusion Medicine American Corners: Partners in Public Diplomacy Society, Culture, and History Transparency and Anti-Corruption in the Public Sector It began with Nelson Rockefeller bringing journalists names and dates of some past visitors who are, 60+ public diplomacy programs. American Corners: U.S. Library Systems, Society and Culture Interfaith Dialogue U.S. Education System and Programs from to the U.S. to see the country either currently or formerly, in higher positions since Included among its impressive alumni American Politics in a Post Election Year Internet and Politics U.S. Foreign Policy Approaches to Global Issues American Studies Investigative Journalism U.S. Governance, Economy and Politics: first-hand and form their own opinions. From there being here on their visit: www.cdiPhila.org are more than 340 current and former American Think Tanks IVLP Gold Stars Tour: Alumni Connecting the World A Program for Spanish Young Political Leaders it grew and is now considered our country’s highest 3 former Heads of Government : Chiefs of State or Heads of Government, American Youth: Inspiring Leadership & Civic Participation Journalism & U.S. Foreign Policy U.S. Higher Education Christian Wulff (Germany), Analysts and the Media Managing Museum Education Programs U.S. Justice System exchange, our “crown jewel.” Each year the IVLP 30 of whom were current officials Marc Christian Kabore (Burkia Faso), Bringing Traditional Crafts to Modern Markets MENA* Strengthening Citizenship and Civic Education U.S. Legislative Process brings established and emerging leaders from as of October 2014. Each IVLP participant Broadcast Operations Municipal Governance Challenges U.S. Midterm Election and Igor (Montenegro). arrives with an agreed-upon program theme Business School Models Museums of Memory Water Resources Protection in the U.S. some 150 countries to the United States and U.S. 9 current Cabinet Ministers: Argentina, Ireland, Kuwait, Career Centers at U.S. Universities Political, Social & Economic Issues in the U.S. Women’s Public Leadership: Campaigns, Media Ambassadors rank this invitation-only program Latvia, Malaysia, Nepal, Portugal (2), and the United Kingdom. and objectives to be met while visiting Changemakers II: The Impact of Social Entrepreneurship Preventing Domestic and Gender Violence and Fund-raising in the U.S. Promoting a Culture of Tolerance as our country’s #1 public diplomacy program. In 3 to 5 cities where they can experience 7 former Cabinet Ministers: Citizen Participation in Governance Promoting Good Governance *Middle East-North Africa the past 18 months our CDI office addressed 60 Argentina, Cote D’Ivoire, Finland, Jordan, Kuwait, Ukraine (2). and observe American politics, business Democracy and Pluralism Role of Trade Unions in Community Alliance Building Disability Rights and Issues Rule of Law and Administration of Justice themes for 469 guests from 94 countries, with some and culture. All visitors experience 2 current Members of European Parliament: Domestic NGO Funding: Helping Isolated Small Business Development discreetly flying under the radar because we aren’t professional counterpart courtesies, Civic Organizations Become Self-Sustaining Standing with Civil Society France, Italy. Enhancing Judicial Transparency through Written Opinions State and Local Government allowed to let the public know they are here. Have you hosted a future leader lately? and the warmth of American hospitality. Green Growth and Climate Change Sustainable Cities Higher Education Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language The IVLP welcomed visitors from the following countries and territories to the Philadelphia region: Philadelphia’s CDI is among 95 Councils in the United States that administer the IVLP. 14 Afghanistan Albania Algeria Argentina Armenia Bangladesh Barbados Belgium Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso 15 Competition with other cities is based on local resources that best address visitor themes. Burma (Myanmar) Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Central African Republic Chad Chile People’s Republic of China Colombia Democratic Republic of Congo Costa Rica Cote d’Ivoire Croatia Cyprus Denmark Djibouti Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Ethiopia Finland Gabon Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guinea Haiti Honduras Hong Kong, SAR Hungary India Indonesia Iraq Israel Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Republic of Korea Managed by Ann Stauffer, CDI Executive Vice-President, and Lissa Morinsky, IVLP Program Officer. Kosovo Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Liberia Libya Republic of Macedonia Madagascar Mauritania Mexico Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Nepal The State Department’s top-ranked public diplomacy, the IVLP, is our core program. Netherlands New Zealand Niger Nigeria Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territories Panama Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Samoa Saudi Arabia Senegal Singapore Slovak Republic South Africa Republic of South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Swaziland Syria Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report The official letters, requests, introductions, exchanges, gifts and “Philadelphia experiences” for the Sister Cities Program are handled by Nancy Gilboy and Katy Drinkwater, who worked closely with the Office of the Mayor, A glimpse at the many activities that took place between Philadelphia and our ten Sister & Partnership Cities in FY 2014 and the first half of FY 2015: the Office of the City Representative and the Commerce Department. Exchange Programs at the Sister Cities Office: ...an overview of Sister Cities events this past year Exchange programs have become an important part of U.S.- FLORENCE, ITALY Mr. Smith goes to Florence for ICOMOS as well as Drexel University President John During their first day in Tel Aviv the entire foreign relations and this year the U.S. Department of State is Dario Nardella became the new Mayor of Florence in May The Chairman of Global Philadelphia Fry, Children’s Hospital’s CEO Steven delegation enjoyed a welcome reception celebrating 75 years of international exchanges. Sister Cites 2014. He had been a member of the Florence City Council and Association, John Smith, arrived in Altschuler, M.D., and Vice President Peter and dinner hosted by Mayor Huldai. That International was created at President Eisenhower’s 1956 Deputy Mayor under former Mayor Matteo Renzi, now Italy’s Florence for the ICOMOS (International Grollman, along with other community day’s activities ended with a White City White House Conference on Citizen Diplomacy. youngest Prime Minister. In 2008 Dario was a participant on the Council on Monuments and Sites) and to leaders and lawyers. Tour of Tel Aviv by night, and because Tel International Visitor Leadership Program and during his visit promote Philadelphia as a UNESCO World Aviv is known throughout the world as a to Philadelphia he expressed to Nancy Gilboy a strong interest Heritage City. A private tour of Palazzo Prior to arriving in Tel Aviv the Mayor city that never sleeps, the tour was just the Exchanges are important to Philadelphia’s economic in strengthening activities between the cities. As Mayor he is Vecchio was arranged through Elisabetta had been to London, where his trip was beginning for some. development because they offer opportunities to build already following through and sent his Deputy Mayor, Nicoletta Bartolini and a meeting with Mr. Carlo coordinated by Luke Butler and Shinjoo relationships with students studying here or with businesses in Mantovani, to Philadelphia in October, 2014 to start the process. Francini, who is in charge of UNESCO for Cho formerly of the City’s Commerce Saturday took everyone to Jerusalem, Old a Sister City that are looking to enter the U.S. market. The Sister the City of Florence. Department with U.K. Trade & Investment. City, the Western Wall and the Market, all Cities Program eliminates the cultural obstacle of needing to Deputy Mayor Nicoletta Mantovani pays a visit The Tel Aviv visit with Mayor Ron Huldai was beautifully organized by Robin Schatz of the know someone for years before being able to do business with Nicoletta Mantovani, Deputy Mayor for International Relations, Bloomberg Mayors Challenge coordinated by CDI’s Nancy Gilboy with Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. them. The Program also opens new lines of communication arrived in Philadelphia with her Chief of Staff Stefano Damonti Many cities are interested in being part of the assistance from the Tel Aviv International Then, a fascinating visit to Bethlehem was should diplomatic relations cool, as they have in the past—and in October to participate in the Columbus Day celebration and to Bloomberg Mayors Challenge. Because Relations Office. Business activities in arranged by Marwan Kreidie that included which could happen again. sign a renewal of the Sister City agreement with Mayor Nutter of Philadelphia’s participation, we were Tel Aviv were coordinated by Luke Butler visits to the most significant holy sites for during the 50th anniversary of the relationship. contacted by Cathleen Compton, one and Beth Cohen of Greenberg Traurig, many religions, and lunch with Bethlehem’s SISTER CITIES FESTIVAL IN SISTER CITIES PARK of our liaisons to Florence, for assistance who arranged a successful Venture Capital Mayor, Vera Baboun. The day ended with a Joining her was Mr. Fillippo Vernassa. Their official visit was with their application to the Challenge. A round table. lively Wharton/Penn Alumni Reception that Center City District held the second annual Sister Cities beautifully organized by City Councilman Mark Squilla who requisite for submission was that they get had been organized by Beth Cohen, CDI Festival in Sister Cities Park on Saturday, May 3, 2014, supported the Sister Cities Office withAnna Mattei and Jody feedback from at least three other cities. Mayor Nutter’s first meeting was with Board Member. Mayor Nutter addressed a beautiful day that brought out many visitors. Most of Della Barba. A signing ceremony took place at the 9th Street With the help of Story Bellows and Luke U.S. Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro the group and promoted Philadelphia as a Philadelphia’s Sister Cities were represented with a booth and/ Italian Market with Mayor Nutter, Deputy Mayor Mantovani, Butler from the City of Philadelphia, who and arranged by the State Department’s great place to start a business. or a performance. A wine garden featured wines from two Councilman Squilla, Anna Mattei and Jody Della Barba with reviewed their application and offered some Office of International Visitors. Joining Sister City nations—France and Italy, and many international great support from 9th Street District’s Michele Gambino. Also useful feedback. Mayor Nutter were Deputy Mayors Alan Sunday’s venture capital round table food vendors. CDI’s Nancy Gilboy and Katy Drinkwater spent attending were Deputy Mayor Michael DiBerardinis, Consul Greenberger and Rina Cutler, CDI Board was organized by Beth Cohen, Esq. of the day speaking to visitors at their booth about the mission of General Andrea Canepari and others. The group then enjoyed TEL AVIV-YAFO, ISRAEL member Beth Cohen, Esq. and CDI’s Greenberg Traurig, Philadelphia’s only Sister Cities and the impact of citizen diplomacy. a tour of the Italian Market with Michele Gambino, and later Recap: Mayor Nutter’s trip to Tel Aviv... Nancy Gilboy. law firm with offices in Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv is an exquisite dinner at Giuseppe Giuliani’s Florentine La Buca, Mayor Nutter visited another Sister City known as the Start Up City, and Tel Aviv’s SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL “GLOBAL CITIES + hosted by Councilman Squilla. The next morning Deputy Mayor in November 2013, when he arrived in Tel Economic briefings on Israel’s current Foreign Affairs Office arranged a Start Up Mantovani participated in the Columbus Day Parade with Aviv - Yafo for a five-day trip with a business economic policies by both the U.S. City Tour to show innovative urban work SOCIAL GOOD” CONFERENCE Councilman Squilla and gave a televised interview. delegation after several days of meetings in Commercial Service and Greenberg Traurig space for entrepreneurship and innovation. At the request of Sister Cities International, Mayor Michael 16 London. As usual, the Mayor’s itinerary was started the visit for all attendees, and each Comcast’s associate in Tel Aviv helped 17 Nutter spoke on a panel of mayors at the “Global Cities + After Ms. Montovani and Mr. Vernassa left for New York, packed with little left for down time. day included one-on-one meetings for the organize it and included a site visit to the Social Good” Conference in Washington D.C. on July 9, 2014. Councilman Squilla took Mr. Damonti to other events that lasted businesses that had been arranged by Microsoft Incubator. The Trip happened The Mayor spoke on the “Cities: From Local to Global” panel late into the evening. Mr. Damonti met with Nancy Gilboy and Twelve area business people accompanied Pennsylvania’s representative from the Office during the Jewish Federation of North with Mayor Marilyn Strickland of Tacoma, WA, and former Katy Drinkwater the following morning to discuss and plan Mayor Nutter on his visit to Tel Aviv-Yafo, of International Business Development. America’s General Assembly which several Mayor Brad Cole of Carbondale, IL. ongoing projects before he headed back to Florence. —more about Tel-Aviv-Yafo and Sister Cities on the following pages

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report in the delegation attended, including Mayor an information request about cultural hosted for a lunch in City Hall by the Sister program with TEDA, the Tianjin Economic- meet with Alex Wong, a founding member to discuss Philadelphia and Frankfurt Nutter, who had the opportunity to meet cooperation between our cities. Their Cities Office andMayor Nutter, and also Technological Development Area of our of the Philadelphia Chapter of Tianjin becoming Sister Cities. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Director of Culture, Ms. Iris Mor, visited Washington, D.C. These exchanges Sister City. The program consists of three Overseas Returned Scholars Association, assembled a list of questions for our city could not have taken place without the funded projects in Tianjin, each a multi- and the Assistant President of Tianjin Bodine High School for International Affairs The final day included a moving visit to answer, which we presented to Helen generous families from the two schools million dollar project: University. Also attending the meeting with hosts exchange visit to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Haynes, Philadelphia’s Chief Cultural who hosted the students and teachers. Mr. Wong, Ms. Gilboy and Ms. Drinkwater Ten students from Incheon and two Museum, followed by an exciting meeting Officer. Helen passed along the request to 1. An online monitoring system connecting were Mr. Baoguo Zhao, the Director of chaperones visited Bodine High School with President Shimon Peres, and a signing Lindsay Tucker So, the Research & Policy TIANJIN, CHINA 79 buildings for energy efficiency, the International Department of Tianjin for International Affairs in January, 2014 ceremony in Jerusalem’s City Hall with Associate in the Office of Arts, Culture and Delegation meeting with Alan Greenberger 2. A constructed wetland for purposes of Association of Science and Technology, for an immersion into American education Mayor Nir Barkat, where Drexel University the Creative Economy, who provided the A delegation from the Tianjin Economic industrial water sustainability, and Professor Ma Chunyou, the Assistant and culture. The students enjoyed home president John Fry, Children’s Hospital CEO answers for us to relay to Tel Aviv. Many of Development Area (TEDA) visited 3. A green building energy efficiency project President of Tianjin University, Mr. Jiang stay experiences with Bodine students, Steven Altschuler, M.D. signed agreements the questions did not apply to Philadelphia Philadelphia in October, 2013 to meet relating to advanced standards. Yi, Secretary General of Tianjin Overseas attended classes with their student-hosts with Hebrew University to foster research because our city government handles with Deputy Mayor Alan Greenberger to Returned Scholars Association, Louie Lu, and toured the University of Pennsylvania collaboration in Pediatric medicine. cultural affairs in a different manner, so we discuss environmentally-friendly buildings Under the U.S.-China Eco Partnership President and Founding Member of the campus with the Bodine students and their sent along a copy of Philadelphia’s vision and how they are designed, constructed and Program, U.S. goods and services Philadelphia Chapter of Tianjin Overseas families. While the students enjoyed their It was another successful Mayoral Trip— plan and agenda for further details. managed. Potential collaborations between are mobilized in support of pressing Returned Scholars Association. Philadelphia experiences, the government and Philadelphia’s profile was raised in a Philadelphia and Tianjin were also discussed. environmental problems in China under a official and group leader went toSwenson positive way to a very significant group. CDI Board Member in Tel Aviv strategic 10-year U.S.-China bi-national They discussed the possibility of future Technical High School with Katy In April of 2014, former CDI Board Member, Home stay for 7th Grader, Mulang Zhu framework. Accordingly, the PHL-TEDA collaborations between their organizations Drinkwater of the Sister Cities Program Curtis Jones’ trip to Tel Aviv Mark Dichter of Morgan Lewis & Bockius, Mandy Hu, the President of Asia Travel in Eco Partnership will be supporting local and Drexel University, including Global and David Kipphut of Philadelphia School A delegation of State and Local officials traveled to Tel Aviv with his wife, Tobey, Philadelphia who is from Tianjin requested jobs through exports from the Greater Classrooms, student and teacher exchanges. District for a tour and lunch with the visited Israel in August, 2013 and the Sister for a conference. The Sister Cities Office our assistance to find a host family for an Philadelphia regional area and also principal. Later they met with Lisa Nutter, Cities office made sure that Councilman contacted the liaisons in Tel Aviv and a incoming student from Tianjin, Mulang contributing to U.S. national security goals Nancy Gilboy, Connie Majka and others Curtis Jones received a personal phone luncheon and meetings for them were Zhu. Mulang is studying at William Penn and to global environmental sustainability. INCHEON, Republic of KOREA at the School District to learn about the call from the Tel Aviv International Relations arranged by Tel Aviv City Hall. Charter School in the seventh grade for Incheon Sister Cities Summit Philadelphia Academies and American Office welcoming him to his Sister City. the 2014-2015 academic year, thanks to US-China Sister Cities Conference & Award Nancy Gilboy made a brief two day trip to public education. Additional meetings TORUN, POLAND longtime CDI supporters, Neil and Gail Senior Deputy Director of Commerce Incheon, Korea in October, 2013 to attend included those with Brooke Walker in the Information Requests Swenson Technical High School & Greenberg, who are hosting another young Duane Bumb, traveled with CDI’s Nancy the Incheon Sister Cities Summit and Office of International Affairs at Temple In the winter and spring of 2014 the Sister Lincoln High School exchange boy from China. Neil is a writer who was Gilboy on March 27, to Washington, D.C. the Nations Symposium on Sustainable University and Drew Menten from the Cities Office received multiple information Our longest high school exchange inspired to create the now well-recognized to attend the Sister Cities International Cities. During her short visit she delivered Office of Leadership Investment. requests from their liaisons in Tel Aviv continued in October, 2013 with the sixth CDI (then-IVC) tagline: 2014 U.S.-China Sister Cities Conference. a presentation on Philadelphia’s successful pertaining to events in public spaces, exchange between Torun and Swenson Make friends. Make contacts. Make peace.® Philadelphia’s Sister Cities Program was sustainability efforts with a script from New Mayor of Incheon regulations on short-term residential rentals, Technical High School and Lincoln given the award for Youth Programming their office. MayorYoung-gil Song, In June, 2014, Yoo Jung Bok was elected residential benefits and city planning. The High School. Activities were planned by Bi-National Recognition for China for the Philadelphia—Tianjin relationship. the personable Mayor of Incheon, took as the new Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan Sister Cities Office worked with officials the Sister Cities Office and theSchool Partnership of Greater Philadelphia While there, Nancy and Duane met with Nancy and a small group of Sister City City. A letter of congratulations was sent to 18 from the City of Philadelphia to obtain the District of Philadelphia’s David Kipphut, CDI is proud of Terry Cooke’s successful four representatives from Tianjin including representatives out to enjoy a very him by Mayor Nutter. 19 appropriate information and pass it along to who originated the exchanges. Thanks efforts that have been strengthening the Mr. Zhibin Wang, Mr. Xingchun Wang, Mr. special evening in Incheon after cultural Tel Aviv. to the generosity of Philadelphia’s cultural Tianjin-Philadelphia relationship. Hailong Wang and Ms. Yanhui Wang. presentations and gift exchanges. Liberty Bell Heading to Incheon institutions the Torun and Philadelphia In July 2014, the City of Philadelphia More than a decade earlier, the City of Cultural Cooperation Report students were guests at the Philadelphia and Cooke’s China Partnership of Tianjin University & Drexel University Meet During this visit Incheon’s other Sister Incheon requested a Liberty Bell to be Shir Regenbaum, the International Zoo and Philadelphia Museum of Art. Greater Philadelphia received bi-national A meeting was arranged in June, 2014 Cities were represented and one of them, presented as a gift. The Sister Cities office Relations Manager from Tel Aviv, sent They enjoyed a tour of Philadelphia, were recognition for their urban clean energy for Drexel University’s Dr. Julie Mostov to Frankfurt, Germany approached Ms. Gilboy worked with Schulmerich Carillons LLC —more about Incheon and Sister Cities continues on the next page

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report SISTER CITIES SCHOLARSHIP The M.B.A .Program at Temple University’s Fox School of Business has become the latest school to join the Sister City Scholarship Program. Among the eight Philadelphia colleges and universities now participating in the Sister City Scholarship program are: • Arcadia University - $15,000 • Community College of Philadelphia - $7,200 • Drexel University - $10,000 • La Salle University School of Business M.B.A. Program - $5,000 • Moore College of Art & Design - $10,000 • Temple University - In-state tuition for anyone from a Sister City, plus up to $10,000 for academic excellence • Temple University Fox School of Business M.B.A. Program - $10,000 MBA program; $5,000, specialized program • Temple University Beasley School of Law LL.M. Program - $12,000 • University of the Arts - $15,000 • University of the Sciences - $10,000

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located in Sellersville, PA to create a replica possibilities with Cameroon. That afternoon d’Administration et de Magistrature), a students from Nizhny Novgorod who supporter of the Sister City Program for Cities Scholarships and Fellowships, that is exactly one quarter the size. A plaque and evening, the delegation signed an MOU business school with multiple locations in collaborated and won the Grand Prize of decades. Last year, as the Center City high school exchanges, new economic in both English and Korean characters was with Saint Joseph’s University, followed by Cameroon. They arrived for a three-week $1,000 for their artwork titled “Exciting District/Sister Cities Park began its first connections in ships and steel and the created for the base identifying it as a gift a tour of the campus, a dinner reception program with St. Joseph’s University and Plenair.” Julia Generalsakya and Irina year with the Sister Cities Festival, Michele bio-medical industry. The areas of greatest from Mayor Nutter to the City of Incheon. and a basketball game. The next day the at Gaston’s request CDI arranged 2-day Sokolova shared the cash prize and their represented Aix-en-Provence with foods interest for the Kobe Administration is for The Bell will be shipped at no cost to the delegation attended a tour and meeting at fellowships for the group within various City work was on display at the Sister Cities from the regions, and also supported the their officials to spend time in Philadelphia City by Philadelphia’s BDP International and the Bleigh Avenue Waste Management of Philadelphia departments. We worked International 2014 Annual Conference in chef who came from Nizhny Novgorod, becoming proficient in English before they presented this year on behalf of Mayor Nutter. Facility with CDI Board Chair Tom with the Commerce Department’s Duane San Jose, CA. In July, former Pennsylvania Russia expressly for the festival. Michele become Sister City Fellows and work in Jennings and Waste Management’s Chuck Bumb and Ashima Ghandi to arrange State Senator Bruce Marks, with the provided him with a kitchen and everything Philadelphia City Departments for two DOUALA, CAMEROON Raudenbush who arranged the site visit; their itinerary. The program included an Philadelphia law firmMarks & Sokolov, he needed to produce the blintzes and weeks to several months. Mayor of Douala’s Visit to Philadelphia this was followed by a tour of Children’s overview of the City of Philadelphia and brought their award winnings from Russian foods that were well received. In The Government Delegate (Mayor) of Hospital with Peter Grollman and Doug the Commerce Department with Nancy Philadelphia to Russia so their prize could be exchange, Chef Alexander hosted Michele ABRUZZO, ITALY Douala, Cameroon made his first visit to Wallace. Their busy week continued the Gilboy, Elise Bruhl, Curtis Gregory, John presented to them personally by their Mayor, in Nizhny Novgorod, where she cooked Partnership Liaisons Philadelphia at the end of February, 2014. following day with a meeting with former Mondlak and Yvonne Boye. The group Oleg Sorokin, who hosted the two young with him and showed her ‘slow food’ at his Anna Mattei and Jody Della Barba, the two The delegation included the Government Health Commissioner, Donald Schwarz accompanied Ashima and Katy Drinkwater to women at a breakfast to congratulate them. restaurant before she ventured to other parts key PhilAbruzzo Partnership liaisons with Delegate, Dr. Fritz Ntone Ntone, his for a meeting and tour of Health Center City Hall for a tour with Greta Greenberger of Russia to show her “slow cooking’ style. CDI/Sister Cities, are working to establish wife and five government and business 6. This was followed by a meeting at the before enjoying the “American experience” Invitations and Information requests more exchanges between Abruzzo and associates. They were met by the Office of Emergency Management with of lunch at Reading Terminal Market – where Notices to the Sister Cities Office in Bruce Marks to Nizhny Novgorod Philadelphia. Anna has planned two student Mayor’s Security Detail and Philadelphia Joan Przybylowicz and Grant Shea. Then they ran into Mayor Nutter! They then Philadelphia were received from the Sister Former Pennsylvania State Senator, Bruce exchanges with high schools in Abruzzo, International Airport arranged for after a very busy five days, the delegation split into two groups, with one going to the Cities liaisons in Nizhny Novgorod that Marks, of Marks & Sokolov, traveled to and sent four young people to Abruzzo on transportation from the airport in 2 groups, received an impressive farewell when they Enterprise Center with Kim Carter and later included invitations to multiple events in Nizhny Novgorod for business in November an all-paid trip by the Region for 2-week accompanied by Nancy Gilboy and were accompanied by the Mayor’s Security to the West Philadelphia Empowerment the Russian city. We also responded to and met with Nina Komyakova from the business internships. She also provided a Philadelphia-Douala Liaison, Pierre Ngaba Detail to Philadelphia International Airport Zone with Dr. Ahada Stanford and Jim their requests for information regarding Sister Cities Office and others including home stay in her home for a month for a to the Courtyard by Marriott. The next and met by members of airport security Burnett. The other group went to the Office the management and regulation of the Maria Kondratyeva and Alexander student from Abruzzo. morning they enjoyed a City Hall Tour with with interpreters who took them to their of Emergency Management for a tour Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia’s museum Pushkinov of the Nizhny Novgorod City Greta Greenberger through a French gates for their return trip to Douala. It was and meeting with Samantha Phillips. The policies and hospital systems. Administration. As gifts for his hosts, he AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE interpreter, Pierre Rives. This was followed a successful visit with activities continuing following day the entire group met for a City brought along beautifully photographed Former Liaison visits with her son by the “Philadelphia experience” of cheese a year later. employee management overview and to sit City Day books showcasing Philadelphia, and tubes In June, 2014, the former Sister Cities steaks at the Reading Terminal Market. in on a hearing with Pedro Rodriguez where From a request by Nizhny Novgorod, a of burn cream for a young woman who has liaison to Aix-en-Provence, Marie-Odile Official Sister Cities Liaisons Established Mayor Nutter provided an introduction. document was prepared that outlined requested them in the past. In return, they Chotard, and her son, Alexandre Freydier, The Signing Ceremony of the Sister Upon return to Douala, the Government They finished their day with lunch at the Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebrations sent back with Bruce a book about Nizhny visited Philadelphia to celebrate the 15th City Agreement Renewal took place Delegate (Mayor) of Douala, Dr. Fritz Ntone Urban Outfitters Headquarters and a tour for the publication surrounding Nizhny Novgorod and some chocolates for the Sister anniversary of the Philadelphia and Aix- in Conversation Hall in City Hall with a Ntone, signed an official mandate during of the Navy Yard. Novgorod’s City Day, as well as a letter from Cities office. en-Provence Partnership City relationship. Reception that evening, hosted by Mayor a session of the Board of the Douala City Mayor Michael Nutter congratulating them They stayed with CDI member, Sandy Nutter and the Sister Cities Program. Council that established Dr. Pierre Ngaba NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA on their annual celebration. Nizhny Novgorod, KOBE, JAPAN Cadwalader. This was Alexandre’s first trip 20 Following the reception, the delegation and Dr. Gaston Mbonglou as the Sister Young Artist Showcase which was founded in the 1200’s as a seat Meeting with Masao Kakiuchi to Philadelphia and he enjoyed getting to 21 was hosted at dinner by members of Cities liaisons to Philadelphia. Art submissions were received from Nizhny of medieval princes, is centuries older than With Philadelphia’s and Kobe’s 30th know Philadelphia while spending two weeks the local Cameroonian community. The Novgorod, Russia and Abruzzo, Italy Philadelphia, which was founded in 1682. anniversary coming up in 2016, Masao as a Sister City Fellow working on French following day a Doing Business Abroad ENAM Fellowships in City Management for the Young Artist Showcase, which is Kakiuchi from Kobe, Japan met with translations for the Sister Cities Office. forum was held in Conversation Hall in Gaston Mbonglou, an official liaison to administered by D.C.-based Sister Cities Area Chef in Nizhny Novgorod Nancy Gilboy of the Sister Cities office to City Hall with members of the Philadelphia Douala, brought a group of students to International. This year’s theme “Connect Michele Haines, a well-known local chef discuss various ways for the Partnership business community speaking about trade Philadelphia from ENAM (l’Ecole National Globally, Thrive Locally” was won by two who is originally from France, has been a Cities to collaborate, including the Sister

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CDI developed this inclusive and highly effective program in 2003 to welcome international graduate students to Philadelphia by getting them involved with community, businesses and professional activities. More than ten years later it is becoming one of the best tools to retain MBA and technological talents here in the region.

...dotting the i in international International students add intellectual, economic benefits, and cultural stimulation to Philadelphia it’s how International Students get to enjoy positive American experiences It’s lonely being in a new country, city and culture. With the international The experiences that this Program provides have a positive impact The program’s goals are quite simple, but effective: student population growing dramatically in Philadelphia, for more on how these international students view Philadelphia and the n Provide a warm welcome to the U.S. and Philadelphia than a decade we’ve reached out to the region’s graduate students United States. Their experiences may influence them to remain to make them feel welcomed and at home in the U.S. and given here for work after graduation—or if they return home, they may for international graduate students them opportunities to better understand our culture and connect recommend Philadelphia to other colleagues who are considering n Introduce them to Philadelphia’s rich history and culture with our young Philadelphians. an education abroad, or encourage a business there to expand n Strengthen the City’s international connections and establish an American headquarters. After much planning Discover Philadelphia became a part of the with networking opportunities City of Philadelphia’s knowledge industry efforts to attract, engage Activities/programs include: Many networking opportunities are n Build business ties to Philadelphia law firms and corporations and retain students. Discover Philadelphia focuses on two special arranged for international graduate students and LL.M.s with CDI n Engage international graduate students in activities groups within Philadelphia’s international graduate students: Board Trustees, members and prominent Philadelphians at CDI’s showcasing the City’s diverse and exciting cultural life First Thursday receptions. Students are invited guests of honor at Participating Schools include: 1. International attorneys and judges working on their CDI’s Annual Meeting and at CDI’s International Summer Party. n Encourage the students to remain and make Philadelphia advanced American law degree (LL.M.), which is an There were visits to Independence National Historical Park and Arcadia University their home after graduation internationally recognized postgraduate law degree, and the National Constitution Center and other cultural sites. n Increase opportunities for attracting business from abroad Drexel University 2. International graduate students working on their M.B.A, CDI Board Secretary Dick Atkins attended the Penn LL.M. BBQ La Salle University M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. to welcome the new LL.M. students to Philadelphia. Fellow CDI Discover Philadelphia® countries are listed below: Philadelphia University Board member Michael Feighan and his wife Jill, hosted nineteen The Program offers activities throughout the academic year that LL.M.’s at their home with Dick Atkins for Thanksgiving dinner. Afghanistan Albania Algeria Argentina Armenia Australia Azerbaijan Rosemont College range from professional and networking events to speaking Belarus Belgium Benin Botswana Brazil Burma (Myanmar) Cambodia engagements. International students are invited to CDI events Additionally, Fulbrights and other international students were Cameroon Canada Chad Chile People’s Republic of China Colombia St. Joseph’s University Cote d’Ivoire Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt Ethiopia Fiji France and programs to get them off campuses, explore the city, and hosted for dinners in other area homes and some at our great local Germany Ghana Greece Honduras Hong Kong, SAR India Indonesia Temple University interact with CDI Board Trustees, Members and Compass (young restaurants. CDI shared special offers for concerts and community Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kenya Republic of Korea Lebanon University of Pennsylvania professionals) supporters, and prominent Philadelphians. events with students and our university contacts. Liberia Libya Malawi Mexico Montenegro Mozambique Netherlands Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Norway Pakistan Panama Paraguay Peru Discover Philadelphia®—encourages the best and the brightest to feel at home in Philadelphia! 22 Philippines Poland Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia 23 Sierra Leone Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Switzerland Syria Taiwan Thailand —This program’s many professional and cultural activities are arranged by Ann Stauffer, Timor-Leste Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom United CDI’s Executive Vice President and Katy Drinkwater CDI’s Manager of Special Projects along with States Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam invaluable help from CDI’s Board of Directors, particularly Richard Atkins, Esq. In addition, many Compass members (CDI’s young professionals group) participate in the activities.

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19 Always fascinating projects, sometimes the unexpected... CDI’s Special Projects Department 2014 is always busy, but this past year Special Projects was busier than usual with more than Among the many important Special Projects requests that CDI fulfilled included these significant programs 80 activities that included assisting the Commerce Department with UAE: Emirates Airlines Delegation From the moment the mini-bus arrived at UKRAINE: Investigative Journalism Considers PHL as Entry Port BDP International the UAE visitors were (Part III) arrangements for diplomats that greeted and welcomed at a beautifully included the former Vice President Because direct flights into Philadelphia are orchestrated event. Starting with a The Ukraine Investigative Journalism important, when Pennsylvania’s Special reception overlooking Independence Program is a U.S.-based professional study of Taiwan (April 2014), the Prime Envoy to India and former Philadelphia Hall, it was followed by a lovely lunch tour sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Minister of Latvia (May 2014), and Honorary Ambassador to India, Kanika that included an amusing and targeted The two participants were recipients of the Choudhary learned Emirates Airlines presentation by the Bolte brothers (BDP’s third annual U.S. Embassy/Ukrainska Pravda the Czech Ambassador to the United senior executives were considering owners) and their staff of BDP’s family Investigative Journalism Competition held in Philadelphia as a destination, she and history. Later, on the way to meetings at Ukraine. The competition, which recognizes States (August, 2014). Additionally, Pennsylvania’s Office of International the Comcast Center, they enjoyed a tour exceptional written and video reports from this active department arranged Business Development turned to Nancy of the City and Parkway where they could young journalists and journalism students in Gilboy and CDI for assistance with the see the UAE flag. The three executives Ukraine, sends the two first place winners, dinner hospitality for 180 people one-day visit. ended their busy day by unwinding at one from each category, to the United States for a memorable evening in homes the Union League with Ms. Choudhary, on a professional study tour, organized and Working with Nancy Gilboy and Katy the Commonwealth’s Mr. Muskens, and implemented by the Meridian International and great restaurants; it booked 188 Drinkwater on the visit were CDI Board Nancy. The following day, they visited the Center (MIC). A jury of select editors, senior hotel room nights for 34 individuals; members Christopher D’Angelo, Esq., Philadelphia International Airport. journalists, media watchdogs, media lawyers Vail Garvin and David Palm. From the and government spokesmen rated the arranged 65 professional meetings Commonwealth were Wilfred Muskens and As of this writing a decision has not been submissions based on their technical quality, attended by 497 people; arranged David Briel of the Office of International made, but the visit was considered a newsworthiness, documentation and display Business Development; the City included the success, thanks to the many people and of investigative skill. the ultimate American experience Commerce Department’s Alan Greenberger, organizations coming together to make with an overnight homestay for 10 Luke Butler and Sapna Bhatt. Philadelphia and Pennsylvania look good. For the third year, CDI was asked to host the winners for a professional program in Japanese executives in local homes; The UAE group’s first stop was an elegant Participating organizations included Philadelphia, which included meetings with breakfast at Montgomery McCracken (in alphabetical order): The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board, organized a champagne trolley tour for hosted by Christopher D’Angelo, Esq., Factcheck.org, Temple University School Analtech, BDP International, Boeing, Indian executives; set up professional who heads the law firm’s international of Media and Communication, NBC10- practice and is a member of the CDI City of Philadelphia’s Commerce Department, TV and the Society of Professional meetings for 18 Chinese delegations Board. The breakfast included City and Journalists – Keystone Pro Chapter. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Center for Direct and much, much more. State economic development partners, several businesses that fly Emirates, and Investment, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania AUSTRIA: Solutions for the the Philadelphia International Airport. 21st Century Media Market Our Annual Reports are prepared Office of International Business Development, Presentations were made by the Airport six months after the end of the fiscal and several agencies, held at the Greater Drexel University, DuPont, Intervistas, Through Meridian International Center year, therefore some of the activities Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce— Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, (MIC), which administers the program 24 when Mayor Nutter, who was in New York, nationally, the United States Embassy 25 for FY14 were reported in the previous called to welcome them to Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport, PHLCVB, in Austria made it possible for three This, the impressed Emirates executives PNC Bank, Select Greater Philadelphia, prominent, young Austrian journalists Annual Report. Starting on the next commented ”...was the strongest regional to meet with media counterparts here. page, the following activities are all new government and business cooperation we Union League, University of Pennsylvania, and the The purpose of the program was for have ever seen.” World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia. these participants to visit traditional and and cover FY14 and part of FY15. —more about CDI’s Special Projects on the next page

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report LEBANON: EGYPT and TUNISIA: VIETNAM: CHINA: CDI’s Special Projects Countries —continued from previous page ‘Expand Your Horizons’ The Professional Fellows Program Ministry of Foreign Affairs Local Government Programs 2014 & 2015 online media outlets, university media This U.S. Agency for International CDI was pleased to host four Egyptian Eighteen high level officials from the For the past several years, CDI has CDI’s Special Projects Department departments, and to have meetings with Development (USAID) training program and one Tunisian nonprofit executives Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (from had the opportunity to work with media managers, journalists and media arranged meetings and American involved eight Lebanese special needs who were selected as participants both the national and provincial levels) hundreds of Chinese local government experts to gain insights into successful educators who spent two weeks in the in the U.S. Department of State’s visited Philadelphia as part of their United officials and connect them with their experiences for people from 78 online business solutions by traditional and U.S. as part of World Learning’s Expand Professional Fellows Program. This States program planned by CISabroad – Philadelphia counterparts in City of new media platforms. The briefings were countries. The following are the Your Horizons (EYH) program. EYH is Program brings emerging leaders in Center for International Studies. Topics Philadelphia government agencies and aimed at gaining a greater understanding a three-year program that aims to build the fields of legislative process and covered in their national program included: local institutions. These Chinese local countries we identified: of the way U.S. media is utilizing the the technical and professional capacity governance, civic engagement, NGO leadership awareness, leadership in the government officials were briefed on Internet and online platforms to sustain of Lebanese organizations and their management, economic empowerment public sector, developing people, and institutional operations and shared best their businesses and outreach to their Afghanistan Argentina Armenia employees to play a more effective role in & entrepreneurship, and journalism from strategic communications. practices with the following during this customers. Additionally, these participants Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium their community. around the world to the United States for reporting period: were given an opportunity to network with intensive fellowships designed to broaden While in Philadelphia, the delegation Brazil Burma (Myanmar) Cambodia their American counterparts and develop City of Philadelphia The project aims to achieve this by: their professional expertise. met with Stephen Mullin, President, Canada Chile People’s Republic of China professional contacts. - Department of Commerce —Strengthening the capacity of 150 Econsult Solutions, Inc. and former - Office of the Inspector General Colombia Democratic Republic of Congo organizations from various sectors and The five Fellows spent one month in the U.S. City of Philadelphia Finance Director and While in Philadelphia the participants met - Office of Human Resources Croatia Czech Republic Denmark 400 of their employees in selected core with 3-week long Fellowship placements Commerce Director, for a briefing on the with The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philly. - Office of the Director of Finance skills and competencies through training in Philadelphia, followed by a week in operations of local government in the U.S., Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt com, WHYY and their NewsWorks Project, - Office of Food Protection and follow-on support activities. Washington, D.C. where they interacted including City of Philadelphia government. and the Foreign Policy Research Institute. - Mayor’s Office of Sustainability El Salvador Estonia Finland with Fellows who had placements in other —Increasing communications and Drexel University - College of Medicine France Germany Ghana Greece networking among participating U.S. cities. The delegation also visited the National FULBRIGHT STUDENTS: Econsult Solutions, Inc. organizations and individuals. Constitution Center and had a private tour Guatemala Guinea Honduras Hungary Dinner Hospitality Philadelphia Regional Port Authority CDI partnered with Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Hands Across the of Independence National Historical Park. Temple University Hospital CDI was pleased to host these dedicated Nile Developmental Services (HANDS), For the eighth year, CDI partnered with Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan professionals for the first week of their an American nonprofit organization that The following Chinese cities the U.S. Department of State and the Republic of Korea Laos Latvia stay in the U.S. while they were attending is committed to building bridges between and regions have been represented: Institute for International Education (IIE) the World Congress on Special Needs the people of Egypt and the U.S. and Beijing Lebanon Lesotho Mauritania to plan dinner hospitality for international Education held at Temple University. supporting projects aimed at bringing Fujian Mexico Namibia Nicaragua Niger Fulbright students attending a four-day CDI facilitated regular debriefings on socioeconomic stability to Egyptian Guangzhou Fulbright Student Enrichment Seminar Nigeria Pakistan Palestinian Territories the conference provided by a School communities. The Fellows had successful Hunan in Philadelphia. Forty-four generous CDI Paraguay Philippines Poland Romania District of Philadelphia special needs Fellowship placements at Philadelphia Hubei members and donors in Pennsylvania, educator, plus planned a day-long “Train- Works, the Welcoming Center for New Jilin Russia Singapore Slovenia South Africa New Jersey, and Delaware created the-Trainer” Workshop and Change Pennsylvanians, and the Women’s Shenzhen memorable experiences when they hosted Sri Lanka Swaziland Switzerland Managmeent Seminar facilitated by The Opportunities Resource Center. CDI Siping 136 Fulbright students from seventy- Taiwan Thailand Timor-Leste Nonprofit Center, School of Business, also planned several cultural activities Tianjin (Philadelphia’s Sister City) three countries in their homes and at La Salle University. The Lebanese for the Fellows, including a visit to Art Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey well-known Philadelphia restaurants. The educators then traveled to Washington, After 5 at the Philadelphia Museum of Ukraine United Arab Emirate Fulbright students are their countries’ best D.C. for further training and site visits Art, a New York City trip, and and brightest young women and men United Kingdom Uruguay related to special needs education. celebrations in Manayunk. studying in undergraduate programs in Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam

colleges and universities across the U.S. This annual hosting is popular with our members and donors, and gives us the opportunity to showcase our region, make new friends and improve the image of the 26 U.S. image aboard. 27

— The many meetings, dinner and home stay hospitalities, site visits, hotel arrangements and memorable American experiences were arranged by CDI’s busy Special Projects Department 2014 SPECIAL PROJECTS Executive Vice President Ann Stauffer and Special Projects Manager Katy Drinkwater.

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report Courtyard Marriott is our key First Thursday Sponsor and where we meet! ...dotting the i in international First Thursday Since 1999, CDI’s ‘First Thursday’ has been bringing Philadelphians together with our international visitors, Consuls, foreign students, and expats. This monthly event has been long-recognized as Philadelphia’s friendliest networking event. First Thursday—our ten monthly events encourage the friendliest networking in the City! Held ten times a year, these informal and lively receptions have become the There’s never a dull moment at First Thursdays. And the food and what’s really happening with situations in countries in the news, or place where CDI members and friends welcome an endless stream of international guests desserts are great and the service always friendly, thanks to our just meet others who share your passion for ‘things international.’ good friends at the Courtyard Marriott, across from City Hall. First Thursday’s 2014 Participating Programs: At First Thursdays you’ll meet members of Philadelphia’s American University Consular Corp Association Meridian International Center International MBA Program These lively and very, very friendly receptions are Philadelphia’s Consular Corps, returned Peace Corps volunteers, American School of International Service of Philadelphia IVLP Staff Exchange Initiative LL.M. Graduate Program monthly “international salons” where Philadelphians can chat and foreign Fulbrights, judges and lawyers getting their LL.M. Arcadia University Drexel University Philadelphia-Israel Office of International Affairs informally with some of the most interesting people from all over degrees from Penn and Temple, executives practicing their International Programs English Language Center Chamber of Commerce S.J.D. Degree Program the world. In the last 18 months, First Thursday welcomed 674 English language skills with Penn and Drexel’s language Visiting Scholars BETUSA (Brazilian English Teachers Project Global Network U.S. Department of State visitors from 84 countries as well as 1,187 Americans, many who programs, and executives from abroad looking to open an office Brazil-Pennsylvania to the USA) Program Saint Joseph’s University Community Connections Program take their role as citizen diplomat seriously and come each month. or U.S. headquarters in our region. Chamber of Commerce Fulbright Pre-Academic Program Chinese Students and Scholars Association International Visitor Leadership Program City of Philadelphia Fulbright English for Graduate Studies Temple University University City Science Center Now in its 15th year these informal events are free for members In August 2014 we held our 150th First Thursday. Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Brazil Scientific Mobility Program University of Pennsylvania and a guest, and have become de rigueur for anyone wanting to ­—CDI’s First Thursdays are smoothly handled by Alan Hatfield, Director and Multicultural Affairs Fulbright Association of Philadelphia Dual Bachelor’s Master’s Degree English Language Programs show a friendly face for the United States. They’re also a great of Membership, Development and Special Events. He personally Sister Cities & Partnership Program -Delaware Valley Chapter English Language Program International Business place to be each month if you’re an expat looking to connect arranges all the invitations and details for each event, and has welcomed Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Global Education Motivators Graduate Exchange Students Communication Program with others sharing your experiences in a new city and country. thousands of people to 136 First Wednesdays and First Thursdays since Pennsylvania Department of Community Global Philadelphia Association International Business Association LL.M. Graduate Program Or if you want to practice your language skills, find out first-hand December 2001—his first CDI reception! & Economic Development International Opera Theater International Exchange Law Students First Thursday—our ten monthly events encourage the friendliest networking in the City! First­ Thursday Sponsors: Welcome a stranger, send home a friend In the last 18 months, First Thursday welcomed 674 visitors from 84 countries 28 Afghanistan Albania Algeria Argentina Australia Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Benin Bhutan Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Burma Cambodia 29 Cameroon Canada Chad Chile People’s Republic of China Colombia Cote d’Ivoire Congo Democratic Republic of Ecuador Egypt Fiji Finland France Germany Ghana Greece Honduras Hong Kong SAR India Indonesia Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kazakhstan Republic of Korea Kuwait Latvia Lebanon Libya Malaysia Mauritania Mexico Morocco Netherlands Nigeria Pakistan Palestinian Territories Panama Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Slovak Republic Slovenia Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Timor-Leste Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP ELAP Services, LLP Hill Wallack LLP Klasko Rulon Temple University – Office of International Affairs Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom Uzbekistan Vietnam Zimbabwe Our thanks to these sponsors for our ever-lively, always interesting First Thursday receptions – and for helping us make a few more friends around the world.

CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report Our 28th annual summer event was another beer from around the world, and interesting people successful, fun evening—and our biggest fund- and dancing. The garden was such a nice addition raiser to date! Our goal for the evening was to that our July 22, 2015 event will be the American create an amazingly friendly American experience Summer Experience: Philadelphia’s International for international guests visiting through the U.S. Garden Party, fancy hats and all. Department of State, Sister Cities, universities 56 International visitors and corporations—as well as for expats living here. This Summer event is our only fund-raiser of the year joined us from 20 countries: And we succeeded with more than 500 Americans and funds raised go toward engaging more people Albania Argentina Bolivia Brazil slipping into their citizen diplomacy roles to in citizen diplomacy and putting a friendly face on Burkina Faso Cameroon welcome our guests from abroad and help them Americans and showing a more accurate image of People’s Republic of China have a truly memorable evening. our country. It helps keep our monthly receptions Colombia Finland France and other events either free or at a very low price Sponsors & supporters Germany Iraq Italy Japan S-p-e-e-d Networking was again an evening so cost won’t be a barrier to getting more people Republic of Korea Liberia highlight with lines of people pre-networking involved in meeting our visitors and playing a role in while waiting for some fun and silly knee-to-knee international relations. NAME BADGE SPONSOR RADISSON BLU WARWICK HOTEL LA FONTANA DELLA CITTA Peru Russia Spain and Taiwan TEMPLE UNIVERSITY READING TERMINAL MARKET LADDER 15 networking! Since it was our 28th annual event, each - FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS RITTENHOUSE FOUNDATION LE CASTAGNE networker got 28 seconds to introduce themselves What other event raises funds for its important work RONALD RUBIN LOLITA offers an American AMBASSADOR TABLES MARY & BUCK SCOTT MA+G GRAPHIC DESIGN The following programs before the annoying whistle blew and signaled them while actually doing the work?! ELAP SERVICES. LLC MARCIAROSE SHESTACK MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY and institutions were represented: to move on and meet the next person. Hundreds RICHARD SHNITZLER & JAN YAGER MARK MICHAELS ORCHESTRA of people connected quickly, laughed, and then The evening was a success, thanks to all who MINISTER TABLES MARMONT STEAKHOUSE U.S. Department of State’s THE BOEING COMPANY SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS: MELOGRANO Summer Experience for leisurely spent the rest of the evening getting to donated, bought tables, drawing tickets and PECO 4 FATHERS MOORE COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN International Visitor Leadership Program, know each other even better. sponsored the name badges, peace fans and I SPANGLES CUSTOM JEWELRY DESIGNS AMADA MOSHULU TEMPLE UNIVERSITY AMUSE AT LE MERIDIEN HOTEL OCEAN PRIME City of Philadelphia’s Sister Cities Program Don’t Know Anyone Tables. Our restaurant drawing - INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ASIA ON THE PARKWAY OLD CITY COFFEE our international guests & Department of Commerce, The College of Physicians opened their beautiful was the best ever, with 63 restaurants donating dinners, AUDREY CLAIRE OPA CONSUL TABLE SPONSOR BELLINI GRILL PARK PRINTING Ecole Nationale d’Administration et de Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden, and while brunches and lunches for our 60th anniversary. DREXEL UNIVERSITY BISTRO 7 PENNSYLVANIA 6 some waited to join the networking, others strolled Magistrature—Douala, Cameroon, - INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS BISTRO ST. TROPEZ PHILADELPHIA BREWING COMPANY through the garden, relaxed on benches and enjoyed —Alan Hatfield, CDI’s Director of Membership, BISTROT LA MINETTE PHILADELPHIA COCA-COLA & members at our one Moore College of Art & Design, CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS: BLISS BOTTLING COMPANY the beginning of the evening outside before heading Special Events & Development, takes charge of the AMERICAN AIRLINES BRANZINO ITALIAN RISTORANTE PLOUGH AND THE STARS University of Pennsylvania—International indoors and upstairs for Catering By Design’s great infinite details, advertising and sponsorships for this BDP INTERNATIONAL, INC. BRAUHAUS SCHMITZ POSITANO COAST CENTRAL BUCKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE CAPITAL GRILLE THE PRIME RIB Business Communication Program food and desserts, plus French and Italian wines, annual event. 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Our thanks to all who support our work to make friends and create memorable American experiences. Lists like this can never be complete, but we are most grateful to all who help us—one person, one handshake at a time.

CDI DONORS, MEMBERS, SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS Making friends $50,000 - $250,000 $1,500 - $1,999 Michael A. Schwartz, Esq. Richard Marencic & Sarah Vogt $200 - $249 Mary & Buck Scott Stephen W. Miller, Esq. City of Philadelphia American Airlines William Yancey, Ph.D. Christiaan Morssink, Ph.D. E. Robert & Sue Aemisegger U.S. Agency for Richard D. Atkins, Esq. & Patricia Wisch, Ph.D. Ms. Anne O’Callaghan Peter Benoliel & Willo Carey International Development Carey International, Inc. Robert & Alice Philpott Ms. Mara Blake-Ward U.S. Department of State Beth Cohen, Esq. $500 - $749 PIDC at the Navy Yard Lee Bowie, Ph.D. & Sally Bowie Michael & Jill Feighan Phoebe Resnick Norman & Suzanne Cohn $10,000 - $49,000 Alan Mandeloff, C.P.A. ASTM International & Myron Resnick, M.D. Charles Croce & Anne Callahan Ms. Maria Mills-Torres Mr. Patrick Eiding John F. Smith III, Esq. Educational Testing Service Stephen & Susan Kelly Ms. Claire Riggs Angela Giampolo, Esq. Mr. David M. Webster Ms. Paula Fuchsberg Making contacts Marriott International, Inc. Gabriella Vacca, M.B.A. Greater Philadelphia Ms. Veronica Wentz Alicia Gribben Courtyard by Marriott Mr. Robert Washington Chamber of Commerce Roberta West, Esq. & Stewart Oberfeld Philadelphia Downtown Haefele, Flanagan & Co. Arthur Holst, Ph.D. Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel $1,000 - $1,499 William J. & Molly Hill $250 - $299 Ms. Mandy Hu Temple University Mr. Henry J. Holcomb Ms. Joanne Iverson Fox School of Business Archbishop John Carroll Michael L. Lehr, Esq. Ms. Gail Bower Ms. Mary Keefe Kelley Health System High School Hon. John J. Medveckis Hon. Methuselah Z. O. Bradley, IV Susan Kellogg & Dick Hoffman Office of International Health BDP International, Inc. Ms. Susan P. Mucciarone Mr. Baird Brown Mr. Benoit Kemda Office of International Affairs Richard P. Brown Jr., Esq. Ms. Valerie D. Pearce Mr. Duane H. Bumb Ms. Jurate Krokys Chubb & Son Philadelphia International Airport Mr. William Celenza Mr. Anthony LaRosa $5,000 - $9,999 The Connelly Foundation Reading Terminal Market Zenia A. Chernyk, D.O. Ms. Patricia Le Foll Christopher & Betsy D’Angelo Corporation Andrew Chirls, Esq. Ms. Mireia Lizandra Thomas J. Jennings, Esq. Mark Dichter, Esq. Saint Joseph’s University Mr. James F. Conmy Mr. Gene P. Lohr & Katherine Jennings & Tobey Dichter Susan B. Sorenson, Ph.D. Mr. Mahinda De Lanerolle Debbie & Lou Mande John Templeton Foundation Ned Donoghue II, Esq. Visit Philadelphia Ms. Arielle Finard Andrew S. Margolis, Esq. Philadelphia Trolley Works & Peggy O’Donnell Dale & Kathryn Ann Foote & Lisa Margolis, Esq. Brian A. Rankin, Esq. Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP $400 - $499 Ms. Mary Harney Arthur P. & Marjorie L. Miller & Soozung Rankin Douglas & Lois Fischer Mr. Thomas D. Hooper Randall M. Miller, Ph.D. William & MaryLou Spang The Frederick and Colette B. John F. Domzalski, J.D., M.P.H. Jun Huangpu, Ph.D. Ms. Sondra Myers Heldring Charitable Fund Ms. Susan J. Gerrity Ms. Nancy Kammerdeiner Hon. Peter A. Rafaeli $3,000 - $4,999 Suzanne & Christopher Garber Sam & Connie Katz Ms. Rachel Spang Lawton & Naomi Rafaeli Giannascoli & Kent, P.C. Bernard Salera & Bishan Huang Mr. Alex M. Lipton Ms. Margo C. Rosenblatt The Boeing Company John W. Goldschmidt, Jr., Esq. Jeffrey & Joan Schwartz Seth A. McDowell Warren & Diane Seider Club Quarters Diana S. Hare, Esq. Mr. Eligio Sgaramella & Diane McDowell, M.D. Ms. Susan E. Sherman ..in the spirit! Nancy Gilboy & Philip Harvey Kimon Hatza, Esq. . Robert McQuiston, Esq. Bart & Sandy Silverman La Salle University Ronald Henry, Esq. $300 - $399 & Missy McQuiston Hon. Doris Smith-Ribner PECO & Linda Henry Mr. Jonathan McSurdy Ann L. Stauffer, M.B.A. Ms. Marciarose Shestack Elizabeth G. Litten, Esq. Ms. Helen Arabskyj Alexandra Morigi Ms. Tanya Steinberg White and Williams LLP Wesley T. McMichael, Esq. Eugene & Cissy Block & Michael D. 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CDI is supported by grants, fee-for-service programs and by individuals, foundations and corporations. Our thanks to all who support our work to make friends and create memorable American experiences. These CDI supporters have a direct impact on how the U.S. is viewed around the world. their signatures are our signature

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CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report CITIZEN DIPLOMACY INTERNATIONAL of PHILADELPHIA I 2014 Annual Report our talented CDI team It’s hard to find anyone busier than the members of CDI’s staff who create the local programs and itineraries. They scour the Citizen Diplomacy International of Philadelphia is a member of Global Ties U.S., a strong network of 95 community- papers, blogs, email blasts and Twitter to learn what’s new and based exchange organizations. Each organization represents their region, small town, large city or their state, to showcase its what’s happening here that is relevant to the many themes we’re asked to address each year—from Accountability in Government history, resources and role in the United States. Each organization is different. Some are large with many people on staff, and to Women’s Public Leadership to Investigative Journalism. They some are run by just one or two people. Some have professional staff, others are part professional and part volunteer. And arrange meetings that address each theme and skillfully position others are all-volunteer organizations. Each is different and representative of the diversity of the United States. the order of each appointment to logically build from what was learned in a previous meeting. Not an easy task. The staff also handle details such as booking hotel rooms, conference rooms, All 95 exchange organizations are the official international relations organization for their region because of their exclusive cars, vans, buses and taxis (with detailed directions), and allow relationship with the U.S. Department of State and its premier exchange, the International Visitor Leadership Pro- enough time between meetings to get to the next with a few minutes to look around and enjoy the architecture, outdoor art and gram. Each member of this network engages its local citizens in putting international relations on a personal level, and each unexpected encounters with friendly Americans. They plan time offers unmatched access to their communities for established and emerging leaders from around the world. Through care- for lunch—as well as arrange which lunch site would provide the fully designed professional programs (see the themes on page 14) they open doors to offices, courtrooms, factories, schools most interesting and typically ‘American experience.’ They arrange sightseeing and that great American experience of dinner in a and private homes. Visitors meet their counterparts for candid dialogue and to share best practices while experiencing the private home with friendly people. real United States through citizens they meet who have volunteered their time and expertise. Each citizen diplomat they encounter creates American experiences for them—just by being themselves. Program planning is much like a jigsaw puzzle involving tens of thousands of pieces that must come together and create a This unique citizen diplomacy network was nominated for the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. complete picture of each visitor’s theme. Working on 10 to 15 There is no other network like it in the world. different program themes at the same time can be challenging, but after 61 years we have established systems in place with a dedicated staff to ensure that all goes as seamlessly as planned. People marvel at how smoothly everything does run, but we know we can’t, and we won’t, deliver anything other than a great CDI of Philadelphia is pleased to acknowledge that this publication is funded Philadelphia* experience for our visitors. in part by the Office of International Visitors, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State under the authority of the Our busy program staff include Ann Stauffer, Lissa Morinsky and Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961, as amended. Katy Drinkwater with support from Nancy Gilboy and the entire CDI Board. Administrative staff include C. Alan Hatfield, Colleen Hardimon, Jatinder Singh and Stephen J. Forte. Both staff groups receive support from Drexel’s co-op students. CDI: Building international relationships in Philadelphia for over 60 years Pictured from top to bottom: Undergraduate and Graduate Student Interns FY 2014-2015 Nancy J. Gilboy—CDI President & CEO CDI is fortunate to have a strong internship program. We work Evyenia (Nia) Adee Amanda Pellegrino with Drexel University’s co-op program and have at least four Sarah Woode-Afiriyie Rose Portiolli Ann L. Stauffer, M.B.A.—CDI Executive Vice-President undergraduate students working with us each semester, as well as Avery Augustine Brionne Powell C. Alan Hatfield—Director of Development, Membership & Special Events graduate students and students with strong international relations Andrea Baker Amanda Psyhojos interests from other schools. Without their help, we would not be able Samir El-Gindi Kartik Raman Katy Drinkwater—Manager of Sister Cities & Special Projects to accomplish as much as we do. Christian Fernandez Chantanae Singletary Lissa Morinsky, M.A.—Program Officer Alexandra Guggisberg Ethan Tankel Additional interns came from the following schools: Denzel Herbert Carolina Torres Colleen M. Hardimon—Director of Administration Arcadia University, Drexel University, New York University, 44 Rutgers University-Camden, and Temple University. John Housley Jatinder Singh—C.P.A. Leah Kuttruff Sister City Fellow Tingting Li Alexandre Freydier Stephen J. Forte—Database Manager In addition, through the Sister Cities Program, we have a Fellowship Program where people from the Sister City work with us or with the Kyrus Mohta – Aix-en-Provence *Philadelphia is our base and where most of our programming takes place, City of Philadelphia for a week and up to a year. Sessalli Obasuyi but we represent Eastern Pennsylvania (including Harrisburg and up to Scranton), Southern New Jersey and Delaware for the IVLP.

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