Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations 12900 Preston Road, Suite 1210 Dallas, Texas 75230

FELLOW CANDIDATE INFORMATION FORM

___ Fellow: $800 ___ Term Fellow: $500

Individuals between the ages of 26 and 35 (inclusive) at the time of their application must apply as term Fellows. All others apply as full Fellows.

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Please submit your information form and résumé to your nominating Fellow or send directly to DCFR at: Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations | 12900 Preston Road, Suite 1210 | Dallas, Texas 75230 Tel: 214.363.3284 | [email protected]

DCFR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veterans status, or political affiliation. MISSION Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations is a non-profit organization focused on exploring leading-edge developments in foreign affairs. Through our Fellows and programs, we promote greater knowledge of global affairs and a better understanding of the people, policies, and events impacting present and future decisions.  DCFR communications’ emphasize independent, forward-looking views on global issues.  DCFR brings the world to Dallas and promotes Dallas to the world.

FELLOW FACT SHEET The Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations is the only foreign policy organization in North Texas that ensures presentations are “not for attribution to the speaker or the organization nor for publication”. The DCFR seeks to advance dialogue and serve as a resource on policy matters of global significance. Founded in 1987 as a non- profit Fellow organization, DCFR promotes knowledge of global affairs and a deeper understanding of the people and events impacting important policy choices. Our Fellow is comprised of senior business and community leaders who are important to the future of North Texas as a thriving international center. Strategically, DCFR devotes all its available resources to:  Presenting programs with prestigious speakers that serve Fellows by expanding knowledge and facilitating frank discussion of relevant geopolitical issues.  Providing opportunities for interaction, questions, and further discussion with speakers who are experts in their field.  Offering Fellows a forum to meet and connect with other DCFR Fellows who share similar interests.

Originally an affiliate of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, DCFR is now the premier organization of its kind in North Texas. DCFR and its Fellows have become highly visible and respected in this increasingly important international market.

Since its founding, DCFR has enjoyed a wealth of distinguished speakers including: heads of state, cabinet ministers, legislators, ambassadors, business leaders, and distinguished scholars and policy analysts. DCFR offers Fellows over 25 programs per year on a range of international political and economic issues. Meetings take place only when we have an interesting and timely program. Our programs are typically a seated meal with speaker remarks, followed by a Q/A session with the audience. Our programs take place in environments that fosters further discussions and interaction.

DCFR typically does not engage in public discussions, believing that the most productive talks are conducted off the record and according to the Chatham House Rule. Fellows are reminded that they may not attribute remarks to a speaker or other Fellow or to the organization.

FELLOW GUIDELINES DCFR’s Fellows are elected on the basis of their demonstrated active and informed interest in foreign policy, international affairs, and international business. Current Fellows submit monthly nominations to the Fellow Committee, who in turn pass recommendations to the Board of Directors. Accepted candidates are invited to join and pay annual dues as well as assist with hosting programs every two to three years. Fellow is not transferable within companies or organizations.

The Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or political affiliation. FELLOW RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of Fellow include:  Payment of annual dues. Fellows pay dues at the beginning of each calendar year. Dues are used for operating expenses only.  Commitment to host programs. DCFR operates on the host model, with Fellows sponsoring or co- sponsoring a program by underwriting the cost of the program every 2-3 years. Fellows may join together to fully co-sponsor a program. Every effort is made to match Fellows with speakers based on the Fellow’s interests and expertise. Donations can also be made to the Founders’ Society for program sponsorships.

INDIVIDUAL FELLOW VALUES

 DCFR is largest of the councils operating under the Committee on Foreign Relations umbrellas; access to many high quality speakers through this relationship

 Strong history of identifying speakers with unique insight and international reach

 Collegiality that results from selection process for Fellow

 Time for interaction with thoughtful, engaging speakers and Fellows

 Business model funded via annual dues and sponsorships; avoiding pay at the door

 Criteria that seeks high level Fellow engaged in international matters and thoughtful dialogue

 Founders and Fellows well-respected community, business and civic leaders

 Chatham House Rule provide candid speaker discussion with Fellow

 Fellows and their companies have opportunity for enhanced visibility via sponsorship of programs

 High quality local and regional programming

4 FELLOW NOMINATIONS AND SELECTION PROCESS

The Board of Directors and its Fellow Committee of the Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations review and vote on Fellow nominations every month. We are seeking local leaders with international experience and continuing interest in foreign affairs to join DCFR and serve as active Fellows in our dynamic organization. If you would like to recommend an individual for Fellow, please refer to the guidelines below and submit a complete nomination packet to:

Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations 12900 Preston Road, Suite 1210 Dallas, Texas 75230 Office: (214) 363-3284 Email: [email protected]

CURRENT FELLOW LEVELS

 FULL FELLOW Candidates for full Fellow should be local leaders in their fields who have demonstrated experience and expertise in international affairs and are important to the development of North Texas as an international center. They should be able to contribute meaningfully to the life of DCFR and to fulfill the responsibilities of paying annual dues and hosting programs. o Full Business Fellows: $800.00 annually

 TERM FELLOW Individuals between the ages of 26 and 35 (inclusive) at the time of their application are eligible for term Fellow. Term Fellow candidates should exhibit outstanding professional potential and a demonstrated interest in and some experience in international affairs. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to apply for full Fellow at age 36. Any candidate who is 35 or younger must apply as a term Fellow. o Term Business Fellows: $500.00 annually

As we wish to keep the size of DCFR relatively small, and the caliber of our Fellows high, the Fellow Committee and Board of Directors may decline to accept several candidates per round. It is inevitable that some candidates will appear before the Fellow Committee more than once or not be offered Fellow at all. Fellows should prepare their candidates for this possibility. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

 LETTER OF NOMINATION Candidates must submit a letter of nomination written by a current DCFR Fellow. The Fellow Committee discourages courtesy nominations of individuals you do not know well. Fellows may not nominate other family Fellows. To ensure fair consideration of all candidates, nomination letters must address all of the criteria below. Letters that fail to do so will be considered incomplete and returned to the nominator. Letters should be no more than 400 words.

 FELLOW CRITERIA: o Degree of experience, expertise, and demonstrated leadership in international affairs o Promise of future leadership and involvement in international affairs o Level of educational, intellectual, and professional achievement o Character, aptitude, and interest in participating in DCFR activities o Potential contributions to the life and work of DCFR, including initiating and hosting meetings

 SECONDING LETTER Candidates must submit a seconding letter from a current DCFR Fellow. Seconding letters may be less comprehensive than nominating letters but must amplify why the candidate should be considered and what the candidate will contribute DCFR. Again, Fellows may not write in support of other family Fellows.

 FELLOW CANDIDATE INFORMATION FORM To ensure consistency in the presentation and evaluation of nominations, the Fellow Committee and Board of Directors require receipt of the enclosed Fellow Candidate Information Form. Candidates may submit the form directly to DCFR or return it to their nominator for inclusion in the nomination packet.

 FELLOW CANDIDATE RÉSUMÉ OR CURRICULUM VITAE In addition to the Information Form, a résumé or curriculum vitae is required. Candidates may submit this document directly to DCFR or return it to the nominator for inclusion in the nomination packet.

 SELECTION PROCESS:

o The Fellow Committee review applications and pass recommendations to the Board of Directors, who in turn vote on the nominations at the end of each month. o Following the Board of Directors’ decision, Fellows receive notices of whether their candidates have been selected for Fellow. o If elected, candidates receive a letter of invitation, Fellow packet, and request to submit a Fellow information form and dues. DCFR adds new Fellows to the organization’s communications and invitation list only upon receipt of these items. o If not elected, candidates will receive a letter notifying them of the decision and indicating that they remain eligible for consideration in the next round. DCFR will ask candidates who are denied election twice to wait one year before reapplying.

 APPLICATION DEADLINES A candidate’s nominator bears the responsibility for ensuring that applications are complete and deadlines met. Incomplete applications will be carried over to the next round automatically and without prejudice.

6 The Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations prides itself on providing its Fellows the opportunity to interact with speakers who are experts in their field. We often partner with the Council on Foreign Relations in New York to bring top-level speakers to meet with DCFR.

A few examples of speakers we have hosted in the past years include:

A Discussion on Saudi Arabia: Perspectives and Predictions

Ambassador Robert Jordan U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (2001-2003)

Ambassador James Oberwetter U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (2004-2007)

Ambassador James Smith U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (2009-2013)

Lessons From A Long War: The U.S. And The Middle East: Past, Present, And Future Ambassador Ryan Crocker

Russia And The United States Ambassador Sergey Kislyak Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United States

Why Foreign Policy Begins at Home, But Cannot End There Dr. Richard Haass President, Council on Foreign Relations

Perspectives On the Middle East: Managing Our Competing Interests Ambassador Margaret Scobey Former U.S. Ambassador to Egypt and Syria

China, A Rising Power Meets the World Mr. Henry Levine Senior Director of Albright Stonebridge Group

The Future of Iran…The Path to Secular Democracy His Imperial Highness Reza Pahlavi Crown Prince of Iran

Senior Fellow for Japan Studies with the Council on Foreign Relations Sheila Smith

GLOBAL RISK SERIES: TPP & T-TIP: Trade Agreements in an election year…what are the prospects? The Honorable Ron Kirk, US Trade Representative David Holl, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mary Kay Inc.