GALA AWARD DINNER
CELEBRATING THE DEDICATION OF THE WOODROW WILSON MONUMENT
OCTOBER 4, 2011 RUDOLFINUM PRAGUE 7:00 RECEPTION 8:00 DINNER BUSINESS DRESS
The Gala Award Dinner to Celebrate the Dedication of the Woodrow Wilson Monument, presented by American Friends of the Czech Republic, will recognize Czech freedom, democracy, and progress, as well as the partnership between U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and Czechoslovak President-Founder Tomáš G.Masaryk in creating the Czechoslovak Republic. Event proceeds support the reconstruction and Dedication of the Monument, which was destroyed in 1941.
2011 HONOREE OF THE MASARYK-WILSON PEACE AND DEMOCRACY AWARD ČLOVĚK V TÍSNI – PEOPLE IN NEED
HONORARY CHAIRS
His Excellency Václav Havel, Former President of the Czech Republic The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright, Former U.S. Secretary of State
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Fred Malek, Chairman Bill Cabaniss , Birmingham, AL Tom Dine , Washington, DC Hana Callaghan, Philadelphia, PA Robert Doubek , Washington, DC George Drost , Chicago, IL Kristyna Driehaus, Chicago, IL Phil Kasik , Alexandria, VA Fritz Duda , Dallas, TX Gail Naughton, Cedar Rapids, IA Joseph Balaz , New York, NY
HONORARY COMMITTEE Bohuslav Svoboda, Lord Mayor of Prague, The Czech Republic His Excellency Norman Eisen, U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic His Excellency Petr Gandalovič, Czech Ambassador to U.S. Ambassador Richard Graber, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic His Excellency Petr Kolář, Former Czech Ambassador to U.S. Ambassador Bill Cabaniss, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ambassador Craig Stapleton, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ambassador Adrian Basora, Former U.S. Ambassador to Czechoslovakia Ambassador William H. Luers, Former U.S. Ambassador to Czechoslovakia The Honorable Jane Harman, President, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Wendy W. Luers, President, Foundation of a Civil Society
ABOUT THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC American Friends of the Czech Republic (AFoCR) is an independent American non- profit organization dedicated to strengthening the relationship between the United States and the Czech Republic. AFoCR fosters communication, encourages under- standing, invites friendship, and promotes mutual respect between the two countries
and their peoples, governments, economic enterprises, and civic and cultural institutions. Nationwide in scope, AFoCR is the voice of the American constituency that supports close and strong relations with the Czech Republic and its people.
WILSON DEDICATION WEEK - EVENTS IN PRAGUE
Tuesday - October 4, 2011
Morning – Woodrow Wilson, Tomáš Masaryk and their Historic Partnership – Opening of the historical exhibition at the New Building of the Czech National Museum. st Afternoon (1:30pm) – Symposium: The Legacy of Wilson and Masaryk in the 21 Century, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Czernin Palace. Evening (7pm) — Award Dinner and Reception at the Rudolfinum, attended by prominent dignitaries and business leaders and featuring the inaugural presentation of the Masaryk-Wilson Peace and Democracy Award.
Wednesday - October 5, 2011
Morning (11am) — Dedication of Woodrow Wilson Monument featuring remarks by U.S. and Czech officials, musical and military tributes, and the formal unveiling of the Monument and the Walk of Freedom. Afternoon (12:30pm) — Celebratory Gathering at the main hall of the historic Autoklub ČR, with refreshments (adjacent to the Monument dedication, admission by e-ticket only)
Thursday - October 6, 2011
Morning (9am) — Wilson Dedication Golf Tourney, at the golf course at Konopiště Castle (includes bus transportation, clubs and awards; places limited) Afternoon — Special Guided Tour of the Joža Uprka Art Exhibition at the National Gallery - Wallenstein Riding School Evening —Swan Lake at the National Theatre (tickets available to dedication participants; limited availability)
Friday - October 7, 2011
Morning – Designblok 2011, Special Tour of annual week-long exhibition of new pieces from the world of design.