IVC 2010 ANNUAL REPORT International Visitors Council of Philadelphia For 57 years IVC has been the region’s international relations and business organization: IVC —International Relations ANNUAL REPORT 2010 —Foreign Business Attraction —Professional Exchanges ANNUAL REPORT / DESIGN © 2011 MA+G GRAPHIC DESIGN —Counterpart Meetings —International Student Engagement —Volunteer Activities —American Cultural Experiences —Business Networking —Citizen Diplomacy —Internationalization of Philadelphia

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MAKE FRIENDS MAKE CONTACTS MAKE PEACE® I SHARE OUR VISION 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.” IVC 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IVC — Who We Are ...... 2 IVC Board of Directors ...... 4 2010 Annual Meeting ...... 6 IVC Financial Report ...... 8 John W. Goldschmidt, Jr., Esq. IVC Chairman ...... 9 Nancy J. Gilboy IVC President & CEO ...... 10 Donors, Members & Sponsors List ...... 13 Participating Organizations List ...... 15 Citizen Diplomat Representatives List ...... 18 IVC’s International Delegations ...... 23 International Visitor Leadership Program ...... 24 Community Connections Program ...... 26 Special Projects ...... 28 Discover Philadelphia Program ...... 30 Sister and Partnership Cities ...... 32 24th International BBQ ...... 36 First Thursday @ the Annex ...... 38 IVC Staff Members ...... 40

MAKE FRIENDS MAKE CONTACTS MAKE PEACE®

International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 1 We build international relationships, one person - one handshake at a time.

What is IVC? What does IVC do? IVC is the region’s international relations organization, formed in 1954 when Who We Work With: the State Department partnered with the City of Philadelphia in the high- We work in partnership with the foreign affairs agencies in Washington, level exchange programs it created following WWII. Since then we have including the U.S. Department of State and its Offi ce of International Visitors been the offi cial host for the U.S. Department of State’s premier exchange, and the Offi ce of Citizen Exchanges (within the Bureau of Educational the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Over the years other and Cultural Affairs), and the United States Agency for International Councils were started across the U.S. These Councils are members of Development (USAID). We also receive requests from foreign governments, the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV), forming a unique companies and organizations to arrange counterpart meetings and cultural network which was nominated in 2001 for the Nobel Peace Prize. These experiences. To administer Philadelphia’s Sister Cities Program we work 92 Councils engage and enable the American public to play a personal with the Philadelphia Department of Commerce, the Offi ce of the City role in international relations where they have the opportunity to “welcome Representative and the Offi ce of the Mayor. strangers and send home friends.” What We Do: Today, we are a “Citizen Diplomacy” network with a hundred thousand IVC competes with 91 other Councils and cities across the U.S. to attract volunteers — citizen diplomats — who open their offi ces, courtrooms, the State Department’s delegations and the millions of federal and foreign classrooms and homes to visitors from more than 150 countries each year. dollars they spend in area hotels, restaurants and shops. IVC’s staff designs carefully crafted programs and itineraries where high-level guests from By invitation only: abroad meet their American counterparts and gain an understanding of the Visitors on the International Visitor Leadership Program travel to up to fi ve U.S. We identify experts in the Greater Philadelphia region and match them U.S. cities to meet their professional counterparts by day and experience with visitors and to IVC members who create “American cultural experiences” American life at night through dinner with families in private homes and by for them by opening their offi ces, courtrooms, classrooms and homes. Each attending a variety of cultural events. The program gives visitors opportunities year, IVC’s small staff arranges thousands of meetings with area experts, our We are a “Citizen Diplomacy” to see the country fi rst-hand and form their own opinions of the U.S., its ‘citizen diplomats.’ network with a hundred thousand policies and people. Past visitors include: F. W. de Klerk, Hamid Karzai, Willie volunteers—citizen diplomats— Brandt, and Nicolas Sarkozy, who are among the 320 current and former IVC’s Citizen Diplomats Change Perceptions: who open their offi ces, heads of Government. Unlike other government-sponsored exchanges, this IVC puts international relations on a very personal level. As a citizen courtrooms, classrooms and program is by invitation only. diplomacy organization we engage local citizens in personally shaping how homes to visitors from more than the United States is viewed abroad. IVC has hundreds of members who open 150 countries each year. More about us: not just their offi ces to visiting leaders for a professional dialogue, but also IVC is the “door” to the greater Philadelphia community for not only guests of open their homes for informal dinners and candid discussions. These dinners the U.S. Government. We also arrange professional programs for individuals offer a personal look at the private side of our country and people, and are and corporations seeking professional connections to the people and often perception-changing experiences for guests whose image of the U.S. institutions of our region. Each year, we successfully link hundreds of rising was formed by TV, movies or a negative world media. and established leaders from other countries with Philadelphia’s leading businesses and institutions. Our Citizen Diplomacy Program: IVC’s Citizen Diplomacy Program engages area residents and institutions As the region’s citizen diplomacy organization we believe in the power of with distinguished guests from abroad for professional exchanges. These exchanges, knowing that exchanges create enduring relationships that build volunteers are experts in their fi elds, from law, art, government, education, bridges of cooperation and understanding between peoples. In addition to free markets and journalism, to that of simply being an American. They meet our core program, the International Visitor Leadership Program, we also with members of Parliament, presidential advisors, economists, business administer the City of Philadelphia’s Sister Cities Program. Through both leaders, mayors, arts, library and university administrators, journalists programs IVC arranges local itineraries and ‘American experiences’ for more and others who can affect positive change in their countries. Our Citizen than 200 delegations annually. We identify experts in various fi elds to meet Diplomats are generous with their time and expertise. with the guests, which leads to new relationships for academic, civic and business institutions. Through the Discover Philadelphia Program, we Why We Exist: engage international graduate students with young Philadelphians and take We work to make friends with the world’s new leaders, make contacts for them off campus to explore the region’s cultural and historic resources and business development and prevent future wars through citizen diplomacy develop relationships with people and institutions throughout the region. and face-to-face interactions—one person, one handshake at at time.

2 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 3 IVC ANNUAL REPORT 2010

IVC’s Board represents a diverse group of professionals dedicated to promoting positive relations with other countries and to improving the image of the U.S. abroad. Each Director has an expertise important to the program themes that Board of Directors 2010/2011 IVC is asked to execute each year. They assist IVC’s staff with designing creative

PRESIDENT & CEO BOARD OFFICERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DIRECTORS DIRECTORS DIRECTORS COMPASS CO-CHAIRS programs and by sharing their expertise with our visitors. They open doors CHAIR C. Baird Brown Steve Batzer Suzanne Garber David C. Palm Our Young Professionals Group Nancy J. Gilboy in their professional communities John W. Goldschmidt, Jr., Esq. Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP WBD Investment Group International SOS Assistance The Boeing Company Dilworth Paxson LLP and engage their colleagues with Daniel Goldberg Beth Cohen, Esq. Kimon Hatza, Esq. Brian A. Rankin, Esq. William Celenza HONORARY BOARD delegations’ programs and interests. VICE CHAIR Dan Goldberg Consulting, LLC Blank Rome LLP MillCrest Law LLP Comcast Corporation KBR, Inc. The IVC Directors provide fi nancial Richard D. Atkins, Esq. Honorable Michael A. Nutter International Recoveries LLC Thomas Jennings, Esq. Norman E. Donoghue, II, Esq. Ronald Henry, Esq. Marciarose Shestack Clio Mallin support, conference space for meetings Mayor, City of Philadelphia Saul Ewing LLP Philanthropic and Fiduciary Pennstone Group Broadcast Journalist John Templeton Foundation and seminars, and host receptions TREASURER Solutions Honorable Robert Casey, Jr. for delegations. These individuals are William Spang Stephen P. Kelly Laura McCluskey Robert Washington Christopher Sheridan, Esq. U.S. Senate Mitchell & Titus LLP Aldwyn Group, Inc. Edward M. Dunham, Jr., Esq. Wachovia, Johnson & Johnson For Pete’s Sake Cancer our key advisors, and the thousands Kleinbard Bell & Brecker LLP A Wells Fargo Company Respite Foundation of appointments arranged each year Wendy Williams David Webster SECRETARY could not be done without the support Warwick S. Wheeler JR Resources Robert W. Frye Maria Mills-Torres Webster Marketing Herbert Ushewokunze, VII IVC Chief of Protocol and School District of Philadelphia International LLC Makuti, LLC of these committed professionals. International Business Protocol, LLC

4 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 5 Guests at the Annual Meeting included Kai Chen and Mu Yang who were joined by Weiming Chen and Jing Zhang from our Sister Cities Foreign Affairs Offi ce in Tianjin, China.

President of NCIV, Sherry Mueller, PhD. joined IVC Chairman, John W. Goldschmidt, Jr. Esq. (right) during the award presentations. Norman E. Donoghue II, Esq. received the Trustee of the Year award.

The 2010 Annual Meeting: Our 56th Annual Meeting was lively and interesting—as all our events are.

There were seven individual Citizen Diplomacy Awards presented to people and organizations in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to citizen diplomacy and for promoting Photo: (Below) Philadelphia and the United States in a positive way. The IVC Board surprised both Ann Stauffer Our guest speaker was Sherry Mueller, Ph.D., President of NCIV, our national offi ce in and Nancy Gilboy with special tributes to their many years of service in Washington. Sherry’s address was “Telling America’s Story: Are We Winning the Battle for promoting and growing this organization. Hearts & Minds.” Sherry has headed NCIV since 1996 and worked with the International Visitor Leadership Program for eighteen years before joining NCIV. NCIV’s 50th anniversary was celebrated in 2011.

The IVC Board arranged a special surprise to recognize the years that both Nancy Gilboy (20 years) and Executive Vice President Ann Stauffer (24 years) have devoted to IVC and its mission. They were joined by Deputy Mayor Alan Greenberger who read a Mayoral Citation of congratulations. Letters and e-mails of congratulations also came from Mayors and colleagues in Philadelphia’s Sister Cities around the world.

One-of-a-kind small sculptures, which relate to Philadelphia’s history, were unveiled—these will be presented in the future to Sister City Mayors by Mayor Michael Nutter. Each sculpture is hand-crafted by students at Moore College of Art & Design. These young artists and their Small Metals teacher, Dawn Bergmaier, and Moore President, Happy Fernandez joined the Annual Meeting gathering.

Joining us for the event were guests from our Chinese Sister City, including Weiming Chen and The seven Citizen Diplomacy Awards were presented to: Jing Zhang from the Foreign Affairs Offi ce in Sister City Tianjin, China. Sister Cities Scholar Mu Yang, Esq. and her husband Kai Chen attended and all were part of the reception that followed David Briel James Gratton, Jurate Krokys Outstanding Business & Cultural Partner Courtyard by Marriott Independence Charter School the Annual Meeting. Outstanding Corporate Partner Outstanding Education Partner Norman E. Donoghue II, Esq. Trustee of the Year Denise Portner Catering by Design provided the perfect ambiance and food for the evening reception (or as we Greta Greenberger Middle East Partnership Initiative frequently and familiarly refer to them: “IVC’s favorite offi cial caterer.”)! Federal Bureau of Investigation City Hall Tours Outstanding Civic Partner Sister Cities

6 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 7 2010 FINANCIAL REPORT An annual audit of IVC’s fi nancials was completed by by Haefele, Flanagan & Co., p.c. 2011 message from the Chairman MEMBERSHIP FEES SERVICE FEES PROGRAM EVENTS Unrest overwhelms the Middle East. A natural disaster devastates Japan. The occurrence of such events SPONSORSHIPS brings into focus the importance of the work of the International Visitor’s Council of Philadelphia. According to our mission statement, it is the objective of the IVC: to build partnerships among people from the Greater Philadelphia area and citizens of other countries that strengthen democratic ideals, encourage economic development and promote cultural understanding through the exchange of ideas CONTRIBUTIONS and knowledge. IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS Since 1954, the International Visitors Council of Philadelphia has worked to build such partnerships. In so doing, it has established one of the strongest networks in the United States for promoting lasting relationships between the people of other countries and the people of our region. In this regard, the Department of State has come to rely upon the IVC to administer its most prestigious leadership exchange program—the International Visitor’s Leadership Program (IVLP). The IVLP exists to promote cultural understanding and build friendships between the citizens of the United States and those who visit us from around the world. In FY 2010, IVC’s revenue came from SUPPORT Federal grants, City grants, donations Over the past 57 years, the IVC has hosted thousands of foreign business persons, government offi cials, AND REVENUE from individuals, foundations and dignitaries, educators, and students. Integral to the longstanding success of the IVC are our “Citizen corporations, and from membership Diplomats,” which include anyone who has ever opened their home or place of business, or met with and event fees, fee-for-service programs or exchanged a pleasantry with a visitor. The participation of each Citizen Diplomat is essential to the Photo: (Below) IVC’s principal mission to improve foreign relations and promote peace through cultural understanding and an abundance of in-kind donations. with the exchange of ideas and knowledge. Board members Richard Atkins, Esq. (left) and John W. Goldschmidt, Jr. Esq. (right) speak with University of Pennsylvania LL.M. IVC’s work cannot be accomplished At the center of our Citizen Diplomatic corps are the dedicated members, staff, and Board of Directors candidates from Argentina and Mexico without the generosity of our friends of the IVC. Our members share their time, families, homes, workplaces, and particularly themselves who observed IVC’s quarterly meeting of the Board as part of their and supporters. In addition, 50% of with those visiting our region. Our talented staff schedules professional appointments, books hotels, Discover Philadelphia activities. IVC’s total $1,327,587 revenue came arranges cultural activities, designs and conducts special programs, coordinates home stays and dinners, and spearheads our First Thursdays receptions and the now famous BBQ—all while treating from in-kind support. each visitor like the VIP they truly are! Finally, our Board members make signifi cant contributions by sharing resources and providing valuable counsel to our Executive staff. Each contribution by our members, staff and Board are crucial to the continuing success of the IVC. GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

In order to further its mission nationally, the IVC works in concert with 91 counterpart organizations across the United States, each as members of the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV). Statement of Activities for the year ended June 30, 2010 The NCIV convened its member organizations this past February in Washington, D.C. to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. The IVC of Philadelphia was well represented at the National Meeting with 18 SUPPORT AND REVENUE* EXPENSES* / PROGRAMS / SERVICES delegates attending—tops among all of the Councils. Those attending listened to prominent speakers, Grants and contracts $ 468,252 Discover Philadelphia 100,240 met with government offi cials and diplomats, participated in workshops, and expanded their domestic and international networks—all to enhance foreign relations and promote world peace and friendship. Contributions 83,291 IVC Centers 171,175 We are fortunate to have such a vibrant national organization. In-kind contributions 663,960 Sister Cities 144,883 Service fees 29,875 NCIV 541,510 And we are equally fortunate to have an organization as effective as the IVC working in and for our Membership fees 21,080 World Learning/CC 248,479 region. Now, more than ever, we need the International Visitors Council of Philadelphia, and particularly Program events 22,013 IREX 74,188 each of our Citizen Diplomats, to continue to make friends, make contacts, and make peace -- one handshake at a time. Sponsorships 39,055 Support Services: Management & General 33,873 Other 61 Support Services: Fund-raising 1,034

Total support and revenue ...... 1,327,587 Total program services ...... 1,315,282 — John W. Goldschmidt, Jr., Esq., Dilworth Paxson, LLP IVC Chairman Complete fi nancial information can be obtained by calling IVC. 8 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 9 Make friends, make contacts, make peace

NCIV President Sherry Mueller, Ph.D. presented Nancy J. Gilboy with a Citizen Diplomacy—one handshake at a time hand-made ceramic plate made for Photos: (Below) NCIV’s 50th anniversary. Visitors ‘love’ having their group pictures taken in front of the dramatic LOVE sculpture.

The Honorable Allyson Schwartz with an International Women In July, Philadelphia’s IVC was host to NCIV’s 2011 message from IVC’s President of Courage Awardee. quarterly Board meeting with attendees from the State Department, national program agencies and other Councils across the It’s diffi cult to write IVC’s Annual Report for last year when today’s events are changing the world It’s apparent, that “love” has become my operative word in this message, but it aptly describes my U.S. The meeting highlighted Philadelphia’s moment-by-moment. We’re worried about our friends in Japan after the earthquakes and devastating passion for IVC’s accomplishments. After all, Philadelphia is the City of Brotherly Love—and we are professional and cultural resources, and aftermath of the tsunami. We’re glued to the news because we want freedom and democracy for our recognized by the symbolic LOVE sculpture in the heart of our city. included a private reception at the home of friends in Bahrain, Egypt, Libya and Yemen—for our friends everywhere. Nancy Gilboy and Philip Harvey. What’s freshest in my mind is last month’s IVLP delegation consisting of six of the ten women, Anyone who participates as a Citizen Diplomat for IVC has friends all over the world. News from who just three days before coming to Philadelphia, received the International Women of Courage any country becomes personal – very personal – when we know someone from there who spent time Award from Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. One woman, an African journalist who criticized her with us in our offi ce or shared stories about their lives and families over dinner in our home. That’s government’s injustice and corruption, was jailed and tortured. Another, forced to marry at the age the beauty of exchange programs, and in particular the U.S. Department of State’s International of 12, was severely beaten by her brothers when she tried to attend school. Each of these women’s Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). This wonderful program gives us opportunities to understand stories was painful to hear, but their courage to go beyond their own problems and continue fi ghting other countries, to know their new leaders, and to hear about the challenges they face and their for the rights of others was truly inspiring. As inspiring as what’s happening today in the Middle East visions for the future.” and North Africa.

It’s been 57 years since the Philadelphia IVC began receiving people who are overcoming enormous Before they left Philadelphia, the Women of Courage were co-hosted at a private breakfast by obstacles to achieve amazing things for the people in their country. Some of our work is well known, the National Constitution Center and IVC. The women were honored that a member of the U.S. and some goes under the radar because publicizing names and countries could put lives at risk. Congress, the Honorable Allyson Schwartz, joined them to hear about their lives, and stayed so Since 1954 we’ve existed for the IVLP and opened doors to tens of thousands of offi ces, courtrooms, they could each have a photo with her as they received a Philadelphia Liberty Bell. I’ve presented classrooms and homes for these visitors. I love that our country cares about the rest of the world and hundreds of Liberty Bells over the years but its inscription never resonated as loudly as it did that invites their leaders to visit, discuss problems and seek solutions with non-diplomats—and that upon morning: “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.” returning home, they are charged with energy and new ideas to make positive changes. Positive changes are happening around the world—many with the help of Citizen Diplomats. As you In addition, I love that the IVLP invites people who criticize us and write harsh things about us, all the read through this Annual Report for 2010, take a moment to read the names of the many generous while encouraging them to take a really close look at us. We can do this because we’re not afraid of people who supported our programs, met with visitors, hosted them in their offi ces and homes, what they’ll see. We know their opinion will be shaped by experiencing the freedoms of everyday shared ideas, provided encouragement, and showed what it means to be an American. I hope you’ll American life and by meeting with people like you and me who aren’t career diplomats, but Citizen see your own name there. If not, I invite you to make a difference by becoming involved this year. Diplomats. What’s more believable and authentic than that? While I know this country isn’t perfect, Pictured above: Enjoying the reception at I like that the IVLP shows both the good and the bad to our visitors. I love this effective program and My thanks and admiration to each of you for the important role you played this past year as Citizen Nancy and Phil’s home are NCIV Chairman I love the generous and kind people working with us such as you, who do a tremendous job telling Diplomats. It’s becoming a much better world because of you. Al Durkta with IVC Chairman John America’s story in your own unique way. Goldschmidt

— Nancy J. Gilboy, IVC President and CEO P.S. IVC knows how valuable our Citizen Diplomats are to our efforts, so we moved the listing pages forward so our donors, supporters and organizations are emphasized even more in this year’s Annual Report. It’s our way of saying we can’t do it without you! Thank you!

10 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 11 IVC 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. $150 - $199 $100 - $149 Ms. Daniela Ivancikova Ms. Jennifer Sommerkorn Merilyn Jackson & Arthur Sabatini Mr. Jonathan Spadaford These IVC supporters have a direct impact on how the U.S. is viewed around the world. One handshake at a time. Mr. Troy Adams Ms. Jeffi e Abbott Robert Jaeger, CHA Mr. Thomas Spearing Mr. Ramzy Andrawos Ms. Alisa Abrams Ms. Barbara Johnson Mr. Peter Stankoff Ms. Hannah Bar-Giora Mr. Guy Aiman Mr. Ernest E. Jones Ms. Karen Stevens DONORS, MEMBERS & SPONSORS Mr. Richard Bartlett Polly Bell & Stuart Alden Mr. Allan S. Kalish Ms. Kendra Stewart ...it’s their signature Mr. Alfred Basilicato Mr. Kernie L. Anderson Ronald Karam, Esq. Ms. Jessica Suh $50,000 - $250,000 Mary & Buck Scott Ms. Josephine Klein Ms. Amy Sitnick Ms. Toni Benner Ms. Helen Arabskyj Mr. Brian T. Keech E. Mitchell Swann, P.E. Marciarose & Jerry Shestack Ms. Deen Kogan Mr. Andrew Toy & Mr. Tom Harding Ms. A. Jean Arnold Mr. Scott Keller Sam & Donna Swansen City of Philadelphia Taya International Inc. Hon. John J. Medveckis Ms. Barbara Vesely Mr. Jerry Bilton Hon. Georgia Athanasopulos Howard & Frances Kellogg Edward & Carol Szkudlapski National Council for TD Bank Mr. Abdelhafi d Missouri Mr. Eric Warshaw Richard Birns, Esq. Evelyn Baram-Clothier, Ph.G., J.D. Kevin Kent, Esq. Lee & Nancy Tabas International Visitors Volpe & Koenig, P.C. Ms. Jennifer Oh Mr. David M. Webster & Madeleine Sann, Esq. Mr. Michael Barmash Mr. Peter A. Kent Hon. Marian B. Tasco U.S. Agency for Ms. Judith von Seldeneck Ms. Valerie D. Pearce Michael Werner, Esq. Sergio Blanco, Ph.D. Ms. Barbara Bartlett Keith Kershner, Ph.D. Ms. Homa Tavangar International Development Phoebe Resnick & Rose Werner & Brigitte Blanco Mr. David Barton & Jane Kershner Janice Taylor-Gordon, Ph.D. U.S. Department of State $750 - $999 & Myron Resnick, M.D. Mr. John F. Whealin Ms. Rachel Brown Mr. Scott Behm Mr. Tanfi r Keskin Ms. Larisa Tenberg John F. Smith III, Esq. Dennis Wint, Ph.D. Regina & Michael Brown Mr. Thomas Bell Ms. Joy Keys Mr. Ed Tettemer $10,000 - $49,999 Richard Atkins, Esq. Ms. Tanya Steinberg Stan & Mary Zakrzewski Elise Bruhl, Esq. Ms. Evan Black Kimberly & Timothy Kleczka Anne Tobey & Peter Schoenbach Community College of Philadelphia Mark Zecca, Esq. Jo & Robert Busser Ms. Gloria Blakely Mr. Leonard Klein David & Ginny Toliver America-Mideast Educational Ned Donoghue II, Esq. $300 - $399 Sandra Choukroun Mr. Peter Bogutz Lazar & Marlena Kleit Mr. Erik Torp & Training Services, Inc. & Peggy O’Donnell $200 - $249 & Jean-Marc Choukroun, Ph.D. Richard Bourbon, Esq. Mr. Andrew Kozieja Ms. Ella Torrey Marriott International, Inc. Edward M. Dunham, Jr., Esq. E. Robert & Sue Aemisegger Ms. Cherylle C. Corpuz Nathaniel & Margaret Bowditch Robert D. Lane, Jr., Esq. Maria & David Traub Wells Fargo, N.A. Douglas & Lois Fischer Peter & Beth Alois David M. Albert, Esq. Christopher & Betsy D’Angelo Ms. Kelly Boyd Michele Langer, Esq. & Alan Cohen Mr. William Truscott JTB International, Inc. Mr. Raad J. Alsarraj Peter Benoliel & Willo Carey Adam H. Davis, Esq. Ms. Anne Brandt Katharine Larsen & Harsh Sule Ms. Gillian Wakely $5,000 - $9,999 Mr. Paul M. Matyskiela Mr. J. Robert Arthur, CPA Ms. Amanda Bergson-Shilcock that makes Ms. Maria del Pico Taylor Mr. Paul Brazina Ms. D’Lynn Larson Ms. Cheryl Walker-Robertson James McGann, Ph.D. Mr. Joseph Auteri Mr. Robert A. Borski, Jr. Mr. Gregory DeShields Donald & Mary Brown Mr. Benjamin Laster Mr. Ignatius Wang Boeing Company - Philadelphia & Emily Cohen, Esq. Yvonne Bach, Esq. Ms. Gail Bower it our special Hon. Patrick Dugan Ms. Loretta Camardella Mohamed Latib, Ph.D. Ms. Kuntal S. Warwick Nancy Gilboy & Philip Harvey Ms. Elizabeth Scofi eld Ms. Mara Blake-Ward Ms. Valentina Bren-Buzil Mr. Michael Eckstein Cameroonian Association Ms. Danijela Lazarevic Mrs. Helen Weary International SOS Assistance, Inc. Mr. Robert Washington Mr. Methuselah Z. O. Bradley, IV Russell J. Cardamone Jr., Ph.D. signature! Mrs. Sylvan Eisman of Greater Philadelphia Mr. Abelardo Lechter Mr. Garth Weldon Philadelphia Trolley Works Timothy Weckesser, Ph.D. Mr. William Celenza Ms. Sharon Carruth Thomas Eveslage, Ph.D. Mr. Anthony L. Cancelliere Ms. Dea Mallin Ms. Lisa Westerfi eld Radisson Plaza - Warwick Hotel Warwick S. & Mollie M. Wheeler Abbi L. Cohen, Esq. Ms. V. Chapman-Smith Mr. Raymond Feuzeu-Yomsi Msgr. Michael Carroll Ms. Marjorie Margolies David Wilcots, P.G. Shared Operating Services, LLC Wendy & Tommy Williams Norman & Suzanne Cohn Ms. Kanika Choudhary Laura Foster Kathleen Cellucci, Esq. Andrew Margolis, Ph.D. Donald & Maggie Winthrop Mr. William Drexler Ms. Nancy Church & Aaron Goldblatt Mr. Peter Ceretti & Lisa Margolis, Esq. Ms. Shushi Yoshinaga $3,000 - $4,999 Adelaide Ferguson, J.D. Ram Cnaan, Ph.D. Ms. Paula Fuchsberg Frank & Linda Chance Ms. Alexis Matt Robert Young, Ph.D. $500 - $749 Free Library of Philadelphia Burton Cohen & Mindy Treceno Ms. Lois J. Fuller Ms. Martine Chauvet Ms. Barbara McGann-Maguire Japan Productivity Center Ms. M. Teresa Gavigan Ms. Amy Covert Amy Gadsden, Ph.D. Andrew Chirls, Esq. Ms. Kathleen McGeehin $66 - $99 for Socio-Economic Development Mr. George Arnold Hon. William & Margaret Green Mr. Paul Crane John Gerace, Ph.D. Whan Soon Chung, M.D. Pamela & James McGowan, Jr. Stephen & Susan Kelly Richard Brown, Jr., Esq. Alan & Greta Greenberger Ms. Ruthann Crane Mr. Vladimir Goldfarb Ms. Rachel Citrino Randall M. Miller, Ph.D. Michael Adler, Esq. Mr. William Spang Mr. Jay E. Butler Robert F. Hecht, Esq. Ms. Joanne Cunningham Mr. Brian Gozdan D. Walter Cohen, D.D.S. Mr. Bill Milnazik Ms. Renee Archawski Mr. Harvey A. Weiner Mr. Robert Carullo Mr. Frederick Heldring Ms. Deborah Darlington Ms. Laurel Grady Ms. Kristina Cole Albert Momjian, Esq. Kim & Jim Balaschak Mr. James Clancy Mr. Wayne Jacoby Ms. Barbara Denenburg Mr. John Green Mr. Steven J. Connell & Esther Momjian Marco & Marina Barbesta $2,000 - $2,999 Beth Cohen, Esq. Hon. Alfred J. Kuffl er Ms. Klarita Duka Ms. Melissa Grimm Ms. Kimberly Cook Cathleen Moore, Ph.D. Elisa Basnight, Esq. Mr. James Curtis Ms. Rachel Lawton Charlotte & Milton A. Feldman Ms. Nydia Han Mr. Andrew Czaja Christiaan Morssink, Ph.D. Fay Beauchamp, Ph.D. Mr. C. Baird Brown Mr. Louis Eni Ms. Christina Leung Mr. Dale Foote Ms. Erin Hartshorn Ms. Darlene Daggett Robert & Maryann Moskal Ms. Ila Bhatnagar Carey International, Inc. Happy Fernandez, Ed.D. Ms. Debra Malinics Ms. Karen Leslie-Henry

DONORS, MEMBERS & SPONSORS DONORS, MEMBERS Arthur Holst, Ph.D. Hai-Lung Dai, Ph.D. Julie Mostov, Ph.D. Ms. Deana Calvelli Mark & Tobey Dichter Ms. Suzanne Garber Shannon Marquez, Ph.D. Mr. Ernald Furxhi Mr. Thomas D. Hooper Delaware Valley Regional Mr. Lawrence Moy Mr. Jeremiah Carber Drexel University Diana S. Hare, Esq. Mr. Richard A. Mass Linda A. Galante, Esq. Mr. Charlie Humphrey Planning Commission Marjorie Muecke, R.N., Ph.D. FAAN Ms. Diana M. Casals Institute of International Education Ms. Wendy Castor Hess Arthur P. & Marjorie L. Miller Alicia Gribben Mr. Eugene Joyce Mr. Mamadou Diarrassouba Michael Nilon & Barbara Frieman, M.D. Ms. Ping Chen Thomas Jennings, Esq. William J. & Molly Hill Stephen W. Miller, Esq. & Stewart Oberfeld Ms. Stephanie Judson Ms. Alice Doering Mr. Barry S. Nobel Michael Cibik, Esq. PECO - An Exelon Company Independence Visitor Center Ms. Anne O’Callaghan Bob & Connie Haas Mr. Stephen Jurash Mr. John Dowlin Mr. James P. O’Brien, Sr. Ms. Amanda D’Amico PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Corporation Malcolm & Leone Schoenberg Ms. Marcia Henisz Ms. Nancy Kammerdeiner Ms. Tania Drake Ms. Barbara Olson Ms. Carolyn Daniels Sue Joseph, C.P.A. Mr. Richard Shnitzler Barbara Hoekje, Ph.D. Mr. Ken Klein Mr. Patrick Eiding Ms. Natalia Olson Steven Darian, Ph.D. $1,500 - $1,999 Mr. Adam Kim Bart & Sandy Silverman Michael Karp & Kristin Johnson Ms. Valerie Lagauskas Mr. Kevin Farley Ms. Linda Orr Ms. Lynne Edwards H. Ronald Klasko, Esq. Edward D. Slevin, Esq. Sarah & Paul Krause Rue Landau, Esq. Ms. Ilse Farrell Ms. Erin K. Palmer Mr. Rafi q Fazelbhoy Citibank, N.A. Mr. Joshua Klein Marilyn & William Tietjen Amy Kurland, Esq. Ms. Heeseung Lee Mr. Peter Fasnacht Matthew S. Parker, Esq. Margaret Gatti, Esq. Kimon Hatza, Esq. Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Ms. Angela Wende-Minch Susan Packard LeGros, Esq. Mr. Richard Lucente Ms. Elizabeth Fields Ms. Kanchana Perera Adam Geffner Ms. Martha McGeary Snider Commerce Ms. Roberta West Ms. Judy Lyons Debbie & Lou Mande Ms. Malia Flynn Barbara Pfefferkorn & Rebecca Beeman Mesnew Inc. Ms. Laura McCluskey Ms. Maureen Zug Mr. Lawrence Maestas Richard Margolis, Esq. Friends of Chamounix Mansion & Hermann Pfefferkorn, Ph.D. Ms. Angela Giampolo Temple University Connell McNulty, Esq. Ms. Marcia Makadon Tatyana Milovanova, M.D., Ph.D. Stephanie & Randy Gaboriault Ms. Sharon Pinkenson Nancy Greene & Peter Grove - Offi ce of International Affairs & Cathleen Coyle McNulty, Esq. $250 - $299 Richard Marencic & Sarah Vogt Ms. Kaitlin Morrissey Mr. James A. Geiger Nick & Susan Pizzola Mr. Curtis Gregory University of Pennsylvania Robert & Missy McQuiston Hon. Kristina Mattila Ms. Susan P. Mucciarone Mr. Benjamin Gerson Carl Primavera, Esq. Ms. Rosalie Grosso Mr. Shawn Orenstein Hon. Barbara Afanassiev Susan & Joe Meo Willie Nattiel, Jr., Esq. Susan & Robert Glazer, M.D. Ms. Virginia Pusey Mr. James D. Haley $1,000 - $1,499 Mr. David C. Palm Stephen S. Aichele, Esq. Ms. Sondra Myers Mr. Albert Olenzak Richard W. Goldberg, Esq. Pedro A. Ramos, Esq. Ms. Lydia Henry Mr. Robert Santiago III E. Harris Baum, Esq. Ms. Barbara O’Brien Hubertus Oswald Mr. William Golden Ms. Zoey Reese Suzanne Reese Horvitz, Ph.D. Mr. Steven J. Batzer Jeffrey & Joan Schwartz Ronald & Sonja Bond Mr. Douglas Pike & Carmen Tompkins-Oswald Joseph Gordon, Esq. Margaret Anne Ribeiro, M.A., N.C.C. Mr. Samuel M. Huntington BDP International Mr. Babish Soni Mr. David Briel Ms. Denise Portner Mr. Quan Pham Ms. Barbara L. Greenfi eld Carolynn King Richmond, Ed.D., J.D. Ms. Karla Hurley Courtyard by Marriott Ms. Geri Swift Cohen Fluhr & Gonzalez P.C. Ms. Emily C. Riley Audrey & Thomas Pituk Mr. Ed Grose Mr. Mario Rivello Mr. Dave Jefferys Philadelphia Downtown Mr. Darren Tapp Mr. Tom Corcoran Ms. Dianne Rotwitt Reading Terminal Market Corporation Chandrakant & Margot Gupta Ms. Theresa Romanowski Mrs. Debra A. Kahn Dilworth Paxson LLP Mr. Joseph Thompson III Ronald D’Alonzo & James Schad Mr. Eric Rugart Ms. Dianne E. Reed Nicholas Hadgis, Ph.D. Mr. Charles Rose Ms. Christine Kendall John W. Goldschmidt Jr., Esq. Mr. Herbert Vederman Ms. Karen Daroff Suzann & Walter Schubert Ms. Janet H. Reitano & Anna Hadgis, M.A. & Mindy Goldberg Rose, Ph.D. Kristin P. & Todd B. Kimmell Ronald Henry, Esq. & Linda Henry World Trade Center Joseph De Simone, Esq. Warren & Diane Seider Mr. Adam Schran Mr. Michael Hagy Ryan & Pamela Rosenbaum Arthur Klinghoffer, Ph.D. Hyde International Group of Greater Philadelphia Ms. Karen Gotlieb Ms. Susan Sherman Mr. Barry Seymour Ms. Elinor Haider Mr. Jonathan Ross & Judith Klinghoffer, Ph.D. Independence Visitor Center International Women’s Club Ms. Myriam Siftar Mr. Daniel Simo Ms. Becky Halkias Ms. Cheri Sanchez Ms. Sherry Kumar Corporation $400 - $499 of Philadelphia Corey & Jonne Smith Ms. Karen Spiro Ms. Laura Hans Mr. Randy Schulz Ms. Amy Lempert Intrax International Institute Mr. Leonard Karp Donald & Hether Smith Mr. Paul Steinke Christie & John Hastings III Mr. Giacinto Scoles Ms. Elizabeth Levin Johnson & Johnson Ms. Jane T. Andress Mr. Mike Kates Doris Smith-Ribner, Esq. Mr. Christophe P. Terlizzi Dorothy & A. Gilbert Heebner, Ph.D. Hon. Luigi Scotto Joe & Sandi Lichtman Law Offi ces of Gary P. Biehn, Esq. Ms. Jurate Krokys Ann L. Stauffer, M.B.A. Ms. Norma Van Dyke Mr. John Herzins Michael Scullin, Esq. Mrs. Helen H.K. Lord Margaret A. McCausland LLC Eugene & Cissy Block Ms. Betty Litsinger Mr. Brian Stepelevich Mr. Charles Walsh Eleanor & Robert Hill Ms. Dianne L. Semingson Ms. Deborah Majka Sherry L. Mueller, Ph.D. Lee & Sally Bowie Ms. Mireia Lizandra Ms. Laurenn Strabone Ms. Faith Watson Ms. Lissa Hilsee Josh Sevin Jason & Christine Maki National Constitution Center Mr. Duane H. Bumb Mr. Gene P. Lohr Hon. Christine Tartaglione John & Pat Wisniewski Matthew Hirsch, Esq. & Naomi Sevin Goldstein, Ph.D. Mr. Paul K. Marttila Philadelphia Convention Mr. Mahinda De Lanerolle Ms. Jaime Molyneux Stephen & Rebecca Tobias Ms. Melanie Wright Ms. Nancy L. Hohns Philip Shalanca & Linda Gonzales Alexandra & Stephen Medvec, Ph.D. & Visitors Bureau John F. Domzalski, J.D., M.P.H. Alexandra Morigi Ms. Anna Coxey Toogood William Yancey Ms. Sherri Hope Culver Ms. Barb Sherf Mr. Louis Nelson Mr. Robert Philpott William & Sharon Dunkelberg & Michael Li Puma, Esq. Howard & Shirley Trauger & Patricia Wisch Ms. Nancy Hopkins Michael Sklaroff, Esq. Mr. Robert B. Palmer Quaker Chemical Foundation Mr. Henry Holcomb William Nesheiwat, Esq. Mr. David Villela Ms. Cecilia Moy Yep Ali Houshmand, Ph.D. & Susan Sklaroff Mel & Denise Payne Brian A. Rankin, Esq. Ms. Merle Holman Mr. Don Pasquarella Jean K. Wilcox, Ph.D. Hyatt Regency Philadelphia Mr. Jeffrey R. Smith Ms. Linda Penrod & Soozung Rankin Susan Kellogg & Dick Hoffman Mr. Ronald Rubin 12 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 13 IVC is supported by grants, fee-for-service programs and by individuals, foundations and corporations. IVC creates partnerships all across the region. Included are more than 600 companies, Our thanks to all who support our work to make friends and create memorable American experiences. civic organizations, and university and government departments that we engage in Citizen Diplomacy These IVC supporters have a direct impact on how the U.S. is viewed around the world. One handshake at a time. through internships, training, shadowing, one-on-one meetings and study tours.

DONORS, MEMBERS & SPONSORS PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS—Partners with IVC Ms. Marilyn Phister Ms. Anne K. M. Clay Mr. Philip Jones Mr. & Mrs. Frank Parente A.C.P.E. Bridget Foy’s Philadelphia Prison System Crown Imports Karen Randal & Robert Toryak Rebecca Clothey, Ph.D. Ms. Wendy Jung Mr. Bruce Park Academy for Educational Development Bridgid’s Planning Commission Cuba Libre Simon Richter, Ph.D. Paul & Angela Coghlan Ms. Aminata Kamara Mr. Christopher Parker Acme Corrugated Box Co., Inc. Brolik Productions, Inc. Police Advisory Commission Cultural Affairs Council Mr. Ronald E. Rossman Ms. Andreea Cojocar Ms. Mary Kasik Mr. Robert Polk Adas Israel Synagogue Brubaker Farms Police Department Curtis Institute of Music ...it’s their signature Jeanne & Daniel Schmedlen Mr. Bob Colazzo Mr. Rashid Kaveh Ms. Marianne Pontillo Adrian Associates Bryn Mawr College Homeland Security Unit Mr. Fee Sepahi Ms. Adrianna Collins Ms. Theresa Kaymak Hon. Franz J. Portmann African American Museum Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC Internal Affairs Division Dan Goldberg Consulting LLC Mr. Michael Shaw Ms. Jennifer Conjour Ms. Evangela Keares Herb & Fay Potter in Philadelphia Buck Consultants Research and Planning Unit D’Angelo’s Ristorante Italiano Ms. Suzette Sherman Ms. Federica Consolazione Ms. Nancy O. Keenan Ms. Debra Powell After School Activities Partnerships Build a Bridge International Procurement Department Daroff Design Ms. Phyllis Sims Mr. Richard Corbin Hon. Ana Maria de Keene Ms. J. Regina Powell Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative Revenue Department Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse Mr. Matthew Sommer Ms. Nina Covrljan Mr. Bob Kegtes Ms. Batia Praizner Air Jamaica C2 Group School District of Philadelphia Dawn’s Place Ms. Reynelle Staley Ms. Gail Crane Ms. Robin Keir Mr. Dino Ramos Al-Aqsa Islamic Society CADEKids Offi ce of Specialized Debra Malinics Advertising Mr. Tom Sullivan Ms. Leonora Cravotta Sandra Kenton, R.N. Mr. Scott Richmond Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture CAMCO Management Instructional Services Defender Association of Philadelphia Ms. Shiva Vakili Ms. Joanne Cunningham Ms. Pamela Kerr Mr. Jim Riker Aldwyn Group, Inc. Camino Books, Inc. Water Department Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House Ms. Delphine Van Roosebeke Mr. Gary Davidoff Mr. Andrew Kevorkian Ms. Romona Riscoe Benson AllCell Worldwide Wireless Rentals Carnegie Hall City Year Greater Philadelphia Delaware Art Museum Ms. Joyce L. Walker Susan Davis, Ph.D. & Douglas Davis J.J. Klaver, Ph.D. Ms. Betty Robinson Alliance Francaise de Philadelphie Cashman & Associates Clay Studio Delaware Public Integrity Commission Mr. Richard Woodville Hon. Ana Maria de Keene Ms. Robin Klein Randall C. Rolfe, M.A., J.D. Alois Global Trade Strategies, LLC Catering By Design College of Physicians of Philadelphia Delaware River Port Authority Ms. Danette Wormer Ms. Carrie Deitzel Mr. Jean Marie Kouassi Ms. Diane Rossheim Altus Agency CD Associates Comcast Corporation Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Mike & Barbara DeLorey Mr. Michael Kowalski Mr. Bruce Rubin American Civil Liberties Union Ceelite Technologies Comcast Network Delaware Valley Grantmakers Up to $65 Mr. Neil T. Desnoyers Brian Krase, Esq. Steven Rubin, Esq. of Pennsylvania Central Philadelphia Monthly Meetings Comcast University Delaware Valley Regional Ms. Isabelle Desplanches Ms. Tess Kristensen Ms. Karen Saillant American Composers Forum, CETRA Language Solutions Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Planning Commission Ms. Nancy Abdel-Halim Luis Diaz, Esq. Joseph H. & Shirley Laird Ms. Kim Sajet Philadelphia Chapter CG Consultants, LLC Department of Community Dependable Distribution Services, Inc. Ms. Kelly J. Ace Ms. Anna Maria DiDio Mr. Greg Landry Mr. Drew Salaman American Friends Service Committee Chabaa Thai Bistro & Economic Development Derry Township School District Donald & Michele Adams Mr. Al DiSanto Mr. Jesse Langman Ms. Elizabeth Scattergood D.C. Peace and Economic Chemical Heritage Foundation International Business Development Design Philadelphia Ms. Amy Addou Mr. James Donaghy Ms. Katia Lapeyre Suzanne Schiller, Esq. Justice Program Chestnut Hill Academy Center for Direct Investment Devon Seafood Grill Enid H. Adler, Esq. Ms. Melissa Doogan Ms. Dorothy Leung Ms. Amy Schlosberg American Medical Foundation Chestnut Hill College House of Representatives DeVry, Inc. Ms. Gwen Agard John & Ruth Dorffman Guet Hoi Ming Leung Ms. Heather Schrieber American Symphony Orchestra Chi Sage Systems Bipartisan Management Dezzi Group, Ltd. Ms. Andrea Allen Ms. Susan Drexler Mr. Jeffrey Levin Mr. Mark Segal Amicus Hospitality Chifa Committee Dietz & Watson, Inc. Ms. Audrey Allen Mr. Dennis Dribin Richard & Dale Levy Alfredo Sergio, Esq. Amuse at Le Meridien Hotel Children’s Crisis Treatment Center Education Committee Dilworth Paxson LLP Mr. Stephen Amoriello Francois Dutchie, Esq. Ms. Mara Lipschutz Ms. Bharati Sharma Anti-Defamation League Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Legislative Communications Diversifi ed Search Odgers Berndtson Mr. Sidney Amster Ms. Barbara Elliott Ms. Elizabeth G. Litten Ms. Dara Shaw Eastern Pennsylvania Children’s Miracle Network Offi ce DLS International, Inc. Grant & Lucy Annable Dorothy & Bernard Enright Ms. Sara Lopatin Mr. Charles Shearer & Delaware Region Chima Brazilian Steakhouse Offi ce of the Chief Clerk DNA Connect Ms. Madalee Apgar Nancy Ezold, Esq. Tony Lu, Esq. Mr. Chaim Shimonov ARAMARK China Infrastructure Investment Offi ce of the Attorney General Donna Brennan Associates Mr. Robert Arcangel Mr. Daniel Fein Ms. Beverly Lucas Ms. Ann Silverman Arcadia University Partners Asset Forfeiture & Money Doubletree Hotel Mr. Alex Archawski Mr. David Feldman Ms. Wilma Lunsford Ms. Nicole Simon Arch Street Meeting House Chinatown Learning Center Laundering Section Drexel University Ms. Alexa Asher Ms. Felicita Feliciano Mr. David MacCoy Ms. Stephanie Singer Archdiocese of Philadelphia Christ Church Preservation Trust Offi ce of the Speaker of the House Center for Civic Engagement Mr. John Asher Mr. Frank Felsburg Betty MacDonald Mr. Gavin Smith Archer & Greiner, P.C. Cibik & Cataldo, P.C. State Police College of Information Science Ms. Jacqueline Axilbund Mr. Rob Ferber & Charles Hutton Mr. Norman Smith Area Port of Philadelphia Citibank, N.A. State Senate & Technology DONORS, MEMBERS & SPONSORS DONORS, MEMBERS Ms. Akiko Barnes Ms. Maxine Ferguson Ms. Lynette Macias Mr. Don Sowers Art Institute of Philadelphia Citizens Voice Supreme Court College of Medicine Charles & Therese Barringer Ms. Belinda Fields Mr. James M. Mallinson Mr. Garcia Sozinho Art of Performance LLC City of Philadelphia Communications Pro Department of History and Politics Ms. Susanne Baum Ms. Janice Finn Ms. Andrea Malone Kevin Stepanuk, Esq. Art Sphere Inc. 311 Contact Center Community College of Philadelphia English Language Center Mr. Umber Bawa Mr. Daniel Fisher Ms. Danielle Marchetti Mr. Eric Stephenson Art Works! City Council Division of Adult and Community Goodwin College Ms. Rebecca Beeman Ms. Cecelia Fitzgibbon Ms. Lynn Marsden-Atlass Mr. Wes Sturgis Art-Reach City Hall Tours Education of Professional Studies Judith Bernstein-Baker, J.D., M.S.W. Ms. Patricia Forcina Paul & Martha Matzko Ms. Sandra Sudofsky Ascentive LLC Commission on Human Relations Community Legal Services, Inc. Government & Community Relations Mr. Josh Birchard Ms. Tansy Foster Mr. Bryan McCloskey Ms. Dawn Summerville Asia Travel Criminal Justice Center Community Service Building International Undergraduate Ms. Lisa Blackman Mr. Howard Fox Mr. John McCormick Mr. Glenn S. Suplee AT Lords & Company Department of Commerce Concept Nutrition, Inc. Admissions Mr. Larry Blake Mr. James Fox Ms. Amanda McCutcheon Lauren Swann, M.S., R.D. Athenaeum of Philadelphia Department of Public Health Congreso de Latinos Unidos LeBow College of Business Mr. William Block Ms. Ruth Frey Mr. C. Sebastian McJetters Ms. Lauren Swift Atwater Kent Foundation, Inc. Department of Streets Connelly Foundation Laurence A. Baiada Center for Michael & Irma Blum Ms. Lue Frierson Ms. Katherine McMahon Ms. Florence Tang Audrey Claire District Attorney’s Offi ce Conrad O’Brien PC Entrepreneurship in Technology Robert & Linda Boris Mr. Andrew Frishkoff Mr. Joseph McNamara Charles Taylor, Esq. Australian New Zealand American Division of Technology Consular Corps of Philadelphia M.B.A. Career Services Ms. Laura Boyd Mr. Frank Froio Ms. Melissa Meade Ms. Maria Taylor Chamber of Commerce Election Activities Consulate General of Israel Offi ce of Enrollment Management Ms. Yvonne A. Boye Ms. Krista Fumo Ms. Melissa L. Medico Ms. Mindy Thomas AXIS Visual Empowerment Zone Consulate General of Italy Steinbright Career Development Center Ms. Ruth Brader Mr. Philippe Gabay Ms. Betty Mellor Ms. Michela Tincani First Judicial District Consulate General of Panama Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Ms. Jennifer Brank Thomas & Stella Gabuzda Mrs. Margy Meyerson Mr. Martin Tjiattas BALDT, Inc. Court of Common Pleas Consulate of El Salvador Duane Morris LLP Ms. Donna Brennan Mr. Gene D. Gagliardi Mr. William Miffl in Ms. Helen A. Torrelli Ballard Spahr LLP Mayor’s Business Action Team Consulate of Finland Dupree Studios Ms. Lisa Brennan Ms. Roberta Ginsburg Arlyn Miller, Ed.D. Ms. Carri Tovsky Bard Associates Mayor’s Commission on Aging Consulate of France Ms. Klaudia Breslavets Mr. Rob Goldman Ms. Elizabeth Miller Ms. Roberta Turner Bartlett & Company, Inc. Mayor’s Offi ce of Education Consulate of Germany EBS Poland Mr. Dan Brickley Ms. Susan Gould Philip Minter, Ph.D. Mr. Herbert Ushewokunze Baumann, DeSeve & Landau Mayor’s Offi ce Consulate of Haiti Economy League Ms. Caroline Brooker Ed Gracely, Ph.D. Mr. James Mitchell III John W. Vincent & Delia C. Pitts Bawa Muhaiyadden Fellowship of Faith-Based Initiatives Consulate of Latvia of Greater Philadelphia Chief Buffy Red Feather Brown Mr. Joseph Griesbaum Mr. Pedro Molteni Ms. Suzana Volquarts BDP International, Inc. Mayor’s Offi ce of Sustainability Consulate of Madagascar Econsult Corp. Ms. Clarice Brown Mr. Chris Gross Tamala Montgomery, M.P.A. Ms. Nancy Vonada Berardi & Associates Inc. Mayor’s Offi ce of Transportation Consulate of Norway ECRI Institute Mr. Kevin Bunkin Ms. Janet Hagan Mr. Alexander Moretsky Ms. Barbara P. Wanner Berkey Creamery and Utilities Consulate of Republic of Korea Edmund J. Hmieleski Mr. Jack Burch Ms. Michele Haines Mr. Barry Morrison Julia & Chris Ward Berry & Homer Municipal Court Consulate of Sweden Early Childhood Center Ms. Lora H. Burns Colleen & Christopher Hardimon Ms. Katie Mosconi David Harrington Watt, Ph.D. Berwyn Capital Investments, Inc. Mural Arts Program Consulate of Switzerland Education Law Center Ms. Sandy Cadwalader Ms. Jane Hartman Frankel Mr. Andrei Muntean Dane & Joan Wells Best Western Center City Hotel Offi ce of Councilwoman Cooke & Bieler Educational Testing Service Ms. Nancy Callan Robert P. & Barbara Hauptfuhrer Mr. Basil Nation Mr. Richard White Betsy Ross House Donna Reed Miller Copernicus Society of America Educational Testing Service Ms. Paulette Callas Ms. Carol Heiberger Ms. Doreen Nation Whitney & Sharon White Bicycle Coalition Offi ce of Director of Finance Council on American-Islamic Relations Global Institute Mr. Bob Cameron Branch & Joan Heller Mr. William O’Brien II Mr. Courtney Wilborn of Greater Philadelphia Offi ce of Emergency Management Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Chapter Electronic Ink Mr. Brian Campbell Eric & Frances Herr Mr. Ryan C. O’Connor Mr. Ivin Williams Bindi Restaurant Offi ce of the Arts Court of the Common Pleas Elizabethtown College Mr. Donald Campbell Mr. Ben Hirsch Ms. Suzanne Oh Ms. Belinda Wilson Bistro St. Tropez & the Creative Economy of Luzerne County The Young Center that makes Mr. David Canada Mr. Eugene P. Hough Ms. Ngozi Onuoha Sallie I. Winters, C.P.A. Blank Rome LLP Offi ce of the City Council President Courtyard by Marriott Elliott Curson Advertising Ms. Monique Castillo Ms. Mandy Hu Mr. Paul Orleman Ms. Carol Wong Bliss Offi ce of the City Representative Philadelphia Downtown Elliott’s Amazing Beverages it our special Mr. Danny Chin Hon. John Huffaker, Esq. Mr. Robert Orloski Ms. Joyce Wright Boeing Company Offi ce of the Controller Covenant House PA Embassy of Lithuania Kai Chen & Mu Yang Mr. Samuel Huntington Ms. Eileen O’Shaughnessy Ms. Trudi Wright Borski Associates, LLC Offi ce of the Inspector General Cozen O’Connor Emergency Care Research Institute signature! Mr. John William Chin Mr. Patrick Igoe Ms. Rochelle Ostroff-Weinberg Ms. Dan (Emily) Zhu Bower & Co. Consulting LLC Offi ce of the Managing Director Creativators, LLC Enterprise Center Mr. Adam Cichy Ms. Sandra Jereb Mr. Kevin O’Sullivan Mr. Mikhail Zorich Brasler Properties Offi ce of the Mayor Creperie Beau Monde Episcopal Academy Marla Cimini & Chris Grova Mr. Jeffrey Ji Mr. Donald Papouschek Brauhaus Schmitz Philadelphia Parking Authority Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. Erb Law Firm, PC Ms. Nancy Citrino Ms. Melanie Johnson Ms. Jennifer Paradis 14 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 15 IVC creates partnerships all across the region. Included are more than 600 companies, civic organizations, and university and government departments that we engage in Citizen Diplomacy through internships, training, shadowing, one-on-one meetings and study tours.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS—Partners with IVC PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS—Partners with IVC ...it’s their signature ErexCorp Hangley, Aronchick, Segal & Pudlin La Salle University National Archives and Philadelphia Coca-Cola Robert W. & Eleanor O. Hill Foundation Institute on Disabilities Civic House Essroc Italcementi Group Harrisburg School District School of Business Records Administration Bottling Company Rowan University Intensive English Language Program Department of Political Science Estia Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra The Nonprofi t Center National Constitution Center Philadelphia Convention Royal House of West Africa Offi ce of International Affairs English Language Programs Everyone Counts Haskell Associates Ladder Fifteen National Council of International Visitors & Visitors Bureau Russell Byers Charter School Offi ce of Student Affairs Fels Institute of Government Execuspeak Dictionary Hatfi eld Quality Meats Inc. Lamberti Restaurant Consulting National Museum Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO Rutgers University Disability Resources and Services Geology Department Executive Sounding Board Health Partners Lancaster Farm and Home Center of American Jewish History Philadelphia Education Fund School of Business & Management Graduate School of Education Associates Inc. Health Promotion Council Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum Nattiel Seay & Humble, PC Philadelphia Federal Credit Union S & S Management Inc. School of Communications Hillel House Exelon Business Services Company Hebrew Immigration Aid Society L’Angolo Ristorante Italiano Nenko Advisors International, LLC Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Saint Andrew’s Church and Theater Historic Preservation Department Exelon Corporation & Council Migration Service Language Access International Neumann University Philadelphia FIGHT Saint Andrew’s Russian Orthodox School of Tourism Museum of Archaeology Exelon Energy Delivery Heritage Guild Works Las Bugambilias New Holland Agriculture Philadelphia Fire Department Cathedral & Hospitality Management & Anthropology Hill International, Inc. Las Gallas New Jersey Agricultural Philadelphia Gay News Saint Joseph’s University Small Business Development Center Offi ce of Financial Aid FACTS Charter School Historical Society of Pennsylvania Law Offi ces Experiment Station Philadelphia High School Sarah Pyle Academy Temple University Hospital PennDiplomats Family Business Magazine Holstein Keating Cattell Johnson of Margaret A. McCausland LLC New Jersey Farm Bureau for Creative and Performing Arts for Academic Intensity The Intergenerational Center Program for Religion Family Planning Council & Goldstein PC Le Bec Fin New Jersey Health Care Philadelphia Industrial Development Saturday Morning with Joy Keys Tyler School of Art & Social Policy Research Federal Mediation Hospital of the University Le Castagne Quality Institute Corporation Saul Ewing LLP Thomas Jefferson University Hospital School of Design & Conciliation Service of Pennsylvania Lebanon Valley College Newspaper Guild Philadelphia International Airport Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, LLP Tierney Communications School of Engineering Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia HSBC Bank USA Department of Music Communication Workers of America Philadelphia International Medicine Schuylkill Capital Management Tir Na Nog Bar & Grill and Applied Sciences Fels Institute of Government Lefa, Inc. Local 38010 Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Science Center Tive Lobbying Group School of Law Feta Med IBP, LLC Levas Communications, Inc. Nikolaus & Hohenadel LLP Philadelphia Media Network Science Leadership Academy Topaz Technology, Inc. The Wharton School First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Ikatu International Levin & Company Noble An American Cookery Philadelphia Daily News Scribe Video Center Trademar, Inc. Center for Leadership Fo Shou Temple of the Chinese IKON Document Effi ciency Lingual Institute Nova-Comm Strategy Group Philadelphia Inquirer Seeing Eye, Inc. Transnational Legal Clinic and Change Management American Buddhist Association ILER Consulting Lithuanian American Community, Inc. Numonics Corporation Philadelphia Museum of Art Select Greater Philadelphia Triumph Brewing Company Institute for Urban Research Folk Arts - Cultural Treasures IMA Consulting Lithuanian Ministry Women’s Committee Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg Trujillo Rodriguez & Richards LLC Small Business Charter School IMS Health of Foreign Affairs Octo Waterfront Grille Philadelphia Orchestra & Torchia, LLC Twenty Manning Development Center Food Trust Incheon Trade Offi ce USA LLD Systems O’Donnell Associates Philadelphia Orchestra Association SeniorLAW Center University of the Arts Fork Restaurant Independence Charter School Lubert-Adler Partners Offi ce of U.S. Representative Philadelphia Phillies Seton Hall University U.S. Agency for University of the Sciences Foundation for Islamic Education Independence Foundation Lutheran Children & Family Services Gregory Meeks Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Settlement Music School International Development in Philadelphia Four Seasons Hotel Independence National Historical Park Lutheran Theological Seminary Offi ce of U.S. Senator Bob Casey Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Marie Louise Curtis Branch U.S. Commercial Service University Services Fountain Restaurant Independence Visitor Center at Philadelphia Old City Coffee, Inc. Philadelphia Sinfonia Orchestra Sino-Consulting U.S. Commission on Urban Engineers, Inc. Swann Lounge Corporation Lynch Exhibits Old City District Philadelphia Trolley Works SMART International Religious Freedom Urban Industry Initiative Franklin Institute Science Museum InLiquid OnePoint Public / Big Bus Company Smith & Wollensky U.S. Court of Appeals for Urban Land Institute Free Library of Philadelphia Institute for Community Service MA+G Graphic Design & Private Solutions LLC Philadelphia University Southeastern Cherokee Confederacy the Third Circuit USA Limousine Ultra French Riviera, Inc. Institute for the Study of Civic Values Maggiano’s Little Italy Operation Understanding Philadelphia Workforce of Pennsylvania U.S. Department of Agriculture Friends Historical Library Interfaith Center Makuti, LLC Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Development Corporation Spangles U.S. Department of Commerce Village of Arts & Humanities

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING Friends of Farmworkers, Inc. of Greater Philadelphia Mann Center for the Performing Arts Orlind, Inc. Philagrafi ka Specialty USA, LLC Economic Development Administration Villanova University Friends Select School International Hospital Margolis Edelstein Orlow, Kaplan & Hohenstein Philanthropic & Fiduciary Solutions Spector Gadon & Rosen, PC U.S. Department of Homeland Security Vision for Equality Inc. Fund for Philadelphia and Medical Equipment Marian Anderson Historical Society Ottens Flavors PhilaPOSH Spri - Basque Country Business Offi ce Immigration and Customs Viva Vino International House Philadelphia MARIDIA Audience Response Overbrook School for the Blind Please Touch Museum Spring Mill Cafe & Gallery Enforcement, Offi ce of Investigations Volpe and Koenig P.C. G. H. Arrow Co. International Management Consulting Martins Run Overseas Strategic Consulting Plough & the Stars Spruce Hill Manor U.S. Customs & Border Protection Vonevents Gallagher Malloy Georges, P.C. International Opera Theater, Inc. McCormick & Schmick’s Oyster House PNC Financial Services Group St. John’s Hospice U.S. Department of Justice Gamesa Technology Corporation, Inc. International Recoveries, LLC McCormick Taylor, Inc. Police Athletic League of Philadelphia State of Delaware Federal Bureau of Investigation Walmart Stores, Inc. Gaudenzia, Inc. International SOS Assistance, Inc. McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney P.M. Dubroff Polish American Cultural Center Department of Health U.S. Attorney’s Offi ce Water Works Restaurant Gayle International Student Network, Inc. & Carpenter, LLP Palm Solutions Polish Heritage Society & Social Services Eastern District of Pennsylvania WBD Investment Group Geocentric Development Group International Women’s Club McGann Associates Para-Plus Translations, Inc. Polonia Bank Family Court U.S. District Court Weber Gallagher Simpson International of Philadelphia MDC Systems LLC PARC Restaurant, Bistro & Café Positano Coast Stevens & Lee P.C. Middle District of Pennsylvania Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP George E. Thomas Associates, Inc. Melograno Parente Randolph, LLC PREIT Stockton Real Estate Advisors U.S. Department of State Webster Marketing International LLC Giampolo Law Group Jack’s Firehouse Mennonite Information Center Paris Foods Corporation Preservation Alliance Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, LLP Offi ce of International Visitors Welcoming Center Ginkgo Enterprises Jaisohn Center & Biblical Tabernacle Park Printing for Greater Philadelphia Structure Tone, Inc. Cyprus Fulbright Commission for New Pennsylvanians Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania James Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Party Rental Ltd. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Sunoco, Inc. U.S. Environmental Protection Wells Fargo Bank, NA Global Arena LLC Japan America Society Meridian International Center Pearl S. Buck International Prime Rib Restaurant Supper Agency, Region III Wendy’s Boutiques Global Education Motivators, Inc. of Greater Philadelphia Global Connect PECO, An Exelon Company Princeton University Swenson Arts U.S. Navy Werner Consulting Global Interdependence Center Joanne Rile Artists Management Mexican Post Penn Diplomats Offi ce of the Provost and Technology High School Naval Air Station - Joint Reserve Whealin Inc. Global Management Advisors LLC John Templeton Foundation MicroSociety, Inc. Penn State University Print Club Base Willow Grove White and Williams LLP Gloucester County 4-H Milk Makers Johnson & Johnson Middle States Commission College of Agricultural Sciences Protocol International Tabas Funding U.S. Senate Whole Foods Market Goldblum & Hess Joseph Poon on Higher Education Cooperative Extension, Public Works Tasty Baking Company U.S. Small Business Administration Widener University Gonzales & Tiagha, LLC Asian Fusion Restaurant MidMarket Capital Advisors, LLC Lancaster County Public/Private Ventures Tavern 17 UBS Financial Services Inc. William Penn Charter School Good Shepherd Mediation Center JR Resources Miga Offi ce of Development & Alumni Tavern on Broad U-Combination Technology WolfBrown Goodwill Industries MillCrest Law LLP Relations Q Barbeque & Tequila Bar TawsCanDo! Union Trust Steakhouse Women’s Business Development Center of Southern New Jersey & Philadelphia Kalish & Associates Mitchell & Titus, LLP Offi ce of Global Programs Quaker Chemical Foundation TD Bank United Nations Association Women’s Campaign International Grace Baptist Fellowship Kaloustian Law Montgomery County Pennsylvania Academy Quantum International Team Pennsylvania Foundation of Greater Philadelphia Women’s Way Gramercy Consulting Karp Marketing Communications District Attorney’s Offi ce of the Fine Arts Translation Services Temple University United Steelworkers of America World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Greater Philadelphia Chamber Karr Barth Associates, Inc. Montgomery, McCracken, Walker Pennsylvania Bar Institute Beasley School of Law Local 10-1 World Learning Visitor of Commerce KB Consultants & Rhoads, LLP Pennsylvania Chinese American Racquet Club Career Center Universal Companies Exchange Program Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance KB Experience Moore College of Art & Design Chamber of Commerce Radisson Plaza - Warwick Hotel Center City Campus Universal Institute Charter School World Shippers & Importers, Co. Greater Philadelphia Film Offi ce Kerr Design Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project Radnor Venture Partners LP College of Science and Technology University City Housing World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Moshulu Restaurant & Bar Pennsylvania Prison Society Ray of Hope Project, Inc. Department of Criminal Justice University City Science Center of Greater Philadelphia that makes Greater Philadelphia Tourism Kistler Tiffany Benefi ts Mother Bethel African Pentimenti Gallery Reading Terminal Market Corporation Department of Economics University of Pennsylvania WPVI-TV 6 ABC Marketing Corporation Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Methodist Episcopal Church Pew Charitable Trusts Reed Smith LLP Department of Political Science Annenberg School WXPN-FM it our special Green Studio Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP MTM Linguasoft Pfi zer Reinvestment Fund Department of Religion for Communication Greentree Brokerage Services, Inc. Kleinbard Bell & Brecker LLP Mulicultural Youth Exchange Phelps Stokes Resnick Communications Education Abroad Center for Global Y Design signature! Group Dynamics In Focus Korman Communities Rushwood Philadelphia Airport System Rhone-Poulenc Rorer and Overseas Campuses Communication Studies YMCA Youth in Government Gwynedd Mercy College KPMG LLP NAACP Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale Ristorante La Buca Fox School of Business Aresty Institute Young Concert Artists, Inc. Center for Lifelong Learning Krzyzanowski Foundation Nancy O’Mara Ezold, P.C. Philadelphia Brewing Company Ristorante Panorama International Business Association of Executive Education Haefele, Flanagan & Co. KSW Consulting Naroff Economic Advisors Philadelphia Chinatown Rittenhouse Astronomical Society The Innovation Barbara and Edward Netter Center Haines & Associates La Fontana Della Citta Nasdaq OMX PHLX Development Corporation Rittenhouse Foundation & Entrepreneurship Institute for Community Partnerships Robert Morris Associates Institute for Public Affairs Center for Evidence-Based Practice

16 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 17 A country’s best “PR” is done by its own people. By opening their homes for dinners, their offi ces, classrooms and courtrooms for professional dialogue (and for some, their checkbooks) these citizen diplomats Citizen Diplomats make friends and present a positive view of the American people. helped us make some new friends and positive images of the United States that will long be remembered. Citizen Diplomat Representatives Citizen Diplomat Representatives ...it’s their signature Ms. Jeffi e Abbott Mr. Steven J. Batzer Ms. Rachel Brown Ms. Sherry Claypool Mr. Nilesh Defei Christopher Erb, Esq. Ms. Katherine Gajewski Ms. Becky Halkias Ms. Nancy Abdel-Halim E. Harris Baum, Esq. Regina & Michael Brown Mr. Steve Clemens Ms. Carrie Deitzel & Kelly Phillips Erb, Esq. Linda A. Galante, Esq. Ms. Aquiera Halsey Hon. Lynne Abraham Ms. Susanne Baum Richard Brown, Jr., Esq. Ms. Danielle Clemmer Ms. Maria del Pico Taylor Clark Erickson, Ph.D. Mr. John Gallery Mr. Craig Hamilton Ms. Alisa Abrams Mr. Umber Bawa Ms. Ann Brownlee Ms. Erika Clemons Mike & Barbara DeLorey Mr. Bob Eskind Mr. Raymond Gant Ms. Nydia Han Alice G. Abreu, J.D. Ms. Sok Be Michelle Brown-Nevers, Ed.D. Rebecca Clothey, Ph.D. Ms. Lourdes Demers Mr. Matt Essman Suzanne & Christopher Garber Rev. Marguerite Handy Ms. Kelly J. Ace Fay Beauchamp, Ph.D. Ms. Lynette Brown-Sow Ram Cnaan, Ph.D. Mr. Gianluca Demontis Thomas Eveslage, Ph.D. Mr. Jose Garces Mr. John Hanssens Ms. Lisa Acker Moulder Ms. Rebecca Beeman Mr. Luke Brubaker Ms. Renata Cobbs Fletcher Mr. Dan DeMora Nancy Ezold, Esq. Mr. Gregory Gardner Colleen & Christopher Hardimon Arlene Ackerman, Ed.D. Mr. Scott Behm Elise Bruhl, Esq. Ms. Helena Cochrane Ms. Barbara Denenburg Ms. Sharon Gaskins Diana S. Hare, Esq. Donald & Michele Adams Ms. Deanna Behring Mr. Peter Bruvik Paul & Angela Coghlan Mr. Christopher Densmore Kathy & David Faenza Margaret Gatti, Esq. Mr. Lovell Harmon Mr. Troy Adams Ms. Kathleen Bell Mr. Paul Bryan Cary Coglianese, J.D., Ph.D. Ms. Lisa Dent Mr. James Falconi Ms. M. Teresa Gavigan Ms. Nicole Harris Ms. Anna Adamska Mr. Steven Bell Mr. Matthew Bryant Beth Cohen, Esq. Mr. Ryan Derfl er Mohsen Fardmanesh, Ph.D. Mr. Jeremy Geffen Phil Harris, Esq. Mia Adelberg, Esq. Ms. Concetta Bencivenga Mr. Duane H. Bumb Burton Cohen & Mindy Treceno Mr. Gregory DeShields Mr. Kevin Farley Adam Geffner & Rebecca Beeman Christina Harrison, MHS Ayden Adler, Ph.D. Toni Benner & Tom Harding Rev. Petras Burkauskas D. Walter Cohen, D.D.S. Mr. Neil T. Desnoyers Ms. Ilse Farrell Mr. Dan Genard Ms. Kristin Hart Enid H. Adler, Esq. Peter Benoliel & Willo Carey Ms. Kristina Burke Norman & Suzanne Cohn Ms. Isabelle Desplanches Mr. Michael Farrell John Gerace, Ph.D. Ms. Patricia Hartman Michael Adler, Esq. Ms. Kristie Bergey Thomas Burke, Jr. Ms. Andreea Cojocar Eleanor & Christopher Dezzi Mr. Peter Fasnacht Mr. Benjamin Gerson Ms. Jane Hartman Frankel E. Robert & Sue Aemisegger Ms. Dawn Bergmaier Ms. Lora H. Burns Mr. Henry Collins Ms. Francesca Di Cosmo Sgt. Michael Faust Mr. Gino Giacomucci Ms. Erin Hartshorn Hon. Barbara Afanassiev Ms. Amanda Bergson-Shilcock Mr. David Burstein Mr. Jeffrey Collins Mr. Mamadou Diarrassouba Mr. Rafi q Fazelbhoy Ms. Angela Giampolo Ms. Nancy S. Hartsough Ms. Gwen Agard Ms. Katie Berkowitz Mr. Frank Burton Ms. Jennifer Conjour Luis Diaz, Esq. Ms. Kelly Fedeli Mr. Randy Giancaterino Mr. Philip Harvey Mustafa A. Ahmed, Ph.D. Mr. John Bernhardt Jo & Robert Busser Ms. Linda Conlin Maria Diaz-Aparicio, J.D. Charlotte & Milton A. Feldman Hon. James A. Gibbons Ms. Jean Haskell Stephen S. Aichele, Esq. Judith Bernstein-Baker, J.D., M.S.W. Hon. Alan Butkovitz Ms. Denise A. Connerty Mark & Tobey Dichter Ms. Felicita Feliciano Ms. Sarah Gibbons Christie & John Hastings III Mr. Guy Aiman Mr. Kevin Bethel Mr. Jay E. Butler Hilary Connor, Esq. Mr. David Dickson Ms. Monica Felkel Ms. Debbie Gibbons-Neff Alan & Suzanne Hatfi eld David M. Albert, Esq. Mr. Bill Betson Minister Malcolm Byrd Ms. Rugiatu Conteh Mr. Rick Dickson Ms. Lauren Fenimore Ms. Nancy Gibbs Kimon Hatza, Esq. Polly Bell & Stuart Alden Mr. Mark Beyerle Ms. Sandra Byrne Ms. Katie M. Cook Ms. Anna Maria DiDio Adelaide Ferguson, J.D. Nancy Gilboy & Philip Harvey Robert P. & Barbara Hauptfuhrer Ms. Helene F. Alexander Ms. Ila Bhatnagar Ms. Kimberly Cook Mr. Roger Dillow Happy Fernandez, Ed.D. Mr. William Y. Giles Ms. Julie Hawkins Mr. Rafi q Diya Al-Fareed Gary P. Biehn, Esq. Ms. Sandy Cadwalader Mr. Russell Cooke Mr. William DiMascio Ms. Donna Ferrari Ms. Roberta Ginsburg Ms. Linda Hayes Ms. Ali Allen Ms. Suzanne Biemiller Mr. Robert Cafaro Mr. Terry Cooke Ms. Renae Dinerman Mr. Raymond Feuzeu-Yomsi Ms. Nancy D. Ginter Mr. Mark Hayman Ms. Audrey Allen Ms. Lee Billmyer Ms. Catherine Cahill Mr. Mark Cooper Mr. Vinny D’Natale Corey Field, Esq. Susan & Sam Gish Ms. Kelly Hays Mr. Hugh Allen Mr. Jerry Bilton Ms. Joy Cain Mr. Graham Copeland Mr. James Dobrowolski Ms. Elizabeth Fields Mr. Richard Gitlen Robert F. Hecht, Esq. Peter & Beth Alois Ms. Eugenie L. Birch Ms. Paulette Callas Ms. Marianna Coppola Ms. Alice Doering Ms. Cynthia Figueroa Mr. Giuseppe Giuliani Dorothy & A. Gilbert Heebner, Ph.D. Mr. Raad J. Alsarraj Mr. Josh Birchard Ms. Deana Calvelli Mr. Richard Corbin Mr. Ed Doherty Mr. Hal Fingerman Susan & Robert Glazer, M.D. Ms. Carol Heiberger Ms. Robin Aluko Richard Birns, Esq. Ms. Kendall Cameron Nathan Corbitt, D.V.M. Ms. Megan L. Doherty Mr. Adam M. Finkel Ms. Elizabeth Gluck Mr. Frederick Heldring Mr. Stephen Amoriello & Madeleine Sann, Esq. Gerald Campano, Ph.D. Mr. Tom Corcoran Mr. Eli Dolgansky Ms. Ellen Firestone Mr. Thomas Gluck Branch & Joan Heller Mr. Sidney Amster Mr. Albert Black Mr. Brian Campbell Ms. Cherylle C. Corpuz John F. Domzalski, J.D., M.P.H. Douglas & Lois Fischer Ms. Danielle Goddard Mr. Gregory L. Heller Mr. Jon Amsterdam Mr. Dan Black Hon. Jan Campbell-Westlind Pedro A. Cortes, Esq. Mr. James Donaghy Mr. Daniel Fisher Ms. Kim Gold Monika Hemmers & Steve Heimann Mr. George Anastasia Ms. Evan Black Mr. Gerald Cannon Ms. Catherine Cosman CDR J.F. Donnelly Ms. Robin L. Fisher Mr. Daniel Goldberg Ms. Marcia Henisz Mr. Eric Anderson Ms. Lisa Blackman Ms. Christine Caputo Mr. Jay Costa Ned Donoghue II, Esq. Therese Flaherty, Ph.D. Richard W. Goldberg, Esq. Ms. Kristina Henk Mr. Kelvyn Anderson Ms. Gloria Blakely Russell J. Cardamone Jr., Ph.D. Capt. Charlotte Council & Peggy O’Donnell Ms. Maureen Flanagan Ms. Jane Golden Ms. Lydia M. Henry Mr. Kernie L. Anderson Ms. Mara Blake-Ward Mr. Charles R. Carmalt Ms. Nina Covrljan Ms. Melissa Doogan Mr. Sherman Fleming Mr. Vladimir Goldfarb Ronald Henry, Esq. & Linda Henry Mr. Ramzy Andrawos Brigitte Blanco & Sergio Blanco, Ph.D. Ms. Michele Carney Jane Cowley, Ph.D. John & Ruth Dorffman Ms. Kelsey Flitter Ms. Amy Goldman Mr. Connor Hepp Ms. Jane T. Andress Rev. Ralph Blanks Adrienne Carpenter, Ph.D. Mr. Robert Coyne Mr. Alex Doty Mr. Ralph Flood Ms. Karen Goldman Eric & Frances Herr Marlene Andrews Gilboy Eugene & Cissy Block Maria M. Carrillo, Esq. Ms. Gail Crane Mr. Dan Dougherty Ms. Malia Flynn John Goldschmidt, Jr., Esq. Mr. John Herzins Grant & Lucy Annable Mr. William Block Ms. Rosetta Carrington Lue Mr. Paul Crane Mr. Jesse Dougherty Ms. Denise Flynn Buczko Ms. Katherine Gomez Mr. Dick Hess Ms. Janet Ansert Ms. Dilys E. Blum Msgr. Michael Carroll Ms. Ruthann Crane Mr. Vincent J. Dougherty Ellie Fogarty, Ph.D. Peter Gonzales, Esq. Mr. Michael Hess Ms. Anne J. Anspach Michael & Irma Blum Ms. Sharon Carruth Ms. Leonora Cravotta Ms. Dana Douglas Ms. Margaret Fogarty-Harnish Ms. Alexa Gonzalez Ms. Wendy Castor Hess Amy M. Apollo, Esq. Ms. Josette Bonafi no Mr. Robert Carullo Ms. Denise Creedon Ms. Lauryn Douthit Ms. Rebecca Foley Mr. Jeffrey Gordon Mr. Ken Hilbert

CITIZEN DIPLOMAT REPRESENTATIVES CITIZEN DIPLOMAT Ms. Helen Arabskyj Ronald & Sonja Bond Ms. Diana M. Casals Mr. Matthew J. Creme Jr. Mr. John Dowlin Mr. Dale Foote Joseph Gordon, Esq. Ms. Barbara Hill Mr. Robert Arcangel Don Bone, Ph.D. Hon. Robert P. Casey, Jr. Mr. T.L. Omawale Crenshaw Mr. Robert Emmett Downey Ms. Patricia Forcina Mr. Zander Goss Eleanor & Robert Hill Ms. Renee Archawski Mr. Steve Bonnie Kimberly Cassidy, Ph.D. Ms. Celia Creskoff Ms. Jessica Drake Darryl Ford, Ph.D. Ms. Karen Gotlieb Mr. T.L. Hill Ms. A. Jean Arnold Sheldon M. Bonovitz, Esq. Ms. Monique Castillo Ms. Lauren Cristella Ms. Tania Drake Ms. Alexandra Forlini Ms. Susan Gould William J. & Molly Hill Mr. George Arnold Robert & Linda Boris Mr. Enrico Castro Mr. Robert Crites Mr. Matthew L. Drexler Mr. Stephen Forte Mr. Brian Gozdan Ms. Lissa Hilsee Amanda S. Aronoff, Esq. Mr. Robert A. Borski, Jr. Camille Cates-Barnett, Ph.D. Ms. Rosi Crosby Ms. Susan Drexler Laura Foster Ms. Laurel Grady Mr. Ben Hirsch Mr. Robert Arsenault Mr. Leon Bostein Mr. Tony Ceballos Mr. Nicholas Crosson Chin Du, MPH, Ed.M. & Aaron Goldblatt Charles & Linda Graham Matthew Hirsch, Esq. Mr. J. Robert Arthur, CPA Julie Botel, Ed.D. Mr. Pedro Cedeno Ms. Caitlyn Crowe Mr. Rob Dubow Ms. Tansy Foster Mr. James Gratton Mr. Elliott Hirsh Ms. Alexa Asher Richard Bourbon, Esq. Mr. William Celenza Ms. Joanne Cunningham Mr. Phil Dubroff Mr. Howard Fox Mr. Paul Gray Ms. Janeya Hisle Mr. John Asher Nathaniel & Margaret Bowditch Ms. Amy Cellini Mr. James Cuorato Ms. Janice Duenas-McKnight Mr. James Fox Ms. Patricia Green Ms. Mary Grace Hodge Hon. Georgia Athanasopulos Ms. Gail Bower Kathleen Cellucci, Esq. Mr. Elliott Curson Hon. Patrick Dugan Mr. Leo Fox Hon. William & Margaret Green Mr. Richard Hodges Richard Atkins, Esq. Lee & Sally Bowie Mr. Peter Ceretti Ms. Susan Cusack Ms. Klarita Duka John & Bernadette Foy Ms. Lori Greenawalt Ms. Jenny Hoedeman-Eiteljorg Mr. Joseph Auteri Ms. Keesha V. Boyd Frank & Linda Chance Ms. Rina Cutler Mr. Adam Duncan Mr. Gino Francesconi Alan & Greta Greenberger Barbara Hoekje, Ph.D. Ms. Ellyn Avila Ms. Kelly Boyd Rajan Chandran, Ph.D. Mr. Andrew Czaja Edward M. Dunham, Jr., Esq. Ms. Melissa Frank Nancy Greene & Peter Grove Ms. Debra Hofreiter Mr. Lloyd Ayers Ms. Laura Boyd Mr. Corey Chao Mr. James Dunigan Stefen Frank, Ph.D. Ms. Barbara L. Greenfi eld Amy Hogdgon, Ph.D. Mr. Methuselah Z. O. Bradley IV Ms. V. Chapman-Smith Vera & Clement Da Vinci William & Sharon Dunkelberg Hon. Oliver St. C. Franklin, O.B.E. Ms. Wendy Greenfi eld Ms. Nancy L. Hohns Jeffrey Bach, Ph.D. Mr. James Brady Asghar Chaudhry, DVM Ms. Darlene Daggett Mr. James Dupree Mr. Peter Franks Mr. Ernest Greenwood Mr. Henry Holcomb Yvonne Bach, Esq. Ms. Anne Brandt Ms. Martine Chauvet Hai-Lung Dai, Ph.D. Mr. Randy Duque Mr. Dave Fratamico Alicia Gribben & Stewart Oberfeld Ms. Merle Holman Ms. Deborah Baer Mozes Ms. Rose M. Brandt Mr. Jacob Chefi tz Mr. Bujar Daku Francois Dutchie, Esq. Mr. David Freudenthal Mr. Joseph Griesbaum Mr. Marc Holmes Mr. Ernest Bailey Ms. Jennifer Brank Hon. Ida K. Chen Ms. Mary-Rita D’Alessandro Mr. Benjamin Dutraive Mr. Jeff Friedman Ms. Elizabeth Grimaldi Arthur Holst, Ph.D. Ms. Anna Bailey-Scullion Robert & Sibby Brasler Ms. Ping Chen Mr. Peter Daley Ms. Rosetta Dweh Ms. Sarah Friedman Ms. Melissa Grimm Ms. Cynthia Holstad Kim & Jim Balaschak Mr. Paul Brazina Mr. John William Chin Mr. Ronald D’Alonzo Mr. Michael Dwyer Ms. Lue Frierson Mr. Martin Grims Mr. Thomas D. Hooper Mr. Ed Baldini Ms. Valentina Bren-Buzil Mr. Jeffrey China Christopher & Betsy D’Angelo Thomas Dwyer, Esq. Mr. Andrew Frishkoff Ms. Kristin Groenveld Bryan R. Hoover, M.B.A. Ms. Reina Baldwin Ms. Marie Breneman Andrew Chirls, Esq. Mr. Sal D’Angelo Ms. Stefanie Fritzges Mr. Ed Grose Ms. Sherri Hope Culver Evelyn Baram-Clothier, Ph.G., J.D. Ms. Kelly Brennan Abramson Ms. Shinjoo Cho Ms. Carolyn Daniels Ms. Karen Eavis Ms. Shannon Fromm David Grossman, Ph.D. Ms. Nancy Hopkins Marco & Marina Barbesta Ms. Donna Brennan Ms. Kanika Choudhary Steven Darian, Ph.D. Mr. Michael Eckstein Robert W. Frye, C.M.P., C.P.P. Ms. Rosalie Grosso Ms. Sayeh Hormozi Mr. Anthony Frank Barbusch Ms. Jackie Brennan Sandra Choukroun Ms. Karen Daroff Ms. Samantha Edelman Ms. Paula Fuchsberg Ms. Giselle Guerrero Ms. Beth Horne-Beachy Ms. Krista Bard Ms. Lisa Brennan & Jean-Marc Choukroun, Ph.D. Mr. Alan Daumas Mr. Jon Edelstein Ms. Lois J. Fuller Ms. Sandy Guild Sister Maria Hornung that makes Ms. Hannah Bar-Giora Ms. Margaret Brennan-Tonetta Cynthia Christian, M.D. Mr. Gary Davidoff Ms. Kathleen Edwards Ms. Krista Fumo Chandrakant & Margot Gupta Mr. Fred Horvitz Ms. Nancy Baron-Baer Mr. Dan Brickley Whan Soon Chung, M.D. Ms. Diana K. Davies Ms. Lynne Edwards Mr. Peter J. Furey Suzanne Reese Horvitz, Ph.D. it our special Mr. Bryan Barr Mr. David Briel Ms. Nancy Church Adam H. Davis, Esq. Mr. Patrick Eiding Mr. Ernald Furxhi Mr. John Haak Mr. Eugene P. Hough Mr. Gene Barr Mr. David Brightbill Michael Cibik, Esq. Mr. Doug Davis Mr. Frank Eidmann Nicholas Hadgis, Ph.D. Ali Houshmand, Ph.D. signature! Mr. Richard Barrett Ms. Caroline Brooker Mr. Adam Cichy Susan Davis, Ph.D. Mrs. Sylvan Eisman Mr. Philippe Gabay & Anna Hadgis, M.A. Elois Howard, Esq. Charles & Therese Barringer Ms. Ethel Brooks Marla Cimini & Chris Grova & Douglas Davis Mr. David Eisner Rabbi Albert Gabbai Ms. Janet Hagan Mr. Mark Hoyt Ms. Barbara Bartlett Mr. Baird Brown Ms. Nancy Citrino Mr. Shahied Dawan Ms. Farlistcity El Ms. Lois G. Gabin-Legato Ms. Rose Hagan Ms. Mandy Hu Mr. Richard Bartlett Chief Buffy Red Feather Brown Ms. Rachel Citrino Hon. Ana Maria de Keene Mr. Richard Eliasz Ms. Elizabeth Gabor Michael Hagen, Ph.D. Mr. Rich Hubbard Bill & Nancy Barton Ms. Carol Brown Mr. James Clancy Mr. Mahinda De Lanerolle Ms. Barbara Elliott Stephanie & Randy Gaboriault Mr. Doug Hager & Ms. Kelly Schmitz Hon. John Huffaker, Esq. Mr. David Barton Donald & Mary Brown Ms. Della Clark Joseph De Simone, Esq. Mr. Louis Eni Thomas & Stella Gabuzda Ms. Elinor Haider Mr. Chester Hughes Mr. Alfred Basilicato Ms. Jennifer Brown Ms. Anne K. M. Clay Ms. Alison DeBlois Ms. Laura Enoch Amy Gadsden, Ph.D. Ms. Michele Haines Mr. Charlie Humphrey Elisa Basnight, Esq. Mr. Michael Brown Kennerly Clay & Kirk Phillips Mr. Paul Deegan Dorothy & Bernard Enright Mr. Gene D. Gagliardi Mr. James D. Haley Mr. Samuel M. Huntington 18 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 19 Citizen Diplomats make friends and present a positive view of the American people. Citizen Diplomats make friends and present a positive view of the American people.

Representatives Representatives Citizen Diplomat Citizen Diplomat ...it’s their signature

Mr. Gerry Huot Mr. Nabil Ibrahim Khalil Ms. Amy Lessack Mr. James McAneney Tamala Montgomery, M.P.A. Ms. Eileen O’Shaughnessy Mr. Niv Regev Malcolm & Leone Schoenberg Mr. Patrick Hurley Mr. Moein Khawaja Ms. Joyce Lester Ms. Patricia McBee Cathleen Moore, Ph.D. Ms. Rochelle Ostroff-Weinberg Ms. Joanna Regulska Mr. Dennis Schrader Mr. Brian Hussey Mr. Adam Kim Ms. Christina Leung Mr. Ernie McCain Mr. Jim Moran Ms. Larissa Ostrovsky Mrs. Marketta Reich Mr. Adam Schran Kristin P. & Todd B. Kimmell Ms. Elizabeth Levin Hon. Keith McCall Mr. Alexander Moretsky Hubertus Oswald Ms. Treena Reid Suzann & Walter Schubert Mr. Jean-Louis Peta Ikambana Ms. Almaz Kinder Mr. Jeffrey Levy Margaret McCausland, Esq. Ms. Libby Morgan & Carmen Tompkins-Oswald Jason L. Reimer, Esq. Ms. Marcia Schullman Ms. Christie Innes Ms. Stephanie Kindt Maury Levy Mrs. Lisa F. McClatchy Alexandra Morigi Laura Otten, Ph.D. Ms. Janet H. Reitano Mr. Randy Schulz Ms. Diane Inverso Mr. David M. Kipphut Mr. Michael Levy Ms. Laura McCluskey & Michael Li Puma, Esq. Mr. James Remsen Mr. Edward Schwartz Ms. Claire Ippoliti Mr. John F. Kirk Richard & Dale Levy Ms. Lauren McConatha Ms. Karin W. Mormando Ms. Hedra Packman Phoebe Resnick Jeffrey & Joan Schwartz Mr. Glenn Ismael Ms. Amy Kirkland Mr. Leon Li Ms. Candace G. McCoy Mr. Barry Morrison Jon Pahl, Ph.D. & Myron Resnick, M.D. Ms. Elizabeth Scofi eld Ms. Solomiya Ivakhiv Mr. Gerald Kitzhoffer Ms. Barbara Lichtman Mr. Jack McDavid Ms. Kaitlin Morrissey Mr. Tom Palchak Mr. Leon Ressler Mr. Giacinto Scoles Ms. Daniela Ivancikova H. Ronald Klasko, Esq. Joe & Sandi Lichtman Ms. Elizabeth McElroy Mr. Christiaan Morssink Mr. David C. Palm Ms. Beth Revkind Mary & Buck Scott J.J. Klaver, Ph.D. Mr. David Lieb Mr. Joseph McFarland Robert & Maryann Moskal Ms. Erin K. Palmer Ms. Linda Rhodes Offi cer Maurice Scott Merilyn Jackson & Arthur Sabatini Kimberly & Timothy Kleczka Mr. Andrew Lins Ms. Barbara McGann-Maguire Julie Mostov, Ph.D. Mr. Robert B. Palmer Margaret Anne Ribeiro, M.A., N.C.C. Mr. Stephen Scott Mr. Lawrence Jacobson Ms. Josephine Klein Ms. Fredda Lippes James McGann, Ph.D. Mr. Lawrence Moy Ms. Sarah Paoletti Ms. Danielle Rice Hon. Luigi Scotto Ms. Jill M. Jacobus Mr. Joshua Klein Robert Listenbee, Esq. & Emily Cohen, Esq. Ms. Susan P. Mucciarone Mr. Donald Papouschek Ms. Malvine C. Richard Mr. Matthew Scranton Mr. Wayne Jacoby Mr. Ken Klein Ms. Betty Litsinger Ms. Martha McGeary Snider Marjorie Muecke, R.N., Ph.D. FAAN Natalie Paquin, Esq. Bradford Richman, Esq. Michael Scullin, Esq. Robert Jaeger, CHA Lazar & Marlena Kleit Ms. Mireia Lizandra Ms. Kathleen McGeehin Sherry Mueller, Ph.D. Ms. Jennifer Paradis Carolynn King Richmond, Ed.D., J.D. Mr. Bob Seaver Ms. Dalia Jakas Arthur Klinghoffer, Ph.D. Mr. Gene P. Lohr Jennifer & Andrew Ennis Lisa Muench, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Parente Simon Richter, Ph.D. Mr. Mark Segal Ms. Hilary Jay & Judith Klinghoffer, Ph.D. Lt. Kevin Long Mr. Michael McGonigle John Mulhern, Ph.D. Mr. Bruce Park Stanley Ridgley, Ph.D. Ms. Casey Segan Ms. Teresa Jaynes Mr. Joseph H. Kluger Ms. Sara Lopatin Ms. Erin McGowan Ms. Brandyn Muller Campbell Mr. Christopher Parker Mr. James Riedel Warren & Diane Seider Mr. Dave Jefferys Mr. Glen Knapp Mr. Jorge Lopez Ms. Laura McGowan Mr. Stephen P. Mullin Matthew S. Parker, Esq. Mr. Jim Riker Ms. Dianne L. Semingson Ms. Adrienne Jenkins Mr. Gary Knappick Ms. Julia Lopez Pamela & James McGowan, Jr. Jeanine Muniz Mr. William E. Parshall Joanne & John Rile Ms. Carol Serena Mr. Gary Jenkins Mr. David Knowlton Mrs. Helen H.K. Lord Mr. Austin McGrath & Herminio Muniz, M.D. Mr. Pete Pashalis Ms. Christina Riley Mr. Dennis Serge Thomas Jennings, Esq. Mr. Kevin Kodish Mr. Mark P. Loschiavo Mr. Patrick McGrath Mr. Andrei Muntean Mr. Don Pasquarella Ms. Emily C. Riley Alfredo Sergio, Esq. Mr. Jeffrey Ji Ms. Deen Kogan Angus Love, Esq. Ms. Maura McInerney Mr. Damian Murphy Mel & Denise Payne Mr. William Riley Mr. Leonardo Serrano Mr. Michael Johanek Mr. Arnie Kohen Mr. Daniel Love Mr. C. Sebastian McJetters Ms. Janet Murphy Hon. Tony Payton, Jr. Ms. Romona Riscoe Benson Josh Sevin Ms. Barbara Johnson Ms. Wendy Kohler Tony Lu, Esq. Mr. Mark McLaughlin Hon. Patrick Murphy Ms. Valerie D. Pearce Mr. Mario Rivello & Naomi Sevin Goldstein, Ph.D. Ms. Joanne Johnson Gerald Kohn, Ed.D. Mr. Ira M. Lubert Mr. Joseph McLaughlin, Jr. Mr. William Murphy John Pease, Esq. Mr. John Roberts Mr. Barry Seymour Ms. Melanie Johnson Ms. Nancy Kolb Ms. Jaine Lucas Ms. Katherine McMahon Mr. Wilfred Muskens Mr. Luis Pedraja Ms. Caro U. Rock Philip Shalanca & Linda Gonzales Ms. Sarah Johnson Mr. Ray Kornman Ms. Tamela Luce Karen McMichael, Esq. Clancy Myer, Esq. Carol Horne Penn, Esq. Mr. Robert H. Rock Mr. Quyen Shanahan Ms. Amy Johnston Pam Kosty & Anders Back Ms. Wilma Lunsford Mr. Joseph McNamara Ms. Dede Myers Ms. Linda Penrod Mr. Todd Rodgers Ms. Bharati Sharma Mr. Ernest E. Jones Mr. Jean Marie Kouassi Ms. Judy Lyons Ms. Maureen McNerney Ms. Sondra Myers Mr. David Perri Ms. Teresa Rodriguez Ms. Dara Shaw Judge John E. Jones III Mr. Peter Kowenhoven Connell McNulty, Esq. Mr. Georges Perrier Hon. James Roebuck Jr. Mr. Michael Shaw Mr. Peter Jones Mr. Andrew Kozieja Mr. David MacCoy & Cathleen Coyle McNulty, Esq. Jack Nagel, Ph.D. John Person, Jr., Esq. Ms. Leysa Rohler Ms. Nora Sheehan Mr. Philip Jones Ms. Julie Kranseler Betty MacDonald Robert E. McQuiston, Esq. Ms. Gigi Naglak Barbara Pfefferkorn Randall C. Rolfe, M.A., J.D. Ms. Barb Sherf Mr. Robert Jones Ms. Moon Krapugthong & Charles Hutton & Missy McQuiston Mr. Chris Nanni & Hermann Pfefferkorn, Ph.D. Ms. Theresa Romanowski Christopher B. Sheridan, Esq. Mr. John Jordan Brian Krase, Esq. Ms. Lynette Macias Lt. Gerry McShea Ms. Nicole Napoleon Ms. Celine Pfeiffer Mr. Neal Ronk Ms. Susan Sherman Sue Joseph, C.P.A. Sarah & Paul Krause Mr. Vytas Maciunas Richard McSorley, Esq. Mr. Joel Naroff Ms. Christine Pfi ster Ms. Mary Catherine Roper Ms. Suzette Sherman Richard Joslyn, Ph.D. Peter & Anna Kraynak Ms. Tracy Mack Ms. Melissa Meade Ms. Karla Narvaez Hurley Mr. Quan Pham Charles Rose Marciarose & Jerry Shestack Mr. Eugene Joyce Sister Judith Kreipe Ms. Cynthia MacLeod Ms. BreAnn Meadows Mr. Basil Nation Mr. Robert Philpott & Mindy Goldberg Rose, Ph.D. Ms. XianCan Shi Ms. Stephanie Judson Ms. Mary Krick Ms. Jessica Magaziner Mr. Mark Mecham Willie Nattiel, Jr., Esq. Ms. Marilyn Phister Ryan & Pamela Rosenbaum Sister Terry Shields Ms. Wendy Jung Ms. Jurate Krokys Mr. Joe Mahoney Alexandra & Stephen Medvec, Ph.D. Richard Negrin, Esq. Mr. Douglas Pike Ms. Rebecca Rosen-Zameska Father Mark Shinn Mr. Stephen Jurash Mr. Richard L. Krzyzanowski Ms. Deborah Majka Hon. John J. Medveckis Andrew & Linda Nelson Ms. Sharon Pinkenson Mr. Michael Rosenzweig Mr. Richard Shnitzler Hon. Alfred J. Kuffl er Jason & Christine Maki Mr. Kevin Meeker Mr. Louis Nelson Ms. Margaret Pippet Mr. Jonathan Ross Ms. Lori Shorr Ms. Lina Kacerauskiene Hon. Chandlee Johnson Kuhn Ms. Debra Malinics Ms. Betty Mellor Mr. Steve Nelson Mr. Bill Piszek Ms. Kimberly Ross Ms. Anne Lee Shuman

CITIZEN DIPLOMAT REPRESENTATIVES CITIZEN DIPLOMAT Mr. Rolandas Kacinskas Ms. Sherry Kumar Simon Ms. Clio Mallin Mr. Zane Memeger William Nesheiwat, Esq. David Pittinsky, Esq. Mr. Richard Ross Mr. Donald Sico Ms. Rosina Kagel Mr. Rafael Kupa Ms. Dea Mallin Ms. Holly Meng Ms. Jeanne Nevelos Audrey & Thomas Pituk Ms. Diane Rossheim Ms. Myriam Siftar Mrs. Debra A. Kahn Amy Kurland, Esq. Mr. James M. Mallinson Mr. Ergetu Merete Michael Nilon Nick & Susan Pizzola Ms. Mandy Roth Mr. Timothy Siftar Mr. Allan S. Kalish Ms. Tiffany Kurokowa Ms. Andrea Malone Debbie Merlin, Esq. & Barbara Frieman, M.D. Ms. Allison Pokras Ms. Dianne Rotwitt Ms. Ann Silverman Hannah & David Kalkstein Ms. Yasuhiro Kusakawa Mr. Philip Mancini Mr. Ken Merriman Mr. Barry S. Nobel Mr. Robert Polk Mr. Bruce Rubin Bart & Sandy Silverman Mr. Steve Kalman Debbie & Lou Mande Mr. Michael Merritt Jackie Nobel & Joel Nobel, M.D. Ms. Marianne Pontillo Mr. Ronald Rubin Mr. Daniel Simo Vatche Kaloustian, Esq. Ms. Valerie Lagauskas John R. Mangan, Ph.D. Ms. Renee Merritt Mr. Ed Nolan Mr. Joseph Poon Steven Rubin, Esq. Ms. Nicole Simon Ms. Sabeen Kalyan-Masih Christopher J. Laing, M.D. Lt. Rodney Manning Mrs. Margy Meyerson Mr. Kevin Noller Hon. Franz J. Portmann Mr. Alan Ruby Ms. Edith Ann Simpkins Ms. Aminata Kamara Joseph H. & Shirley Laird Mr. Kenneth Manns Mr. Brian Michael Mr. Ronald Nordone Ms. Denise Portner Mr. Sam Rudderow Ms. Annabelle Simpson Ms. Nancy Kammerdeiner Ms. Barbara Laker Mr. Fran Marabella Ms. Sherri Michalovic Mr. Michael Norris Ms. Amy Pospiech Ms. Wendy Ruderman Ms. Phyllis Sims Eustace Kangaju, M.B.A. Ms. Lynn Lan Joseph Marbach, Ph.D. Mr. John Milbury-Steen Hon. Michael Nutter Herb & Fay Potter Ms. Michele Rudloff Ms. Stephanie Singer Ronald Karam, Esq. Rue Landau, Esq. Ms. Danielle Marchetti Mr. Stephen Millen Ms. Debra Powell Mr. Eric Rugart Ms. Raisa Sirotkin Mr. Michael Karloutsos Ms. Rita Landgraf Richard Marencic & Sarah Vogt Arlyn Miller, Ed.D. Mr. John Oberg Ms. J. Regina Powell Mr. Theodore Ruger Mr. Michael Sisak Mr. Leonard Karp Ms. Mr. Greg Landry Ms. Marjorie Margolies Arthur P. & Marjorie L. Miller Ms. Barbara O’Brien Ms. Batia Praizner Mr. Eric Ruona Mr. Jon Silvon Ms. Linda Karp Robert D. Lane Jr., Esq. Andrew Margolis, Ph.D. Ms. Elizabeth Miller Mr. Dominic O’Brien Ms. Jennifer Prensky Ms. Erin Ryan Ms. Amy Sitnick Michael Karp & Kristin Johnson Michele Langer, Esq. & Alan Cohen & Lisa Margolis, Esq. Martyn J. Miller, Ph.D. Mr. James P. O’Brien, Sr. Carl Primavera, Esq. Ms. Kate Ryan Michael Sklaroff, Esq. Mr. Luke Kasim Mr. Jesse Langman Richard Margolis, Esq. Randall M. Miller, Ph.D. Mr. William J. O’Brien, II Judge Pamela Pryor Dembe Ms. Janet Hammond Ryder & Susan Sklaroff Mr. Mohamed Kashmola Ms. Katia Lapeyre Mr. Max Marine Stephen W. Miller, Esq. Ms. Anne O’Callaghan Mr. Don Pulver Mr. Ian Sladen Mr. Michael Kates Ms. Jessica LaPorta Mr. Edwin Marks Ms. Andrea Mills Ms. Mary Ellen O’Connor Mr. Santiago Purgos Ms. Karen Saillant Edward D. Slevin, Esq. Mr. Rashid Kaveh Katharine Larsen & Harsh Sule Shannon Marquez, Ph.D. Ms. Maria Mills-Torres Ms. Jeanne O’Connor Nevelos Ms. Virginia Pusey Ms. Kim Sajet Mr. Benjamin Smith Ms. Theresa Kaymak Ms. Mellanie K. Lassiter Ms. Lynn Marsden-Atlass Mr. Bill Milnazik Mr. Steve O’Connor Mr. David Salama Corey & Jonne Smith Ms. Evangela Keares Mr. Muhammad Lateef Ms. Francesca Martelli Tatyana Milovanova, M.D., Ph.D. Robert O’Donnell, Esq. Mr. Anthony Radwanski Mr. Jesse Salazar Donald & Hether Smith Ms. Christine Keates Mohamed Latib, Ph.D. Ms. April Martin Mr. John Mims Joel Oestreich, Ph.D. Ms. Barbara Rahke Mr. Jim Sanders Mr. Fritz Smith Mr. Brian T. Keech Mr. Andrew Lavadera Mr. Barry Martin Mr. Sam Mink Ms. Jennifer Oh John Raines, Ph.D. Ms. Lisa Santer John F. Smith III, Esq. Ms. Faith Keeler Mr. Bruce Laverty Mr. Toby Martinez Philip Minter, Ph.D. Ms. Suzanne Oh Mr. Dino Ramos Mr. Robert Santiago III Mr. Jeffrey R. Smith Ms. Robin Keir Ms. Rachel Lawton Mr. Gregory Martino Ms. Janet Mintzer Ms. Megan O’Hare Pedro A. Ramos, Esq. Mr. Valdemaras Sarapinas Ms. Judy Smith Mr. Stephen Keith Ms. Danijela Lazarevic Mr. Paul K. Marttila Ms. Joan Mintz-Ulmer Mr. Liam O’Keefe Karen Randal & Robert Toryak Ms. Amy Sarner Williams Ms. Patricia Smith that makes Mr. Scott Keller Mr. Abelardo Lechter Mr. Anthony Masapollo Mr. Abdelhafi d Missouri Mr. Albert Olenzak Brian A. Rankin, Esq. Mr. Curtis Savoy Ms. Patty Smith Howard & Frances Kellogg Ms. Svetlana Ledenieva-Phillips Ms. Mary Mason Ms. Alyssa Mitchell Ms. Barbara Olson & Soozung Rankin Ms. Hazami Sayed Mr. Rogers M. Smith it our special Susan Kellogg & Dick Hoffman Ms. Marie Lederer Mr. Richard A. Mass Mr. James Mitchell III Ms. Candace O’Malley Ms. Cici Rao Ms. Elizabeth Scattergood Hon. Sam Smith Stephen & Susan Kelly Mr. Albert Lee Mr. Louis Massiah Mr. Carlos Molina Ms. Nancy O’Mears Ms. Kathleen Rapone Deborah & David Schaaf Doris Smith-Ribner, Esq. signature! Ms. Christine Kendall Ms. Heeseung Lee Mr. Terry Massie Mr. Pedro Molteni Mr. Peter O’Neill Palak Ravel-Nelson, Ph.D. Stephanie Schechner, Ph.D. Mr. Steven Smolinsky Mr. E.A. Kennedy Mr. Sang Hoon Lee Gerarda Mast, Ed.D. Ms. Jaime Molyneux Ms. Ngozi Onuoha Mr. Nino Razzi Ms. Alexandra Scheinfeld Mr. Jeff Snyder Kevin Kent, Esq. Susan Packard LeGros, Esq. Frank Matero, Ph.D. Albert Momjian, Esq. Captain David Opatz Arthur Read, Esq. Suzanne Schiller, Esq. Mr. Andrew Solarz Mr. Peter A. Kent Mr. Yael Lehmann Ms. Tracy Matthews & Esther Momjian Ms. Miriam Oppenheimer Mr. John Read William Schilling, J.D. Mr. Mark Soltys Sandra Kenton, R.N. Mr. Bear Leis Hon. Kristina Mattila Mr. Jerry Whyatt Mondesire Mr. Shawn Orenstein Ms Ruth Reber Ms. Stella Schinchirimini Ms. Jennifer Sommerkorn Ms. Pamela Kerr Mr. Dov Leis Mr. Paul M. Matyskiela Ms. Loretta Mongi Mr. Hugh Organ Ms. Dianne E. Reed Ms. Amy Schlosberg Mr. Sungkeun Song Keith Kershner, Ph.D. & Jane Kershner Ms. Amy Lempert Ms. Rosalie Matzkin Ms. Annette Monnier Mr. Paul Orleman Mr. Donald Reed Jeanne & Daniel Schmedlen Mr. Babish Soni Ms. Joy Keys Mr. Ernest Leonardo Paul & Martha Matzko Ms. Maria Monras-Sender Ms. Linda Orr Ms. Liz Reed Ms. Caitlin Schneider Ms. Erica Sorensen Nawal Khafaji, M.D. & Ra’ad Alsarraj Ms. Karen Leslie-Henry Mr. Maurizio Mazza Mr. Tony Montagnolo Mr. Hugh Ortman Ms. Zoey Reese Eric Schnurer & Linda Rhodes, Ph.D. Mr. Garcia Sozinho 20 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 21 Citizen Diplomats make friends and present a positive view of the American people.

Representatives Visiting Delegations ...it’s their signature Citizen Diplomat Between July 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010 IVC members and supporters met with 2,256 people Mr. Jonathan Spadaford David & Ginny Toliver Dane & Joan Wells Ms. Mary Lou Spang Mr. Charles Tonetti Ms. Angela Wende-Minch from 157 countries and regions. These delegations represented government offi cials, community Mr. William Spang Ms. Anna Coxey Toogood Ms. Veronica Wentz leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, religious leaders, scholars and graduate students who were in Mr. Michael Spaziano Mr. Erik Torp Carolyn Wepfer, Esq. Philadelphia on one of IVC’s many programs. An additional 300+ international students are not Mr. Thomas Spearing Ms. Ella Torrey Michael Werner, Esq. & Rose Werner Hon. Arlen Specter Ms. Carri Tovsky Mr. Warren West counted within this list because their countries were not identifi ed. Mr. Vlad Spencer Mr. Andrew Toy Ms. Lisa Westerfi eld Ms. Karen Spiro Ms. Susan Tracey Mr. Michael F. Whalen Mr. Nicholas Stackhouse Maria & David Traub Mr. Johnny Whaley, Jr. The *asterisk denotes our Sister City countries. There were 154 people from eight of our ten Sister Ms. Reynelle Staley Howard & Shirley Trauger Mr. John F. Whealin Cities who were in Philadelphia for a total of 1,029 days. There were twelve outbound delegations to Mr. Peter Stankoff Mr. Jack Treatman Warwick S. & Mollie M. Wheeler four Sister Cities – Florence, Tel Aviv, Tianjin and Torun – representing business, education, tourism Ann L. Stauffer, M.B.A. Mr. Paul Trella Mr. Gary White Mr. David P. Stearns Mr. Chase Trimmer Ms. Patty White or cultural projects. Mr. Harris Steinberg Mr. William Truscott Mr. Richard White Mr. Matt Steinberg Ms. Roberta Turner Whitney & Sharon White Ms. Tanya Steinberg Marcie Turney & Valerie Safran Mr. Raymond Whittaker 38 Afghanistan 4 Haiti 3 Palestinian Territories Mr. Paul Steinke Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler Mr. Michael Whitzer 4 Albania 6 Honduras 8 Panama Rabbi Gil Steinlauf Ms. Judy Wicks 12 Algeria 11 Hong Kong SAR 3 Paraguay Susan Stengel, Ed.D. Mr. Richard Ulrych Mr. Courtney Wilborn 1 Angola 8 Hungary 14 Peru Ms. Mary Stengel Austen Craig A. Umscheid, M.D. David Wilcots, P.G. Kevin Stepanuk, Esq. Mr. Mike Uram Jean K. Wilcox, Ph.D. 30 Argentina 50 India 21 Philippines Mr. Eric Stephenson Michael Useem, Ph.D. Mr. Peter Wiley 8 Armenia 25 Indonesia 48 Poland* Mr. Daniel Stern Mr. Herbert Ushewokunze Ms. Signe Wilkinson 36 Australia 9 Iran 7 Portugal Mr. Jeffrey Stern Ms. Chelsea Williams 2 Austria 44 Iraq 4 Qatar Ms. Christine Stetler Ms. Shadi Vahidi Mr. Dennis Williams Mr. Gary Steuer Mr. Neville Vakharia Mr. Ivin Williams 5 Azerbaijan 11 Ireland 8 Romania Ms. Karen Stevens Ms. Shiva Vakili Ms. Linda Williams 5 Bahrain 29 Israel* 98 Russian Federation* Ms. Kendra L. Stewart Mr. Antonio Valdez Mr. Saleh Williams 17 Bangladesh 43 Italy* 2 Rwanda Ms. Patricia Stewart Ms. Norma Van Dyke Wendy & Tommy Williams 1 Belarus 4 Jamaica 1 Sao Tome and Principe Mr. Andrew Stober Ms. Delphine Van Roosebeke Ms. Belinda Wilson Ms. Shirley Storb Ms. Cristina Vea Ms. Tina Wiltsie 9 Belgium 102 Japan* 14 Saudi Arabia Ms. Laurenn Strabone Mr. Herbert Vederman Ms. Kim Winnick 5 Benin 11 Jordan 2 Senegal Alton Strange, Ph.D. Mr. Daniel Velez Ms. Bernadette Winston 5 Bermuda 7 Kazakhstan 1 Serbia, Republic of Ms. Celia Strino Ms. Elyse Venturella Dennis Wint, Ph.D. 4 Bolivia 6 Kenya 9 Sierra Leone Mr. John Stritzinger Ms. Barbara Vesely Sallie I. Winters, C.P.A. Ms. Jessica Suh Olga Vilceanu, Ph.D. Donald & Maggie Winthrop 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina 83 Korea, Republic of * 13 Singapore Ms Kristin Sullivan Mr. David Villela George M. Wohlreich, M.D. 1 Botswana 5 Kosovo 3 Slovak Republic Ms. Dawn Summerville John W. Vincent & Delia C. Pitts Ms. Catherine Wolfgang 33 Brazil 1 Kuwait 1 Slovenia Andy Sun, Ph.D. Frederick Voigt, Esq. Ms. Carol Wong 8 Bulgaria 7 Kyrgyz Republic 4 South Africa Mr. Joseph Sun Ms. Silke Voigtlander Mr. Rich Woodland Mr. Glenn S. Suplee Anthony Volpe, Esq. Mr. Jeff Woodruff 4 Burkina Faso 2 Laos 23 Spain Lauren Swann, M.S., R.D. Ms. Judith von Seldeneck Hon. Sheila Woods-Skipper 6 Burma (Myanmar) 2 Latvia 5 Sri Lanka E. Mitchell Swann, P.E. Ms. Nancy Vonada Ms. Joyce Wright 28 Cameroon* 12 Lebanon 1 St. Kitts and Nevis Sam & Donna Swansen Ms. Emily Vulcano Ms. Melanie Wright 13 Canada 3 Lesotho 5 Sudan Leonard Swidler, Ph.D. Mr. Thomas Wright 1 Cape Verde Liberia Swaziland CITIZEN DIPLOMAT REPRESENTATIVES CITIZEN DIPLOMAT Brian Swift, Pharm.D., M.B.A. 11 5 Ms. Geri Swift Ms. Susan M. Wachter Ms. Louisa Xue 3 Chad 7 Libya 6 Sweden Ms. Lauren Swift Ms. Susan Wadsworth 20 Chile 6 Lithuania 11 Switzerland Susan Swope, Esq. Mr. Nicholas Wagner William Yancey & Patricia Wisch 312 China*, People’s Republic of 1 Luxembourg 16 Syria Edward & Carol Szkudlapski Mr. Jay Wahl Mu Yang & Kai Chen Mr. Anthony Szuszczewicz Mr. Doug Waitzman Ms. Jacqueline Yates 31 Colombia 4 Macedonia 22 Taiwan Mr. Chris Wakely Ms. Svetlana Yazovskikh 4 Costa Rica 1 Madagascar 4 Tanzania Lee & Nancy Tabas Ms. Gillian Wakely Ms. Larissa Yeager 10 Cote d’Ivoire 3 Malawi 21 Thailand Mr. Jay Tackett Brooke Walker, Ed.M. Ms. Cecilia Moy Yep 5 Croatia 9 Malaysia 1 Timor-Leste Ms. Audrey Taichman Ms. Joyce L. Walker Ms. Ellen Yin Ms. Florence Tang Ms. Maria J. Walker Ms. Shushi Yoshinaga 1 Cuba 2 Maldives 2 Togo Mr. Darren Tapp Ms. Cheryl Walker-Robertson Harvey Young, Esq. 40 Cyprus 8 Mali 2 Tonga, Kingdom of Hon. Christine Tartaglione Mr. Charles Walsh Robert Young, Ph.D. 2 Czech Republic 2 Mauritania 14 Trinidad and Tobago Hon. Marian B. Tasco Mr. Ignatius Wang Ms. Haoren Yu 8 Congo, Democratic Republic of 2 Mauritius 9 Tunisia Ms. Homa Tavangar Ms. Barbara P. Wanner Ms. Ashley Taylor Julia & Chris Ward Stan & Mary Zakrzewski 10 Denmark 30 Mexico 42 Turkey Charles Taylor, Esq. Ms. Courtney Waring Mr. Jason Zapata 8 Dominican Republic 4 Moldova 11 Turkmenistan Larry Taylor, Ph.D. Mr. Bob Warner Ms. Christina Zarek 7 Ecuador 2 Mongolia 3 Uganda Janice Taylor-Gordon, Ph.D. Mr. Thomas Warner Mark Zecca, Esq. 12 Egypt 2 Montenegro 52 Ukraine Ms. Larisa Tenberg Mr. Eric Warshaw Ms. Hannah Zellman Mr. Christophe P. Terlizzi Ms. Elizabeth Warshawer Ms. Dan (Emily) Zhu 6 El Salvador 10 Morocco 4 United Arab Emirates Mr. Ed Tettemer Ms. Kuntal S. Warwick Mr. Matt Ziegler 3 Eritrea 8 Mozambique 23 United Kingdom Ms. Kazumi Teune Ms. Patricia Washington Ms. Diana Ziman 1 Estonia 3 Namibia 7 Uruguay Ms. Sarah Thiebaud Mr. Robert Washington Ms. Rachel Zimmerman 3 Ethiopia 6 Nepal 9 Uzbekistan Mr. David Thiele Ms. Faith Watson Ms. Barbara Zisk George Thomas, Ph.D. David Harrington Watt, Ph.D. Ms. Maureen Zug 5 Finland 17 Netherlands 1 Vatican City that makes Ms. Mindy Thomas Mr. Ben Waxman 45 France* 1 Netherlands Antilles 14 Venezuela Ms. Sophia Thomas Mrs. Helen Weary 1 Gabon 6 New Zealand 7 Vietnam it our special Mr. Joseph Thompson III Mr. David M. Webster 7 Georgia 8 Nicaragua 10 West Bank Mr. David B. Thornburgh Mr. Harry Weckerly signature! Mr. James Tiano Timothy Weckesser, Ph.D. 58 Germany 5 Niger 4 Yemen Ms. MaryAnn Tierney Ms. Joann Weeks 5 Ghana 25 Nigeria 3 Zambia, Republic of Marilyn & William Tietjen Ms. Deborah Wei 16 Greece 6 Norway 4 Zimbabwe Ms. Michela Tincani Ms. Carina Weidmann 7 Guatemala 4 Oman Ms. Janna Titcha Ms. Carole Weiner IVC Mr. David Tive Mr. Harvey A. Weiner 1 Guinea 64 Pakistan Lists like this can never be complete, Mr. Martin Tjiattas Mr. Dave Weinstein Anne Tobey & Peter Schoenbach Ms. Carole Weintraub but we are most grateful to all who support our Stephen & Rebecca Tobias Mr. Joseph Weiss important international relations work—they do it Ms. Eileen Tognini Mr. Garth Weldon one person, one handshake at a time. 22 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 23 International Visitor Leadership IVLP Themes Program The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Government’s most prestigious ex- change – alumni include 49 sitting heads of Government and more than 250 past heads. Because Established and emerging leaders from around the world have opportunities to form their own opinions of the United States and American people of its exclusivity this program may not be as well known as Fulbright, Muskie and other exchanges.

No one can apply for the IVLP. It is by invitation only

Each IVLP participant comes with an agree-upon program theme and objectives to be met while visiting up to fi ve cities where they experience and observe American politics, business and culture. Some IVLP guests come under the radar because we can’t announce their country or allow their photos to be taken. All visitors experience professional counterpart courtesies, and the warmth of American hospitality.

The following are the themes for which the Philadelphia IVC arranged professional appointments, IVC counterpart meetings and candid, off-the-record discussions in offi ces and homes for 399 distin- guished visitors in 2010:

we’re how Anti-Corruption Efforts in the U.S. NGO Management of Youth Programs in the U.S. Arts & Culture in the U.S. NGOs & Civil Society We welcome strangers and send home friends Aviation Old Energy/New Energy Philadelphia Biodiversity Preservation & Environmental Education Political, Social, & Economic Issues in the U.S. connects to Citizen Participation in Governance/Local Governance Principles of Transparency in U.S. Government Civil Society Promoting Rule of Law & Judicial Reform the world Community Problem Solving & Confl ict Resolution Public/Private Partnerships: Cultural Institutions in the U.S. Government Contracts Current U.S. Social, Political and Economic Issues Religion, Democracy, & Human Rights for Young European Leaders Religious Freedom & Interfaith Dialogue Early Childhood Education Religious Tolerance & Interfaith Dialogue International Economic Security & Trade Responsible Citizenship & the Democratic Process Visitor Education in the U.S. Science Education in Primary & Secondary Schools Educational Administration Strengthening & Widening the Scope Leadership Engaging At-Risk Youth in the U.S. of American Studies: The U.S. Experience Entrepreneurship & E-Commerce Support for People with Disabilities Program Food Safety & Public Health Teaching Business in America Citizen diplomacy is the right – if not the obligation – of the individual citizen to shape foreign relations Grassroots Democracy & Youth Activism in the U.S. Teaching English as a Foreign Language Help Center Special Education Program Tolerance & the Arts Higher Education Administration Transnational Human Smuggling Higher Education Exchange Programs Transparency & Accountability in U.S. Government Improving Agricultural Practices Transparency & Good Governance Insights on America U.S. Education System Intellectual Property Rights – Italy U.S. Foreign Policy International Crime Issues U.S. Governance Islam in America U.S. Judicial System, Civil & Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice Court Procedure Law Enforcement U.S. Trade Policy Law Enforcement & the Art of Public Relations University Admissions Process Law Enforcement & the Judicial System Urban Development Legislative & Regulatory Process in the United States Volunteerism: United We Serve IVLP—this prestigious program is by invitation only. No one can apply Materials Development for English Teachers Women as Political Leaders Museum Administration Young Business Leaders & Economic Leaders: Philadelphia’s IVC is among 92 Councils in the United States that administer the IVLP. Music Institutions Enhancing Leadership Potential Competition with other cities is based on local resources that best address visitor themes. National Comprehensive Strategy Youth Outreach from a Government Perspective to Combat Traffi cking in Persons International Visitor Leadership Program a program of the U.S. Department of State —This important State Department program is managed by Matthew Drexler, IVLP Program Offi cer Citizen diplomacy is at the heart of the IVLP - one person, one handshake at a time.

24 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 25 Community ConnectionsProgram In 2010, IVC entered our sixteen year with the Community Connections Program. We were the PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS FOR BOTH PROGRAMS INCLUDED: hosts for our 45th and 46th delegations with two groups from the Russian Federation. The program Within Greater Philadelphia: theme was “Interfaith Issues in the U.S.” African American Interdenominational Ministries (AAIM) American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania Through this important public diplomacy and exchange program, IVC and the Greater Philadelphia Anti-Defamation League, Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Region region work in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Offi ce of Ecumenical & Interreligoius Affairs and its Bureau of Growth and Trade (EGAT) / Offi ce of Education and World Learning, Washington, Professor Frank Chance, University of Pennsylvania, Center for East Asian Studies City of Philadelphia, Mayor’s Offi ce of Faith-base Initiatives D.C. Prior to moving to USAID in 2005, Community Connections (and its predecessor, the Business Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Pennsylvania Chapter for Russia program) was directly funded and managed by the United States Department of State Fo Shou Buddhist Temple beginning in 1994. Foundation for Islamic Education & Villanova Academy Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia Community Connections continues to support young professionals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Lutheran Children & Family Service Lutheran Theological Seminary Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Mercy Health System, Mercy Philadelphia Hospital Turkmenistan and Ukraine. (The program was recently expanded beyond the Former Soviet Union to Police Athletic League (PAL) include Serbia, with other countries in the region potentially slated to be included in the Community Saint Andrew’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral The Community Connections Program Saint John’s Hospice Connections framework in the near future.) The young professionals represent fi elds such as law, brought participants to learn and Temple University, Department of Religion and History local government administration, business development, the arts, religion, journalism, historical and explore cultural and interfaith issues Temple University, Dialogue Institute & Journal of Ecumenical Studies cultural development, public health and police administration, among others. through meetings with prominent area University of Pennsylvania, Hillel House religious leaders. The two “Interfaith Issues in the U.S.” programs were developed as USAID’s response to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Russian Federation visit in October 2009 to the cities of Moscow and Kazan In Washington, D.C.: Adas Israel Synagogue (in the Republic of Tatarstan). Offi ce of U.S. Senator Robert Casey (Pennsylvania) Congressional Muslim Staffers Association & Capitol Jummah Prayer Service The fi rst of the three-week long programs ran March 25th to April 15th and included ten participants U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom from the Republic of Tatarstan (a predominately Muslim region of the Russian Federation). The U.S. Department of State & U.S. Agency for International Development second program took place June 10th to July 1st and included ten participants from across the country, including the following cities and regions: Moscow; St. Petersburg; North Caucasus; the Cultural activities enjoyed by the participants, included: Tours of Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Republic of Buryatia; the Republic of Tatarstan and the Republic of Kalmykia. Philadelphia Phillies baseball game Philadelphia Orchestra with Chris Botti at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts Participants represented Russian Orthodox, Islamic, Jewish, Catholic and Buddhist religious, “The Lion King” at the Academy of Music community, academic and governmental institutions. Their interests are working to improve Cherry Blossom Festival interfaith accord, promote multi-ethnic tolerance, and expand the role of religious organizations in Smithsonian Folklife Festival Group ethnic dinners addressing health care and social issues in their communities. New York City sightseeing trip Atlantic City, New Jersey trip to see the Atlantic Ocean Through each of these programs, IVC provided a total immersion into understanding interfaith issues and American culture. IVC arranged for participants to meet with professionals in their fi eld in the Greater Philadelphia area and Washington, D.C., live in Philadelphia area homes, and be exposed Community Connections to many diverse American experiences. a program of the U.S. Agency for International Development

—Ann Stauffer, IVC’s Executive Vice President, is the talented IVC is grateful to the many host families and individuals who shared their homes Time between meetings provided project director for the Community Connections Program and lives with our special guests. This program could not be implemented opportunities to enjoy Philadelphia’s without their generosity and warm hospitality. outdoor cafés.

26 InternationalInternational VisitorsVisitors CouncilCouncil ofof PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia II AnnualAnnual ReportReport 13 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 27 Special Projects IVC’s Special Projects Department handles guests from around the world who come to Philadelphia and Ukraine – Cultural Heritage Preservation the IVC through many doors, including the U.S. Department of State, the City of Philadelphia, foreign A professional program and many cultural activities were among the activities experienced by governments, and private non-profi t and for-profi t corporations—both domestic and international. eight offi cials from Ukraine-Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv and Meridian International Center, IVC’s Special Projects Department was asked to create a At their request, and with skilled guidance from IVC’s staff, we arrange professional itineraries, book professional program for the group to learn about cultural heritage preservation and regional economic hotel rooms, arrange dinner hospitality in homes, overnight and extended stays with host families, development. They visited and had meetings at Independence National Historical Park, University of sightseeing tours and all kinds of interesting and positive “American experiences.” This year, through 67 separate requests, this busy department arranged professional meetings and American experiences Pennsylvania, Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors for 441visitors from 68 countries. It booked 700 hotel nights, arranged 186 dinner hospitalities with 55 Bureau, and Specialty USA, LLC. They also enjoyed meals and cultural activities at City Tavern, Art member-hosts, and 27 home stay nights with 11 host families. After Five at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Independence Visitor Center.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR: —This busy department’s many activities are arranged by Jennifer McGinn Fulbright Students IVC’s Sister Cities & Special Projects Director Similar to what occurred in 2009, hosting requests in 2010 for the 142 Fulbright Students from 69 countries “sold out” quickly for the Friday night dinner hospitality. The students were attending a Fulbright Enrichment Seminar in Philadelphia through IIE. Forty-four IVC member-hosts provided a Visitors enjoyed “American variety of American experiences in their homes or at local restaurants. Overall, it was a great evening experiences,” shared their own culture and positive feedback was received from all participants and their hosts!! and humor with local hosts, and exchanged best practices with their Japan: Volunteer & American Experiences professional counterparts. It’s well known that the ultimate “American experience” is an overnight in an American home. IVC’s Special Projects Department is asked each year to arrange this one-night home-stay experience, as well as a volunteer experience. This year thirteen Japanese businessmen enjoyed a dinner and an overnight stay with IVC’s members. Most of the Japanese executives spoke little or no English, so it was an evening fi lled with sign language and much laughter.

IVC Board Member, Brian Rankin, Esq. arranged a tour and meeting for the group at Comcast to discuss their diversity program. Their volunteer activity was held at the Independence Charter School, where the students were excited to learn Japanese phrases and make origami.

Japan’s earthquake and the problems that followed have been on our hosts’ minds. IVC reached out to the group’s organizers to express everyone’s sorrow for Japan’s losses and their concern for the people they hosted. Exchange programs have a powerful way of bringing people together.

The Special Projects Department AFGHANISTAN ALGERIA AUSTRALIA BAHRAIN BENIN BOLIVIA BRAZIL BULGARIA BURMA is one of our most active and ongoing at IVC. CAMEROON CANADA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA COTE D’IVOIRE CROATIA DENMARK EL SALVADOR FINLAND GERMANY GREECE GUATEMALA HONDURAS HUNGARY INDIA In the past year this busy department received 441 INDONESIA ISRAEL ITALY JAMAICA JAPAN LAOS LEBANON PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA visitors from 68 countries, booked more than 700 LIBYA MALAYSIA MALI MEXICO NAMIBIA NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NIGER NIGERIA room nights, and arranged 186 dinner hospitalities NORWAY OMAN PAKISTAN PANAMA PERU PHILIPPINES POLAND PORTUGAL ROMANIA RUSSIA SIERRA LEONE SINGAPORE SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN SWAZILAND SWITZERLAND and 27 home stay nights with 66 hosts. THAILAND TONGA TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TUNISIA TURKEY TURKMENISTAN UKRAINE UNITED KINGDOM VENEZUELA VIETNAM

28 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 29 Discover Philadelphia INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BRING INTELLECTUAL, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BENEFITS TO PHILADELPHIA IVC has long recognized the needs of international students. Seven years ago we created Discover IVC’s Discover Philadelphia programs and events offered a diverse mix of Philadelphia as part of the City’s knowledge industry efforts to attract, engage and retain students. professional and cultural opportunities, among them: Discover Philadelphia focuses on two select groups within Philadelphia’s international graduate students: (1) international attorneys and judges working on their advanced American law degree A cultural and religious tour of Philadelphia for Co-sponsored the annual welcome reception (LL.M.) and (2) international graduate students working on their M.B.A., Ph.D. and M.S. degrees. eight Israelis of Jewish and Muslims faiths from Al for international students and scholars at the Qademi Academy hosted by Temple University’s University of Pennsylvania Museum. The program offers activities throughout the academic year. These range from professional and Dialogue Institute. DP Participating Universities: networking events at local law fi rms to speaking engagements at Philadelphia businesses. They Provided walking tours of Independence have site visits that provide “behind the scene” looks at our civic and business institutions, and Hundreds of students from the Penn and Temple National Historical Park and visits to the National are “adopted” by Philadelphia mentors who give them the opportunities to interact and network Drexel University Law Schools and Drexel’s Business School Constitution Center for Temple University with IVC members, with Compass supporters, and prominent Philadelphians at events held by LeBow College of Business enjoyed the “Welcome to Philadelphia” double- Chinese LL.M. students. IVC and others. La Salle University deck bus tours. Philadelphia University Included international students as guests of honor The experiences in Philadelphia that the program provides are sure to make a positive impact Saint Joseph’s University, Attended a wealth management and fi nancial at IVC’s 24th annual International BBQ. on how the students view Philadelphia and the U.S., and infl uence whether they recommend Erivan K. Haub School of Business services seminar and reception with Schuylkill Philadelphia to colleagues considering an American education or where to establish a U.S. Capital Management Services. The “PennDiplomat” students hosted international Temple University headquarters for their business. students on campus and at IVC’s First Thursday Beasley School of Law Presented monthly networking opportunities for receptions. Fox School of Business & Management Discover Philadelphia Goals international graduate and professional students at University of Pennsylvania Law School ■ Provide a warm welcome to the U.S. and Philadelphia for international students IVC’s First Thursday receptions. Provided discounted tickets at the Mann Center ■ Introduce them to Philadelphia’s rich history and culture for the Performing Arts for Penn LL.M. students. ■ Strengthen the City’s international connections with networking opportunities Provided career advice to international and ■ Build business ties to City law fi rms and corporations American students from Temple University’s Arranged dinner hospitality for more than 140 ■ Engage students in activities showcasing the City’s diverse and exciting cultural life International Business Association. international Fulbright students in the homes of ■ Encourage international students to make Philadelphia their home after graduation IVC members. ■ Increase opportunities for attracting business from abroad by providing positive American Offered special Sister City scholarships at local experiences. Students returning home will recommend Philadelphia to colleagues needing law colleges and universities. Arranged dinner hospitality for a Moore College fi rms, consultants or a great location to establish a U.S. presence. of Art student from the Czech Republic with an Arranged for Penn and Temple LL.M. students IVC member. to celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at —This program’s many professional and cultural activities are organized by Ann Stauffer, IVC’s Gonzales & Tiagha law fi rm. Hosted Temple University IMBA students on their Executive Vice President and Discover Philadelphia Project Director, with valuable help from IVC’s “get-to-know” Philadelphia scavenger hunt. Board of Directors, particularly Richard Atkins, Esq., and IVC staff member, Jennifer McGinn, as well as many “Compass” members, IVC young professionals.

Discover Philadelphia countries are listed at right: Albania Algeria Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Cameroon Canada Chile China, People’s Republic of Colombia Cote d’Ivoire IVC’s programs and events for Discover Philadelphia Czech Republic Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea France Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Haiti Hong Kong SAR Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq were attended by more than 1,100 international students Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Korea, Republic of Kyrgyzstan Lebanon Liberia from around the world and 350 Americans who helped Lithuania Malaysia Mali Mexico Moldova Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria create positive experiences for them. Norway Pakistan Panama Peru Philippines Poland Qatar Romania Russian Federation Saudi There were 84 countries represented at the 32 events. Arabia Sierra Leone Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirate United Kingdom United States Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Zambia

30 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 31 Sister CitiesProgram FLORENCE, ITALY We were delighted to meet Cathleen Compton, an from Tel Aviv looking to establish an offi ce or get into the American from Cherry Hill, NJ, who works in Palazzo U.S. market. Among the companies is SoftLib Software, Vecchio. As the Chief of Staff for Florence’s Commissioner an international software company in Tel Aviv that has Philadelphia is offi cially linked with 7 of University, Research and Youth Policies, Cathleen has been connected to the City of Philadelphia’s Division of Sister Cities and 3 Partnership Cities become our unoffi cial liaison in Florence—helping with Technology. The Sister Cities Program special arrangements for Philadelphians visiting there. in 9 countries. Areas of cooperation Her own story is an interesting one. She met her husband TORUN, POLAND include: economic development and was created in the 1950’s Giampiero (a native of Florence) who is an economist, Following his visit to Philadelphia where he met with trade; youth and education; munici- while both were in graduate school at the University of Mayor Nutter, Torun’s Mayor Michal Zaleski requested a pal and technological cooperation; with its mission to prevent Pennsylvania and living at International House. letter of support for Torun to become the European Capital arts; sports and culture. future wars by linking U.S. of Culture in 2016. Understanding the importance of During their August visit to her New Jersey family, the culture and tourism on a city’s economy, Mayor Nutter cities with cities and Sister Cities department arranged meetings for Cathleen immediately issued his letter of support. One big family and Giampiero (who is a member of Florence’s City people around the world. Council and in charge of Florence “green efforts”) to David Kipphut, Principal of Swenson Arts and Technology 7 Sister Cities meet their Philadelphia counterparts and learn how High School, led his third delegation of high school Philadelphia is addressing challenges that mirror students and teachers to Torun to continue with their Florence, Italy 1964 those of Florence. They met with Deputy Mayor Alan exchange. Nineteen students and fi ve teachers spent a Over the years as our Greenberger and Karen Randal to talk about economic little over a week in Torun and stayed with host families. Tel Aviv, Israel 1966 development; with Gary Steuer in the Mayor’s Offi ce of He said that the trip was a huge success and all of the economies became Torun, Poland 1976 Arts and the Creative Economy; and with Jane Golden students had life changing experiences. This year, the more interdependent, this and Amy Johnston to discuss Philadelphia’s murals and students had more time at the school, and participated in Tianjin, China 1980 Florence’s graffi ti. Among the many others they met numerous activities including scavenger hunts, baseball program developed into were: Jeff Friedman (City of Philadelphia, Division of games and soccer games. They also planted oak trees. Incheon, Republic of Korea 1983 Technology), Honorable Luigi Scotto (Consulate General Our friend, Mayor Zaleski, graciously hosted the teachers an economic force for of Italy in Philadelphia), Andrew Stober (Mayor’s for dinner. We now look forward to welcoming a group Douala, Cameroon 1986 Offi ce of Transportation & Initiative), Alex Doty (Bicycle from Torun in October, 2011. education, cultural Coalition of Greater Philadelphia), Deborah Schaaf Nizhny Novgorod, Russia 1992 exchanges, trade and (City of Philadelphia Planning Commission), and Tanya Noted Philadelphia photographer, E. A. Kennedy Steinberg (International House) and Anna Mattei, Ph.D., represented Philadelphia in Torun for their “Torun in 3 Partnership Cities foreign direct investment. a member of the Sister City Committee. the Twin Lenses” photography project in June. His week was fi lled with photography events and sightseeing with Kobe, Japan 1986 Cynthia MacLeod, Superintendent of Independence other Sister Cities participants from other countries. E.A. National Historical Park, visited Florence in November instantly became a citizen diplomat and represented Abruzzo, Italy 1997 to attend a cultural heritage event and Cathleen made Philadelphia well. special arrangements for her visit there. Aix-en-Provence, France 1999 IVC member Andrew Kozieja, who served as the Kristie Bergey, KB Consulting, also visited Florence in interpreter for Mayor Zaleski during the mayor’s visit to the fall with her colleagues. In small-world news, when Philadelphia in 2009, traveled to Poland last summer Cathleen met the group to welcome them to Florence she and stopped in Torun for a visit. Mayor Zaleski not only discovered that she had gone to high school with one of welcomed Andrew, but hosted him with a wonderful the Philadelphians. dinner as well.

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL Magda Kowalska, a Ph.D. student at Copernicus University Tel Aviv makes smart use of the city-to-city relationship. and cousin of longtime IVC member Ed Szkudlapski, When researching various municipal issues, it sends us visited Philadelphia this summer. She stayed with Ed for questions to help in their decision making. Among the eight weeks and traveled around the area. Prior to her topics we (and many Philadelphia offi cials) have recently departure for home, Magda stopped at the IVC/Sister addressed are: Parking Fines; Disaster Relief; Logistics Cities offi ce to add her signature to our “Signing Board.” Centers; Municipal Lighting; Waste Disposal and Billing; Aging Population. Our thanks to all the offi cials who A tragedy, thousands of miles from Philadelphia, supplied information for Tel Aviv. becomes even more personal when there is an impact on the Sister City country. Following the devastating deaths Working again with the Debbie Buchwald and the of Poland’s President and Mrs. Lech Kaczynski, and many America-Israel Chamber of Commerce, and IVC Board of their leaders—Mayor Nutter sent a letter expressing member Beth Cohen with Blank Rome’s Emerging condolences to Mayor Zaleski and the citizens of Torun Growth Services, we connected with new companies and Poland.

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32 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 33 TIANJIN, CHINA INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA Sister Cities Gifts Mr. Chen Weiming, Vice Director General of the Foreign Officials from Incheon City’s Office of Education Another interesting request was for a high school fi eld Affairs Offi ce, and his colleague, Ms. Zhang Jing, visited visited Philadelphia in January, 2010. They had hockey exchange with a team in Nizhny Novgorod. Finding an original and perfect gift to Philadelphia in April to attend the IVC Annual Meeting informative visits at Temple University and Drexel Friends Select School is now looking into participating present to a Sister City mayor or other and surprise Nancy for her 20 years with IVC. Mr. Chen University to discuss the possibility of sending with this exchange. high level offi cials has been an ongoing was the Tianjin offi cial responsible for the Friendship Gate teachers to Philadelphia for one year to learn how exercise in frustration. Suddenly, we had Restoration Project. to teach English. Fulbright scholar, Marina Vishnyakova, has been an inspiration: Why not commission a attending the University of the Arts in its Masters of work from local artists! So, thanks to The Philadelphia Orchestra performed in Shanghai in Yeoun Joo decided to transfer to Temple University Music graduate program. Marina is a classical violinist Happy Fernandez, we partnered with May and representatives from Tianjin attended. Allison with the Sister City Scholarship. She had been a now studying jazz as a Fulbright. Eager to meet other Moore College of Art and Design and Vulgamore, President and Chief Executive Offi cer of student at Gwynedd Mercy College. violinists, she was generously hosted by Fred Horwitz, a Dawn Bergmaier, an instructor in Small the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Fritz Smith with the violinist and the brother of IVC member Susan Goldberg. Metals. Dawn’s students participated in Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, were among When Incheon elected a new mayor, Mr. SONG our Sister Cities commission to create KOBE, JAPAN the many in the audience who enjoyed the performance. Young-Gil, Mayor Nutter immediately wrote to pieces symbolizing Philadelphia that congratulate him and also recorded a video with In November, 2011 there will be a special recognition can be presented to a Sister City mayor greetings that was shown during his inauguration. Two offi cials from the Yaohua School in Tianjin visited of the 25th Anniversary of the Sister City relationship as an offi cial City gift. Her students Mayor Nutter also sent a letter to the former Mayor Philadelphia in May to discuss the creation of a Sister between Kobe and Philadelphia. Mayor Nutter has achieved the goal beautifully! The two School relationship with William Penn Charter School. The of Incheon, Mr. AHN Sang-Soon, thanking him for written and invited Mayor Tatsuo Yada to come to winners were artists Monika Kuder and school’s Edwin Marks and David Brightbill were hosts for his many years of friendship with Philadelphia. Philadelphia. We look forward to welcoming him and Emma Pouncey who created unique, the delegates and then visited Tianjin later in the summer. working with Kazumi Teune and the Japan American DOUALA, CAMEROON Society of Greater Philadelphia on his visit. hand-crafted pieces. Now we’re eagerly Deputy Mayor Alan Greenberger visited Tianjin in Our two Sister City Scholars, Danielle and Cynthia awaiting our next Sister City mayor’s visit! December. He met with many offi cials and visited the Ngaba were visited by their father, Pierrre Ngaba, Ph.D., Photos of Philadelphia were selected and sent to Kobe Tianjin Planning Exhibition Hall, the Tianjin Guest House, a who has become our offi cial liaison to Douala. Dr. in September for a presentation they were making about SISTER CITY SCHOLARSHIPS visit to the Binhai area, the Dongjiang Port, Tianjin Eco-City Ngaba was briefed on the diffi culties Philadelphia has their Sister Cities. and a luncheon with the Vice Mayor of Tianjin. The Deputy encountered when communicating with Douala, and In 1998, Drexel University was the Mayor also had a media interview that was broadcast on upon his return to Douala, he met with Honorable Fritz Sachie Tanaka, Assistant Manager of the Tourism and fi rst to award a Sister City Scholarship Tianjin TV. Ntone Ntone, the new Government Delegate (Mayor), in Convention Bureau in Kobe, was in Philadelphia on when it accepted Yang Mu from Tianjin, late November. The Government Delegate decided that the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership China. Other schools have since fol- Shiqiang Gu and Tim Weckesser, both from Sino- the Sister City relationship with Philadelphia should be Program in the summer of 2010. With IVC arranging her lowed and we now have eight separate Consulting, arranged a visit for a Tianjin delegation in re-launched, and he is organizing a visit to Philadelphia program, it was easy to meet her so we could begin a scholarships available to students from early November, 2010. They met with Mayor Nutter in the to offi cially re-launch the program in 2011. relationship with another Kobe resident. During her visit our ten cities. We include our Sister cabinet room to discuss the importance of the Sister City with Nancy and Jennifer, we discovered one of those Cities students in our monthly activities, relationship. NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA ‘small world’ moments—Sachie works next to Yasushi, host a year-end holiday party (which in- One of our most interesting Sister City requests was to who is our Sister Cities liaison in Kobe! cludes all people from the Sister Cities We assisted Holly Meng, from Temple University and the arrange for fi ve sailors from Nizhny Novgorod to sail we know are living in Philadelphia) and Pennsylvania Chinese American Chamber of Commerce, with Philadelphians. Thanks to IVC Board member, Following Japan’s 9.0 earthquake, we quickly contacted become their “family” during the time with a fi ve-member delegation at the end of July. During Ned Dunham, Esq., of Kleinbard Bell & Brecker LLP, our friends in Kobe. We learned that while Kobe was they are away from home. The schools their brief stay, they toured INHP with Jane Cowley, Ph.D., arrangements were made to host the group for the 2010 not physically affected, this catastrophe has affected and universities participating include: and had a meeting at the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Memorial Day weekend. Ned is a retired naval pilot who everyone’s lives. Kobe’s citizens are working to provide Commerce and Select Greater Philadelphia to learn more sails with the Corinthian Yacht Club, one of the oldest aid and relief for those residents hardest hit by the quake, about the City of Philadelphia and to present information and most prestigious yacht clubs in the U.S. The Club the tsnunami—and the nuclear reactor crisis. —Community College about Tianjin’s Binhai New Area. Deputy Mayor Alan graciously welcomed the four men and one woman —Drexel University Greenberger also welcomed them at the dinner and ribbon during its annual Spring Cruise, which included three AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FRANCE —LaSalle University cutting of the Tianjin Business Development Council in days of racing on the Chesapeake Bay, several parties and After we shipped her hundreds of Philadelphia-related —Moore College of Art & Design Chinatown. receptions. The Nizhny sailors served as crew members on things to sell, our Aix en Provence liaison, Marie Odile —Temple University fi ve yachts and competed in high-level racing on courses Chotard, held another successful holiday market that Beasley School of Law Temple alerted us to a new Tianjin student, Zhenyu Zhao, a ranging from 10 to 15 miles near Annapolis, Maryland. showcased Philadelphia’s iconic symbols via souvenirs. School of Hospitality Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science. We’ve included Zhao After their sailing, they returned to Philadelphia and She has been busy working on new exchanges after her —University of the Arts in our activities, he has attended First Thursday events, and were hosted for dinner hospitality by Bob Arsenault and successful provincial dancers two years earlier. become friends with our other Sister Cities friends, Haoren Sandy Cadwalader. They also enjoyed shopping and a Sister Cities students currently Yu (from Tianjin) and Yeeoun Joo (from Incheon), two Sister sightseeing tour. Invitations to artists and photographers were issued for calling Philadelphia “home” include: City Scholars studying at Temple University. special trips to Aix-en-Provence and plans are under May 9th was Victory Day in Russia which marked the way for groups to visit Philadelphia for private tours and Haoren Yu (Tianjin) In June, Philadelphia lawyers, Gary Biehn, Esq., and Tony 65th anniversary of the end of Germany’s invasion of hosting in homes. Yeoun Joo (Incheon) Lu, Esq., from White and Williams LLP, arrived in Tianjin to Russia and the deaths of tens of millions of Russians. Cynthia & Danielle Ngaba (Douala) attend the Tianjin Private Equity Forum. A letter recognizing Since Nizhny Novgorod was chosen to be one of only ABRUZZO, ITALY Marina Vishnyakova and the event’s importance was issued by Mayor Nutter for the three Russian cities for military parades, Mayor Nutter We are very grateful to the Abruzzo region for the kind lawyers to bring with them. We also contacted the Tianjin recorded a video to commemorate the anniversary. hospitality offered to Anna Mattei, Ph.D. (President of Kate Kalanini (Nizhny Novgorod) Foreign Affairs Offi ce to arrange introductions for them with Students from the Art Institute produced the video. Italica Art and Education) and Dr. Mario Di Giovanni other lawyers and major law fi rms. Pengfei “Meller” Hu (Anna’s cultural liaison in Abruzzo). We wrote several —The offi cial letters, requests, assisted in the efforts. Philadelphia’s relationship with Meller Temir Alimov completed his Sister City Fellowship in the letters to thank the offi cials for their participation. The introductions, exchanges, gifts and developed in 2009 while he was a Sister City Fellow at IVC IVC offi ce, which included assisting with the Victory Day purpose of this visit was to promote artistic and cultural “Philadelphia experiences” for the and the City’s Commerce Department upon fi nishing his video in addition to other Sister Cities projects. Temir is exchanges, and encourage the ongoing partnership Sister Cities Program are handled by LL.M. degree at Temple University. Meller arranged for the an entrepreneur who is marketing in the U.S. vodka made between Philadelphia and the Abruzzo region. Nancy Gilboy and Jennifer McGinn. Philadelphia lawyers to meet with a prestigious law fi rm in in Nizhny Novgorod. They work closely with the Offi ce Tianjin to begin a collaboration between the two fi rms. of the City Representative, Commerce Mayor Nutter wrote to Nizhny’s new mayor, Oleg Sister City Scholar Haoren YU switched her focus from art Sorokin, wishing him the best in his new position as Department and Offi ce of the Mayor. to business and is now attending Temple University’s Fox Mayor of Nizhny Novgorod. Mayor Sorokin replied with Business School with a generous Sister Cities Scholarship. a thank you letter and invitation for Mayor Nutter to visit She previously attended Moore College of Art and Design. Nizhny Novgorod. 34 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 35 From S-p-e-e-d Networking and dancing to fabulous food and music—everyone has fun connecting!

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Arcadia University International Peace and Confl ict Resolution Program MBA Program Physical Therapy Program City of Philadelphia Sister Cities Program Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia Drexel University English Language Center Pre-Academic Fulbright Program GLOBE Pre-MBA Program First Thursday @ the Annex LeBow College of Business - MBA Program Foreign Policy Research Institute For twelve years we’ve been welcoming guests from around the world at the friendliest receptions in Summer Internship Program town—maybe the friendliest in the country! Ten times each year we meet at the Courtyard Marriott for International House Philadelphia lively and informal conversations and great food. The Americans attending don’t rely on the news to International Opera Theater learn what’s really happening around the world. They just show up to enjoy candid conversations with Decameron people from more than a hundred countries each year. IVC’s members show the best of our country to LaSalle University leaders from all over the world. They welcome executives deciding where to locate their business in School of Business the U.S. They befriend students far from home who miss their families and friends. National University of Singapore Neumann University In 2010 we hosted 766 people from 108 countries, each of whom felt warmly welcomed by each Pennsylvania’s Center for Direct Investment friendly citizen diplomat they met. Our thanks to the 1,272 locals who attended, practiced their Philadelphia University language and diplomacy skills, and helped us show that Americans are curious about the world and SPRI – Basque Development Agency educated about international affairs. IVC’s citizen diplomats are the welcoming people whom our new St. Joseph’s University friends around the world will long remember. Ervin K. Haub School of Business

Temple University We couldn’t do First Thursday without our good friends at the Courtyard Marriott who truly exemplify International Business Association warm hospitality and cultural understanding. As just one example, during Ramadan these wonderful International MBA Program people made sure that food was brought to fasting guests at the stroke of sundown, even though the LL.M. Graduate Program reception had offi cially ended. Yes, they won our 2010 Citizen Diplomacy Award! S.J.D. program University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs —First Thursdays are smoothly organized by Alan Hatfi eld IVC’s Director of Membership, Special Events & Development International Business Association International Business Communication Program LL.M. Graduate Program PennDiplomats The Wharton School Senior Executive Leadership Program U.S. Agency for International Development Afghanistan Albania Algeria Argentina Armenia Australia Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Benin Bolivia Brazil Community Connections FIRST THURSDAY is welcoming! Bulgaria Burma (Myanmar) Cameroon Canada Chile People’s Republic of China Colombia Costa Rica Cote U.S. Department of State d’Ivoire Cuba Democratic Republic of Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Egypt France Georgia Germany International Visitor Leadership Program Ghana Greece Guatemala Guinea Haiti Hong Kong SAR India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Japan IVC’s monthly program is long recognized as Middle East Partnership Initiative Jordan Kenya Korea, Republic of Kyrgyz Republic Latvia Lebanon Liberia Libya Lithuania Macedonia, Republic Offi ce of Citizen Exchanges Philadelphia’s “friendliest” networking opportunity. of Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Mauritius Mexico Moldova Morocco Mozambique Netherlands Each month these ever-changing receptions become New Zealand Nicaragua Nigeria Norway Pakistan Palestinian Territories Panama Peru Philippines Poland Partners for Peace the place to be for hundreds of guests to gather Portugal Qatar Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Senegal Sierra Leone Singapore Slovak Republic U.S. Navy from around the region and abroad. South Africa Spain St. Kitts and Nevis Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Trinidad Defense Institute of International and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Uruguay Uzbekistan Legal Studies Venezuela Vietnam West Bank Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe 38 International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report International Visitors Council of Philadelphia I Annual Report 39 Last...but not least! OFFICE INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS Ali Allen Michael Hess At IVC we’re committed to building friendships, business relationships and peaceful Reina Baldwin Sabeen Kalyan-Masih relations around the world. Our dedicated staff plans more appointments, and connects Katie Berkowitz Mohamed Kashmola John Bernhardt Tiffany Kurokowa more people internationally, than any other organization in Philadelphia. Paul Crane Jessica Magaziner Stephanie DeMora Francesca Martelli James Dobrowolski Renee Merritt Jessica Drake Kaitlin Morrissey Rosetta Dweh Steve O’Connor Lauren Fenimore Mandy Roth Elizabeth Fields Shadi Vahidi Kelsey Flitter Emily Vulcano Alex Forlini Chelsea Williams Shannon Fromm

WE’RE THE STAFF: TEAM IVC! WE BRING COUNTRIES TOGETHER SCHOOLS OF INTERNS & VOLUNTEERS Arcadia University Saint Joseph’s University Each member of IVC’s talented staff is committed to IVC President & CEO Nancy J. Gilboy Drexel University University of Pennsylvania building friendships, business relationships and peaceful IVC Executive Vice-President Ann L. Stauffer Episcopal Academy University of Pittsburgh relations around the world—one person, one handshake Director of Development & Membership Gloucester County College William Penn Charter School at a time. C. Alan Hatfield Rider University Sister Cities & Special Projects Director Jennifer McGinn No other small staff plans more appointments or connects Director of Adminstration Colleen M. Hardimon SISTER CITY FELLOWS: more people internationally than these dedicated Program Officer Matthew Drexler Tim Alimov, Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation professionals. Their commitment is evident in the number of Pengfei “Meller” Hu, Tianjin, China years they’ve worked at IVC—two for for more than 20 years. Database Manager Stephen J. Forte Accountant Jatinder Singh IVC FELLOW AT THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Carmen Tompkins-Oswald, Germany

IVC’S PAID CONSULTANTS IVC of Philadelphia is pleased to acknowledge that A Tour De Force Svetlana Ledenieva-Phillips Offi ce of International Visitors, this publication is funded in part by the Account Vision LLC MA+G Graphic Design Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State Ludmila P. Annable Mary Mason under the authority of the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961, as amended. Bower & Co. Tracy Matthews Valentina Bren-Buzil Bill Ochester IVC is a member of the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV), a network of 92 Councils The Carney Group Park Printing Company Catering By Design Virginia Pusey in large cities and small towns across the U.S. engaging local citizens in meeting and hosting visitors Digitech Imaging Marketta Reich who come to their communities through the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Lauren Fenimore Sara Richardson Councils arrange carefully designed professional programs and create American cultural experiences Adelaide Ferguson Diane Rossheim G3 Translate Dimitri Sassov for established and emerging leaders from around the world. Haefele, Flanagan & Co., p.c. Taws Can Do This unique citizen diplomacy network was nominated for the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. David Harrington Watt Top Guns Corporate Photography, Ltd. There is no other network like it in the world. Hannah Kalkstein Silke Voigtlander Susan Kellogg World Shippers & Importers Co.

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