IVCC: International Visitors Center of Chicago

Summary-Upcoming IVCC Events & Visitors (Details Below)

Summary-Upcoming IVCC Events & Visitors (Details Below)

Brief List of Upcoming Events 

• Soirée Sur Le Lac: IVCC Summer Fundraiser featuring Middle East Partnership Initiative Fellows-July 14, 2009

Brief List of Upcoming Visitors

• Middle East Partnership Initiative-Professional Internships-May 23-August 16
• Ukraine-Anti-Human Trafficking Initiatives-June 18-July 8
• Uzbekistan-Youth & Civic Activism-June 25-June 27
• Morocco-NGO Management-July 2-July 7 (July 3rd, 4th or 5th Meal Hospitality Requested; see details below)
• Brazil-Business Leadership-July 4-5
• Italy-Private Sector Accountability-July 8-11
• Denmark-Youth Leadership-July 19-26 (Homestay hosting opportunities; see details below)
• Russia-Library Management-July 9-14
• Multi-Regional Project-Library Management-July 9-13
• Multi-Regional Project-Library Management-July 10-15
• Egypt-Library Management & Non-Profit Management-July 10-18
• United Kingdom-Youth Leadership-July 29-August 6 (Homestay hosting opportunities; see details below)
• Iraq-Youth Leaders-July 29-August 10 (Homestay hosting opportunities; see details below)
• Kazakhstan-Blood Safety-August 5-25 (Homestay hosting opportunities; see details below)

Event Announcements

Questions about any events?  Contact Lexy Sobel at (312) 254-1800 x102 or Lsobel@ivcc.org.  
 

Soiree Sur Le Lac:  IVCC Summer Fundraiser featuring Middle East Partnership Initiative Fellows

Tuesday, July 14, 2009
6:00-8:30pm (prompt departure @ 6:30pm)
aboard the Mystic Blue Cruiseline (from Navy Pier)

Spend Bastille Day with the IVCC and join us aboard the Mystic Blue for a reception and program featuring our 9 Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) women fellows as panelists discussing the topic of "Impressions and Contrasts: Arab Voices from the Middle East."  Come hear their insights, impressions and unique perspectives while networking & enjoying hearty hors d'ouevres and drinks amidst our gorgeous summer skyline!

Panel Moderator: Mr. Jamil Khoury, Artistic Director, Silk Road Theatre Project

2009 MEPI Fellows

• Bahrain-ShopLocal
• Kuwait-ShopLocal
• Lebanon-Baker & McKenzie
• Oman-Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Saudi Arabia-Pumpbiz
• United Arab Emirates-The Boeing Company
• United Arab Emirates-Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
• Palestine-Navteq
• Yemen-Motorola

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors:
The Boeing Company

ShopLocal

Cost: $125 for IVCC Members; $135 for non-members; sponsorship opportunities available too; to inquire contact Lexy Sobel at (312) 254-1800 x102 or Lsobel@ivcc.org. 

RSVPs required.  To register for the event, click here. 

International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP): Upcoming Visitor Programs

Description: This U.S. Department of State program identifies foreign leaders in a variety of fields to visit the US for 3 weeks (visiting 3-5 cities) to meet their professional counterparts, explore their thematic  interest area(s), and experience America firsthand.

If you are interested in meeting with these visitors professionally, please contact John Baum at (312) 254-1800 x100 or jbaum@ivcc.org.

These visitors stay in hotels, however, there is opportunity to host them socially for meals in your home or other interesting social outings.  Contact: John Baum at (312) 254-1800 x100 or jbaum@ivcc.org. 

Priority for both professional and social hosting is given to current IVCC members.

Uzbekistan
5 Non-Profit Professionals
Focus for Chicago Visit: To learn about interfaith dialogue initiatives and student life on American university campuses. 
Dates for Chicago Visit: June 25-June 27

Morocco
4 NGO Management Professionals
Focus for Chicago Visit: To learn about best NGO management practices and participate in volunteer activities.
Welcome our visitors from Morocco into your home for your 4th of July weekend celebration.  If interested in including these 4 delegates in your holiday meal on either July 3, 4 or 5, please contact John Baum at (312) 254-1800 x100 or jbaum@ivcc.org.
Dates for Chicago Visit: July 2-July 7

Brazil
7 Public and Private Sector Officials
Focus for Chicago Visit: Cultural activities over 4th of July holiday
Dates for Chicago Visit: July 4-5

Italy
Public Prosecutor, Italian Republic, Economic Branch, Milan Court
Focus for Chicago Visit: To learn about government regulation of private sector and law enforcement investigation of corruption.
Dates for Chicago Visit: July 8-11

Russia
8 Library Professionals
Focus for Chicago Visit: To attend the American Library Association National Conference.
Dates for Chicago Visit: July 9-14

Multi-Regional Project
21 Library Professionals
Focus for Chicago Visit: To attend the American Library Association National Conference.
Dates for Chicago Visit: July 9-13

Multi-Regional Project
24 Library Professionals
Focus for Chicago Visit: To attend the American Library Association National Conference.
Dates for Chicago Visit: July 10-15

Egypt
General Manager, Integrated Care Society
Focus for Chicago Visit: To gain insight into library management practices and services provided to underprivileged children and children with disabilities.
Dates for Chicago Visit: July 10-18

Other Visitor Programs with Homestay Hosting Opportunities

What Is Homestay Hosting?
This is an opportunity to share your culture and home with an international visitor (or two!).  Homestay hosts should have a separate bed for each guest and in most cases will be expected to provide breakfast and occasional dinners.  While the guests are busy at meetings all day, homestay hosts are invited to many of the planned cultural activities in the evenings. Questions or to learn more, please contact Marian Reich at (312) 254-1800 x103 or mreich@ivcc.org. 

Youth Leadership Programs

Description: Exchange program for 15-18 year old youth leaders focusing on Citizenship, Democracy, Globalization and Diversity with homestays, volunteerism and social and cultural components.  All delegates are English speaking.

IVCC is seeking homestay hosts for 3 upcoming youth leadership programs. 

• July 19-July 26, 2009: Denmark (6 homestays needed)
• July 29-August 6, 2009: United Kingdom-London (4 homestays needed)
• July 29-August 10, 2009: Iraq (Full)

If interested, please contact Marian Reich at (312) 254-1800 x103 or mreich@ivcc.org.

Community Connections Program

Description: These programs provide professional training and exposure to free market systems and encourage public-private partnerships.  Programs include homestays, cultural activities, action planning and volunteer opportunities.  Small homestay stipends available.

New Program!  First-ever Community Connections Delegation for the IVCC from Kazakhstan.  Join us in welcoming this distinguished delegation as they look into improving health care in their home country.

• August 5-August 26, 2009 Health & Safety from Kazakhstan (10 homestays needed)

If interested, please contact Peggy Parfenoff at (312) 254-1800 x101 or pparfenoff@ivcc.org.

Other International Opportunity 

(This fellowship is not sponsored by the International Visitors Center of Chicago)

Marshall Memorial Fellowship-Call for Nominations (Nomination forms for 2010 program due by July 8, 2009)

The Marshall Memorial Fellowship was created by a the German Marshall Fund of the United States to introduce a new generation of European leaders to America's institutions, politics, and people.  This fellowship was designed to expose future U.S. leaders to a changing and expanding Europe. The fellowship provides a unique opportunity for emerging leaders from the U.S. and Europe to explore societies, institutions, and people across the Atlantic. Fellows come from all over the US and 22 European countries.

All travel is paid by the German Marshall Fund, including international and domestic airfare, car rentals, and train tickets, where applicable.  Fellows also receive a stipend to offset programmatic-related costs such as meals, some local transportation, and incidentals. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• 28-40 years old
• citizens or permanent residents of one of the participating countries
• outstanding record of achievement in their profession
• proven commitment to sustained and effective civic/community involvement
• commitment and ability to remain engaged in the Marshall Memorial Fellowship alumni network and within broader German Marshall Fund programming
• Fluent English
• have not spent a significant period of time in Europe/US as adults
• be available for 24 consecutive days of travel and ongoing alumni activities

For more information and/or to apply, click here.  Nomination forms in the Chicago area, for the 2010 program, must be returned to the Chicago Council on Global Affairs by July 8, 2009!