Las Vegas World Affairs Council

The Las Vegas World Affairs Council was officially born on April 21st, 2004.

In its three year existence, The Las Vegas World Affairs Council has quickly become the premiere internationally-focused nonprofit in Las Vegas, holding a wide variety of public events every year on global affairs, sending teachers abroad for education, and aiding students and the general public alike in understanding international relations.

Our mission is to educate all Las Vegans on international affairs, through programs, membership events, and educational activities.

In 2007, the organization will host over 60 public events, including World Trade Week Las Vegas, send teachers to Turkey, and sponsor several local educational programs, including The SAGE Academy and Academic WorldQuest.

What was LVWAC's first event? The visit of Dr. Jerry Leach, former president of the World Affairs Councils of America, in July, 2004.

Who came as LVWAC's first diplomat visit? The Former Netherlands Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Boudewijn Johannes van Eenennaam.

What was LVWAC's first grant? 2010: Las Vegas & Mexico, from PBS, in December, 2004.

What was the "best" event? It depends completely on who you ask. Some of our members enjoy the formal Ambassador events and others come for the social programs.

Photo Source: LVWAC

Executive Committee Members

Dr. Barnett Sturm, Interim Chair
Ron Kline
Chris Haave
Stephen Younger
Mark Brown
Benjamin Duchek
Mark Levasseur
Vicky Pressman
Stacy Standley
Lora Graham

Honorary Ex-Officio:

Hon. Lloyd D. George, Senior US Federal District Court Judge, District Court of Las Vegas
Consul Mariano Lemus Gas, Consul General of Mexico to Las Vegas
Mayor Oscar Goodman, City of Las Vegas
Mayor Michael Montandon, City of North Las Vegas
Dr. Richard Carpenter, president, Community College of Southern Nevada
Dr. David Ashley, president, UNLV

Next Board Meeting:October 15, 2007