EVENTS
WorldMontanaSM hosted its first Citizen Diplomat Community Summit on June 19-20, 2012 at the Helena Red Lion Inn. We gathered Montanans who desire to become global citizens by learning about foreign governments and cultures. We also provided tools to businesses that would like to expand their foreign market potential and prepared students who may consider a career in international relations.
These objectives were met through a series of presentations and workshops led by professionals in the fields of international relations and commerce. Tickets to the event were $45 for non-members and $35 for members (ticket price included meals). All proceeds support the work of WorldMontanaSM. We will be posting information about the 2013 Community Summit in the coming months.
2012 SUMMIT SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, June 19
WELCOME/RECEPTION 6pm-8:30pm
- Welcome: Dr. Tom Evans, President of Carroll College
- Topic: It’s a Small World with former Montana Secretary of State Bob Brown
- Drums & Dancing with Jeremy Red Eagle of the Helena Indian Alliance
Wednesday, June 20
WELCOME BREAKFAST PLENARY 8am-9:30am
- Topic: Importance of International Relationships with Montana Lt. Governor John Bohlinger
Break 9:30am-9:45am
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (ROUND 1: 9:45am-11am)
- Topic: Charities Across Borders with Lowell Bartels of Farm-in-the-Dell
- Topic: Montana and the Middle East – Why it Matters to All of Us with Ambassador Mark Johnson (Ret.)
Break 11:00am-11:15am
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (ROUND 2: 11:15am-12:30pm)
- Topic: Montana National Guard Partnership Program with Major MacAllister
- Topic: Exporting Your Product Panel with Carey Hester, International Trade Specialist with U.S. Commercial Service; Rena Carlson, Lender Relations Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration; and Lonie Stimac, Senior Marketing Officer with the Montana Office of Trade & International Relations
LUNCHEON PLENARY 12:45pm-2:15pm
- Topic: Election Year: The United States and the World with Retired Foreign Service Officer Ross Rodgers
Break 2:15pm-2:30pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (ROUND 3: 2:30pm-3:45pm)
- Topic: Value of Becoming Internationally Involved with Carroll College Professor of History and Former Honorary Consul Member to the Republic of Korea, Bob Swartout and Boojum Expeditions co-founder and Honorary Consul Member to Mongolia, Kent Madin
- Topic: China with Terry Weidner, Director, Maureen & Mike Mansfield Center
Break 3:45pm-4:00pm
CLOSING PLENARY 4:00pm-5:30pm
- Presentation of Citizen Diplomat Awards
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SUMMIT SUPPORTERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
American Federal Savings Bank • Laura Fedro Interiors • International Crossroads Group
Updates for the Community Summit will be posted on this site regularly. If you would like more information about supporting or attending this event please contact our office at 406.944.4887.