Next Annual FAO Conference, 8-9 April @ NPS

We’re starting to ramp up for the next annual FAO Conference, scheduled for 8-9 April 2010, right here at NPS. For those haven’t heard about previous conferences, this is the one and only such event that is entirely designed by FAOs to meet our own needs and desires. Our theme is “Warrior – Scholar – Diplomat” and we are expecting to have some exciting panelists join us. It is an entirely student-run event, which is what makes it so special.

That also means that we need your help. Maj Jeff McCormack has already been working for several months to lay the groundwork for this event, and now we need to ask for your help to really get things moving. We will need about 20 folks (or more, if we can get them) to fill out the FAOC committee. Jobs will include panel coordinators, protocol, communications and marketing, and web services, to name a few.

This is a great opportunity to shape this important event and work with other FAOs, not to mention get some experience in the glamorous world of conference planning.

Feel free to email me or Jeff with any questions. (RSVPs are not needed.) Hope to see you there.

Luke

LCDR Luke Gunnels
Naval Postgraduate School
Regional Security Studies | Western Hemisphere
Chairman, Foreign Area Officer Association of Monterey

FAOAM Dinner Tonight

As a final reminder, the FAO Association of Monterey Dinner will commence tonight at 1830. Due to overwhelming response, the event has reached maximum capacity and we are unable to accommodate any more people.

For those who have signed up, please arrive early and exact change is greatly appreciated (dinner is $25). Thank you very much and we look forward to seeing everyone tonight!

Location:
Maha's Lebanese Cuisine
470 Alvarado St, Monterey CA
(831) 372-8999

Upcoming Dinner, this Thursday

The next FAOAM Dinner is on Thursday, 12 November at 1830. We are honored to have Prof. Mohammed Hafez of the NSA department as our guest speaker who will be discussing current Middle East topics. The dinner is open to all FAO, NSA, exchange students and their spouses.

Please RSVP to LCDR Enid Brackett, USN at esbracke@nps.edu by NOV 10TH. Please be sure to indicate your preference for a beef, chicken, or vegetarian entree.

Location:
Maha's Lebanese Cuisine
470 Alvarado St, Monterey CA
(831) 372-8999

Menu:
Assorted appetizers
Entree: Choice of Beef or Chicken Kabob (Vegetarian option also available)
Basmati Rice
Dessert: Baklava

Cost:
$25 per person (includes tax and gratuity)
Drinks are not included in the price (beer and wine are available)

Money will be collected at the restaurant beforehand. Exact change would be greatly appreciated.

We are expecting a large turnout and hope you can join us!