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contentswelcome ........................................................

iAf - who we Are ............................................

messAge from timothY J. NelsoN .............

susAN goldberg | iAf KicKoff ...................

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looK who’s beeN here ................................. AcAdemic worldquest ................................

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iAf’s roots .......................................................

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the PeoPle of iAf ...........................................

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“Never doubt that a small group of

thoughtful, committed citizens can

change the world. indeed, it’s the

only thing that ever has.”

~ margaret mead

iAf Board members – 2018-19see page 39

Photo by Chris Doyal

welcome

As Co-chairs for the past six years, we feel privileged to have built on and worked with the many dedicated and enthusiastic individuals

named throughout this publication. today, iAf regularly brings speakers to our region and presents programs that are the envy of our colleagues at the World affairs Councils of america! as we look to the future, we see an ever-increasing role for iAf in elevating the level of discussion about global affairs and motivating young people to learn about the complex issues shaping their future. IaF’s effectiveness rests on its collaboration with many other organizations, highlighted during this special anniversary season, and on the support and interest we receive from you. thank you for being part of this special anniversary year!

KAreN Puschel segAl is a Council on foreign relations scholar, author of U.S.-Israeli Strategic Cooperation in the Post-Cold War Era, and a former u.s. diplomat who served in russia and in geneva at the strategic Arms reduction talks.

JAcK segAl is a retired senior u.s. diplomat with experience around the globe, a former Director on the national security Council, and most recently Chief Political Adviser to nAto’s operational Commander in Afghanistan.



iAf is a proud member of the World affairs Councils of America, the largest national non-partisan network of almost 100 councils in more than 40 states dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on the critical global issues of our times.

“one of the most amazing evenings, one i won’t soon forget.”

~ Alfredo corchAdoAward-winning journalist

and author

since its founding in 1994, the International affairs Forum at NMC has brought season after season of diplomats, ambassadors,

economists, military leaders, journalists, educators and other authoritative voices to traverse City to challenge us to think critically about issues of local and global significance.

this has included Ambassador thomas Pickering, the 5-star general of America’s diplomatic corps, James A. Baker, secretary of state and WH Chief of Staff, leading international voices such as Rajmohan gandhi and iraqi Ambassador faisal al-istrabadi, top journalists and authors such as Dexter filkins and Alfredo Corchado, and many other outstanding experts.

through the years, thousands of Patrons, members, students and community members have participated in and benefitted from these programs. this is unique for a community of this size and a reason to celebrate!

who we arecreating a community of global citizens

we wANt You to be iNvolved iN iAf’s excitiNg future!

At this 25-year mark, please join us as part of our new Ambassador’s club, as an envoy, or a diplomat, to ensure that iAf continues and grows for future generations.



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ProudlY uNderwritiNg the iAf 2018-2019 25th Anniversary season

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congratulations timothy J nelson, President Nmc

northwestern michigan College’s mission is to provide lifelong learning opportunities to our communities.

Thanks to your support, the International affairs Forum (IaF) has been an integral part of that effort for 25 years now.

the college is proud to have this well-respected, volunteer-led organization as one of our programs. learning is at the center of all that the college strives to achieve. learning is the foundation upon which an enlightened citizenry and a dynamic community are built, and it is a lifelong process in which we are all engaged. through exceptional program planning, iAf makes it possible for everyone in our community to engage around topics of international importance with leaders from across the world. through its programming and scholarship gifts, iAf has helped nmC prepare our learners for success in a global society and economy.

it is with sincere appreciation and gratitude that i extend my congratulations to the International affairs Forum on their 25th Anniversary.

timothY J. NelsoNnmC President

“Dynamic, interesting, engaging—these are the words that come to mind when I think of the International affairs forum. i am proud that this is the type of forward-looking, innovative programming that we offer through NMC for all in the community to enjoy.”

KeNNArd r. weAver Chair of the Board of trustees at northwestern michigan College



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C O NGR ATULATIONS ON 2 5 YEARS

m o r e t h a n m e e t s t h e

i n t e r l o c h e n p u b l i c r a d i o . o r g

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susan goldberg is editor in chief of National Geographic magazine and editorial director

of national geographic Partners, in charge of all publishing ventures, including digital journalism, magazines, books, maps, children and family, and travel and adventure.

A journalist for almost 40 years, her roots are in michigan where she was born and raised, and graduated from michigan state university’s school of Journalism. Her career has been described as a “vertical blur”, first covering local and state government for the Detroit Free Press, and then holding leading positions at California’s San Jose Mercury News, where she shared in the Pulitzer Prize, USA Today, The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, and Bloomberg News. she now funds the susan goldberg scholarship at msu’s College of Communication Arts and sciences’ school of Journalism. susan is an advocate for telling stories across many platforms, as the evolution of national geographic under her leadership demonstrates. We are thrilled to make her presentation accessible to more than 300 local students in the area.

susan goldbergeditor national geographic

this special event is presented jointly with interlochen Center for the Arts, and in connection with a special national geographic exhibit, Monster Fish, at nmC’s Dennos museum.

IAF Season Kick-off september 20, 2018 | 7 Pm Corson Auditorium interlochen Center for the Arts

national geograPhic’s changing world

“i’m the tenth editor of national geographic since its founding in 1888. i’m the first woman and the first Jewish person—a member of two groups that also once faced discrimination here… when we decided to devote our April magazine to the topic of race, we thought we should examine our own history before turning our reportorial gaze to others.”

~ susAN goldberg



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Alan Bersin was Assistant secretary for International affairs in the Department of

Homeland security, serving as the lead representative for DHS on border affairs and strategy regarding security, immigration, narcotics, and trade matters as well as for coordinating the Department’s security initiatives along the nation’s borders. As head of us Customs and Border Protection, he managed 57,000 employees and a $12 billion budget.

Bersin has also held numerous distinguished state and local government positions, including serving as California’s secretary of education, superintendent of Public education in san Diego, and Chairman of the san Diego Airport Authority.

today, he is the inaugural fellow for the Homeland security Project at Harvard Kennedy school’s Belfer Center for Science and International affairs, focusing on the unique challenges and choices around protecting the united states. the project provides a forum for academic and public policy pursuits related to immigration and borders, American resiliency issues, and the future of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

alan bersinformer u.s. border czar

october 18, 2018 | 6 Pm nmC’s milliken Auditorium

trade, migration, and borders

“until we have a legitimate labor market between mexico and the united states, people will attempt to come here to work.”

~ AlAN bersiN



securing america in a hostile world

Praise for richard clarke’s latest book, WARNINGS: Finding Cassandras to Stop Catastrophes

“Dangerous. Complex. immediate... now, more than ever, you should read this book. Accurate and timely warning are key to success, even to survival. that makes this not only a gripping read, but also a brilliant view of an uncertain future. Clarke and eddy deliver veteran insights all leaders need to hear.”

~ generAl miCHAel HAyDen, retired four-star general, former director of the CiA and the nsA

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thank you for 25 years of informative speakers!

Whether the issue is russian meddling, cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, future

warfare, or rising sea levels, richard Clarke is America’s leading authority on the next major threats to u.s. national security.

Clarke served in the White House for an unprecedented ten years as special Advisor to the President on Cyber security, serving under President george H.W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, and President george W. Bush. in this role, Clarke also advised on counter-terrorism and other national security issues and was the national crisis manager on 9/11.

today, Clarke is Ceo of good Harbor llC, a boutique cyber security/risk management consultancy. Clarke is a sought-after advisor to leading Ceos, Boards, and C-level executives of fortune 500 Companies in the us, as well as several state leaders, including the governors of new york and virginia, on all issues of cyber-security and risk and crisis management.

Clarke is also author of four geopolitical thrillers, Sting of the Drone, The Scorpion’s Gate, Breakpoint, and Pinnacle Event. With cutting-edge authenticity and vivid depictions of war, espionage, and bureau-cracy, these books will quickly bring you up to date on how technology is shaping our future.

richard a. clarkeformer White House advisor for counter-terrorism and security

November 15, 2018 | 7 Pm City opera House

securing america in a hostile world

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this special event is presented in partnership with the national Writers series at the City opera House.

fiction can often tell the truth better than non-fiction. and there is a lot of truth that needs to be told.”

~ richArd A. clArKe



National Writers Series

Best Season Ever!

Beth MAcyDopesick

Annie SpenceDear Farenheit 451

Dr. MonA hAnnA-AttiShAWhat the Eyes Don’t See

catch these authors and more in the nWS 2018 Fall Season

More great stories and great conversations coming your way in 2019!

A yeAr-round

bookfestivAl!

ticketS: call city opera house 231-941-8082, ext 201Go to www.nationalwritersseries.org for details

Alice WAlkerTaking the Arrow Out

of the Heart

richArD clArkeWarnings: Finding Cassandras

to Stop Catastrophes

John U. BAconThe Great Halifax

Explosion

Joe hillStrange Weather

AMy GolDSteinJanesville: An American Story

tAyAri JoneSAn American Marriage

former Ambassador to russia, John beyrle described his appearance to a sold out iAf audience as:

“simply the best i’ve encountered anywhere!

bob giles, award-winning journalist

dr. JohN modliN, the gates foundation

rAYmoNd tANter and mArlis and dAvid b. mANN

humAirA wAKili, gen Next foundation



robert ford, last us Ambassador to syria

iAf’s success is no surprise when we consider the people that iAf has brought to the community!

• aMBaSSaDoRS (36 total)

• MIlITaRy lEaDERS

• FoREIgN ExPERTS and DiPlomAts

• ToP JouRNalISTS aND auTHoRS

• ToP aCaDEMICS

• THINk TaNkS

look who’s been here!

Jim leviNsohN, Yale university

rear Admiral dAvid titleY

KirA KAY, Journalist

Ambassador steve Pifer

feisAl al istrAbAdi, former iraqi Amb.

miKe metriNKo, diplomat and former us hostage in iran

dAvid broder, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist

dexter filKiNs, the New Yorker

JAmes A. bAKer, former secretary of state

Ambassador thomAs PicKeriNg

sArAh chAYes, journalist

dAvid shAmbAugh, Professor and china expert

doN oberdorfer, journalist and expert on North Korea

chArles duelfer, author of the wmd report on iraq

zeYNeP gursel, journalist



iAf is particularly proud of its growing work in support of local students, who attend

iAf events for free and often have the opportunity to engage with iAf speakers in the classroom.

our flagship academic program for high school students – Academic WorldQuest – enters its sixth year of competition in february 2019. this program has not only benefitted the 100 or so students who compete each year, but has infused iAf with youthful energy and a hopeful reminder of our upcoming generation of leaders.

this is a fun, fast-paced team competition for high school students, testing players’ knowledge of competition for high school students. Academic WorldQuest tests players’ knowledge of current international politics, geography, global economics, history, and world cultures.

AcAdemic worldquest

sAve the dAte: februArY 7, 2019nmC’s Hagerty Conference Center

iAf ‘s sixth Academic worldquest competition

the winning team represents northern michigan at the national AWQ Competition held in Washington DC in late April, 2019.

to sign up your high school team, contact [email protected] for more information.

2018 Awq winning team, the Petoskey “questosterones”.



Nmc studeNts studY AbroAd!

Jim bensley, Nmc director of international services and service learning receives the institute for international education (IIE) Study Abroad Certificate from Allan goodman, President and ceo, iie and max Angerholzer, executive vP, iie.

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globAl oPPortuNities for Nmc studeNts

you make it possible for nmC students to study abroad!

since iAf began in 1994, annual surplus funds at the end of the season provide scholarships for nmC students. in 2018, you gave $6,000 to first generation students to participate in nmC’s global opportunities program in support of iAf’s mission and helping all eligible students have the chance to gain a global perspective as part of their education.

nmC is ranked 12th in the nation among community colleges for student participa-tion in short-term study abroad. Approxi-mately 60 nmC students participated in the most recent academic year faculty-led programs in Costa rica, india, indonesia, ireland and italy.

my journey is coming to an end today. from here i will take what

i have learned and incorporate it into the puzzle I’m working on that defines me. this piece was the biggest one yet, but there’s a lot more to be discovered. i encourage everybody to get out of their comfort zone and to not only be inspired by the people you meet, but help be the inspiration that people need to make the world a better place.”

~ ANdreA - costA ricA 2014 Nmc student

“What happened on this experience was beyond words, beyond a definition, beyond something

i can easily describe. it was a feeling. A feeling that will walk with me for the rest of my life. i could never thank you enough for creating a program that allows us to explore other worlds and thus, explore who We are. you’ve given me the the opportunity to understand what it means to be alive. Thank you!” ~ hollY - iNdiA 2018 Nmc student

globAl oPPortuNities for Nmc studeNts



iAf’s history can be traced to 1952, when the leelanau Center for education

– whose own history dated back to 1929 – created the annual world Affairs Symposium. for a week each August, the campus of the leelanau school in glen Arbor came alive with lectures by authorities on foreign policy from government, academia and the news media. the natural beauty of the campus provided a relaxed setting for participants to engage in informal exploration of ideas and solutions to the world’s problems. for more than 40 years, attendees were drawn to the symposium by speakers who brought a spirit of intellectual vigor to the wooded beauty of northern michigan. As the series came to an end in 1992, Philip l. Cochran, who had served as coordinator for many years, envisioned a new organization to foster discussion of global issues in the community through monthly programs featuring national-level speakers.

the symposium successor would be known as the International Affairs forum. a partnership with Northwestern michigan College and the nmC foundation emerged, giving the iAf administrative support and a home for its programs at milliken Auditorium in the Dennos museum.

A number of talented, committed volunteers stepped forward to help. two of the founding members – dick grout and harry veeder – remain active in iAf today. the roster of board members who volunteered long years of service include helen milliken, gil bogley, marlis mann, betsy wilson, dave hunter, Phil thomas, rick straus, Tom Steffe, Sandy Seppala-Gyr, Dick Kennedy, Phil mikesell, Peg zachman, dick murray, ted curran, tom maguire grant Parsons and ryan wells. they have been critical to IaF’s success.

iAf’s deeP rootsa Quarter Century of Creating a Community of global Citizens

dicK grout chair | 1998-2010

Phil thomAs chair | 2010 - 2012

heleN milliKeNvice chair | 1998-2005

hArrY veederfounding member

one of the last World Affairs Symposium in

1989 featured white house correspondent

candy crowley; christian science monitor’s

George Moffett; Ken Lieberthal, director of the

china program at the university of michigan;

and Phil thomas, economics professor at

Kalamazoo college, for discussions on the

middle east, latin America, china, russia and

the state of the news media. Phil thomas, who

later would become iAf board chair, recalls

how much fun he had, interacting with the

visiting speakers and well-informed audience

members from sunday evening to the following

friday afternoon. A “chautauqua-type” immersion set along the shores

of lake michigan!

Phil cochran (1917 - 2001) had a lifelong interest

in helping others. he was a member of the

greatest generation serving as a marine corps

officer in the Guadalcanal campaign during

wwii. the experience left him with a lifelong

interest in global affairs. After a successful career

in insurance, where he led corporate charity

efforts, he left Chicago with his wife, Grace, to

retire to the grand traverse region. he quickly

became engaged in community activities,

serving as president of the traverse symphony

orchestra, the economic club of traverse city, the

grand traverse regional community foundation, and as a member of the

foundation board at Northwestern michigan college.

Phil cochrAN iAf founder and board chair 1994 - 1998



looKiNg bAcK - events that shaped the world1994 | one million killed in rwanda genocide. Pres Clinton reluctant to intervene. ethnic cleansing in Bosnian War. nAftA signed by u.s., Canada and mexico.

1995 | nAto air strikes against Bosnian serbs lead to Dayton Accord. rabin assassinated in israel. oklahoma City bombing kills 168. internet goes public.

1996 | Clinton signs Comprehensive test Ban treaty. Bombing in saudi Arabia kills 19 u.s. military. taliban captures Kabul, enables al-Qaeda training camps.

1997 | russia admitted to g–8. nAto gives russia “a voice but no veto;” invites Poland, Hungary, and Czech republic to join nAto. u.s. space shuttle docks with russian space station “mir.”

1998 | Dar es salaam and nairobi embassy bombings leave 224 dead. google introduces its search engine to the Web.

1999 | nAto intervenes in Kosovo without approval of un security Council; russia opposed. yeltsin steps down, Putin takes control. World population reaches 6 billion.

2000 | Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for bombing of destroyer uss Cole, killing 17 uS sailors. Secy of State Albright meets n. Korea’s Kim Jong il in Pyongyang.

2001 | Pres Bush sworn in. China gets permanent normal trade status. 9/11 Attacks. u.s. invades Afghanistan, starting “war on terror.” taliban govt collapses. Kyoto Protocol on global warming ok’d by 178 nations, not u.S.

2002 | Pres Bush calls n. Korea, iran, iraq “axis of evil.” n. Korea admits secret nuclear weapons program. nAto expands to russia’s borders. u.s. leaves ABm treaty.

2003 | u.s. invades iraq claiming saddam has WmD. nAto takes lead in afghanistan, its first operation outside europe. n. Korea withdraws from nPt. violence in israel kills Bush’s “road map” to peace. space shuttle Columbia explodes killing all seven astronauts.

2004 | 9/11 Commission concludes a “failure of imagination” blinded u.s. officials to al Qaeda threat, despite warnings by Counterterrorism Chief richard Clarke. Abu ghraib prison abuses lead to global protests. Bush re-elected. facebook launched.

2005 | n. Korea claims willingness to give up nuclear program in exchange for energy and economic aid. Hard-line conservative Ahmadinejad elected president of iran. Hurricane Katrina.

2006 | “surge” of 20,000 u.s. troops raises total in iraq to 150,000. taliban forces return to Afghanistan. n. Korea claims successful test of first nuclear

looKiNg bAcK - events that shaped the worldweapon. iran resumes uranium enrichment. facebook and twitter go public.

2007 |in six-party talks, n. Korea agrees to disable nuclear weapons facilities. Apple releases “iPhone” selling more than 1 million in two months.

2008 |great recession is biggest down-turn since Depression. China becomes largest holder of u.s. debt. n. Korea talks fail over refusal to oK inspections. nAto warns russia to pull troops from georgia. russia ends co-operation with nAto.

2009 | Pres obama inaugurated; $787 billion recovery act passed; u.s. steps up military effort in Afghanistan, sharply increases use of drones in Pakistan/Afghanistan.

2010 | “reset” seeks to improve u.s-russian relations. 250,000 u.s. diplomatic cables published by Wikileaks. Arab spring begins. Haitian earthquake kills 230,000. gulf of mexico oil spill becomes worst environmental disaster in u.s. history. 2011 | syria Civil War begins; half a million killed; 5.6 million flee to other countries. isis created. secret u.s. raid kills osama bin laden. kim Jung un, 27, becomes leader of n. Korea.

2012 | on 9/11 anniversary, islamic militants attack in Benghazi killing u.s. Amb to libya and 3 others. Deadly shootings in Aurora, Co and elementary school in sandy

Hook, Ct. Barack obama re-elected.

2013 | isis gains territory in iraq and syria. Pro-isis radicals begin fatal attacks in europe. third nuclear test by n. Korea, un orders additional sanctions.

2014 | russia invades Crimea and intervenes in ukraine. malaysia Airlines plane shot down over ukraine by pro-russian rebels, killing all on board. u.S., E.u. and others impose sanctions against russia. ebola crisis peaks in october.

2015 | iran nuclear deal limits iran’s ability to make nuclear weapons. one million refugees cross the mediterranean, setting off a political crisis in E.u. Terrorist attacks in Paris kill 130.

2016 | After reopening embassies in 2015, obama becomes first u.S. Pres to visit Cuba since 1928. fidel Castro dies of natural causes. n. Korea tests hydrogen bomb, claims missiles can reach u.s. terrorist attacks in e.u.

2017 | Pres trump inaugurated on “America first” platform. n. Korea threatens u.s. strike. trump pulls u.s. out of Paris climate agreement.

2018 | Pres trump pulls out of iran nuclear deal; meets Kim Jung un; reverses obama deals with Cuba; stiffens immigration rules; imposes tariffs; talks tough with nAto and meets with Putin.



iAf has grown from seven annual events in 1994 that averaged just over 100 attendees to more than fifteen annual events encompassing film, global Hot spots, and outreach to students, typically attracting more than 400 attendees. • live-streaming of events on IaF’s youTube site

• Special global Hot Spots

• Programs for students, including academic WorldQuest and scholarships for nmC students

• In-depth classes through NMC’s Extended education programs

• First-class facilities at NMC’s Dennos Museum, milliken Auditorium, and the Hagerty Conference Center

• Collaboration with wonderful partner organizations

iAf todAY

globAl hot sPots: the ebola Panel and the syrian refugee crisis



the PeoPle of iAf

thank you to all the people who have volunteered and supported iAf through the years.

We wouldn’t have reached 25 without you!



the iaF ambassador’s club

“michael & rhonda estes

iAf shrinks the world and brings its issues directly to us at the nmC campus.”

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“Karen, Jack and the iAf board have created a treasured source of knowledge and information in our community which i am proud and happy to support.”

thank you for your generous and longtime support to iAf.

iAf lies at the heart of our traverse City experience. the lectures invariably provide an informative and thought-provoking connection to the broader world around us. and they have afforded (us) the opportunity to meet many interesting people.”

Ken & Pat warner

it is not the risk to a critic, it is the risk to an organization or a society if there are no critics. thanks iAf for keeping us honest!”

Kathy & bill steeves

Ann mcPhail

the iaF ambassador’s club

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“Keeping us informed on global issues through outstanding lectures is vital in today’s world.” michael & Joanie Jackson

25 years of bringing to traverse City audiences authoritative voices whose global experiences help us understand the conventions of diplomacy as they are carried out through negotiations, treaties and the formalities of handshakes that convey American values.”

bob & Nancy giles

dick grout & barb Krause

marlis mann & tom skinner

the iAf has brought the world to traverse City and audiences are applauding in record numbers. Kudos to Jack & Karen segal and all who came before.”



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board oF directors

emeritus members

iAf is led by a Board of former diplomats, journalists, business executives, Peace Corps volunteers, veterans, academics, and community leaders. the members of our board of directors are thought leaders who have made a significant contribution to our society. each brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.

Phil Cochran*

ted Curran

Dick grout

Paula leinbach

Helen milliken*

richard murray

ulrich straus*

Phil thomas

Harry veeder

*deceased

Jim BensleyLorraine BrickmanMarguerite Cotto Lindsey DickinsonTim Dougherty

Steve Fisher Bob GilesKristin RiceEugene JennemanLynne Luciani

Bill Marsh, Jr.Stan OttoVerne PowellDeborah RoughKen Warner

Karen Puschel segal, Co-Chair

Jack segal, Co-Chair

Majgen (ret.) Mike lehnert Vice Chair

lois Counterman, secretary

educAtioN AdvisorY couNcil

Amjad Khan, Ph.DBrian McCallJohn Zachman, Ph.D

see tciAf.com for board of director bios



AmbAssAdormichael & rhonda estesBob & nancy gilesDick grout & Barbara Krauset. michael & Joanie Jacksontom skinner & marlis mannAnn mcPhailBill & Kathy steevesPatricia & Kenneth Warner

eNvoYed & leslie Buttmargery & James BreitHoward & mary Cookted & marcia Curransteve & Ann fisherJim & Diana HuckleJames & Paula Kemlerterry and sally KnottJudith langroger & Heather Perryverne Powell, glitJack segal & Karen Puschel segal

diPlomAtCharlene Abernethy & mike gillPhilip AndrusJon & mary Armstrongsteve Baumgartner & Danielle BeauvaisDr. Daniel & nancy BehringJ. marc Bertrandfred Bimber & Karen nielsengilbert & Anne Bogleyralph & lorraine BrickmanBill & sandy CartwrightDaniel & linda ClineAl & susan Cogswelllois Counterman & James levyBill & nancy DavyBob & Arlene Deantim & Katharine DoughertyJohn & gina erbJohn & Char esterlen & Karen franseen

David & Claudia fryWilliam gittlen & sarah CampbellDr. Cynthia glines & Dr. robert Hallrichard glosengermary groverJeff & Susan greenmary & Jep grumanmichael & Jeanne HaynesWalter HoegyDavid & sandra Howardnancy & David Huntered & linda KettererJon & sue KinneJames & suzanne landesHarold & Pamela lassersleslie leemichael lehnert Doug & lynne lucianiBrad & Amy lymantom & gladys maguiregeorge & Carol marshKarl and Barbara marshBill marsh JrJim & lou Ann mcKimmymichael mcmanus & susan BrightheartJo meller & Jim sluyterPhillip mikesellAnnabel & rJ mooreBen & Bette mungerrichard & shirley murraysandra norlinstan ottostephen & raenette Palmergrant & Paulette ParsonsPatty PelizzariDeborah rough & gerry PierceDavid & Judy PohlodDavid & lisa schimmelsteve & shirley shaneDavid and sara taftrichard & sera thompsonHarry & Jeanette veedersuzy voltzChristine & richard Walter

richard & Kimiko Williamsrichard & Betsy Wilsonrick & ellen WojtowiczDavid & Janet WynneJerry & Barbara youngPeggy & John Zachman

memberBetsy Aderholdt & ron searsPeter & Bernadette Albersmolly & robert ApplefordBrian & mary Aurandmary & glenn Baderlois Bahle & larry mawbyArt Bakmichaeline BarnhartJoe & Jane BatteigerJerry BeasleyAl & Joan BonneyCatherine BosherHans & Kathy Bruehlmary & Bruce BylJill Byronmichael & melody Careythomas Cash & Judith rollingsemmy lou Cholakleon & terry ChristensDon & marylou CoeJerome & susanne ColliganJane Conardmelissa Culverfred & Judy CurowCatherine Davidsonlarry & Donna Doddnadine DolanJohn & Beth Dumalamarjorie eckertHoward eisenhart

membershiP

Retired senior diplomat Ted Curran with Professor Sara Curran & Marcia Curran.

Charles ellinwoodJoe & Kathleen ellisonCarol evans mary & William fairgrieveBrian fisher, DDsellen fivensonmary & michael fleishmanDarlene garlandJohn gerty & marcy mallersusan gillenWard & mary gillettgretchen gladieuxDennis greenDorothy & Bruce growHarold gurianPatricia Habernelda HagamanJim & Judy HallBernard HanchettDavid & marcia Harrissharon HermachWilliam & Suzanne HoffJean HowardJanice JohnsonJay & elizabeth Johnsonmaria Johnsonmargaret JonesAnn KassenDick & nana Kennedy

Walter HerrickBob & Brenda Knaackmarilyn KoonsBetty KoonsCharles & Judith KrausJane Krysinkirobert KutulisJeffrey & Marcia leemicki lewisterry maloneJames r. mcCormickHeide mcnicholslizbeth messingBob & eleanor millerAnne montgomeryDonna & gary nelsonmaxi & Al neugebauerCyndy & Chuck newtonKip nickelstan & linda nunnJohn o’nealAnn & Anibal Pepperlinda Pepperelmer & ruth PetermanJoel & meggen PetersenCarol Pruchageorge & Carol QuardererJulie Quinn & David Wrightgolam muhammad rabbani

nancy reidKristin & Doug riceWhitney roberts & sara BoysAnn & John rogersDennis & marcia rushtonWilliam & madelyn ryangerald schatzsandy seppala gyr & Kim gyrJanet shroyerWilliam & gretchen soutearThomas & Barbara SteffeBill & robbin stottterrie taylor & John robert WilliamsKathy tuckermanDurette uptonChristine varner & Peter romeoJohn & sue WaechterDavid & margaret WaltonDave & meg Waltontheodore & emma Watson Price & Jane WattsKen & Judy WeaverAlan & fran Westerholmmarilyn & mac Whisnerrob WylieDr. Catherine Webb

“A successful, rewarding life is mainly attributable to a positive attitude”.

Dick Grout makes his second jump for charity at the age of 97.

founding iAf member and former Board Chair, dicK grout



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Cheers!to

yeArs

Current board members observe IAF’s 25 year anniversary with a celebration of the past and a toast to the future!

Clockwise from top left:Eugene Jenneman, Jim Bensley, Ken Warner, BIll Marsh, Jr., Stan Otto, Lori Brickman, Kristin Rice, Tim Dougherty, Bob Giles, Debbie Rough, Lynne Luciani, Lindsey Dickinson, Jack Segal, Karen Puschel Segal, Steve Fisher.

Not pictured: Mike Lehnert, Marguerite Cotto, Verne Powell, Lois Counterman.

Photo by Chris Doyal

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years

for more information or for questions, go to tciAf.com, call the IAF support office at NMC – (231) 995-1844,

or send an email to [email protected]

1994 - 2018

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