Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (1888PressRelease)
March 22, 2008 - Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced an International Business Lunch will be held Monday, March 31, in the Archie K. Davis Conference Room at Research Triangle Park Headquarters located at 12 Davis Drive. The lunch will include a discussion with Richard Parker, director of communications for the Peace Corps, a new video from the Peace Corps and a conversation about its current activities. Tickets are $15 and attendees must pay in advance and RSVP by March 27. To learn more about the IAC or to find payment information for the lunch, visit www.iacnc.org.
Parker was named director of communications for the Peace Corps in August 2005. In this position, he advises the Peace Corps director on agency communications and oversees the creative, Internet, marketing, press and video production offices within the Peace Corps. Parker brings a unique perspective on volunteerism from his previous role as communications specialist for the American Red Cross.
“We are excited to host a lunch that will share information about the Peace Corps,” said Culpepper. “I look forward to hearing Mr. Parker’s perspective on volunteerism since giving back is needed now more than ever.”
About International Affairs Council:
International Affairs Council (IAC) is a nonprofit organization that promotes understanding of world affairs, citizen-to-citizen diplomacy and the recognition of North Carolina as a center of education, culture and business. IAC, which began in 1973 as the Research Triangle International Visitors Center (IVC), plans itineraries for visiting international dignitaries and professionals interested in business development, education and other topics, as well as hosts events that bring high-profile speakers from around the world to the Triangle. After beginning as a service of the office of the University of North Carolina’s then-president Terry Sanford, IVC was incorporated under N.C. law on July 30, 1975 as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. During the early 1980s, the organization was revitalized and moved to a larger office space with additional staff thanks to the support of Dr. William Friday, who was president of the UNC system at that time. In 1986, the name of the organization was changed to International Visitors Council. Since then, the organization has quadrupled the number of visitors it hosts each year to over 600 and now has six staff members. In 2002, IVC merged with Triangle World Affairs Council to become International Visitors Council/World Affairs Council. In 2005, the board of directors appointed a special committee that decided on the current permanent name: International Affairs Council. IAC’s mission is to improve international relations, raise awareness of national and global issues and attract foreign dignitaries and professionals to the state. It receives grant funding from the U.S. Department of the State, corporate and philanthropic foundations, individual members and numerous other sources.
For more information, visit www.iacnc.org.
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
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