Meetings are generally held 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Please contact owitsandiego@hotmail.com for details.
April 29, 2004
European Union Expansion!
Only ONE Day left until the European Union's biggest expansion in terms of scope and diversity. Thirteen countries have applied to become new members. Ten of these countries - Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, the Slovak Republic, and Slovenia will join on May 1st, 2004. Are you ready?
Please join OWIT-San Diego to learn about the current political situation and future trade opportunities that arise due to the enlargement of the EU:
Current Conditions and Future Trade Opportunities In The Expended European Union
Presented by
Ms. Caroleen L. Williams & OWIT-SD
For over twenty years, Ms. Williams held senior positions, including chief of staff of committees in the US Senate and House of Representatives, and served as a Foreign Service Officer responsible for political issues in several regions of the world. Since 1997, Ms. Williams also represented the US government as a member of the Organization of Security & Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on long-term assignments in the Balkans, working with former Communist countries' governments, NGOs, privately held companies, fledgling political parties and independent media groups.
As the event speaker, Ms Williams will cover the major arguments of EU expansion, such as:
· The benefits of expansion of the EU
· The conditions for success
· The economic analyses
· The cost of non-expansion
· The state of public opinion
· Implications of EU expansion on American business, etc.
When: Thursday, April 29th, 2004
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Trattoria Lorenzo
228 W. Washington Ave., San Diego, CA (west of Hillcrest)
Cost: $25 for members; $30 non-members
Please RSVP by April 25th to OWIT-SD via email at owitsandiego@hotmail.com or by phone at 619-525-
(619) 525-3539. Please check our website, www.witsd.org or call (619) 525-3539 for details and reservations.
Rescheduled! for May 20 at the World Trade Center~
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April 2004 Program
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Updates for Incoterms and International Please sign up today. Seating is limited for this hands-on seminar that gives concise information and templates that you can use as a guide for your own documentation. 8:30 am - 9:15 am Explanation of the Incoterms 2000 and how they will impact how you do business. Questions welcomed. Copies of the Incoterms 2000 will be available for purchase by check for $35.00. 9:15 am - 9:45 am Quick Guide on how to use the Export Administration Regulations and where to find crucial information. (Hand-out included) 9:45 am - 10:00 am Break - Coffee and donuts 10:00 am - 11:00 am Export Shipping Documentation - includes recent updates to AES (Automated Export Systems Electronic Filing) plus examples of commercial invoices, shipper's export declarations, certificates of origin, shipper's letter of instructions. 11:00 am - 11:45 am Processing Internet Letters of Credit, a presentation by John Dunlop from InternetLC.com. Company:______________________________Name:_____________________ Payment must be made by check and mailed to: OWIT San Diego
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March 2004 Program This month, OWIT San Diego will be participating in two community programs in lieu of a monthly dinner meeting. March 8th is globally celebrated as an International Women's Day! When: Monday, March 8th, 2004 at 7:00 pm ***You are welcome to join Karen Hennequin, OWIT San Diego's President, for No Host Happy Hour at 5 pm at Tio Leo's on 5302 Napa St. (near Morena Blvd.) prior to the film. International Partners San Diego Annual Mixer OWIT San Diego will be participating in the Third Annual Reception of International Partners of San Diego. The International Partners of San Diego consists of 50+ associations dealing in the international arena (of course OWIT San Diego being an active member). This event provides a great opportunity to meet your international counterparts, view tabletop displays of International Partner Organizations, participate in our raffles.... and have lots of fun! When: Thursday, March 18th, 2004 at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Please check our website, www.witsd.org or call (619) 525-3539 for details and reservations.
February 12 - “International Protocol for Women in International Trade” With Guest Speaker, ANN BEARD We are pleased to have Ann Beard, a distinguished expert in diplomatic protocol as our guest speaker. Ann is founder and CEO of Diplomacy and International Protocol, a consulting firm that advises governments, diplomats, universities, and corporations on international relations and cooperation. She is officially recognized by the U.S. Department of State, is Chancellor on the national Board of the Consular Corps College, and was Chief of Protocol of the City of San Diego for 8 years where she welcomed over 3000 diplomats and dignitaries to San Diego. This is a short list of her achievements. We all know that diplomacy and protocol can be the key to success in creating lasting international relationships. In today’s business climate, being cognitive of another’s culture and values is imperative. Ann will use anecdotes, give us some rules to follow, tools to us raise our EQ and achieve our business relationship goals. When: Thursday, February 12, 2004 Where: El Prado Room at the Hacienda Suites Hotel in Old Town, 4041 Harney St, San Diego Time: 6:00 to 9:00 pm Cost: $25.00 members and $30.00 non-members R.S.V.P. by Noon on Monday, February 9th, 2004 to owitsandiego@hotmail.com or via phone at (619)-525.3539. Schedule subject to change- venues and times to be advised. Please check our website, www.witsd.org for call (619)-525-3539 for details.
April 8 - TBA - probably a seminar co-hosted by OWIT San Diego and the DOC. May - Meeting in South Bay, hosted by our new Cross Border Women's Group. Topic to be advised. June 10 - Our annual tour. July 8 - ANNUAL CULTURE NIGHT - "Is Vietnam the next Asian Tiger?" Come learn about doing business with Vietnam and enjoy a dining experience wiht OWIT at a local Vietnamese restaurant. August 12 - ANNUAL NIGHT ON THE TOWN - What will it be? Taking in a baseball game at the new ballpark? Seeing a comedy like "Triple Expresso"? This night out on the town is always fun, well attended and our one dedicated social event of the year. September 9 - Annual membership mixer and focus on what are the hot trends for international employment. October 14 - Another meeting in South Bay, hosted by our new Cross Border Women's Group.Topic to be advised. November 11 - ANNUAL EVENT HOSTED BY OUR SDSU OWIT AFFILIATE. Topic to be announced. December 9 - ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY, location to be announced. |
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January Meeting
Thursday, January 15, 2003
International Trade/Customs Night Thursday, January 15, 2004
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December Meeting
Thursday, December 11, 2003
WITMAS Holiday Party Thursday, December 11, 2003 Students: $15 OWIT members: $20 Non-members: $25 Please RSVP to: owitsandiego@hotmail.com |
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November Meeting
Thursday, November 6, 2003
OWIT SDSU will present this event. Thursday Night, October 9, 2003 Thursday, November 6, 2003 Students: $18 OWIT members: $20 Non-members: $25 Please RSVP to: owit_sdsu@yahoo.com |
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October Meeting
Thursday, October 9, 2003
Ms. Lanie Denslow, Co-author of the overseas best-selling book "Working with Americans" Thursday Night, October 9, 2003 Held at El Prado Room at The Hacienda Suites Hotel |
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September Meeting
Thursday, September 18, 2003
OUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP NIGHT! Thursday Night, September 18, 2003 |
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August Meeting
Saturday night, August 16, 2003
OUR ANNUAL NIGHT ON THE TOWN! Thursday Night, August 14, 2003
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Our annual night on the town! |
July Meeting
July 10, 2003
6-9:00 p.m.
TRADING WITH CUBA AND THE WOMEN WHO ARE THE BUYING FORCE BEHIND THE CUBAN MARKET Thursday, July 10, 2003 Andre's Cuban Restaurant Highway 8 to Morena Blvd north. Cost: $18.00 Members |
Join us at Andres Cuban Restaurant - for delectable Michelle Butler, V.P. Global Strategies Topic - Trading with Cuba and the Women who are the buying force behind the Cuban Market |
June Meeting cancelled. Sorry!
May Meeting
May 1, 2003
6-9:00 p.m.
WOMEN'S ISSUES AND PROGRESS Note: The new night for our event: Sizzler Restaurant Aero Drive and Murphy Canyon Rd. Cost: $15.00 Members |
Yes, there is a war going on in Iraq and it is women that usually have to carry on when there is conflict anywhere. Come hear news and updates on Women's Issues and Progress froma global view form recent discussions at the United Nations. Our guest speaker is Anne Hoiberg, Director of the Women's Equity Council of the United Nations Association of San Diego and President of the International Museum of Human Rights at San Diego. She will speak on timely issues discussed on her recent trip to the U.N. in New York City.
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April Meeting
April 3, 2003
6-9:00 p.m.
CULTURE NIGHT Note: The new night for our event: Fairouz Restaurant and Gallery Cost: $18.00 Members, $21.00 Non Members |
We are pleased to invite you to join us for our cultural extravaganza! This year we will dine at a wonderful Middle Eastern restaurant, FAIROUZ RESTAURANT AND GALLERY. (Voted Best Middle Eastern restaurant -by San Diego Magazine) We will enjoy a buffet with various eastern delicacies, be surrounded by beautiful artwork from the owner, Ibraham Al-Nashashibi. Ibraham, born in Jerusalem, who has an interesting life story that he will share with us. We will also have a woman business leader from the Arabic American Association to speak on doing trade in the Middle East. This should be a fun and informative evening!
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March Dinner Meeting
March 13, 2003
6-9:00 pm
At the Sizzler
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING |
We are pleased to present Cheryl L. Hammond, Director of Sales, Mexico and Caribbean Basin, AT & T to speak about international marketing strategies.
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February Meeting
February 13, 2003
5:30-9 pm
WORLD TRADE CENTER NIGHT |
We are excited to have WTC President and CEO Bella Huele speak on the ongoing activities of the WTC and benefits of using the WTC resources. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.
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