United Nations Association of Greater Boston
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2010 Consuls Ball
Or Plan to Join Young Professionals for International Cooperation for Leadership Award Recipients Join us for our annual Consuls Ball! Boston’s premier international gala, this highly anticipated evening honors the Consular Corps of Boston while supporting global education in local schools. In addition, this year, a percentage of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to help those affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The evening will feature a cocktail reception and a silent auction, followed by a colorful ceremony during which members of the Consular Corps enter the Grand Ballroom in a formal procession. A champagne toast will then be followed by dinner, entertainment, and dancing all evening to the always delightful Bo Winiker Orchestra. The Consuls Ball benefits UNA-GB’s international education programs in over 30 Boston-area schools and reaches over 1600 students annually. These innovative programs encourage our youth to think critically about complex global issues, increase their understanding of diversity and the world beyond our borders, and teach them conflict resolution and diplomacy skills. The participation of the members of Boston’s Consular Corps has made the Consuls Ball one of the area’s most popular occasions. It is unique among Boston events in celebrating the many cross-cultural, business, and personal ties that enhance the city's international character. Come join us for an extraordinary evening! __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
The Members of the Consular Corps in Boston are the local and regional representatives of more than forty-five countries -- all UN member states -- who serve the citizens of their nations, and work to facilitate exchanges for business, education, and pleasure as well as to foster technological transfer, economic development, and international understanding. In honoring the Consular Corps, we celebrate Boston's highly international community and recognize the rich diversity of the many cultures of the United Nations as well as its commitment to achieving international peace and security mainly through diplomacy. The Global Education Program in Boston area schools engages middle and high school students in an interactive educational experience that brings Model United Nations into the classroom through a series of class sessions that teach negotiation, communication, research and conflict resolution skills, and engenders tolerance and cooperative spirit.
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