Betty Hill Forum on International Affairs: Its History and About Betty Hill
- The Betty Hill Forum is conducted annually in conjunction with the LWV of Weston's Annual Meeting in the Spring. The first such event was attended by Betty Hill, and a report appears here.
- "New Directions in Global Trade: Searching for Alternatives to the WTO System." was the topic for the second Forum;
- "Woman's Rights in Islam and Muslim Communities" was the third topic;
- "World Disorder: Challenges in American Foreign Policy" had Mitchel Krauss speaking - report here.
- "Globalization: Challenges and Opportunities" - and economist's perspective - report here.
- Helping others learn to make a difference and save their own lives was the topic for 2005 - report here
- "From Europe to Eurabia: The Impact of Global Immigration" was the topic for 2006 - report here.
- "Betty Hill International Forum 2007" on June 8 (luncheon at Cobb's Mill Inn, then hear from speaker on "One Child" policy) - read about her new book, "China Doll" here.
- "Betty Hill International Forum 2008" on May 16, 2008 at Cobb's Mill Inn heard from Hon. Julie Belaga - “Restoring American Leadership in Global Environmental Affairs”
- "Betty Hill International Forum 2009" taking place this year at the Red Barn in Westport on May 15, 2009 after the morning's Annual Meeting and Luncheon.
A N N U A L M E E T I N G 2 0 0 9 (LWV business meeting) then luncheon and...
10TH ANNUAL BETTY HILL FORUM ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
S A V E T H E D A T E ! ! ! Annual Meeting (in the morning) at the Red Barn... then lunch and the Betty Hill Forum on International Affairs.
LWV 10th ANNUAL BETTY HILL FORUM on May 15
"INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: LESSONS FROM THE FRONT LINES"
Samuel Connor will be this year's guest speaker at the League of Women Voters of Weston's 10th Annual Luncheon and Betty Hill Forum on International Affairs. Mr. Connor has spent 14 years in the field fostering grassroots community development in Africa and Asia. Beginning his work with the Peace Corps in Togo, West Africa, he later served as a senior field director for a leading international non-profit agency, most recently in Myanmar.
Mr. Connor will be speaking about what has and hasn’t worked in international development and where challenges and opportunities exist for meaningful change.
He is currently Director of Foundations and Trusts at Save the Children, the international non-profit agency based in Westport.
This year's LWV luncheon and Betty Hill Forum will be held at the Red Barn restaurant in Westport on Friday, May 15th. There will be a reception beginning at 11:30 a.m. followed by the lunch and presentation. Reservations can be made by calling Helen de Keijzer at 226-7830 or by going to the League’s web site at www.lwvweston.org. All are welcome.
E-mail Lucy for more specific info (official notice coming soon) at stonehengeroad@optonline.net
At the waterfall at Cobb's Mill ...“Restoring American Leadership in Global Environmental Affairs” is Hon. Julie Belaga's topic for this Ninth Annual (2008) Betty Hill International Forum at 12 noon at Cobb's Mill Inn.
NINTH ANNUAL BETTY HILL INTERNATIONAL FORUM MAY 16, 2008 - read Weston FORUM report here!
Friday, May 16th, Annual Meeting (in the morning) went well, and then we did lunch and the Betty Hill International Forum.
Julie Belaga with other EPA administrators in 1990 (20th anniversary of EPA)
This year our guest was Hon. Julie Belaga, and her topic (altho' she used the title, given to her by the Weston League as a jumping off point): "Restoring American Leadership in Global Environmental Affairs."
From
Wikipedia...
Julie D. Belaga is a former Connecticut politician. She served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1977 until 1987. She chose not to seek re-election to her seat in 1986 in order to seek the 1986 Republican nomination for governor.
After becoming the Republican nominee, she lost the November election to the popular Democratic Governor William A. O'Neill.
Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Belaga moved to Connecticut with her family in 1965 and immediately became involved in local politics. Prior to being elected to the State House of Representatives, she served as Chairman of the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission from 1972 to 1976.
While serving in the legislature, Belaga had major legislative successes on a number of critical environmental issues. She took the lead in drafting and implementing Connecticut's coastal management laws that protect coastline and valuable resources. She served on Connecticut's water supply task force and led the fight to assure safe drinking water in Connecticut. She played an active role in the development of Connecticut's hazardous waste management service and was instrumental in realigning and reforming the state's Resource Recovery Authority.
Belaga received an education degree from Syracuse University.
In 1990 Belaga was appointed by President George H. W. Bush as Region 1 (New England) Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She was later appointed by President Bill Clinton to the Export-Import Bank.
Julie D. Belaga is a former Connecticut politician. She served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1977 until 1987. She chose not to seek re-election to her seat in 1986 in order to seek the 1986 Republican nomination for governor.
After becoming the Republican nominee, she lost the November election to the popular Democratic Governor William A. O'Neill.
Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Belaga moved to Connecticut with her family in 1965 and immediately became involved in local politics. Prior to being elected to the State House of Representatives, she served as Chairman of the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission from 1972 to 1976.
While serving in the legislature, Belaga had major legislative successes on a number of critical environmental issues. She took the lead in drafting and implementing Connecticut's coastal management laws that protect coastline and valuable resources. She served on Connecticut's water supply task force and led the fight to assure safe drinking water in Connecticut. She played an active role in the development of Connecticut's hazardous waste management service and was instrumental in realigning and reforming the state's Resource Recovery Authority.
Belaga received an education degree from Syracuse University.
In 1990 Belaga was appointed by President George H. W. Bush as Region 1 (New England) Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She was later appointed by President Bill Clinton to the Export-Import Bank.
Report here!
Joan Lewis photograph
Where? Cobb's Mill Inn. Save the date - Friday, June 8, 2007, luncheon and Betty Hill International Forum.
ANNUAL
MEETING & LUNCHEON/
NOTE: Final arrangements included different speaker - click here for report!
NOTE: Final arrangements included different speaker - click here for report!
