American Australian Association

Platinum Members

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:48:09 GMT

Alcoa (Website: www.alcoa.com) Worlds leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina. Active in all major aspects of the industry - technology, mining, refining, smelting, fabricating and recycling. Alcoas aluminum products and components are used worldwide in aircraft, automobiles, beverage cans, buildings, chemicals, sports and recreation, and a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications, including such Alcoa consumer brands as AlcoaR wheels, Reynolds WrapR aluminum foil, and BacoR household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, packaging machinery, precision castings, closures, fiber optic cables, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. Vital statistics: 120,000 Alcoans in 41 countries, $21.5 billion in revenues In 2003 it was more than six times safer to work at Alcoa than it was in 1991 Alcoa makes a very sustainable product: almost 70% of the...

Gold Members

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:29:14 GMT

American International Group (Website: www.aig.com) American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is the worlds leading U.S.-based international insurance and financial services organization, the largest underwriter of commercial and industrial insurance in the United States, and among the top-ranked U.S. life insurers. Its member companies write a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products for commercial, institutional and individual customers through a variety of distribution channels in approximately 130 countries and jurisdictions throughout the world. AIGs global businesses also include financial services, retirement savings and asset management. AIGs financial services businesses include aircraft leasing, financial products, trading and market making, and consumer finance. AIG has one of the largest retirement savings businesses in the United States and is a leader in asset management for the individual and institutional markets, with specialized investment...

A MESSAGE FROM THE CALIFORNIA COMMITTEE CHAIR

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:42:01 GMT

Dear Association Members and Friends, We received a tremendous response to our reception with the Hon Peter Beattie, Queensland Commissioner for the Americas held at the Australian Consulate General on June 5. Resulting in a full house, it was great to see so many members and non-members avail themselves of the opportunity to network-accompanied by some great Australian wine! For those who were unable to attend, we will be organizing further opportunities in the near future with Queensland and the other states, Western Australia and Victoria, who have a presence here on the West Coast. Following the success of our international trade panel The United States and Australia in the 21st century, held at the Westfield Conference Center earlier this year, we are in the process of planning a series of panel discussions on topics of interest to our members. If there are particular topics of interest that you would like to see discussed, please contact our California Regional...

Bronze Members

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:15:53 GMT

CLS Communications David E. Yurkofsky, Esq. - Immigration Attorney Eye Management Pty. Ltd. Governancemetrics International Hotel Chandler LLC IBISWorld Inc. Lexington Partners Inc. Meat & Livestock Australia Ltd. R.M. Williams Tela Salon Tenix Datagate Inc. The Fremantle Corporation University of Technology, Sydney Ventracor Limited Wilkhahn Inc. Winston & Strawn WPP Group USA Wuersch & Gering LLP

Corporate Member Profiles

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:13:36 GMT

Corporate membership is central to supporting the Associations corporate, education, social and cultural and philanthropic programs. Each month the Association features one of our Platinum and Gold corporate member companies below. To view the full list of company members at each membership level, click the individual members lists below: Platinum - Featured Member Company Worlds leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina. Active in all major aspects of the industry - technology, mining, refining, smelting, fabricating and recycling. Alcoas aluminum products and components are used worldwide in aircraft, automobiles, beverage cans, buildings, chemicals, sports and recreation, and a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications, including such Alcoa consumer brands as AlcoaR wheels, Reynolds WrapR aluminum foil, and BacoR household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, packaging machinery, precision castings, closures,...

Affiliate Members

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:13:14 GMT

Alexander Dodge Design American Friends of NIDA Austrade - Australian Trade Commission Australasian Taxation Services Australian Physiotherapy Centers Business Strategies International (BSI) Consultants Exchange USA, Inc. Crocmedia Eight Mile Creek Firmenich Inc. Fuller & Fuller LLP Gateway Enterprises GJK Capital Advisors LLLC Graham Capital Management Hunting Party Securities Keio University Kino International Mechoshade Systems Mezzacappa Management, LLC Minter Ellison Schumacher Cargo Logistics, Inc Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Stirling Henry Migration Services Sue Devitt Beauty The Robert Evans Company Wuersch & Gering LLP

Membership Information

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:12:43 GMT

The Association’s corporate membership includes many of the most prominent commercial and financial institutions engaged in business between the United States, Australia, and New Zealand and are interested in supporting the relationship between these countries. The Association offers a variety of Corporate and Individual Membership options. Annual membership is available on a 12 month calendar year basis. Join Online - Corporate Members Download Corporate Application Form MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND FEES PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP Fee $10,000 per year, $9,900 of which is tax deductible Who This level is suited to organizations or individuals who have a direct and serious interest in Australia and New Zealand and who wish to take a leadership role within the Association and its programs and activities. Benefits • Invitations to all VIP receptions at Association functions - including the Benefit Dinner, Spring Lecture Series, Ministerial and Ambassadorial briefings; • Invitations...

Silver Members

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:12:16 GMT

AUSSIE - Australian United States Services in Education (Website: www.aussiepd.com) Ernst & Young LLP (Website: www.ey.com) Hughes Chambers, LLP Meketa Investment Group, Inc. (Website: www.meketagroup.com) Nixon Peabody LLP (Website: www.nixonpeabody.com/) OzForex Pty. Ltd. (Website: www.ozforex.com.au) Queensland Treasury Corporation (Website: www.qtc.qld.gov.au) Rogen International (Website: www.rogen.com)

Preferred Suppliers

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:00:51 GMT

The American Australian Association is pleased to partner with the following companies and organizations for the Association’s loyalty program: Australian Catalogue Company (Website:www.aussiecatalog.com) Australian Catalogue Company; 146 Riverview Park Drive, Jackson, Georgia 30233 1-800-808-0938 or (770) 775-2244 (www.aussiecatalog.com) Australian Catalogue Company and AussieCatalog.com are owned and operated by Australians currently residing in the United States. Australian Catalogue Company offers a 10% discount to AAA credit card users. The Australian Products Company (Website:www.aussieproducts.com) The Australian Products Company, 294 Brokaw Road, Santa Clara, CA 95050 Mon-Sat: 9am -5pm (Closed Sunday) Toll-Free Sales: (888) 422-9259 Customer Service: (408) 748-9999 - Since 1989 Australian Products Co. have specialized in Bringing Australia To You. With over 4000 products, we supply the expatriate with the comforts of home and the American market with a taste of Australia,...

AAA California Events Archive

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:53:11 GMT

RECENT CALIFORNIA EVENTS: Special Performance of David Williamsons Play Sanctuary - In Conversation with Professor Martin Kaplan July 1, 2008 @ Veterans Centre for the Performing Arts (VCPA), Los Angeles The American Australian Association and Advance invited members to a performance of Sanctuary, by leading Australian playwright/screenwriter David Williamson. Following the play, Professor Martin Kaplan, Norman Lear Chair in Entertainment, Media and Society, USC Annenberg School for Communication led a conversation about: The role of the media in affecting foreign policy; the importance of soft power; and the role of entertainment in public diplomacy. The event offered a unique opportunity to hear from one of this centurys greatest thought leaders on media, culture, politics and entertainment. Sanctuary Synopsis: Internationally renowned investigative journalist Robert (Bob) King has taken refuge in Australia. His high security sanctuary is breached by a young...

AAA CALIFORNIA EVENTS

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:04:22 GMT

UPCOMING EVENTS: Immigration Seminar August 5, 2008 @ the Australian Consulate, Los Angeles The American Australian Association in conjunction with Stirling Henry Migration Services hosts a breakfast seminar to discuss current immigration policies affecting businesses and individuals on both sides of the American-Australian equation. More information regarding this event coming soon. California Benefit Dinner Fall 2008, Los Angeles The California Benefit Dinner honors prominent individuals who have furthered US/Australian relations and helps support the educational and cultural activities of the American Australian Association. On September 30, 2005, AAA patrons Rupert Murdoch AC, News Corporation, and Mel Gibson, Icon Productions, hosted the first California Benefit Dinner at the residence of the Australian Consul-General. Further announcements regarding this event to be made in the coming weeks. 2008 AAA Business Awards Luncheon Fall 2008, Los Angeles ...

Australian Women in New York

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:02:57 GMT

Australian Women in New York (AWNY) was established in June 1999 by a small group of women who formed a committee to discuss options for providing a social focus and networking opportunities for expatriate women living in the New York area. The group has expanded steadily from this small beginning and in 2008 has over 300 American-Australian Association members on its mailing/email list. While the majority of members live in New York City, there are also a significant number living in the greater New York State, Connecticut and New Jersey. Our membership covers a broad range of age groups and occupations. AWNY hosts a range of social events and other activities and opportunities to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Our diverse range of events includes: Monthly coffee mornings at the Australian Consulate - usually the second Wednesday of the month. Educational and...

Benefit Dinner 2008

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:48:53 GMT

60th Anniversary Benefit Dinner, New York, a special celebration recognizing all of the Associations Past Honorees Wednesday November 12, 2008 Cipriani, 55 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 Cocktails at 6.30 pm Dinner at 7.30 pm - Black Tie Clockwise from left to center: Jill Ker Conway, Author and Educator (1999), Rupert Murdoch, AC, Chairman & CEO, News Corporation (1998) and James Wolfensohn KBE AO, President Emeritus, World Bank (2000), Mrs. Bible and Geoffrey Bible, Chairman Emeritus, Philip Morris Companies (2001), Greg Norman AO, Chairman & CEO, Great White Shark Enterprises (2004) and Peter Lowy, CEO, Westfield LLC (2002), Douglas Daft, AC, Chairman & CEO Emeritus, The Coca-Cola Company (2003), Andrew Liveris, President & CEO, The Dow Chemical Company (2005), Paul Anderson, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, Spectra Energy Company (2006) and John Travolta, James McNerney, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, The Boeing Company (2007), and Chip...

Events - home page

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:47:46 GMT

ASSOCIATION TOP NEWS Breaking News on the Benefit Dinner 2008 The Association is pleased to announce that Director Baz Luhrmann, Nicole Kidman, and Hugh Jackman from the upcoming movie Australia will be attending the dinner. More >> Education News The Association will host its first education reception on July 17th. The event will be held at the Pratt Residence at the Sherry-Netherland Hotel overlooking Central Park. The night will feature current and former Education Fund Fellows presenting highlights of their latest research, followed by a cocktail reception. More>> AAA REGIONS California New England AAA AFFILIATES Australia

Contact Information on About pages

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:36:17 GMT

CONTACT US

New York City
50 Broadway Suite 2003
New York, NY 10004
Tel (212) 338-6860
Fax (212) 338-6864
information@aaanyc.org

California
350 S Grand Ave Suite 2360
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tel (213) 346-0090 ext 212
Fax (213) 346-0095
dan.levek@aaanyc.org

New England
Louisa Teo
louisa.teo@aaanyc.org

Education- Critical Dates

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:32:21 GMT

January 31st

APSA applications due

April 15th

Australia to US applications due

May 20th

Macquarie Group/Stanford applications due

July 17th

Education Reception- New York City

August 31st

Sara Bible Neurosurgical applications due

October 31st

US to Australia applications due

FAQs

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:30:53 GMT

GENERAL Q: What is the Australia to USA Fellowship Program? A: The Association awards Fellowships at the graduate (Masters, PhD or post-doctoral) level of up to US$25,000 each year. Fellowships are available for Australians who will benefit from doing advanced research or study in the fields of business, science, technology, medicine and engineering in the United States. In return, Fellows are expected to contribute to Australia’s intellectual capital as well as the country’s overall social and economic well-being upon their return. We also offer Americans the opportunity for study and research opportunities in Australia. Q: What is the USA to Australia Fellowship Program? A: The Association awards Fellowships each year at the graduate (Masters, PhD or post-doctoral) level for US scholars undertaking advanced research or study in Australia. Fellowships are available for Americans who will benefit from doing research or study in the fields of life sciences, medicine or mining....

APSA Congressional

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:19:18 GMT

Founded in 1953, the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program is the nations oldest and most prestigious congressional fellowship For nine months, a select political scientist, journalist, federal executive or an international scholar will gain hands on understanding of the legislative process by serving on congressional staffs. The program starts each year in November with a three-week intensive orientation on the legislative process and current congressional affairs. Fellows begin their office assignments on Capitol Hill in December. Enrichment opportunities are offered throughout the program to deepen the learning experience. The Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of $3,800 for ten months, plus $2,150 for program-related international travel, $160 for books, and additional travel expenses for the visit to the Canadian Parliament and one trip to the district office of their respective Congress member. For more information please visit www.apsanet.org/section_165.cfm ...

Home page - Featured article

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:06:39 GMT

Australian Prime Minister, The Hon. Kevin Rudd MP, with Robert Thomson, Managing Editor of The Wall Street Journal

FEATURED ARTICLES

Dinner with Prime Minister Rudd
When Australia’s Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP touched down in New York during part of his first official overseas world tour, he was guest of honor at a prestigious dinner hosted by the American Australian Association on 29 March, 2008. More...
Click here for more photos of the dinner

Queensland State Premier - Pitches for Investment
News Corporation, the American Australian Association and the Queensland Treasury Corporation sponsored a luncheon on Friday, 13 June 2008 hosting Queensland’s first female Premier, The Hon Anna Bligh. More...

Association Top News

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:45:42 GMT

Breaking News on the Benefit Dinner 2008

In recognition of our 60th Anniversary Benefit Dinner, Mayor Bloomberg will proclaim November 12, 2008, in honor of the Association. The Association is pleased to announce that Director Baz Luhrmann, Nicole Kidman, and Hugh Jackman from the upcoming movie “Australia" will be among our special guests. In addition to many dignitaries and special guests, many business leaders of New York’s financial community and major corporations have already agreed to be Dinner Chairs, including Lead Benefactor John Hess, Chairman & CEO of Hess Corporation, and Platinum Dinner Chair Kevin Sharer, CEO of Amgen Inc. More >>

Education News

The Association will host its first education reception on July 17th. The event will be held at the Pratt Residence at the Sherry-Netherland Hotel overlooking Central Park. The night will feature current and former Education Fund Fellows presenting highlights of their latest research, followed by a cocktail reception. More>>

Comings and Goings - California

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:34:18 GMT

New American Australian Association California Members:

William Caldwell, Los Angeles Unified School District
Kasumi Takahashi, Jones, Bell, Abbott, Fleming & Fitzgerald, LLP
Nick Adcock, DC Shoes Inc.

Other California News:

AAA says farewell to acting New Zealand Consul-General Terry Baker.
The Association welcomes the incomming New Zealand Consul-General, Hon. John Mataira. John arrived in Los Angeles on June 16.

To submit items for this page, please contact AAA California Regional Director, Dan Levek at dan.levek@aaanyc.org.

Australian Universities

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:18:08 GMT

Australian Universities

Education Program Overview

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:10:59 GMT

The American Australian Association awards fellowships to Australians and Americans for advanced research and study in the United States and Australia respectively. LINKS TO FELLOWSHIPS EDUCATION NEWS Australia to USA -Sir Keith Murdoch -Macquarie Group/Stanford -Sara Bible Neurosurgical -APSA Congressional USA to Australia United States Studies Centre Appoints CEO - Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, Mr. Malcolm Binks announced the appointment of Dr Geoffrey Garrett as its Chief Executive Officer. Dr Garrett brings an extraordinary depth and breadth of knowledge and experience to the US Studies Centre. JUDGES & EDUCATION COMMITTEE click here... NEW ZEALAND EDUCATIONAL...

California

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:32:17 GMT

WELCOME TO THE CALIFORNIA REGION OF THE AMERICAN AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION The American Australian Association was established in Los Angeles, California, in 2006. In 2007, it effectively merged with AANZA, which was the lead Californian Association based in Los Angeles. The Association holds several key networking and social events each year such as the Australian Melbourne Cup event as well as corporate breakfasts and luncheons, speaking events and an annual Business Awards luncheon. A high-level Benefit Dinner honouring Rupert Murdoch, AO, and Mel Gibson was held in 2006 to establish the Association in California. CALIFORNIA NEWS Click on the links below to learn more about the California Chapter of the American Australian Association as well as keep up to date on the latest news in the Australian/New Zealand business community in California: Upcoming AAA Events in California Recent AAA California Events California Comings and Goings A...

Social & Cultural Programs

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:56:15 GMT

The American Australian Association organizes and sponsors various social and cultural events around the US, with the majority of events happening in New York. We also have regional hubs in Los Angeles and Boston, with events run directly from these cities.

Some examples of our social and cultural programs include; promoting various Australian & New Zealand artists (performing, visual and other) exhibiting in the US and operating a social program for Australian and New Zealand expatriates as well as their American friends, including The Australia Day Gala and an annual golf tournament.

As part of our Social & Cultural programs we also have The American Australian Association Wine Club.

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Corporate Programs

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:10:39 GMT

GUEST SPEAKER SERIES The Association is honored to present high level visiting Australian and New Zealand government representatives and the CEOs of Australias largest companies as guest speakers at Association events. The Hon Wayne Swan MP Treasurer of Australia More >> ANNUAL SPRING LECTURE The Associations Annual Spring Lecture Series features prominent speakers on current topics affecting American and Australian business relationships. The 2008 Spring Lecture is scheduled for 6 June 2008. Dr Geoff Garrett, CEO, the United States Studies Centre will present Australia and the Great China Conundrum. Dr Garrett will discuss pertinent issues for the new US administration, the opportunities for Australia as a key supplier to China and whether the Rudd...

The AAA Team

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:18:20 GMT

Frances M. Cassidy President frances.cassidy@aaanyc.org Frances Cassidy is the President of the American Australian Association. Frances has been CEO of Meat and Livestock Australia, Ltd., previously the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation, since 1990 and a Director of the Association since 1997. Frances is an Australian and has had a distinguished career in business and government which has focused on the development of American – Australian trade and business relationships. She was the First Assistant Secretary with the Department of Primary Industry in Canberra. She has spent the last 18 years in the United States, first as Minister-Counselor for Agriculture at the Australian Embassy in Washington, and then, as CEO with Meat and Livestock Australia. Frances received a BA from the Australian National University in Economics and Political Science. Ms. Cassidy joined the Association as President in 2002. Diane Sinclair Vice President diane.sinclair@aaanyc.org Diane is...

Officers & Board

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:04:35 GMT

OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION • Malcolm Binks, Chairman • Christopher W. Beale, Deputy Chairman • Ian Phillips, Deputy Chairman • Craig E. Chapman, Vice Chairman • Mili Boreham, Vice Chairman (Social and Cultural) • Frances Cassidy, President • Anne O. Fulford, Secretary • Kathryn Holleran, Treasurer Board of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS • Gavin Anderson, GovernanceMetrics International • Marina N. M. Batliwalla, Mercer Investment • Christopher W. Beale, Alinda Capital Partners, LLC • Malcolm Binks, Malcolm Binks Associates • Mili Boreham, Boreham Search International, Inc. • Teri Everett, News Corporation • Frances Cassidy, American Australian Association • Graeme Chambers, Hughes Chambers LLP • Kristen Chambers, British Consulate-General • Craig E. Chapman Esq., Sidley Austin LLP • Ned Cloonan, American International Group, Inc. • Paul H. Compton, JP Morgan Chase & Co. • Vivien Alberts, Westfield, LLC • Drew de Carvalho, Claxton Speakers...

Patrons & Advisory Council

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:03:52 GMT

PATRONS OF THE ASSOCIATION • Paul M. Anderson • Hon. Michael Baume AO • Geoffrey C. Bible • Douglas N. Daft AC • Maurice R. Greenberg • Hon. Chris J. Hurford AO • Dr. Jill Ker Conway • Andrew N. Liveris • Peter S. Lowy • Jim McNerney Jnr • John E. Merow AO • Rupert Murdoch AC • Greg Norman AO • Frederick B. Whittemore • James D. Wolfensohn KBE AO UNITED STATES ADVISORY COUNCIL Paul M. Anderson, Chairman, Spectra Energy David W. Anstice, Executive Vice President, Merck & Co., Inc. Peter C. Farrell PhD AM, Chairman & CEO, ResMed Inc. Leon Hertz AO, Executive Vice President, News Corporation Robert L. Joss PhD, Dean, Stanford Graduate School of Business Jerome P. Kenney, Vice Chairman Emeritus, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Andrew N. Liveris, Chairman, President & CEO, The Dow Chemical Company A.D. David Mackay, President & CEO, Kellogg Company Jacques Nasser AO, Senior Partner, Equity One Partners Anthony J. Pratt, Chairman, Pratt Industries...

Corporate Initiatives

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:21:58 GMT

CORPORATE OVERVIEW The Association’s wide variety of corporate programs provide high level forums for engaging in dialogue and discussion. The programs aim to build solid strategic allegiances between the United States, Australia and New Zealand. The Association focuses its corporate programs towards educating its members about topical government, business and legislative issues that may affect corporate interests in the US or Australia, including for example trade and investment, tax or work visa issues. The Association also offers opportunities for corporate members to discuss issues affecting the wider Australian and United States relationship. More >> BUSINESS COUNCIL The Business Council was established in June 2002 to develop and implement a strategy for corporate programs and activities for the benefit of all members and friends of the...

Dame Joan Sutherland (DJSF)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:12:00 GMT

In 1998 the American Australian Association established the Dame Joan Sutherland Fund for Australian aspiring artists; it was launched at the release of Dame Joans book in New York A Prima Donnas Progress. The Fund provides small grants - Applicants wishing to solicit funding should outline their educational needs, their program of performances and rehearsals, their career/resume details and their current financial situation then forward the application to information@aaanyc.org. Grants from the Fund are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Associations staff in consultation with the Cultural Committee. To download an application from, please click here ARTISTS RECEIVING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE DAME JOAN SUTHERLAND IN 2008 Simon Tedeschi Pianist Described by pianist Leslie Howard as one of the finest musicians of his...

Cultural

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:29:57 GMT

ARTS GRANTS The Association works to promote the arts from Australia, the United States and New Zealand . We award modest donations to young Australian artists in New York from the Dame Joan Sutherland Fund. In the past several years we have held events such as the showing of short films from both countries across the U.S., weekend excursions, concerts by Australian performers and a range of receptions to promote Australian art and culture in the United States. ART EXHIBITS Action/Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning & American Art 1940-1976 May 4 to Sept 21 showing at the Jewish Museum. Abstract Expressionism forever altered the landscape of American art. Action/Abstraction: Pollock, de Kooning and American Art, 1940-1976 is the first major exhibition in 20 years to rethink this important movement. Fifty extraordinary works by 31 artist - including Pollock, de Kooning, Rothko and Frankenthaler - are viewed from the perspectives of the influential, rival art critics...

Social

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:28:09 GMT

To further its goal of promoting relations between the United States and Australia, the American Australian Association conducts vibrant and extensive social programs. The monthly social reception is an excellent opportunity for networking with the American Australian community in New York. This is generally held on the first Thursday of the month at the Australian Consulate in midtown Manhattan. The highlight of the Associations social year is the Annual Australia Day Black Tie Gala held in late January. This is a black tie affair at a premier venue in New York. Valuable prizes are auctioned or raffled to raise funds for charitable and philanthropic programs of the Association. Other events on the social calendar include our wine tastings, The Annual Corporate Golf Tournament, The Martini Party and The Melbourne Cup Evening with a live feed of the famous horse race in Australia. Recently, we celebrated the formation of the American Australian Association Wine club, in...

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:04:29 GMT

Dan Levek
Regional Director, California
dan.Levek@aaanyc.org

Dan served as Interim Executive Director and Communications Director for two and a half years for the American Academy of HIV Medicine. In 2005, He co-founded a successful event production company and leading its business operations. He also has a background in public relations and has represented top brands including: Walt Disney, Amazon.com, Nintendo, Toyota, Coca-Cola and the Guggenheim. Dan graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism. Through exchange programs, Dan has lived in Sydney, Australia and Pukekohe, New Zealand. He is originally from St. Louis, MO and moved to Los Angeles from Orlando, FL in 2000.

New England

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:16:26 GMT

Welcome to the New England Region of the American Australian Association The Association was established in Boston in 2004 and effectively merged with AANZAC, which was the local American-Australian organisation. The Boston office holds a range of social and cultural events including the Melbourne Cup, Anzac Day, Immigration and Taxation Survival Guide, Annual Food & Wine tasting dinners, and Bio-tech & Financial Services corporate events. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, Boston Bio-relationships Conferences were held which provided for important networking between Australian, New Zealand and Massachussetts bio-tech companies. NEW ENGLAND COMMITTEE CONTACT US CHAIR: COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Charles Grant Khadija Carroll Kirsten Chambers Jane Cooper ...

Mums and Bubs

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:42:39 GMT

Mums and Bubs Playdates for June 2008 Central Park Play date Date: Wednesday June 4th Time: 10am Location: Turtle Pond - Southern end of the Great Lawn (adjacent to Turtle Pond and Delacorte Theater) Click here for exact location RSVP: daleenkupsch@hotmail.com All Ages Play Date Date: Tuesday June 10th Time: 10.30am Venue: Carousel in Central Park http://www.centralparkcarousel.com RSVP: daleenkpsch@hotmail.com Bring a picnic lunch and we can relax while the kiddies run around in the Sheep Meadow after a few rides on the Carousel. All Ages Play Date - Central Park Date: Wednesday June 11th Time: 3.00pm onwards Venue: Central Park Turtle Pond RSVP: daleenkupsch@hotmail.com All Ages Play date - Central Park Date: Wednesday June 18th ...

California

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:09:27 GMT

UPCOMING EVENTS: Bio 2008 - Queensland Business Reception June 16, 2008, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ the Bondi Bar & Kitchen, San Diego The Queensland government hosts a business reception in San Diegos Gaslamp Quarter for key players in the biotechnology industry. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Chiquita Taborn at chiquita.taborn@trade.qld.gov.au Immigration and Tax Seminar August 5, 2008 @ the Australian Consulate, Los Angeles The American Australian Association in conjunction with Stirling Henry Migration Services hosts a breakfast seminar to discuss current immigration and tax policies affecting businesses and individuals on both sides of the American-Australian equation. More information regarding this event coming soon. 2008 AAA Business Awards Luncheon Summer 2008 Initiated in 2003, the American Australian Association California Business Awards pay tribute to outstanding organizations whose achievements and contributions markedly strengthen...

Affiliations

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:10:21 GMT

AMERICAN AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION LTD Based in New York since 1948, the American Australian Association is affiliated with the American Australian Association Ltd., established in Sydney on May 16, 2006. Both Associations are non-profit organizations devoted to relations between the US and Australia. INAUGURAL BENEFIT DINNER - NOVEMBER 14, 2006 The first benefit dinner marking the establishment of the Association in Australia honored News Corporation Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch with special guest of the Association, Prime Minister, the Hon. John Howard MP. The dinner raised AUD$1 million and brought together the leading names in Australian business, politics and academia. The money raised at the dinner will be used to support the Association and its education program which provides fellowships for Australians and American post graduate scholars to study in the U.S. MELBOURNE DINNER - NOVEMBER 28, 2007 A second benefit dinner, also supporting the Association and the Education...

Programs

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:08:54 GMT

The Association runs a variety of programs for members and non-members. These can be categorized as corporate, social and cultural, educational and philanthropic. The Events Calendar lists all upcoming events. More... The Association is a section 501 (c)(3) public charity, contributions to the Associations programs and membership contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided under section 170 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. CORPORATE PROGRAMS There are a range of corporate programs from breakfast and luncheon speakers series to the Annual Spring lecture and fellowship exchanges with the U.S. Congress and corporate internships. The Association’s Business Council chaired by Chris Beale of Alinda Capital Partners, LLC, coordinates and initiates specific business related events of topical interest to corporate and individual members. More... EDUCATION PROGRAMS The American Australian Association operates annual Educational Fellowship programs. The...

Mission and Future Directions

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:03:34 GMT

MISSION

The American Australian Association’s purpose is to broaden, strengthen and encourage ties across the Pacific through corporate, educational, economic, social and cultural activities.

Established in 1948 by newspaper publisher Sir Keith Murdoch and a group of like minded Australians and Americans, the Association is the largest public not-for-profit organization devoted to building strategic alliances between the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The Association’s corporate membership includes many of the most prominent commercial and financial institutions engaged in business between the United States and Australia and New Zealand.

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FUTURE DIRECTIONS

The Association has been growing since its beginning in 1948, and the Association’s Board of Directors believe there is substantial scope for further expansion. With a new full-time President and professional staff in 1995, and the merger of the Association with the Australia Society in 1996, it was possible to expand programs and activities dramatically. Since that time, the Association has been moving aggressively to enhance its corporate, educational, philanthropic and social programs, to further increase its blue chip corporate membership base (corporate members provide over 80% of annual revenues to the Association) and to take advantage of new opportunities for service to the American, Australian and New Zealand relationship. The Association is committed to further growth, development and change.

Overview

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:02:42 GMT

AMERICAN AUSTRALIAN RELATIONSHIP: BUILDING ALLIANCES Australia has participated alongside the US in every military conflict in the last 50 years. Australia is a reliable ally, security partner and friend of the United States. Australia is the only nation to have sent combat forces to fight with the United States in every major conflict during the twentieth century, including World Wars I & II, Korea, Vietnam, the First Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq. Australia was one of the first countries to join the United States in the coalition to fight terrorism following the attacks on 11 September 2001. Australia invoked the ANZUS Treaty for the first time on 14 September 2001, and has since made military contributions to the US-led campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq. The ANZUS alliance is the foundation of defence and security cooperation between Australia and the United States. This cooperation increases Australia’s ability to protect itself and its interests by providing access...

Immigration Services

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:59:01 GMT

E3 TREATY

The US has created a new visa, the E-3 treaty professional visa, especially for Australian nationals who enter the US temporarily to work in a specialty occupation, permitting more people-to-people flow. There is an allowance of 10,500 E-3 visas annually. The E-3 visa is generally issued for 2 years, may be renewed indefinitely in two year increments and is able to progress to a green card. Spouses of E-3 visa holders are able to apply for authorization to work in the US.

J1 EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM

The American Australian Association is authorized by the United States Department of State and the United States Information Agency to issue to qualified business trainees the Certificate of Eligibility necessary to apply for an Exchange Visitor (J-1) Visa for up to 18 months.

The J-1 Visa Program provides Australian trainees with exposure to American business practices, corporate organization and substantive occupational experiences, as well as US social and cultural history. In turn, US employees gain valuable experience working with a person from a different cultural background and an understanding of the business culture of foreign companies with whom they may do business in the future.

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SUMMMER WORK TRAVEL PROGRAM - CONGRESSIONAL INTERNS

Since 2005, the American Australian Association in partnership with The Fund for American Studies has sponsored more than 30 students for Congressional Internships. Students from Flinders University and the Australian National University are placed in Congressional offices for six week internships under the auspices of the Association

Macquarie Stanford

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:50:32 GMT

The Macquarie Group of Companies offers a Stanford Graduate School of Business Fellowship in the amount of US$50,000. Applications are open to Australian business students admitted to the Stanford Graduate School of Business. This grant is to support part of the costs of conducting research or undertaking MBA, PhD or post-doctoral studies in business at Stanford.

TERMS OF THE AWARD

The Fellowship will support part of the costs of two years of research/study and applicants must submit a complete budget. The Association’s budget
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ABOUT THE MACQUARIE GROUP

The Macquarie Group is a diversified international provider of banking, financial, advisory and investment services, headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Macquarie has grown substantially since its beginnings in Australia in 1969 and now employs more than 11,000 people in 25 countries. In Australia and New Zealand, Macquarie is a market leader in investment and financial services. In Asia, Macquarie offers a full range of investment, financial market and advisory products and services. In Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, Macquarie focuses on particular business areas in which its expertise delivers value to clients. For more information, please visit: www.macquarie.com

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Biorelationships

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:02:29 GMT

The American Australian Association supports the cultivation of relationships and collaborations between life sciences organizations in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

BioRelationships was formed to facilitate the development of relationships between Australasian companies and US biotech and pharmaceutical companies with the aim of furthering collaborations, developmental and corporate alliances.

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GDay USA - Australia Week

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:36:54 GMT

Growing from its inception in 2004 and celebrating its fifth year of success, Australia Week is now arguably the largest foreign country promotion held annually in the United States showcasing all things Australian from trade and investment, food and wine, film, arts, fashion, lifestyle, to indigenous culture and tourism. The program runs in LA and NY for 5 days each. This ten day program of events highlights Australias vitality as a place to visit, and a place to do business in the 21st Century. The key objective is to demonstrate that Australia is an innovative, sophisticated economy, with leading edge research and technology in products, goods and services. In short, the overall goal is to raise Australia’s commercial and cultural profile in America. The strategy is to create a series of concentrated events that are uniquely Australian so as to generate media profile and immerse the audience in relevant messaging as well as deliver...

American Friends of the National Gallery Australia

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:42:02 GMT

The American Friends of the National Gallery of Australia (AFANG) operates out of the American Australian Association. They have a range of cultural and artistic events throughout the year. For further information please contact the Administrator, Jill.Viola@aaanyc.org Telephone: 212 338 6863 Fax: 212 338 6864 Officers of AFNGA, New York: Chairman: Philip C. Jessup, Jr. President: Susan Talbot EVP & Secretary: Judith Ogden Thomson Vice President: Diane L. Ackerman Treasurer: Kate Flynn National Gallery of Australia Visit the Australian National Gallery at: www.nga.gov.au Please click here for Donor Information

Operation OzKids

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:16:54 GMT

A Fund of the American Australian Association was established in 2003 to assist Australian children needing urgent and specific medical treatment in the USA, which is unavailable to them in Australia. The Fund was established at the behest of individuals who witnessed the life struggle of late Stanley Sclavos, a young Australian boy who was suffering from leukemia and was in need of another bone marrow transplant. His family had come to the United States to enable him to receive medical treatment here. Stanley passed away April 15, 2003 following a 33-month battle with childhood leukemia, specifically, acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The Sclavos family’s Australian medical coverage and government assistance did not cover the massive expenses incurred by Stanley’s treatment in the United States. To cover their medical costs, which were in excess of $500,000, the family sold their house...

News & Links

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:37:43 GMT

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