The Foreign Service Journal, November 2012

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | NOVEMBER 2012 77 AFSA NEWS AFSA NEW AFSA Speaker Series on Federal Benefits Continues Walton Francis, principal author of the annual Consumer Checkbooks’ Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees and Annuitants , will be the third speaker in our Federal Benefits Speakers Series. Mr. Francis will speak about considerations in comparing federal health plans for federal employ- ees and annuitants on Monday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at AFSA headquarters, 2101 E St. NW, Washington, D.C. Please RSVP to events@afsa.org. Francis is a self-employed economist, expert in the analysis and evaluation of public programs and in government regulation, He holds Master’s degrees from Harvard and Yale universities. NEWS BRIEF The Fallen, Continued from Page 73 House passed a similarly strong resolution hono- ing our fallen colleagues. These heartfelt expressions of support encourage and inspire us and strengthen our resolve to serve the higher interests of our country regardless of the dangers and hardships that are part of the environment in which diplomats operate. The lives and public service careers of Amb. John Christopher Stevens, Sean Patrick Smith, Glen Anthony Doherty and Tyrone S. Woods embody the values of service, courage and patriotism and their example will continue to inspire us all. AFSA Executive Director Ian Houston recalled a mov- ing poem that resonated with him, which he hopes will comfort all those who grieve for our fallen colleagues in Benghazi. The 1932 poem by Mary Frye reads: Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. If you wish to make a contribution to support the families of the fallen, please go to www.afsa.org/libyasup- port or send an email to Lori Dec at dec@afsa.org. AFSA will always remem- ber and honor the lives and service of these patriots. ■ Meeting Your Family Law Needs O ur attorneys, admitted in DC, MD and VA, have extensive experience helping AFSA, Foreign Service, AID, USG, NGO, International and Diplomatic Families in the DC Metro Area or posted overseas. We embrace negotiations and problem solving strategies over litigation. • Mediation, Litigation & Alternate Dispute Resolution; • Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Visitation & Relocation; • Pre-marital, Marital & Separation Agreements; • International Family Law; • Nontraditional Families & Personal Legal Needs M AIN O FFICE : 7920 Norfolk Ave., Suite 210 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 652-1161 Other offices in Washington, DC and Vienna, Virginia Consultations and case management by telephone, email & Skype counsel@luxlaw.com • www.luxlaw.com