The Foreign Service Journal, December 2011

DE C EMB E R 2 0 1 1 / F OR E I GN S E R V I C E J OU R N A L 69 A F S A N E W S A t the end of each retirement seminar at the Foreign Service Institute, AFSA and DACOR co-host a reception in honor of the “graduating” class. This festive occasion takes place in theWoody Lobby at FSI and is a wonderful opportunity to cel- ebratemany outstanding public servants and their career achieve- ments. It alsogives us the chance to thank the FSITransitionCenter staff for their important work. These photos show the most recent class at the reception held onOct. 28. Members of AFSA’sGoverningBoard andprofessional staff were on hand to participate in the festivities, including AFSA President Susan Johnson; Ambassador RobertHoudek, the retiree constituency vice president; and Janet Hedrick and Kristy Pomes fromAFSA’s membership department. AFSA is honored to participate in these events and we look forward to celebrating future “graduates.” Of course, we hope that those transitioning into retirement will continue their AFSA memberships. There is strength in numbers and we rely on our retiree members to continue their advocacy for diplomacy and development. Find out more about AFSA retiree membership at www.afsa.org/retiree_services.aspx. ... And Congratulates Retirees PHOTOS BY DONNA AYERST