The Foreign Service Journal, December 2018

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | DECEMBER 2018 87 AFSA NEWS Thank You to Our Awards Intern AFSA would like to thank our awards intern, Mathilde Warren, who was instru- mental in planning our awards ceremony and the event coverage in this month’s AFSA News. Ms. Warren is a senior at McGill University, where she is majoring in international development and minoring in international relations. She has assisted in national grant research and is part of the varsity synchronized swimming team at McGill. She was born in Chicago, Ili- nois, but grew up in Albany, New York. She speaks Eng- lish, French and conversa- tional Spanish. n Mathilde Warren AFSA/DONNAGORMAN CAL L FOR NOMI NAT I ONS COMI NG SOON Join the 2019-2021AFSAGoverning Board Do you want to represent your colleagues, contribute to a stronger Foreign Service and ensure its voice is heard on the Hill and around the country? Does participating in the man- agement and modernization of a multimillion-dollar organiza- tion with a large staff and real impact in Washington interest you? If so, consider joining the next AFSA leadership team by running for a position on the 2019-2021 AFSA Governing Board. AFSA has been the voice of the Foreign Service since 1924, but our enduring strength comes from the voices and votes of our members. When you step up to take on a leadership role at AFSA, you can make a difference for your colleagues and your nation. As current FSC Vice President Dan Crocker says, “Serving on the Governing Board puts you in a position to articulate the importance of a strong Foreign Service, not only at State also at USAID, Commerce, Agriculture and elsewhere. Please consider putting your name forward or nominating a colleague. Watch for details in the Call for Nominations that will run in the January/February issue of The Foreign Service Journal. n Serving on AFSA’s Governing Board and advocating for the career professionals of the U.S. Foreign Service to the American public and Congress during one of the most challenging periods for our chosen profession was both humbling and rewarding. –Lawrence Casselle, State/DS, AFSA Governing Board member 2015-2018. AFSA Thanks Board Member At the AFSA Governing Board meeting on Oct. 17, Foreign Agricultural Service Vice President Kim Sawatzki was recognized by the board and by AFSA President Ambassador Barbara Stephenson for her efforts to bring new members into AFSA. Thank you! AFSA/DONNAGORMAN