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What's the Magellan Society?
The Magellan Society (TMS) is a network of
internationally-minded young professionals in the Charlotte area
committed to engaging in social and educational activities that
promote global understanding. TMS is dedicated in encouraging young
adults to "Explore the World in Charlotte" through events like
Happy
Hours and Adventures in Dining.
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November 2008 |
 The
Magellan
Society
is
gathering
at
Sole
Spanish
Grill on
Thursday,
November
6th,
2008 at
5:30
p.m.
Sole is
known
for its
delicious
Spanish
tapas,
wine
selection
and
casual
chic
atmosphere
When:
Thursday,
November
6th,
2008
Where:
Sole
Spanish
Grill,
1608
East
Boulevard,
Charlotte,
NC 28203
(Directions)
Time:
5:30
p.m.
Reservations
are
REQUIRED
and must
be made
by
Wednesday,
November
5th,
2008.
Please
call the
Council
at
704-687-7762
or
e-mail
Susan
Veit,
Program
and
Membership
Manager
at
susanveit@worldaffairscharlotte.org.
We look
forward
to
seeing
you
there!
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AUGUST 2008 |
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Explore your
horizons…
Explore
China!
Join
The Magellan
Society for
an
Adventures
in Dining
event that
will include
fantastic
Chinese
food, good
conversation,
and a
discussion
on business
culture in
China,
Chinese
ethics,
values, and
philosophy
presented by
Mr. Richard
B.
Alexander.
Date:
Tuesday,
August
12, 2008
Location:
JoJo’s
China
Bistro
(located
in the
Stonecrest
shopping
center
off Rea
Rd.-Exit
59 off
485)
Google
Map
Time:
6:30 PM
 Jojo’s
China
Bistro
Menu
Speaker
Info:
Richard B.
Alexander is
the
President of
R.B.
Alexander
Co., Ltd.,
an
international
consulting
and import
organization
in the
Charlotte
area. Mr.
Alexander
has more
than
20-years
experience
in
international
business.
He has
traveled to
China
numerous
times and
has come to
understand
and respect
the Chinese
business
culture.
Seats are
limited.
Preference
will be
given to TMS
members so
reserve your
spot as soon
as possible!
You can make
reservations
at
704-687-7762
or email
Susan Veit
at
susanveit@worldaffairscharlotte.org.
Reservations
are
REQUIRED
and must be
made by
August 11,
2008. |
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TMS Young Professionals Group
TMS meets once a month in various locations in Charlotte.
It is the opportunity for young professionals to meet, socialize,
and network with fellow members in a casual setting. Past events
have included attending international festivals around Charlotte,
international cooking classes, and volunteering for Council
fundraising events such as WorldQuest and the World Citizen Award
Dinner.
SAMPLE OF
RECENT EVENTS:
AMAZON RIVER GUIDE Cliver Rioja
March 11,
2008 6:30pm
"Living
in the Amazon Basin Today: Stories & Slides"
HAPPY HOUR at CANTINA 1511
January 31, 2008
5:30pm-7:30pm
PRIVATE SCREENING OF THE KITE RUNNER MOVIE
October 11, 2007 at 7:30pm
CIAO ITALIA FESTIVAL
October 13, 2007
LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL
October 7, 2007 12pm-7pm
HAPPY HOUR at M5 Restaurant
October 4, 2007 at 5:30pm
UNC CHARLOTTE'S INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
September 29, 2007 10am-6pm
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP
September 27, 2007 7pm
GREEK FESTIVAL
September 7-8th 11am-10pm
CHILEAN WINE TASTING
September 6, 2007 6pm
JAPANESE OBON FESTIVAL
August 4, 2007 11am-5pm
BASTILLE DAY
July 14, 2007 4pm-9pm
HAPPY HOUR & SALSA NIGHT:
June 27, 2007 from 6pm until ~
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP
June 21, 2007 at 7pm
CONCERT: Brazilian, Classical, & World Music
w/ Aris Quiroga & Jim Brock on June 13, 2007 at 7:30pm
PICNIC at the DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL!
June 9, 2007 at 11:30am
Check
out our photos from Villa Antonio and Big Ben (TMS)
Check
out our photos from ARPA, Ri-Ra's, and OktoberFest |
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Since locations are subject to change, more detailed emails will
go out before each event. If you are interested in volunteering
with TMS in helping to plan our events, please email
jarmentr@worldaffairscharlotte.org
or call 704-687-7762.
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