Dine, interact, learn, and give with the Orange County’s World Affairs Council holiday gala with Former Ambassador George L. Argyros on December 8, 2005 at the Richard Nixon Library.

 

We have united with the “Make a Wish Foundation” to send a child with the special wish to Washington D.C to visit with the President. The opportunity to help fulfill this child’s wish will be presented through a live “wish” auction along with ticket proceeds donated towards this dream. So come and dine amongst Orange County’s finest as we celebrate the holiday with Former Ambassador George L. Argyros as our keynote speaker and give the wish to the child who wants to visit the President.

 

Thirty-eight years after its founding, the World Affairs Council of Orange County continues to play a leading role in bringing the world's top leaders and opinion makers to Orange County and Orange County to the world by a wide variety of exclusive programs. It is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-government organization open to all who wish to join.  Learn more about the Council and its activities on our website. Then join us at an upcoming program, and become a member of Orange County's most prestigious forum on international affairs. The Council is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, and all contributions to it are tax-deductible.

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Fax to:  (949) 253-5752

December 8, 2005   *   The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace

6:00 pm  Reception      *      7:00 pm Dinner     *     7:45 Program

 

      (Ten seats per table, with preferred location and special recognition).

 

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Tickets will be held at the door - For more information, telephone Karen Levesque (949) 253-5751

 

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George L. Argyros

 

George L. Argyros is the former U.S. Ambassador to Spain and a successful businessman. After serving three years as the U.S. ambassador to Spain, Mr. Argyros has resumed his position as chairman and chief executive officer of Arnel & Affiliates, a diversified investment company located in Costa Mesa, Calif., as well as his role as a general partner in Westar Capital, a private investment company.  Prior to his appointment in Spain, he was a member of several government committees and industry boards, including the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations for the U.S. Trade Representative and the presidential-appointed board for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FreddieMac).  Argyros also served on the boards of: Rockwell International Corporation, The Newhall Land and Farming Company, DST Systems, Inc. and Doskocil Manufacturing Company.    George Argyros is a recognized business leader and philanthropist, who has a history of generous financial support and visionary leadership.  In 1993, he was the recipient of the coveted Horatio Alger Award of Distinguished Americans, and in 2001 he received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.  In addition, he has served on the board of trustees for several community organizations, including his current positions as vice chairman of the business and finance committee for the California Institute of Technology, chairman of the board for The Beckman Foundation, chairman emeritus and treasurer for the Horatio Alger Association and as a member of the Chapman University board of trustees, where he served as chairman of the board of trustees for 26 years prior to his appointment as ambassador.  In addition to his philanthropic endeavors, he also was the owner of the Seattle Mariners Baseball Club for nine seasons and co-owner of AirCal.    George Argyros holds a bachelor's degree in business and economics from Chapman University in Orange, Calif., as well as an honorary doctorate in law from Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., and an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Chapman University.  He and his wife, Julia, have three grown children and six grandchildren.