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CLICK HERE to share your thoughts on our January 16th dinner event with our speaker, Yuval Weber, discussing "Could US-Russia Relations Get Any Worse?"

1/16/2022

15 Comments

 
15 Comments
Virginia Criste
1/17/2022 08:13:50 am

Great speaker. No notes. Well versed and new insights.

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Jim McFarlin
1/17/2022 08:21:46 am

You are right on, Virginia, and everyone was enjoying themselves, happy to be out.

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Kenneth McCool
1/17/2022 08:26:44 am

Dr. Weber gave us great insight into the mind of Putin:
Past, Present and Future.
This presentation was, overall, one of the best!

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Eileen Todd
1/17/2022 08:58:21 am

Great speaker & speech — timely topic. I would appreciate hearing Dr. Weber again. Dinner was delicious! Enjoyed open-air patio adjacent to dining room — perfect for socializing.

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Michael Gennet
1/17/2022 09:03:25 am

Dr. Weber was an intelligent, engaging speaker who truly informed us with "inside knowledge" of the mind of Putin and the status of the Ukraine standoff. His extemporaneous speech demonstrated his total command of the subject matter, and his time spent living in Russia underscored his personal understanding of the Russian mentality.

The food was delicious, the service was great, and the speaker even greater. A memorable night for all who attended.

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Jim Miringoff
1/17/2022 09:18:32 am

I'm so glad I attended to hear this talk. It was so informative, and he did a great job of delivering the message of what is happening in the Ukraine and Putin's thinking of what Russia is thinking.

EXCELLENT !

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Ken Bouldin
1/17/2022 09:27:45 am

On behalf of your Programs Committee we appreciate your feedback. Special credit for this program goes to Christopher Hebb, who lined up the speaker and served as moderator.

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Don Stein
1/17/2022 10:12:58 am

Professor Webber's content and presentation was excellent as was the food. This was an eye opener on Russia and Putin. One of the best speeches and imparting of speaker's knowledge of the subject.

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Ben Stone
1/17/2022 10:22:55 am

As a new member, found this very impressive indeed. Well done in organization and execution; dinner was terrific, speaker outstanding. Thank you!!

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Rick Stein
1/17/2022 03:38:24 pm

Those involved in finding the speaker and presenting the program were excellent as was Dr. Weber. He presented a complex picture very well, including some humor, which added to a wonderful presentation. I think everyone there now has a much better picture of Russia and Putin. Moreover, as the picture seems to change, Dr. Weber gave us insight on how to view changes, particularly Putin's changes. Thanks for a great evening. Rick Stein

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Jim
1/18/2022 07:29:02 am

Couldn't agree more, Rick. Thanks for participating - with many others - and your comments. It was a wonderful evening all around.

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Harriet Anne Tuckman
1/17/2022 05:43:07 pm

Wonderful and informative presentation. We enjoyed every moment of his very animated presentation.

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Elaine Brush
1/17/2022 09:26:18 pm

Excellent program!

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Charles Porter
1/18/2022 08:17:49 am

Yuval Weber ranks amongst our best speakers. He had in depth knowledge of Russia. Thanks to our program committee again. Chuck

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Allen & Marilyn Shapiro
1/19/2022 10:20:15 pm

This one-hour presentation with Q&A was outstanding, providing the audience with a very objective view of current Russian foreign policy, especially with respect to Ukraine, the US and the NATO alliance, prefaced by the historical background of the Russian Empire and the USSR, and more importantly how Mr. Putin gained complete dictatorial power during his current 20-year reign. The speaker also provided his view of the mindset of President Vladimir Putin and current US foreign, military and cyber policy – in particular under the current Biden administration -- and likely near term military moves by Putin (who would best manage the risk outcomes of any Ukraine invasion by acting sooner than later).

We also second the comments from Ken Bouldin - Plaudits are extended to Christopher Hebb for lining up the speaker and moderating the Q&A session.

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