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11/20/2019

What were your feelings about our November 17th dinner/speaker program? Please share with us, in detail, regarding the speaker, the venue, the food, etc. Thank you so much for your time.

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Richard Jennings

11/21/2019 02:45:29 pm

Many good points by Speaker. Speaker hard to understand at times. Probably a combination of my "artillery ears", a poor audio system, and rapid, dialect-burdened speech by him. Richard

Linda link

12/2/2019 08:52:33 am

Thanks so much for your comments, Richard. We are working on improving the audio issues and look forward to seeing you at our next event.

Robert Speaks

11/23/2019 08:51:25 pm

The speaker had a lot of knowledge to share. Perhaps it was in part the sound system or perhaps his enunciation, but I found it hard to understand some of his words and so missed some of the points he was trying to make. Also he appeared to jump around with his subject matter.

Jim McFarlin

11/26/2019 01:17:32 pm

Thank you for your comments, Robert. You are right on all points, and we are working on an upgraded sound capability and will be more strongly encouraging use of visuals, which always adds clarity to messages. Happy Thanksgiving and we look forward to seeing you at our January meeting.

Linda link

12/2/2019 08:54:10 am

Thanks, Robert, for your kind comments. We are working on the audio issues and hope to make improvements for our next event. Look forward to seeing you then.

Joan Ball

12/1/2019 04:13:47 pm

As a new WACD member, I’ve only attended only the past two dinners. During the cocktail hour, and not knowing many members, I was impressed with how many were so welcoming. I did notice at the table it was difficult to speak with others, probably because of the distance across and the ambient noise. However, in both cases, I was lucky to take a seat next to very interesting and fun people. I enjoyed hearing from both the Oct and Nov speakers and am looking forward to hearing from the fine list of speakers to come.

Linda link

12/2/2019 08:58:45 am

Thank you, Joan, for your comments. Always love to hear from new members and so glad that you've met some delightful people. Our goal, along with bringing you interesting speakers and topics, is to make new friends. Have a wonderful holiday and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.

Bruce Macumber

12/2/2019 07:30:54 am

It was a rare treat to hear Michael Kofman, one of the nation's leading experts on Putin's plans to regain the global status he feels the US stripped from Russia in the 1990s.
Mike took us on a journey inside Russia's spoiler tactics in Syria, Ukraine (where he was born), the middle east and now North Korea, election interference plans for 2020, its grand ambitions in the Arctic, and more—perspectives we would get nowhere else in the Desert. Pretty good stuff!

He spoke clearly in an entertaining presentation while we enjoyed a tasty dinner in a comfortable setting. High marks!!

Linda link

12/2/2019 09:03:09 am

Thank you, Bruce, for your kind words about our November event. We so appreciate input from our members and we're very pleased that you enjoyed! Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.

hamza mahmood link

12/7/2019 10:48:08 pm

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Chrystina Wallen

2/3/2020 08:08:47 pm

I like the idea of a luncheon guest speaker at least once a season, if not more. His background made him an excellent choice to give us a deeper understanding of Syria and the surrounding countries, especially Iran. His ability to speak Arabic gives him a deeper understanding of their culture so that we, too, can understand where they are coming from and their motivations.

JEAN CARRUS

2/12/2020 02:51:03 pm

OUR SPEAKERS ARE SO VERY PROFESSIONAL, IT IS ALWAYS INFORMATIVE AND A GOOD LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR US.

THE LAST SPEAKER CERTAINLY HAD SOME DEPRESSING INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SECURITY ETC. HOWEVER, THE NEXT DAY THE PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED HIS BUDGET WHICH INCLUDED AN ACROSS THE BOARD INCREASE IN MILITARY SPENDING..

THE SOCIAL HOUR FOR NEW MEMBERS WAS VEERY WELL RECEIVED.

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