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NCWA’s President’s Club: An Exceptional Opportunity to Meet Our Distinguished Speakers

The President’s Club offers NCWA members a unique opportunity to meet and engage with many of our Distinguished Lecture Series speakers in a relaxed, intimate setting. Luncheons are held at the convenient local restaurant Seasons 52 and are limited to 38 guests. President’s Club donors are invited to attend up to 10 speaker luncheons throughout the season, providing an opportunity for conversation, questions, and an exchange of ideas that extends well beyond the formal lecture. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

President’s Club participation is available to NCWA members who make an annual contribution of $300 or more. Your contribution helps support the programs and mission of the Naples Council on World Affairs and is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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2026–27 President’s Club Speaker Schedule

See Distinguished Lecture Series details here

November 2 — Andrew J. Tabler
“From Hormuz to Damascus”

November 16 — TBD
“Today’s NATO”

December 7 — Joel Nelson
“Kennedy’s Only Hero”

January 11 — Eugene Rumer
“The Future of Russian Power”

January 25 — Thomas Wright
“A Rupture of the International Order”

February 8 — Jamie P. Horsley and Ryan Hass
“China and Taiwan”

February 22 — Rufus Friday
“Integrity in News Reporting”

March 8 — John O. Brennan
“The Intelligent Analyst”

March 22 — Daniel Alpert and Members of the International Club of Business Economists
“Divergent Paths: The World’s Economies Amidst Fraying Consensus”

Special President’s Club Reception: Rather than a luncheon on March 22, President’s Club donors will be invited to a special reception immediately following the Economic Panel presentation at NUCC’s McSpadden Hall, providing an opportunity to meet the panelists personally and continue the conversation about global economic issues.

April 5 — Ambassador Barbara J. Stephenson
“250 Years of the ‘Special Relationship’ Between the United States and the United Kingdom”

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An annual contribution of $300 or more provides access to President’s Club opportunities while helping NCWA continue to bring exceptional speakers, programs and international affairs education to Southwest Florida.

Questions about President’s Club luncheons?
Jean Foster, Chair, Hospitality Committee

jeanfoster22@gmail.com