June 2-4, 2010
Mayfair Hotel & Spa
Miami, Florida

The National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) held its Southern Regional Meeting in Miami, Florida from June 2-4, 2010.  Participants included representatives of Councils for International Visitors, National Program Agencies and the Office of International Visitors, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

Funded through NCIV’s Cooperative Agreement with the Office of International Visitors, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), U.S. Department of State, the event provided excellent opportunities networking among colleagues from Councils for International Visitors, National Program Agencies, and the U.S. Department of State Office of International Visitors.  

Hosted by the Miami Council for International Visitors and their host committee, the Regional Meeting offered numerous highlights:

• An opening reception at the historic Freedom Tower in Miami.  Participants enjoyed the opportunity to mingle and network with colleagues in this 1925 landmark building, now a memorial to Cuban immigration in the United States.
• Concurrent and plenary sessions that provided excellent opportunities to gain knowledge of U.S. public diplomacy and the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program, develop understanding of current U.S. foreign policy and its impact on local communities, and strengthen the programming skills of NCIV members, their public sector partners, and other leaders in the field of international exchanges.
• Dinner hospitality in the homes of volunteers in Miami, an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationships with colleagues and make new friends.
• An optional opportunity to take an architectural walking tour of the Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival, and Miami Modern styles found in the Miami Beach Architectural Historic District.

Handouts and Materials

Tips for Successful Communication Strategies
Beyond Political Correctness:  Building a Diverse Board
Sherry's Welcoming Remarks
Alma Candelaria's Remarks

Additional Information

• 2010 NCIV Southern Regional Meeting Program Book (final version posted May 26, 2010)
• Registration Form
• 2010 Southern Regional Meeting Youth Programs Workshop
• Link to the Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Link to the Mayfair Hotel & Spa

For questions regarding the 2010 NCIV Southern Regional Meeting, please contact us by phone or email.

Telephone:  202-842-1414 or 800-523-8101.
Mark Rebstock (ext. 103)
Leah Tomlins (ext. 104)