Junior Council on World Affairs Affairs is a student-oriented, integral program of the Dayton Council on World Affairs.

Programs

• Enrich Ohio and national education content standards
• Promote global thinking; develop critical thinking and conflict resolution skills
• Combine development of team spirit and cooperation atmosphere, on the one hand, with competitiveness and motivation for high individual achievements, on the other with team spirit.
• Provide a forum for students to explore the dynamics of the international events and to explore their relevance to their everyday lives.

 We will resume activities in September 2011

*Click here for the organizational information for 2010-'11

Great Job at the International Quiz Bowl

 Dinner at Mama DiSalvo's on May 25, 2011

Activities 

1. Youth Forums which are held at UD or WSU.  There will be an announced topic.  There is a presentation and time for group discussion.  Proposals are offered and voted on by the students.

2. Quiz Bowl:  teams of three to four students compete against other Dayton area JCOWA clubs.  Last year John Chick, John Manovich, Jon Meyer and Sam Mullins placed first out of 40 teams.  This team competed in a nationwide Quiz Bowl held at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. and placed sixteenth out of thirty-five teams.

3. Once a month club members visit a restaurant tasting different cuisine from around the world which are offered here in Dayton.

4. Participation in activities offered by Dayton Sister Cities International.

This club meets bi-monthly, generally on Thursday mornings at 7:40 to 7:55.  We will announce the first meeting within the next two weeks.

Moderator

Mr. Tony Ricciuto '74  461.3740 x446  |  email