Malta-U.S. Alumni Association announces new Board of Directors On September 30, Mr. Michael DeTar, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy, welcomed a number of Maltese alumni from diverse sectors of society who participated in U.S. Government exchange programs throughout the past fifty years. Participants in these programs have included government and political leaders, members of the judiciary and of Parliament, media practitioners, educators, scientists, medical doctors, artists, social workers, economists, law enforcement officers, and many more. The U.S. Embassy maximizes the benefits of U.S. exchange programs by encouraging close contact with grantees so that Maltese society and the U.S. Government can continue to benefit from the participants’ expertise. To date, over 300 Maltese citizens have participated in the International Visitor Leadership Program, Fulbright Program, Salzburg Seminar Program, Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. During the reception, Mr. DeTar encouraged alumni to be active in the Association, saying, “Offer your expertise and experience to the Association to maintain the momentum of exchange programs. Your involvement can encourage constructive dialogue on ways to strengthen the bilateral relationship and improve our communities.” On behalf of Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, Mr. DeTar thanked the members of the previous Board for their hard work and enthusiasm in steering the Association through its first year. Dr. Noel Buttigieg Scicluna, President of the Association, then welcomed the new officers and members of the Board: Judge David Attard, Vice-President; Mr. Aaron Farrugia, Treasurer; Mr. Joe Dimech, Secretary. Members of the Board are: Dr. Joe Mifsud, Dr. Louis Bianchi, Prof. Janet Mifsud, Dr. Anna Mallia, Ms. Cristina Cefai, Ms. Hillary Briffa, Mr. Jacob Portelli and Mr. Ian Borg Bellanti. Judge Joseph D. Camilleri is Honorary Past President. The Association would like to invite those Maltese who participated in the above-mentioned programs to join the Association. Please contact MUSAA at (info@maltausalumni; https://facebook/MUSAAMALTA) to become involved.
Posted on: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 08:20:25 +0000
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