American Australian Association

Corporate Member Profiles

Fri, 09 May 2008 20:22:54 GMT

Each month the Association features one of our Platinum and Gold corporate member companies below. To view the full list of company members at each membership level, click the individual members lists below: Platinum - Featured Member Company Worlds leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina. Active in all major aspects of the industry - technology, mining, refining, smelting, fabricating and recycling. Alcoas aluminum products and components are used worldwide in aircraft, automobiles, beverage cans, buildings, chemicals, sports and recreation, and a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications, including such Alcoa consumer brands as AlcoaR wheels, Reynolds WrapR aluminum foil, and BacoR household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, packaging machinery, precision castings, closures, fiber optic cables, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. Vital statistics: 120,000 Alcoans in 41 countries, $21.5 billion in...

Platinum Members

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:15:14 GMT

Alcoa (Website: www.alcoa.com) Worlds leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina. Active in all major aspects of the industry - technology, mining, refining, smelting, fabricating and recycling. Alcoas aluminum products and components are used worldwide in aircraft, automobiles, beverage cans, buildings, chemicals, sports and recreation, and a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications, including such Alcoa consumer brands as AlcoaR wheels, Reynolds WrapR aluminum foil, and BacoR household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, packaging machinery, precision castings, closures, fiber optic cables, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. Vital statistics: 120,000 Alcoans in 41 countries, $21.5 billion in revenues In 2003 it was more than six times safer to work at Alcoa than it was in 1991 Alcoa makes a very sustainable product: almost 70% of the aluminum ever produced is still in use, equaling 480 million metric...

Cultural

Fri, 09 May 2008 18:59:01 GMT

Arts Grants The Association works to promote the arts from Australia, the United States and New Zealand . We award modest donations to young Australian artists in New York from the Dame Joan Sutherland Fund. In the past several years we have held events such as the showing of short films from both countries across the U.S., weekend excursions, concerts by Australian performers and a range of receptions to promote Australian art and culture in the United States. Short Films Australian and New Zealand short film nights are held at the Asia Society, curated by Susan Talbot. The Australian Short Film night is being held on June 4th 2008. More... Art Exhibits Open Studios & Grand Opening, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) May 8th to 12th ISCP hosts Open Studios twice a year to give art professionals and other audience’s access to the program’s artists and curators from around the world. Free to the public, the Open Studios weekend...

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Fri, 09 May 2008 15:09:03 GMT

ASSOCIATION TOP NEWS

AAA Martini Party
at the Rainbow Room

Women in Business

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) Financial Women's Initiative sponsored a panel discussion in conjunction with the American Australian Association and the Australian Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency titled Missteps and Leaps Forward: Experiences from the US and Australia in New York City on April 8, 2008.

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Preferred Suppliers

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:34:57 GMT

The American Australian Association is pleased to partner with the following companies and organizations for the Association’s loyalty program: Australian Catalogue Company (Website:www.aussiecatalog.com) Australian Catalogue Company; 146 Riverview Park Drive, Jackson, Georgia 30233 1-800-808-0938 or (770) 775-2244 (www.aussiecatalog.com) Australian Catalogue Company and AussieCatalog.com are owned and operated by Australians currently residing in the United States. Australian Catalogue Company offers a 10% discount to AAA credit card users. The Australian Products Company (Website:www.aussieproducts.com) The Australian Products Company, 294 Brokaw Road, Santa Clara, CA 95050 Mon-Sat: 9am -5pm (Closed Sunday) Toll-Free Sales: (888) 422-9259 Customer Service: (408) 748-9999 - Since 1989 Australian Products Co. have specialized in Bringing Australia To You. With over 4000 products, we supply the expatriate with the comforts of home and the American market with a taste of Australia,...

Gold Members

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:11:32 GMT

American International Group (Website: www.aig.com) American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is the worlds leading U.S.-based international insurance and financial services organization, the largest underwriter of commercial and industrial insurance in the United States, and among the top-ranked U.S. life insurers. Its member companies write a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products for commercial, institutional and individual customers through a variety of distribution channels in approximately 130 countries and jurisdictions throughout the world. AIGs global businesses also include financial services, retirement savings and asset management. AIGs financial services businesses include aircraft leasing, financial products, trading and market making, and consumer finance. AIG has one of the largest retirement savings businesses in the United States and is a leader in asset management for the individual and institutional markets, with specialized investment...

Social & Cultural Programs

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:11:57 GMT

Overview The American Australian Association organizes and sponsors various social and cultural events around the US, with the majority of events happening in New York. We also have regional hubs in Los Angeles and Boston, with events run directly from these cities. Some examples of our social and cultural programs include; promoting various Australian & New Zealand artists (performing, visual and other) exhibiting in the US and operating a social program for Australian and New Zealand expatriates as well as their American friends, including The Australia Day Gala and an annual golf tournament. As part of our Social & Cultural programs we also have The American Australian Association Wine Club. The social programs of the Association also sponsor the activities of the Australian Women in New York. EVENT PHOTOS UPCOMING EVENTS Click here for more... ...

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Wed, 07 May 2008 22:08:13 GMT

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Education- Critical Dates

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:51:28 GMT

January 31st

APSA Applications due

April 15th

Australia to US applications due

May 20th

Applications due:
-Macquarie Group/Stanford
-Sara Bible Neurosurgical

October 31st

US to Australia applications due

About Us

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:48:00 GMT

HISTORY

Founded in 1948, the American Australian Association is the largest non-profit organization in the United States devoted to relations between the United States and Australia and New Zealand.

For over 55 years, it has provided an important forum for political and business leaders of the United States and Australia and New Zealand. The Association was founded with the intent of assisting and facilitating the establishment of a closer relationship between Australia and the United States in the post-World War II era.

The Association operates throughout the tri-State area and in New England and California. It is also affiliated with the American Australian Association, Ltd., based in Sydney. Funding for the Association is through memberships and annual fundraising events. The Association is a Section 501(c)(3) public charity, contributions to which are tax-deductible to the extent provided under Section 170 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

2008 marks the 60^th Anniversary of the American Australian Association, and to mark the Anniversary, the Association is holding several special gala events to celebrate its history.

Check events on this website

The achievements of the Association are largely due to the involvement of its Patrons, Officers, Board and Committee members and a large team of volunteers and dedicated staff. We applaud all those companies and individuals that support the Association.

Home page - Featured article

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:39:26 GMT

FEATURED ARTICLES

Dinner with Prime Minister Rudd

When Australia’s Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP touched down in New York during part of his first official overseas world tour, he was guest of honor at a prestigious dinner hosted by the American Australian Association on 29 March, 2008. More...

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Social

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:06:36 GMT

In furtherance of its goal of promoting relations between the United States and these two countries, the American Australian Association conducts vibrant and extensive social programs. The monthly social reception is an excellent opportunity for networking with the American Australian community in New York. This is generally held on the first Thursday of the month at the Australian Consulate in midtown Manhattan. The highlight of the Associations social year is the Annual Australia Day Black Tie Gala held in late January. This is a black tie affair at a premier venue in New York. Valuable prizes are auctioned or raffled to raise funds for charitable and philanthropic programs of the Association. Other events on the social calendar include our wine tastings, The Annual Corporate Golf Tournament, The Martini Party and The Melbourne Cup Evening with a live feed of the famous horse race in Australia. Recently, we celebrated the formation of the American Australian Association...

GDay USA - Australia Week

Wed, 07 May 2008 19:03:10 GMT

Growing from its inception in 2004 and celebrating its fifth year of success, Australia Week is now arguably the largest foreign country promotion held annually in the United States showcasing all things Australian from trade and investment, food and wine, film, arts, fashion, lifestyle, to indigenous culture and tourism. The program runs in LA and NY for 5 days each. This ten day program of events highlights Australias vitality as a place to visit, and a place to do business in the 21st Century. The key objective is to demonstrate that Australia is an innovative, sophisticated economy, with leading edge research and technology in products, goods and services. In short, the overall goal is to raise Australia’s commercial and cultural profile in America. The strategy is to create a series of concentrated events that are uniquely Australian so as to generate media profile and immerse the audience in relevant messaging as well as deliver...

Sara Bible

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:56:35 GMT

The American Australian Association offers the Sara Bible Neurosurgical Fellowship to provide applicants with the opportunity to undertake research/study through a 12 month visiting fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute located at St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix Arizona. BNI is a world-renowned academic neurosurgery center of excellence where the most complex surgical procedures involving the brain, spine and peripheral nervous and neurovascular systems are performed. For further information click here The Fellowship was established by a patron of the Association, Geoffrey Bible in his wife Saras name. The Fellowship will include clinical and some limited research opportunities. The Fellowship provides successful recipients with up to US$25,000 to cover travel, living and some project related expenses. Application close May 20th each year. Sara Bible...

USSC

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:53:12 GMT

The Association is committed to the intellectual development and educational exchange between Australia and the United States. The Association supported the establishment of a United States Studies Centre in Australia which is a joint initiative between the American Australian Association Ltd. and the Australian Government which committed funds of AU$25 million to the Centre. Significant funds for the Centre’s endowment are also provided by the private sector as well as the State/Territory government in which the Centre is located. The Association is engaged in raising funds from the corporate sector to finance the United States Studies Centre. The Centre will build a reputation for academic excellence, independence and objectivity. The Centre will offer a range of postgraduate research studies at the Masters and PhD levels, facilitate professional academic exchanges, operate as a research centre of excellence on US studies and produce scholarly articles and reports. United States...

History of the Association

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:20:19 GMT

Following the end of World War II, Sir Keith Murdoch was concerned that the ties developed between Australia and the United States remain strong. He believed that the establishment of a strong American Australian Association to foster American governmental and business interest in Australia should be established. Together with senior influential American businessmen, particularly Sir Randal Heymanson of Australian Newspapers Services, the Association was formed and incorporated in 1948 as a non profit group. The inaugural meeting of the Association was held at the University Club, New York on October 7th, 1948. Guest speakers were the Rt. Hon. Robert Gordon Menzies, leader of the Liberal Party in Australia and Sir Keith Murdoch. From left: Wendell Willkie and Sir Keith Murdoch; Dinner for The Rt. Hon. Dr. H.V. Evatt hosted by the American Australian Association at The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, in 1949 The first major function of the Association was a dinner in honor of Dr....

Benefit Dinner 2008

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:18:56 GMT

60th Anniversary Benefit Dinner, New York a special celebration recognizing all of the Associations Past Honorees Wednesday November 12, 2008 Cipriani, 55 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 Cocktails at 6.30 pm Dinner at 7.30 pm - Black Tie Clockwise from left to center: Jill Ker Conway, Author and Educator (1999), Mr. Rupert Murdoch, AC, Chairman & CEO, News Corporation (1998) and James D. Wolfensohn, KBE, AO, President, Emeritus World Bank (2000), Mrs. Bible and Geoffrey C. Bible, Chairman, Emeritus Philip Morris Companies (2001), Greg Norman AO, Chairman & CEO, Great White Shark Enterprises (2004) and Peter Lowy, CEO, Westfield LLC (2002), Douglas N. Daft, AC, Former Chairman & CEO, The Coca-Cola Company (2003), Andrew N. Liveris, President & CEO, The Dow Chemical Company (2005), Paul M. Anderson, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, Spectra Energy Company (2006) and John Travolta, James McNerney, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, The...

Dame Joan Sutherland (DJSF)

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:18:11 GMT

In 1998 the American Australian Association established the Dame Joan Sutherland Fund for Australian aspiring artists; it was launched at the release of Dame Joans book in New York A Prima Donnas Progress. The Fund provides small grants - Applicants wishing to solicit funding should outline their educational needs, their program of performances and rehearsals, their career/resume details and their current financial situation then forward the application to information@aaanyc.org. Grants from the Fund are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the Associations staff in consultation with the Cultural Committee. To download an application from, please click here Artists Receiving Assistance through Dame Joan Sutherland Fund (DJSF) in 2008 Simon Tedeschi Pianist Described by pianist Leslie Howard as one of the finest musicians of his generation...

Operation OzKids

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:10:15 GMT

A Fund of the American Australian Association was established in 2003 to assist Australian children needing urgent and specific medical treatment in the USA, which is unavailable to them in Australia. The Fund was established at the behest of individuals who witnessed the life struggle of late Stanley Sclavos, a young Australian boy who was suffering from leukemia and was in need of another bone marrow transplant. His family had come to the United States to enable him to receive medical treatment here. Stanley passed away April 15, 2003 following a 33-month battle with childhood leukemia, specifically, acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The Sclavos family’s Australian medical coverage and government assistance did not cover the massive expenses incurred by Stanley’s treatment in the United States. To cover their medical costs, which were in excess of $500,000, the family sold their house and business, exhausted all of their resources,...

AWNY

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:06:16 GMT

Australian Women in New York (AWNY) was established in June 1999 by a small group of women who formed a committee to discuss options for providing a social focus and networking opportunities for expatriate women living in the New York area. The group has expanded steadily from this small beginning and in 2008 has over 300 American-Australian Association members on its mailing/email list. While the majority of members live in New York City, there are also a significant number living in the greater New York State, Connecticut and New Jersey. Our membership covers a broad range of age groups and occupations. AWNY hosts a range of social events and other activities and opportunities to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Our diverse range of events includes: Monthly coffee mornings at the Australian Consulate - usually the second Wednesday of the month. Educational and...

The AAA Team

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:02:04 GMT

Frances M. Cassidy President frances.cassidy@aaanyc.org Frances Cassidy is the President of the American Australian Association. Frances has been CEO of Meat and Livestock Australia, Ltd., previously the Australian Meat and Livestock Corporation, since 1990 and a Director of the Association since 1997. Frances is an Australian and has had a distinguished career in business and government which has focused on the development of American – Australian trade and business relationships. She was the First Assistant Secretary with the Department of Primary Industry in Canberra. She has spent the last 18 years in the United States, first as Minister-Counselor for Agriculture at the Australian Embassy in Washington, and then, as CEO with Meat and Livestock Australia. Frances received a BA from the Australian National University in Economics and Political Science. Ms. Cassidy joined the Association as President in 2002. Diane Sinclair Vice President diane.sinclair@aaanyc.org Diane is...

Mission and Future Directions

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:56:47 GMT

Mission

The American Australian Association’s purpose is to broaden, strengthen and encourage ties across the Pacific through corporate, educational, economic, social and cultural activities.

Established in 1948 by newspaper publisher Sir Keith Murdoch and a group of like minded Australians and Americans, the Association is the largest public not-for-profit organization devoted to building strategic alliances between the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The Association’s corporate membership includes many of the most prominent commercial and financial institutions engaged in business between the United States and Australia and New Zealand.

[Corporate Members link]

Future Directions

The Association has been growing since its beginning in 1948, and the Association’s Board of Directors believe there is substantial scope for further expansion. With a new full-time President and professional staff in 1995, and the merger of the Association with the Australia Society in 1996, it was possible to expand programs and activities dramatically. Since that time, the Association has been moving aggressively to enhance its corporate, educational, philanthropic and social programs, to further increase its blue chip corporate membership base (corporate members provide over some 80% of annual revenues to the Association) and to take advantage of new opportunities for service to the American, Australian and New Zealand relationship. The Association is committed to further growth, development and change.

Contact Information on About pages

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:13:33 GMT

CONTACT US Headquarters 50 Broadway Suite 2003 New York, NY 10004 Tel (212) 338-6860 Fax (212) 338-6864 information@aaanyc.org California 350 S Grand Ave Suite 2360 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel (213) 346-0090 ext 212 Fax (213) 346-0095 dan.levek@aaanyc.org New England Lexington Partners crgrant@lexpartners.com

Members

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:48:30 GMT

The Association offers a variety of Corporate and Individual Membership options. Annual membership is available on a 12 month calendar year. More >> MEMBER BENEFITS Join the American Australian Association. In addition to supporting our broad range of philanthropic programs, your membership carries many benefits. More >> MEMBER PROFILES The Associations corporate membership includes many of the most prominent commercial and financial institutions engaged in business between the United States and Australia and New Zealand. More >> PREFERRED SUPPLIERS The American Australian Association partners with a number of businesses to provide discounts and other loyalty benefits to...

Australian to USA Applications

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:32:03 GMT

The American Australian Association awards individual Fellowships for advanced study in the United States of up to US$25,000 each year. The Fellowships build on existing strong social and economic partnerships and foster intellectual exchange between the United States and Australia. Fellowships are named Sir Keith Murdoch Fellows after the Association's principal Founder.

Association Fellowships are also offered by:
   -The Dow Chemical Company
   -The Merck Company Foundation
   -The Alcoa Foundation
   -Qantas Airways

Fields of Study supported by the Fellowships:

   -Business
   -Science
   -Technology
   -Medicine
   -Engineering

Study Level: Research/study must be at the graduate or postgraduate level.
US Enrolment: Proof of acceptance into a US educational institution is required.
Citizenship: Applicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Budget: Applicant must submit a budget for the research/study period. The Fellowships are intended to support part of the costs of one year of research/study in the United States.
Fulltime study: Applicant should intend to devote full time to their research or study.
Deadline: April 15
Please send to either:
American Australian Association
50 Broadway Suite 2003
New York, NY 10004 USA
OR
atou08@aaanyc.org

Australia to USA Application Information

Australia to USA Application Form

Education Program Overview

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:10:51 GMT

The American Australian Association awards fellowships to Australians and Americans for advanced research and study in the United States and Australia respectively. LINKS TO FELLOWSHIPS EDUCATION NEWS Australia to USA -Sir Keith Murdoch -Macquarie Group/Stanford -Sara Bible Neurosurgical -APSA Congressional USA to Australia Doug Wisor Memorial United States Studies Centre Appoints CEO - Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, Mr. Malcolm Binks announced the appointment of Dr Geoffrey Garrett as its Chief Executive Officer. Dr Garrett brings an extraordinary depth and breadth of knowledge and experience to the US Studies Centre. JUDGES & EDUCATION COMMITTEE click here... ...

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:54:50 GMT

ASSOCIATION TOP NEWS

AAA Martini Party
at the Rainbow Room

Women in Business

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) Financial Women's Initiative sponsored a panel discussion in conjunction with the American Australian Association and the Australian Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency titled Missteps and Leaps Forward: Experiences from the US and Australia in New York City on April 8, 2008.
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Programs

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:53:06 GMT

The Association runs a variety of programs for members and non-members. These can be categorized as corporate, social and cultural, educational and philanthropic. The Events Calendar lists all upcoming events. More... The Association is a section 501 (c)(3) public charity, contributions to the Associations programs and membership contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided under section 170 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Corporate Programs There are a range of corporate programs from breakfast and luncheon speakers series to the Annual Spring lecture and fellowship exchanges with the U.S. Congress and corporate internships. The Association’s Business Council chaired by Chris Beale of Alinda Capital Partners, LLC, coordinates and initiates specific business related events of topical interest to corporate and individual members. More... Education Programs The American Australian Association operates annual Educational Fellowship programs. The...

New England

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:52:36 GMT

Welcome to the New England Region of the American Australian Association. The Association was established in Boston in 2004 and effectively merged with AANZAC, which was the local American-Australian organisation. The Boston office holds a range of social and cultural events including the Melbourne Cup, Anzac Day, Immigration and Taxation Survival Guide, Annual Food & Wine tasting dinners, and Bio-tech & Financial Services corporate events. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, Boston Bio-relationships Conferences were held which provided for important networking between Australian, New Zealand and Massachussetts bio-tech companies. NEW ENGLAND COMMITTEE CONTACT US CHAIR: COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Charles Grant, Chairman Khadija Carroll Kirsten Chambers Jane Cooper Andrew Cordner Kim Davidson ...

California

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:52:09 GMT

Welcome to the California Region of the American Australian Association. The American Australian Association was established in Los Angeles, California, in 2006. In 2007, it effectively merged with AANZA, which was the lead Californian Association based in Los Angeles. The Association holds several key networking and social events each year such as the Australian Melbourne Cup event as well as corporate breakfasts and luncheons, speaking events and an annual Business Awards luncheon. A high-level Benefit Dinner honouring Rupert Murdoch, AO, and Mel Gibson was held in 2006 to establish the Association in California. CALIFORNIA COMMITTEE CONTACT US CHAIR: COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Marina Batliwalla, Mercer Investment Consulting Vivien Alberts, Westfield LLC Shawn Bookin, Trust Company of the...

Overview

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:11:36 GMT

AMERICAN AUSTRALIAN RELATIONSHIP: Building Alliances Prime Minister John Howard and US President George W. Bush, State visit, May 2006 Australia has participated alongside the US in every military conflict in the last 50 years. Australia is a reliable ally, security partner and friend of the United States. Australia is the only nation to have sent combat forces to fight with the United States in every major conflict during the twentieth century, including World Wars I & II, Korea, Vietnam, the First Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq. Australia was one of the first countries to join the United States in the coalition to fight terrorism following the attacks on 11 September 2001. Australia invoked the ANZUS Treaty for the first time on 14 September 2001, and has since made military contributions to the US-led campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq. The ANZUS alliance is the foundation of defence and security cooperation between Australia and...

Immigration Services

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:56:33 GMT

E3 Treaty The US has created a new visa, the E-3 treaty professional visa, especially for Australian nationals who enter the US temporarily to work in a specialty occupation, permitting more people-to-people flow. There is an allowance of 10,500 E-3 visas annually. The E-3 visa is generally issued for 2 years, may be renewed indefinitely in two year increments and is able to progress to a green card. Spouses of E-3 visa holders are able to apply for authorization to work in the US. J1 Exchange Visitor Program The American Australian Association is authorized by the United States Department of State and the United States Information Agency to issue to qualified business trainees the Certificate of Eligibility necessary to apply for an Exchange Visitor (J-1) Visa for up to 18 months. The J-1 Visa Program provides Australian trainees with exposure to American business practices, corporate organization and substantive occupational experiences, as well as US social and cultural...

Corporate Initiatives

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:55:12 GMT

CORPORATE OVERVIEW The Association’s wide variety of corporate programs provide high level forums for engaging in dialogue and discussion. The programs aim to build solid strategic allegiances between the United States, Australia and New Zealand. The Association focuses its corporate programs towards educating its members about topical government, business and legislative issues that may affect corporate interests in the US or Australia, including for example trade and investment, tax or work visa issues. The Association also offers opportunities for corporate members to discuss issues affecting the wider Australian and United States relationship. More >> BUSINESS COUNCIL The Business Council was established in June 2002 to develop and implement a strategy for corporate programs and activities for the benefit of all members and friends of the...

Membership Information

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:41:29 GMT

The Association’s corporate membership includes many of the most prominent commercial and financial institutions engaged in business between the United States, Australia, and New Zealand and are interested in supporting the relationship between these countries. The Association offers a variety of Corporate and Individual Membership options. Annual membership is available on a 12 month calendar year basis. Join Online - Corporate Members Download Corporate Application Form Membership Fees and Benefits Platinum Membership Fee $10,000 per year, $9,900 of which is tax deductible Who This level is suited to organizations or individuals who have a direct and serious interest in Australia and New Zealand and who wish to take a leadership role within the Association and its programs and activities. Benefits • Invitations to all VIP receptions at Association functions - including the Benefit Dinner, Spring Lecture Series, Ministerial and Ambassadorial briefings; • Invitations to...

Australia to USA 2006 Fellows

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:37:18 GMT

Dr. Gillian Gregory University of New South Wales/Harvard Medical School Research interests: Huntingtons disease Dr Gregorys postdoctoral research focuses on Huntingtons disease, a debilitating genetic neurodegenerative disorder. She is investigating the underlying mechanism of region specific cell loss seen in HD, a common pathological phenotype in many neurodegenerative diseases. Charlene Lobo Australian National University/State University of New York Research interests: Materials Engineering Charline will undertake independent research in the development of a new technique for depositing nanostructures and metallic nano-wires on insulating substrates at the College of Nano-scale Science and Engineering, State University of New York. Joanne Muller James Cook University/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Research interests: Oceanography Joannes research focuses on geochemical paleo-climatic reconstructions. Joannes work at WHOI will focus on the past dynamics of the...

USA to Australia 2005 Fellows

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:36:31 GMT

Sarah Cooper NASA Ames Research Center/Sydney University Research Interest: nanotechnology Sarah is researching to develop a bio-driven power source for medical implants such as pacemakers that may eliminate the need for battery replacement. The bio-thermal battery would be enabled by nano-engineered thermoelectric super-lattice thin films which generate power from the small temperature gradient between the bodys skin and core. The bio-thermal battery in development would contain no moving parts or chemical reservoirs. Sarah received her bachelor degree from Brown University and spent recent years as a research fellow at NASA Ames Center for Nanotechnology exploring the fundamental properties of carbon nano-tube and nano-tube derived materials. Sarah has authored a half dozen peer reviewed articles and several nano-material patents. Upon completion of her PhD, Sarah plans to spearhead a movement for nano-enabled solutions into every day life - increasing business and consumer...

FAQs

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:32:17 GMT

General Q: What is the Australia to USA Fellowship Program? A: The Association awards fellowships at the graduate (Masters, PhD or post-doctoral) level of up to US$25,000 each year. Fellowships are available for Australians who will benefit from doing advanced research or study in the fields of business, science, technology, medicine and engineering in the United States. In return, the fellows are expected to contribute to Australia’s intellectual capital as well as the country’s overall social and economic well-being upon their return. We also offer Americans the opportunity for study and research opportunities in Australia. Q: What is the USA to Australia Fellowship Program? A: The Association awards fellowships each year at the graduate (Masters, PhD or post-doctoral) level for US scholars undertaking advanced research or study in Australia. Fellowships are available for Americans who will benefit from doing research or study in the fields of life sciences, medicine or mining....

AAA Martini Night

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:29:22 GMT

Join the American Australian Association and our sponsors, ANZ Expat & Macquarie Mortgages for an evening of dancing, fun and martinis at the Pegasus Suite of the famous Rainbow Room on the 64th floor of the Rockefeller Center.

Thursday May 1st, 2008
8pm-Midnight

Celebrations include:
Passed hors d’ouevres, antipasto/pasta stations, specialty desserts, premium open bar, non-stop martinis, DJ, dancing and a great opportunity to socialize and meeting new friends.

Fabulous Raffle and Door Prizes to be Won (click here to download raffle request form)
1st Prizes: Two Round-Trip return tickets from New York to Australia flying Qantas
2nd prize: $100 Gift certificate for dinner at The Australian
3rd prize: Three bottles of Boomerang Vodka, kindly donated by Fosters Group

Door Prize: “Martini: A Memoir” A book by well known Australian author Frank Moorhouse

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (before April 1st)
MEMBERS: $100
NON MEMBERS: $120

After April 1st
Members: $115
Non-Members $135

To Register for this event online CLICK HERE
or
To Download a reservation form CLICK HERE

SONG REQUESTS
We will also be taking song requests for the DJ. Please email the name and artist of the songs you would like played to: clair.ingleton@aaanyc.org

RSVP by April 29th, 2008

All Bookings are final.

Biorelationships

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:11:23 GMT

The American Australian Association supports the cultivation of relationships and collaborations between life sciences organizations in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

BioRelationships was formed to facilitate the development of relationships between Australasian companies and US biotech and pharmaceutical companies with the aim of furthering collaborations, developmental and corporate alliances.

Click here for more information.

Affiliations

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:48:56 GMT

AFFILIATES AMERICAN AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION LTD Based in New York since 1948, the American Australian Association is affiliated with the American Australian Association Ltd., established in Sydney on May 16, 2006. Both Associations are non-profit organizations devoted to relations between the US and Australia. INAUGURAL BENEFIT DINNER - NOVEMBER 14, 2006 The first benefit dinner marking the establishment of the Association in Australia honored News Corporation Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch with special guest of the Association, Prime Minister, the Hon. John Howard MP. The dinner raised AUD$1 million and brought together the leading names in Australian business, politics and academia. The money raised at the dinner will be used to support the Association and its education program which provides fellowships for Australians and American post graduate scholars to study in the U.S. MELBOURNE DINNER - NOVEMBER 28, 2007 A second benefit dinner, also supporting the Association and the...

Mums and Bubs

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:46:29 GMT

Mums and Bubs Playdates for May 2008 Central Park Play date Date: Wednesday May 7th Time: 10am Location: Turtle Pond - Southern end of the Great Lawn (adjacent to Turtle Pond and Delacorte Theater) Click here for exact location RSVP: daleenkupsch@hotmail.com Newborn Play date Date: Monday May 12th Time: 10am Hosts: Meg Radcliff with Greta and Aila (Older children welcome too!) RSVP: meg_radcliff@hotmail.com Please ask for address when RSVPing AWNY Wednesday May 14th AWNY Morning Tea (Children Welcome) Time: 10.30am Venue: Australian Consulate (ID required for entry) Address: 150 East 42nd Street (Between Lexington and Third Ave) No need to rsvp just turn up on the day Central Park Play date Wednesday May 14th Venue: Central Park, Turtle Pond ...

AFNGA

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:45:47 GMT

American Friends of the National Gallery of Australia Inc. The American Friends of the National Gallery of Australia (AFANG) operates out of the American Australian Association. They have a range of cultural and artistic events throughout the year. For further information please contact the Administrator, Jill.Viola@aaanyc.org Telephone: 212 338 6863 Fax: 212 338 6864 Officers of AFNGA, New York: Chairman: Philip C. Jessup, Jr. President: Susan Talbot EVP & Secretary: Judith Ogden Thomson Vice President: Diane L. Ackerman Treasurer: Kate Flynn National Gallery of Australia Visit the Australian National Gallery at: www.nga.gov.au Please click here for Donor Information

Trade & Immigration Statistics

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Australia - United States Relationship

The Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) became effective January 2005. Independent economic analysis suggests AUSFTA will generate an annual $6 billion in economic beneftis to Australia.

The United States is Australia's largest trade and investment partner.

The United States is Australia's third largest merchandise trading partner, Australia's largest services trading partner and the major source of foreign direct investment.

Investment

Australia and the United States have a strong trade and investment relationship, and work closely together to promote global economic growth and prosperity through free trade.

The US is the leading foreign investor in Australia
The US is the leading destination for Australian investment

Business Visas

The United States has created a new visa, the E-3 treaty professional visa, especially for Australian nationals who enter the United States temporarily to work in a specialty occupation, permitting more people to people flow.

E-3 visa category created especially for Australians
Generous allowance of 10,500 E-3 annually
E-3 visa is generally issued for 2 years, may be renewed indefinately in two year increments and is able to progress to a green card
Spouses of E-3 visa holders are able to apply for authorization to work in the United States for US employers

Economic Partners

Total trade in goods between Australia and the United States was $28.3 billion in 2007, with US exports to Australia amounting to $19.9 billion
Services make up more than 70 per cent of Australia's economy
Australia is the 11th largest market for US services exports, worth $9.2 billion in 2006.
Australia has the fourth largest pool of managed funds in the world - $800 billion in 2006, larger than the UK and Japan
Australian firms in the US employ more than 66,000 Americans. Notable Australian companies include Macquarie, Westfield, Visy, Amcor, Rinker, Bluecope Steel, Qantas, Ansell and Lend Lease

Macquarie Stanford

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The Macquarie Group of Companies offers a Stanford Graduate School of Business Fellowship in the amount of US$50,000. Applications are open to Australian business students admitted to the Stanford Graduate School of Business. This grant is to support part of the costs of conducting research or undertaking MBA, PhD or post-doctoral studies in business at Stanford.

Terms of the Award
The Fellowship will support part of the costs of two years of research/study and applicants must submit a complete budget. The Association’s budget
form lists acceptable expenses.

About the Macquarie Group
The Macquarie Group is a diversified international provider of banking, financial, advisory and investment services, headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Macquarie has grown substantially since its beginnings in Australia in 1969 and now employs more than 11,000 people in 25 countries. In Australia and New Zealand, Macquarie is a market leader in investment and financial services. In Asia, Macquarie offers a full range of investment, financial market and advisory products and services. In Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, Macquarie focuses on particular business areas in which its expertise delivers value to clients. For more information, please visit: www.macquarie.com

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Patrons & Advisory Council

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Patrons of the Association

• Paul M. Anderson
• Hon. Michael Baume AO
• Geoffrey C. Bible
• Douglas N. Daft AC
• Maurice R. Greenberg
• Hon. Chris J. Hurford AO
• Dr. Jill Ker Conway
• Andrew N. Liveris
• Peter S. Lowy
• Jim McNerney Jnr
• John E. Merow AO
• Rupert Murdoch AC
• Greg Norman AO
• Frederick B. Whittemore
• James D. Wolfensohn KBE AO

United States Advisory Council

Paul M. Anderson, Chairman
Spectra Energy
David W. Anstice, Executive Vice President
Merck & Co., Inc.
Peter C. Farrell PhD AM, Chairman & CEO
ResMed Inc.
Leon Hertz AO, Executive Vice President
News Corporation
Robert L. Joss PhD, Dean
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Jerome P. Kenney, Vice Chairman Emeritus
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
Andrew N. Liveris, Chairman, President & CEO
The Dow Chemical Company
A.D. David Mackay, President & CEO
Kellogg Company
Jacques Nasser AO, Senior Partner
Equity One Partners
Anthony J. Pratt, Chairman
Pratt Industries (USA) Inc.
Bruce Stillman PhD AO, President
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Amb. Michael J. Thawley, Senior Vice President
Capital Group Companies
William H. Webb, Vice Chairman Emeritus
Altria Group, Inc.

Officers & Board

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Officers of the Association • Malcolm Binks, Chairman • Christopher W. Beale, Deputy Chairman • Ian Phillips, Deputy Chairman • Craig E. Chapman, Vice Chairman • Mili Boreham, Vice Chairman (Social and Cultural) • Frances Cassidy, President • Anne O. Fulford, Secretary • Kathryn Holleran, Treasurer Board of Directors • Gavin Anderson GovernanceMetrics International • Marina N. M. Batliwalla Mercer Investment • Christopher W. Beale Alinda Capital Partners, LLC • Malcolm Binks Malcolm Binks Associates • Mili Boreham Boreham Search International, Inc. • Teri Everett News Corporation • Frances Cassidy American Australian Association • Graeme Chambers Hughes Chambers LLP • Kristen Chambers British Consulate-General • Craig E. Chapman Esq. Sidley Austin LLP • Ned Cloonan American International Group, Inc. • Paul H. Compton JP Morgan Chase & Co. • Vivien Alberts Westfield, LLC • Drew de Carvalho Claxton Speakers International • William W....

APSA Congressional

Mon, 05 May 2008 14:49:51 GMT

Founded in 1953, the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program is the nations oldest and most prestigious congressional fellowship For nine months, a select political scientist, journalist, federal executive or an international scholar will gain hands on understanding of the legislative process by serving on congressional staffs. The program starts each year in November with a three-week intensive orientation on the legislative process and current congressional affairs. Fellows begin their office assignments on Capitol Hill in December. Enrichment opportunities are offered throughout the program to deepen the learning experience. The Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of $3,800 for ten months, plus $2,150 for program-related international travel, $160 for books, and additional travel expenses for the visit to the Canadian Parliament and one trip to the district office of their respective Congress member. For more information please visit www.apsanet.org/section_165.cfm ...

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