| Please find our latest Press Release about Book Aid Plan being recognized at the Summit for Global Citizen Diplomacy. Do not hesitate to ask me any question about Darien Book Aid I will be glad to answer you. If you would like to plan an interview with Rick Littlefield, our President, call me: 917 528 1854. Best, Geraldine Trippitelli Darien Book Aid PR representative http://darienbookaid.org For Immediate Release For Further Information December 2, 2010 Geraldine Trippitelli BOOK AID PLAN RECEIVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT U.S. SUMMIT FOR GLOBAL CITIZEN DIPLOMACY DATE: Mid-November 2010
PLACE: Fairfield County, Connecticut WHAT: Rick Littlefield, President of Book Aid and Barbara Toole, Book Aid volunteer, are back from three days in Washington D.C. They attended, on behalf of the non-profit organization the mid-November U.S. Summit and Initiative for Global Citizen Diplomacy. At that meeting of more than four hundred citizen diplomats, Book Aid received Special Recognition as a legacy organization that helped launch the entire movement of U.S. Citizen engagement in international relations a half century ago. Mrs. Gordon Lamont, founder and honorary Chairman of Darien Book Aid Plan, attended the first Summit meeting in 1956 at the request of President Eisenhower. The purpose of this 2010 Summit meeting was to "revive the role of Citizen Diplomat as a critical component of our country's engagement with the rest of the world,--with the goal to double the number of Americans engaged in international volunteer activities at home and abroad to one hundred and twenty million by 2020." Experts in international affairs active in the arts, education, business, sports, youth service, global health, travel and faith-based programs presented round-table reports, plenary sessions and task force reports on Community-based organizations (such as Book Aid Plan). Rick Littlefield reports a profound admiration for the many unsung American citizen diplomats selflessly furthering the cause of U.S. international friendship. Azar Nafisi, best-selling author of Reading Lolita in Tehran, stated that Iranians who opposed the regime opposed it because of the books they read by authors like Nabokov. How rewarding to hear for Book Aid which sends books to remote places. The organization's goal is indeed "to build a foundation of peace, understanding and friendship through the free distribution of books worldwide". Book Aid's President came away from the Summit meeting with a renewed sense of the vital role Book Aid Plan has played in U.S. diplomacy the past sixty years, and continues to play. He said " The special recognition given to Book Aid at this inspiring Summit meeting was a tribute to the citizens of Darien and surrounding towns who support Book Aid's mission with their time, energy, thought and financial support". To show your support become Book Aid's friend on Facebook and for additional information visit www.darienbookaid.org. ALTERNATIVE SHORTER TEXT: Rick Littlefield, President of Book Aid Plan attended the Summit and Initiative for Global Citizen Diplomacy in Washington, D.C. in November. The purpose of this meeting was to revive the role of citizen diplomat as a critical component of America's engagement with the rest of the world and to inspire more people to volunteer. Over 400 experts in international affairs that work in the arts, education, business, sports, youth service, global health, travel and faith-based programs presented round-table reports, plenary sessions and task force reports on community-based organizations and how they extend the reach of American diplomacy. President Eisenhower convened fifty leaders for the first summit in 1956. Mrs. Gordon Lamont, founder of Darien Book Aid Plan, attended the first summit at the request of President Eisenhower. At this 2010 Summit Book Aid Plan received special recognition as an organization that helped launch the citizen diplomacy movement relations. Littlefield reported admiration for the many American citizen diplomats who practice international diplomacy. One example was an American dentist who single-handedly established a dental clinic and dental school in Afghanistan. The special recognition given Book Aid at the summit meeting was a tribute to the local Book Aid supporters who have helped Book Aid send books worldwide since 1949. Visit website for additional information www.darienbookaid.org (picture enclosed) At The U.S. Summit & Initiative For Global Citizen Diplomacy, Washington, D.C., November 16, 2010 Rick Littlefield, President, Darien Book Aid Plan (center). Ann Olsen Schodde, President & CEO, U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy (right), Barbara Toole, Darien Book Aid Volunteer (left). Darien Book Aid Plan is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization. Its goal is to build a foundation of peace, understanding and friendship through the free distribution of books worldwide. CONTACT INFORMATION DARIEN BOOK AID PLAN Inc. President Rick Littlefield Call (203) 655-2777 Web site www.darienbookaid.org |
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