Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012

Place: RAND Corporation. 1776 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90407. Proceed to Lobby for event check-in.

Time: Reception: 11:30am, Lunch: 12.00pm. Conclusion 3:00pm Program attached.

Speaker: RAND Corporation President and CEO, Michael Rich Bio is here.

Subject: RAND Corporation and International Affairs

Dear LACC Members and Friends,

The Hon. Catalin Ghenea – Dean of the Los Angeles Consular Corps and the Executive Committee cordially invite all members of the Corps, Trade /Tourism Commissioners to attend our September 27, 2012 meeting and luncheon. The LACC welcomes the participation of accredited designees, trade/tourism commissioners, and Protocol and Liaison officers.

Note: Newly arrived Chef de Posts and accredited staff will be welcomed and introduced. Departing Chef de Posts will be recognized.

Reservations: By email to Kevin Gifford at kevin@laconsularcorps.com or phone (310) 739-3592 by September 20, 2012.

Seating is limited, reservations will be accepted on a “first come, first reserved” basis. There is no cost for this event.

Sincerely,

Grant Arthur Gochin

Secretary of the Los Angeles Consular Corps and Honorary Consul of Togo.

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