World Affairs Council of Central Illinois (WACCI) announces its program Why Foreign Assistance Matters: American Leadership in a Changing World
Date and Time
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
April 14, 5:30 reception, dinner 6:15; program at 7:00
Location
Illini Country Club
1601 S Illini Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
Fees/Admission
Dinner cost: $45 members of WACCI/ $55 non-members. Program at 7:00 is free.
Contact Information
Joyce Nardulli
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Description
Chris Milligan, retired Senior Foreign Service Officer with USAID will share his perspective on why foreign assistance is vital to America’s national interest. He will discuss the importance of USAID’s mission and how supporting a stable and prosperous world advances U.S. security and prosperity, particularly amid today’s global challenges and a changing world order.
Milligan served more than 30 years at USAID advancing U.S. development and humanitarian goals, particularly in crisis and political transition settings. Over the course of his career, he led major initiatives that strengthened the effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance and advanced American foreign policy priorities.
Printed courtesy of www.gscc.org/ – Contact the The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for more information.
501 E. Capitol Ave., Suite A, Springfield, IL 62701 – (217) 525-1173 – receptiondesk@gscc.org