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Date and Time
Thursday May 7, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
May 7, 2026 (5:30 reception, dinner 6:15; program at 7:00 is free)
Location
Illini Country Club
1601 S. Illini Road
Springfield, IL 62704
Fees/Admission
Cost for dinner is $45 for WACCI members and $55 for non-members. Reservations required. The presentation is free and open to the public, no reservations required for lecture alone.
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Joyce Nardulli
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Description
Join us for a fascinating evening focused on the Eastern Caribbean, a vibrant and diverse region grappling with a unique set of challenges. Ambassador Linda Taglialatela will discuss her experience as she served as the U. S. Ambassador to seven Caribbean nations (Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominca, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) from 2016 to 2023. She will discuss Russian and Chinese influence in the region, the impact of climate change, economic uncertainties after the pandemic and counter-narcotics efforts. The Ambassador will share her insights on efforts to address security challenges and to improve disaster preparedness. Chef will prepare a delicious buffet of Caribbean cuisine.
