Contents Introductions Letter from the Editor 3 Greetings from the President 4 Meet the Board 5 Meet the Extended Board 7 Community Activism <strong>The</strong> City and the Citizen 10 Special Olympics 13 <strong>The</strong> Enlightenment of a German Soccer Coach 16 A New Generation Goes Transatlantic 18 Joblinge - Together Against Youth Unemployment 20 Advancing the Status of Women Worldwide 21 Association Information 22 Events Welcome Meeting, Frankfurt am Main 24 Winterball, Schwerin 26 Berlin Seminar: Celebrating 60 Years of the German Commission 28 Meeting <strong>Fulbright</strong>ers in Qatar 29 International <strong>Fulbright</strong> Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. 30 Founding of the European Network of American <strong>Alumni</strong> Associations, Rome 31 Enrichment Seminar for <strong>Fulbright</strong> <strong>Alumni</strong> Associations, Serbia 32 5 th Anniversary of the Swiss <strong>Fulbright</strong> <strong>Alumni</strong> Association, Zurich 33 <strong>Fulbright</strong> Family Weekend, Königstein 34 Regional Chapters Berlin 35 Cologne / Bonn 36 Dresden 37 Hannover 37 Frankfurt 38 Hamburg 39 Mannheim / Heidelberg 40 Stuttgart 41 Leipzig 41 Munich 42 Rhein / Ruhr 43 Programs of the Association Video Project: Talk About Your Favorite <strong>Fulbright</strong> Moment 44 <strong>Fulbright</strong> Diversity Initiative 45 Jürgen Mulert Award on Mutual Understanding 46 2013 General Assembly and Winterball Announcement 47 Letter from the Editor Dear Readers, It was Senator <strong>Fulbright</strong>’s concept of proactive and personal community engagement that set him apart in the political realm. We realize his vision not by reciting his words but rather by applying our skills, knowledge, and passion toward a better human condition. Overcoming the primary challenge of devoting time despite busy schedules, <strong>Fulbright</strong>ers are of a privileged mind to identify and address societal shortcomings, having grown to understand the power of perspective, that one need not be directly influenced by an injustice to stand against it. To counteract ubiquitous inequalities and develop the full potential of peoples everywhere, great hope arises when communities form to galvanize unique talents and foster powerful ideas with the ultimate goal of effecting positive change. How else can we expect tangible progress without contributing to it? While last year’s issue discussed qualities and avenues of Progress, this issue provides concrete and inspiring examples of real efforts by Association members in the name of advancing society through community activism, literally “community action for change”. <strong>The</strong> articles selected for this issue reflect on several aspects of volunteer and service programs, beginning with the thoughtful development of an informed and engaged community by Tilman Schenk and Thorsten Mehnert. Wiltrud Hammelstein gives an endearing account of her introduction and continued devotion to Special Olympics, highlighting how the global movement developed from one woman’s concern in the 1960s. Learning from his time in the US, Heinrich Garg discusses the value of facilitating school spirit and extends a compelling proposal to German sports establishments to better serve their youth communities. Jörg Wolf details his work with the first transatlantic online think tank to draw in young perspectives on serious global issues, and Lucian Morariu describes a corporate effort to effectively reverse youth unemployment with targeted mentorship. Lastly, Silke Wolter outlines her contributions to collaborative programs that support Imprint FRANKly No. 23 ISSN 1865-5645 November 2012 Copyright by <strong>Fulbright</strong> <strong>Alumni</strong> e.V. Postfach 10 08 65 60008 Frankfurt am Main Germany Editor: Julianne McCall Proofreaders: Hans Christian von Steuber Andreas Schoberth Design: Astrid Weingarten astrid(a)weingarten-art.de Cover Photography: Timo Klein, Gunter Binsack, Wiltrud Hammelstein, Stephan Meyer-Brehm women’s professional skills development and suggests everyone pursue their calling in community service. In addition to the Association’s annual national events and Regional Chapter activities, reports can be found on events held around the world. Of special note, many alumni participated in the elegant celebration of the German <strong>Fulbright</strong> Commission’s 60th Anniversary during the Berlin Seminar. This year also witnessed a significant step for collaboration by the founding of the European Network of American <strong>Alumni</strong> Associations in Rome. Now, I would like to express my immense gratitude to the gifted authors and photographers whose work upholds the rich value of the magazine. <strong>The</strong> activities they portray encourage a deeper look at the <strong>Fulbright</strong> community and its role in social change and community development, and I am proud to feature them as we look toward a brighter future. Hans Christian von Steuber lent his mindful expertise to perfecting the language of many articles, while Andreas Schoberth, as well, gave generously of his time to ensure the high quality of the finished product. Once again, I am humbled by the outpouring of support from the Board, especially Charlotte Horn, and Astrid Weingarten continues to demonstrate her professionalism in both graphic design and project management. Finally, I thank my loving family for their perpetual support. My dad, in particular, will forever be a significant role model for his ability to connect people through his quiet wisdom and graceful leadership. It is to him that I dedicate my efforts as a leader worth aspiring to. With great hope for our shared future, Julianne McCall Heidelberg, October 2012 Additional Photography: fotolia: pp. 12, 18, 44 shutterstock: p. 16 Winterball Announcement: Sabine Brambach Printing and Lettershop: www.weimarlanddruck.de 2 Frankly 23 · <strong>The</strong> Extended Board Letter from the Editor / Imprint · FRANkly 23 3