The Campaign for Meridian at 50

The James R. Jones Fund for Meridian at 50 recognizes Meridian International Center’s 50th Anniversary in 2010. The purpose of the campaign is to restore and preserve Meridian’s facilities and ensure that our programs continue to provide world leaders with an innovative forum for public and cultural diplomacy. Increasingly our national interests are intertwined with the interests and concerns of the international community, which makes the mission and programs of Meridian even more relevant and essential. We began this important campaign by honoring former Meridian Chairman Ambassador James R. Jones in May at our 2009 Spring Garden Benefit for his many contributions to global engagement through service to the United States of America and Meridian International Center. Events to celebrate Meridian at 50 and to thank our supporters will continue through 2010 culminating with the Meridian Ball in October 2010. For more information, contact Mary Ellen Matheson at 202.292.2288 or mmatheson@meridian.org

Meridian Corporate Council

The Meridian Corporate Council is a distinguished group of international business leaders who are at the forefront of private sector efforts to strengthen international collaboration and build sustainable global partnerships.

Council membership grants access and exposure to Meridian’s unique network, which includes members of the U.S. Congress, the Administration, the international diplomatic community, NGOs, media companies, peer corporations, and other prominent players in Washington and around the world. For more information, contact Mariya Manzhos at 202.939.5524 or mmanzhos@meridian.org

Meridian Council and Friends of Meridian

Council Members access the unique vantage point that is offered by Meridian’s government, diplomatic, policy and cultural network. Friends of Meridian, as individuals, can support Meridian at a variety of levels, and participate in many of Meridian’s programs and events. For more information, contact Siobhan O’Connell at 202.939.5522 or soconnell@meridian.org

Annual Meridian Ball

Washington’s premier diplomatic gala, the Meridian Ball welcomes the diplomatic corps, government officials, leaders in industry and private citizens to Meridian House to raise awareness and funds for its work. The 42nd Annual Meridian Ball will be held in the fall of 2010. For more information, contact Mariya Manzhos at 202.939.5524 or mmanzhos@meridian.org