2024 One World Gala & Global Trivia Competition

OUR PART IN STUDENT SUCCESS!

All funds support local students' access to free or low cost global learning opportunities. It is imperative to have intercultural experience to increase opportunities for future success and the next generation of leaders.

The World Affairs Council is excited to host you for our 100th Anniversary at our most popular annual fundraiser! Join us on April 12, 2024 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at The Transept in Over-the-Rhine for the 11th One World Gala & Global Trivia Competition.

Giving at any level matters! As our organization’s vital annual fundraiser, we strive to connect our community with the full potential of embracing a truly global perspective and community building activity. The World Affairs Council is Greater Cincinnati’s focal point for international education, interaction, and connection. We help our region to compete in the global arena and prepare our young people for success through an appreciation of global fellowship and cultural diversity in the classroom and in the workplace. The Council is a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization. Click here to go the organization's website.

The Gala promises to be the most exciting event of the century – and an evening of fun and global connections that showcases our beloved City’s global sparkle! The Global Trivia Game will be the highlight of the evening! The top teams will win valuable prizes from some of Cincinnati's most popular restaurants and businesses.

There are single tickets available at two price points. If you sign up with less than 10 people, you will be assigned a trivia team to play with and/or people will join your table for the evening. Your last day to purchase tickets is March 29, 2024.

Sponsorship

The World Affairs Council is committed to providing public school students and teachers with access to global learning opportunities. Supporting this event shows your commitment to preparing students to be globally competent in the 21st-century global environment. There are still sponsorship opportunities available. If interested, please email Michelle Harpenau Glandorf, President & CEO, at mharpenau@cincyworldaffairs.org. Click here for sponsorship opportunities.

Golden Ticket Raffle - Trip to Dominican Republic - Value: $1900

The Dominican Republic overflows with fascinating history, museums, and exciting cultural experiences like music, art, and festivals, plus uniquely Dominican specialties such as cigars, rum, chocolate, coffee, merengue, amber, and larimar. As the top destination for golf in the Caribbean and Latin America, the Dominican Republic delights visitors with 25 designer golf courses amid stunning coastlines with mountain backdrops and lush green fairways. The second-largest and most diverse Caribbean country, the Dominican Republic is situated just two hours south of Miami.

This Experience for 2 Includes:

• 4-night stay in a traditional king or queen room at The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club
• Winspire booking & concierge service

Each ticket will be sold for $25 and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to supporting our global education programs and help to continue to fulfill our mission of igniting our community's engagement in foreign affairs and its diverse cultures. A minimum of 100 raffle tickets must be sold before choosing the winner. Flights NOT included. This is not an admission ticket to the gala. Click here for more details about the 2024 Golden Ticket Raffle.

Let's play global trivia!

Grab your favorite friends to get together! Only you? Join us, too! You don’t need a group to play! Be part of the fun and have a fun-filled night with us. OMG! Did we mention there are BIG prizes, too?! The top 3 teams (up to 10 players) will each receive a special prize. Of course, this includes the most important prize of all – bragging rights! Supporting this event shows your commitment to preparing students to be globally competent in the 21st century global environment. For more than 100 years, the World Affairs Council has been committed to providing public school students with access to global learning opportunities.

If you want to register as a team to play trivia, one person can register for up to 10 players now.

Meet Your Emcee: Kyle Inskeep, Local 12 WKRC

We are so excited to once again welcome Kyle Inskeep, evening anchor at Local 12 WKRC, as the emcee –THE Master of Ceremonies– for our 2024 One World Gala!

Kyle joined the Local 12 News team in 2018. He currently anchors the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts. Born and raised in Indiana, Kyle graduated magna cum laude from Butler University with a degree in electronic journalism. Prior to moving to Cincinnati, he worked as a morning reporter/fill-in anchor for FOX59 in Indianapolis for three years. While at FOX59, Kyle covered the 2017 Presidential Inauguration, the 100th running of the Indy 500 and the sentencing of former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle.