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There is little information available about this elitist group. It seems to be a self selecting group who pretend to 'define' the transatlantic relationship. No mention here of building links between native americans and marginalised groups in the UK. The agenda is corporate, the ideology is capitalist, hardly a fair reflection of the best in future transatlantic potential.[TG]
The British-American Project exists to reinforce the long-standing special ties between the United States and Britain by bringing together young people from the two countries who have achieved distinction in their chosen fields. The Project's primary activity is an annual intensive four-day conference, which brings together 24 exceptional people from each side of the Atlantic to tackle a specific issue of importance to both countries.
Delegates are chosen for proven leadership in their field, and are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and views; they include senior representatives from business, government, the media, voluntary /non-profit organizations, law, medicine, and the armed forces.
Since its first conference in 1985, the British-American Project has built an influential Fellowship of more than 600 members, many of whom return to the annual conference in subsequent years. The success of the Project is remarkable, and its impact on those who attend lasting.
"You discuss ideas, you face challenges, you have your prejudices questioned, you make friends, you learn a lot and you have fun. It's an incredibly worthwhile venture."
The Rt. Hon. Chris Smith, MP, Secretary of State forCulture, Media & Sport, UK Fellow
"The Project is one of the most valuable and eye-opening experiences I have ever had. It gives me a wonderful perspective on international relations, and an unprecedented opportunity to mix with a highly stimulating and knowledgeable group."
Senator Jay Dardenne, Senate Floor Leader for the Louisiana Legislature, US Fellow
While the Fellows return at their own expense, the Project funds the attendance of participants in their first year to ensure the broadest possible gathering of talent. In addition, the Project produces newsletters and reports on conference deliberations to promote deeper trans-Atlantic ties.
The Project is run by its Fellowship whose elected officers and its Advisory Board, led by the Rt. Hon the Lord Carrington KG, manage its development. Their challenge is to ensure the long-term financial viability of the Project so that its valuable and distinctive contribution to Anglo-American relations can continue.
1st Common Bonds and Common Burdens Middle Aston, Oxfordshire, 1985
2nd Common Bonds and Common Challenges Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1986
3rd The Pace of Change Turnberry, Scotland, 1987
4th Present Alliance, Future Challenges St. Louis, Missouri, 1988
5th The Management of Change Buxted Park, East Sussex, 1989
6th The Management of Diversity Airlie, Virginia, 1990
7th The Process of Change Buxted Park, East Sussex, 1991
8th Effecting Change Through Individual Responsibility Atlanta, Georgia,1992
9th The Management of Conflict Newcastle, Northern Ireland, 1993
10th Beyond Conflict - Shaping the Pluralistic Community Oakland, California, 1994
11th The Renewal of Civil Society , Old Windsor, 1995
12th Science and Society -Separation or Synergy Dallas, Texas, 1996
13th The Politics of Identity Peebles, Scotland, 1997
14th Are you Global? New Orleans, Louisiana, 1998
15th (an arts theme, being developed) Harrogate, York, UK, 1999
16th (tbd) New York, NY, 2000
'One of the most intellectually stimulating experiences of my life.'
Robert Hoffman, President, The Coca-Cola Bottling Group (SW) Inc.
'A marvelous way of meeting a varied cross-section of trans-Atlantic friends.'
Jeremy Paxman, Journalist and BBC broadcaster.
'The small-group, public policy discussions I had with Fellows made the British-American Project conference the most intellectually engaging and stimulating I've ever attended. '
Tom Proulx, author of Quicken software and co-founder of Intuit Inc.
'The lasting relationships that are built up are the only way to underpin an enduring Special Relationship. Takes the working out of networking.'
Jonathan Powell Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, The Rt. Hon. Tony Blair, MP.
'A unique and extraordinary opportunity to build personal relationships with our British friends that can endure a lifetime. '
Robert Mosbacher, Jr., President, Mosbacher Energy Company
'The British-American Project performs an invaluable role in promoting contact and friendship between the United States and Great Britain.'
The Rt. Hon. Stephen Dorrell, MP
'My involvement with the British American Project ranks as one of my life's intellectual and cultural high points. '
Jimmie Lee Solomon, Executive Director of Minor League Operations, Office of the Commissioner, Major League Baseball.
'The British-American Project provides an invaluable understanding of the way our two systems of government and business can best operate. '
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean, Under Secretary of State, Foreign & Commonwealth Office
'I had always thought of the relationship as special and this program gave that idea a deeply human meaning.'
Jack Fuller, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Tribune
'The dialogue is unique. There is no other forum that allows you such breadth of vision.'
Rabbi Julia Neuberger, Chief Executive, The Kings Fund
'Young Britons need to know America and Americans. The British-American Project provides them with an attractive way of doing so.'
Charles Moore, Editor, The Daily Telegraph
'The opportunity to interact with a diverse group of worldly people from the United Kingdom and the United States was both interesting and intellectually stimulating. The experience was invaluable.'
The Hon. Vanessa D. Gilmore, United States District Judge
A. H. Belo Corporation
Air Touch Communication
American Airlines
American Express
Anhauser Busch
Annenberg Foundation
Apple Computer, Inc.
ARCO
Baker & Botts
Baring Foundation
BAT Industries
BayBank Boston
Bell South
British Airways
British-American Commerce Association
Campbell's Soup
Chicago Tribune Foundation
The Chubb Corporation
Coopers & Lybrand
Willis Corroon
Dallas World Salute
Dan Oleksiw
Deloitte & Touche
Delta Air Lines
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc.
E. I du Pont de Nemours and Company
Fleishman-Hillard, Inc.
Fujitsu-ICL
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Grand Metropolitan, Inc
HJ Russell & Company
Honeywell, Inc.
Hughes & Luce
ICL Fujitsu-ICL Systems, Inc.
Int'l Licensing & Marketing
Isadore & Joan Scott
Langley & Branch
Lewis Van Dusen
Locke Purnell Rain Harrell
Monsanto Company
National Semiconductor
Nations Bank
Northwest Airlines
PaineWebber
Pew Charitable Trust
Philip Morris Companies
Raytheon Company
Russell & Miller, Inc.
Ryder System, Inc.
Saatchi & Saatchi
SmithKline Beecham
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Texas Commerce Bank
Texas Instruments
The Coca-Cola Company
The Equitable
The Pillsbury Company
The Sun Company
Transamerica
Unilever plc
United Advertising
Vinson & Elkins
Wachovia Bank
Wagg & Co. Ltd.
Waste Management of Alameda
Wells Fargo Bank
William T. Kemper Charitable Trust
Willis Corroon
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Under the sponsorship of Johns Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), the British-American Project is exempt from Federal income tax under section 101(6) of the Revenue Act of 1934. This ruling was affirmed on May 6, 1938 and December 5, 1951, under section 101(6) of the revenue Act of 1936 and section 101(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939.
The exemption of the University is currently applicable under section 501(c)(3) of the 1954 Code which corresponds to section 101(6) of the above- named Acts and the 1939 Code.
The Tax Exempt Number is 8200-5482401. * The Federal I.D. Number is 520-595-110.
Checks should be sent to Carobel Calhoun, US Project Director, British- American Project, at the address below and made payable to: Johns Hopkins University/SAIS and marked for the British-American Project
US Project Director, Carobel Calhoun. She can be reached by e-mail: Carobel@aol.com
UK Project Director, Ginny Felton. She can be reached by e-mail: GinnyFelton@compuserve.com