It is indeed a pleasure to present to you our
community's oldest and most representative organization. The American
Club of Madrid has been a great success. For more than 54 years
we have provided a forum for enhancing the business interests
and good relations between the United States, Spain and other
countries.
To that end, besides our monthly business luncheons
and cocktail evenings, we provide many other social and leisure
activities that will not only allow us to maintain the traditional
events for the ex-patriat community, but also enable Americans
and non-Americans from around the world to become acquainted with
each other's cultures and values.
We celebrate the 4th of July with a picnic and
the usual hoopla of American independence. Thanksgiving attracts
many to the traditional dinner, and the Christmas party is always
a good time and fun.
We gather together as a club because we are proud
to be, or be associated with Americans. This is the bond which
holds us together.
In addition, we provide an opportunity for people
to get involved in community events and have a good time doing
it. Truly, there is no greater reward than the personal satisfaction
of working on a team and getting a job well done.
Thank you, fellow members, for the enthusiasm
and support that keeps this club an exciting trend setter in the
community. I must say that I certainly enjoy being part of one
of the most dynamic clubs in town!
Best regards,
Julio Vidal
President
Madrid, January, 2008
The American Club of Madrid is a not-for-profit
organization of local business executives and professionals, both
active and retired, whose primary mission is to create and carry
out a program for its members which will be both interesting and
rewarding to them, and at the same time enhance the good relations
which exist between our host nation and the United States.
In support of this, we are committed to the following :
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Foster a climate within the Club and its U.S.,
Spanish and other nationality members that will not only enhance
goodwill among the members themselves but also will capitalize
on this goodwill to produce a strong and effective multinational
voice -- under one banner -- in support of the most cordial
relations between the United States, as represented by the
Club, and our host Spanish nation;
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Broaden the knowledge, information and contacts
of our members by providing a program steeped in areas such
as Spanish-American business, current events, sports, community
affairs, social and cultural activities, etc;
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Bring prestige to the Club through the quality
of its membership, outstanding speakers and programs;
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Provide a program of activities for members
which is in harmony with the overall business focus of the
Club and will benefit the members in their own individual
business and personal relationships here in Spain;
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Provide a collective voice through which the
attitudes and viewpoints of members who are US citizens abroad
are reflected and transmitted to our government; in essence,
through continuing contacts, cooperation and dialogue with
our Ambassador and his staff;
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Assume a leading role in representing the overall
American community to its host nation with the collaboration
and support of the US diplomatic mission, business sector
and national institutions.
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