Cleveland Council on World Affairs
Ambassador Wat T. Cluverius IV 

February 16, 2010 Ambassador Wat Cluverius, past CCWA President passed away on Sunday, February 14. Ambassador Cluverius served as CCWA's President between 2002 and 2007. Ambassador Cluverius brought a great deal of prestige to the Council when he became the President and his outstanding background and personal contacts served CCWA well during his tenure. He was a true internationalist and an extraordinary diplomat. It was a privilege to have worked with him. His  family will receive visitors at the Schulte Mahon Murphy Funeral Home, 5252 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Friday, February 19, 2010.

With inquiries about how to make a donation in Ambassador Cluverius' memory, please contact Julie Kelly at jkelly@ccwa.org or call 216-255-9001.

Steve Petras
Chairman of the Board
Cleveland Council on World Affairs


Patricia Jansen Doyle

January 19, 2010 Patricia Jansen Doyle, CCWA Board Member, supporter and long-time volunteer, passed away on January 18, 2010 in Richmond, Virginia.

As we all know, she was truly devoted to our Council. She was instrumental in cheering on CCWA’s Development Committee as its Chair for the past 4 years. Thanks to her, CCWA was able to build strong relationships with local foundations and ensure continuous program support.

She also served on CCWA’s Executive Committee and the following committees: Strategic Planning Committee, Finance, and Governance. She served as the Chair of the Board of Directors and was the Interim President in 2007.

As an active member of the Cleveland Committee on Foreign Relations, she often contributed to the discussion about foreign politics and expanded the reach of the program.

In a phone call with Pat while she was in the hospital, Pat said she had lived a good life, had no regrets, that coming to Cleveland had been a great decision and that she had many wonderful friends here. 

Pat’s Celebration is set for 11 am, Monday, May 17, 2010 in the beautiful new Mixon Hall at the Cleveland Institute of Music. More information to follow. 

With inquiries about how to make a donation in Pat’s memory, please contact Julie Kelly at jkelly@ccwa.org or call 216-255-9001.

Steve Petras
Chairman of the Board
Cleveland Council on World Affairs



CCWA Becomes Beneficiary of a Trust Valued at $2.9 Million

August 27, 2009 The Cleveland Council on World Affairs recently learned that it is the beneficiary of a trust established by Brooks Emeny which has a present value of approximately $2.9 Million. Brooks Emeny, (29 July 1901-12 July 1980), was the President of the Council from 1935 through 1948, and kept the Council in his memory by structuring his estate plan to provide continued support of the Council and its mission of providing an understanding of international affairs. Click here to read more.