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Ambassador Emory Swank

June 8, 2010 Ambassador Emory “Coby” Swank, CCWA Honorary Board Member, former CCWA President, and former US Ambassador to Cambodia, passed away on June 3, 2010 in Oberlin, Ohio.

Ambassador Swank was well respected by his peers in the Foreign Service; CCWA’s Board, staff, and members; and the Cleveland community for his dedication. He was named President of CCWA in 1977 with a clear vision of what he believed the Council could be and was able to engage staff, Board, and members to work toward that goal.

During his tenure as President, Coby established one-on-one contact with educational, business and professional leaders in the community, launched new programs within the Council including Great Decisions, the Young Professionals, then called the John Hay Forum, as well as the Foreign Policy Institute and the series of endowed lectures], began aggressively seeking grants, used his State Department background to bring in many speakers at the Ambassadorial level, and made himself available for speaking engagements throughout the area. The Council’s Education programs were increased from just the Model U.N. to include the monthly teacher newsletter, Global Focus and the Student Education in World Affairs Project, which brought students and teachers to Council programs (and private meetings with the speaker that were funded by the Jennings Foundation); and teacher in-services, especially the Council’s successful collaboration with the National Geographic Society on how to improve geography education.

Ambassador Swank was a Member of the Board of the National Council of World Affairs Organizations, now World Affairs Councils of America, and served as Treasurer.

Coby retired in 1987, but was still active on the Board of Trustees and served as Chair of the Search Committee which hired Ambassador Charles Dunbar in the late '90s.

Details of a memorial service have not yet been completed

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


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.  

A memorial service for Patricia Jansen Doyle will be held on Monday, May 17, at the Cleveland Institute of Music at 11 am.   Pat Doyle made an enduring contribution to Cleveland as cultural affairs program officer at The Cleveland Foundation, as volunteer board chair and interim president of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs, and as a consultant, volunteer and mentor at many other Cleveland organizations.

We hope you can join her colleagues and friends at the memorial service honoring her legacy.

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.