WACC members are cordially invited to a luncheon February 4^th in honor of Francisco Duarte Lopes, Portuguese ambassador to the United Nations. 

The luncheon—co-sponsored by WACC, the NC Zeitgeist Foundation, and the German Friendly Society—will be held at the German Friendly Society’s venue at 29 Chalmers Street.

The occasion will open with drinks and brief remarks followed by a seated luncheon. The cost is $30/person, and registration is first-come, first-serve. Spaces are limited so REGISTER now [SOLD OUT as of 1/30]. For more information about the luncheon, contact Matthias Weimer at [email protected].

Note that the Charleston Library Society is hosting Ambassador Lopes for an evening program on February 4^th as part of their ongoing Ambassador R. L. Walker International Relations & Diplomacy Series. Ambassador Lopes’ visit honors the anniversary of the German-French Friendship Treaty.

About the NC Zeitgeist Foundation

The N.C. Zeitgeist (“Spirit of the Times”) Foundation’s mission is to strengthen transatlantic partnerships through cultural exchange, business collaboration, and innovation, connecting communities in the Carolinas and Germany. It promotes understanding, economic growth, and artistic inspiration via events, exhibitions, and exchanges, supporting regional development and positioning the Carolinas as a leading location for international business.

About the German Friendly Society

The German Friendly Society of Charleston is the second oldest German-American society in the United States. Established as a mutual-aid organization, it provided financial and educational support to newly arrived immigrants, including a school and library originally located on Archdale Street. The Society today counts nearly 200 members of German descent, continuing its mission of preserving heritage and strengthening community ties.