Speaker
Scott Kilner
Retired Foreign Service Officer and former U.S. Consul General, Istanbul
Overview
Not long ago, the United States saw Turkey as a uniquely democratic Moslem-majority country and a model for the Islamic world. In sharp contrast, today most U.S. observers view the country as our most problematic NATO ally, dominated by the increasingly authoritarian President Erdogan. Against the backdrop of recent devastating earthquakes, Turkish citizens will go to the polls on May 14 to elect both the next President and a new parliament. What are the chances that Erdogan’s 20-year-reign will end? How is the aftermath of the earthquakes expected to affect the vote? Our speaker will address these and other questions, putting this complex, important country in context.
Scott Kilner is a retired American diplomat who speaks Turkish and served four times in Turkey over the course of his 32-year Foreign Service career. His last assignment was as Consul General in Istanbul from 2010-2013. Previously he had served as Economic Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, as Political-Economic Officer in Adana, and as Vice Consul in Istanbul.
Apart from Turkey, Mr. Kilner served in Afghanistan, East Germany, France, Italy, and Austria, as well as in several assignments in Washington. He also speaks Italian, German and French and is the recipient of multiple State Department awards. He is currently the President of the Foreign Service Association of Northern California.
Agenda
- Friday, April 28, 2023
- 11:15 am: Registration
- 11:45 am: Luncheon
- 12:30 pm: Speaker
Menu
- Caesar Salad: Hearts of Romaine with Shaved Parmesan, Herb Croutons, Cherry Tomatoes and Caesar Dressing
- Bread and Butter
- Grilled Chicken Caponata Topped with a Bounty of Roasted Eggplant, Green Olives, Capers & Roasted Tomatoes over Creamy Polenta & Sauté of Seasonal Vegetables
- Vegetarian Alternative: Grilled Portabella Mushrooms Topped with a Bounty of Eggplant, Green Olives, Capers & Roasted Tomatoes over Creamy Polenta & Sauté of Seasonal Vegetables
- Tiramisu
Cost
- $36 for members
- $41 for guests
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Registration
Registration is now closed.
Reservations are due by April 25.
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Location
Big Sur Room
Hilton Garden Inn, Monterey
1000 Aguajito Road
Monterey, CA 93923
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