Registration is not open to the public
Wednesday September 16, 2026
Richard Bell
Professor of History
University of Maryland
“Rethinking the American Revolution’s
Lessons for Global Security”
Deadline for Registration is
Friday, September 11th, 6:00 pm
Thursday October 1, 2026
Michael Mandelbaum
Professor Emeritus of American Foreign Policy and former director of the American Foreign Policy program
at the Johns Hopkins University
School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
"American Way of Foreign Policy"
Deadline for Registration is
Friday, September 25th, 6:00 pm
Richard Jacobson received an award
for his 35 years of leadership
as TBA CFR Committee Director
“In grateful appreciation of Richard A. Jacobson
for his distinguished leadership and devoted service
as director of the
Tampa Bay Area Committee on Foreign Relations
1991 to 2025.”
Pat Collier Frank
At this end of 2025-2026 season meeting,
we inaugurate a new Committee tradition by presenting
the first John C. Bierley Legacy Award
to Pat Collier Frank
in recognition of her longstanding service to
our Committee and our community.
Our New Members in 2026
AYALA,
DeHart
Senior Trial Attorney (Ret)
Community Leader
Tampa, FL
BROWN,
Sharene
Co-Founder of Five & Thrive
National advocacy for military families.
Tampa, FL
CATHEY,
Jeffrey
Chairman, Board of Directors for Veterans Florida.
Tampa, FL
CHAPUIS,
Audrey
President & CEO, Tampa Bay History Center
Tampa, FL
DAVIS,
Jim
Partner, Holland & Knight law firm;
Former member - U.S. House of Representatives.
Tampa, FL
DIEHL,
Chip
Managing Director at Diehl & Associates;
former Deputy Director of Engagement, Plans and Policy Directorate, U.S. Central Command, MacDill AFB.
Tampa, FL
HOWELL,
Gregg
Former Senior Director - USAID
Palm Harbor, FL
IRWIN,
Fred
Former Vice Chairman, Citi Bank AG
Past President American Chamber of Commerce, Frankfurt, Germany
Clearwater, FL
LIMAYEN,
Moez
President, University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
OSSWALD,
Raphael
Financial Analyst - Abicor Group
Tampa, FL
SAVAGE,
Arthur
CEO & President of A.R. Savage, LLC
Consul of Norway and Denmark for Central Florida
Tampa, FL
STEVENS,
Michael
CEO, Tampa International Airport
& Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
Tampa, FL
Upcoming Events
Thursday November 12, 2026
Paul Tash
Duke University Adjunct Instructor of Journalism & Public Policy
Former chairman of Tampa Bay Times/Times Publishing Company
“State Secrets: Pressure on the Balance Between National Security and an Informed Citizenry.”
Wednesday December 16, 2026
Guest Night
Elliott Abrams
Council on Foreign Relations
Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies
“The Influence of Faith: Religious Groups and U.S. Foreign Policy”
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