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- Editorial
- Presidential Message
- Previous ABS Events: Reviews and Photos
- ABS Events to Come - October Plannings
- ABS Blogs: Don't Miss Them!
- Special Recommendations for ABS Members
- The Last Page
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EDITORIAL
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Dear Members and Friends of the ABS,
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We at the Austro-British Society have had a more than extraordinary start to the autumn in September, serving you as valued members. We are very pleased with the incredibly positive feedback – about the quality of our events, of our blogs and social media activities.
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For us, as honorary ABS Board members, this feedback is very gratifying and motivates us to continue to deliver the best possible quality in all areas with dedication and passion in the 15th year of the ABS after its restructuring - and not to lose our sense of enjoyment in the process.
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October will prove this once again. Every month, at our ABS Board meetings, many ideas flow into the discussions and lead to concrete plans, from which our great annual programme is ultimately created.
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Thank you for making such enthusiastic use of our services. We look forward to seeing you again soon! !
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ABS Secretary General & ABS News Editor-in-Chief
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PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE
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The Strength of the Mature Generation
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"Ich leb und waiß nit wie lang,
ich stirb und waiß nit wann,
ich far und waiß nit wahin,
mich wundert das ich so frölich bin."
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"I live and don’t know for how long,
I die and don’t know when,
I travel and don’t know where,
I’m amazed that I’m so cheerful."
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I recently came across this saying again by Magister Martinus of Biberach (died 1498), and it inspired me to make this comment. It has something to do with the wisdom that comes with age, particularly with the power of mature and gracefully ageing people. A few years ago, I wrote my second book on this topic, 'Leading with Power – The Strength of the Mature Generation' (Führen mit Macht - die Power der reifen Generation).
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Many members of the older generation still possess incredible physical, mental, and emotional strength. Of course, this has a lot to do with genes and environmental influences. However, I am deeply convinced that everyone can take responsibility for themselves and constantly and consistently develop and nurture their talents. At 70, I still feel physically very fit, which I attribute to my lifelong involvement in sports. I founded the ABS 14 years ago, not least to continue challenging myself intellectually and to face mental challenges head-on. As a still-active entrepreneur, president of the ABS, and family man with sons and grandchildren, I also remain emotionally in good shape.
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There is no age limit to this physical and mental training, as I have experienced time and time again over the years, which gives me legitimate hope for my own future. I frequently observe this within my circle of 14 board colleagues, whom, I must admit, I keep on their toes. Each one contributes significantly to the success of the ABS, but – guess what – two of the most active and effective colleagues and friends are well over 80. What do I learn from this? I have two role models right next to me, showing me what I would like to still be achieving in 10 years' time.
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Prof KR Dr Kurt Tiroch
ABS President
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September marked a successful start to the ABS event season after the August summer break – and once again, the programme offered something extraordinary for all ABS members! We document all the events here for those who were unable to attend – with expert reviews and lots of photos.
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Leader of the NEOS Parliamentary Group
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"Sinn und Unsinn parlamentarischer Untersuchungsausschüsse"
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Univ.-Prof Dr Harald Hertz
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Vice President ÖAMTC and President AMF
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"ÖAMTC – der größte Verein Österreichs"
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And no, we are not slacking off on top events. Every month, the ABS board of directors meets and plans high-quality events for you, our esteemed members. Here are the events we are offering you in October:
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We look forward to welcoming the leading elections analyst and ORF journalist, Hans Bürger, on Wednesday, 2 Oktober 2024 at 7pm in the Music Salon of the Diplomatic Academy.
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- Invitation in your email inbox!
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A little smaller than the Oktoberfest in Munich, but much more exclusive: The ABS invites you to a typical Bavarian festival – in traditional dress and with traditional dishes... and beer!
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- Invitation in your email inbox!
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ABS Members meet privately on Oct. 9th, 6pm to visit the Official 007 Exhibition at the Vienna Seestadt. As the ABS is not organising this visit centrally, please organise your ticket personally and let us know, if you participate this unofficial ABS Get-together.
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- If interested, pleease book your ticket individually: CLICK HERE!
- Please inform us after you booked your ticket by CLICKING HERE.
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Dr. Bernd-Christoph Ströhm
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We are expecting an exciting evening of discussion with an internationally renowned expert on the topic of ‘The Western Balkans between China/Russia and the EU'.
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- Invitation to follow soon!
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- Lecture on November 14th, 2024
- The top expert on Russia is our guest: Prof. Gerhard Mangott
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In September, the ABS published a number of interesting blog articles. If you have not yet read them, we recommend that you do so – a gain in knowledge is guaranteed!
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Recommendation for ABS Members
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The ABS network enables our members to take advantage of special opportunities time and again. Here are three current examples of extraordinary benefits:
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- New play: Vienna Theatre Project „English“ by Sanaz Toossi
- Please join us for an evening of entertainment, and great storytelling. Four students discover the trials and tribulations of learning English for an exam through pop songs, games, tears and laughter.
- Premiere 3rd October 2024, 8pm
- Shows 4th - 17th October 2024, 8pm, Tuesday to Saturday
- Theater Drachengasse Bar&Co, Drachengasse 2, 1010 Vienna
- Book your ticket by CLICKING HERE!
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- Special trip in the Austrian historic luxury train ‘Majestic Imperator’
- From Vienna, over the Semmering to Mürzzuschlag and back to Vienna.
- October 19th, 2024
- Special rate for ABS Members: Euro 175,- (regular price Euro 328,-) subject to availiblity.
- Send your ticket request directly to the Majectic Imperator-Director Gottfried Rieck by CLICKING HERE!
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- New book of former UK Ambassador to Austria, Leigh Turner: ’Lessons in Diplomacy"
- It's basically a book like a "Hitchhiker's Guide to Diplomacy". It's short and has been organised in a way to make it an easier read.
- This fun, accessible guide to what diplomats and ambassadors really do and what we can all learn from diplomatic tradecraft.
- Find out more and book orders by CLICKING HERE!
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Account name: Österreichisch-Britische Gesellschaft | Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG | IBAN: AT422011184479592100 | BIC: GIBAATWWXXX
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Für den Inhalt verantwortlich: Jochen Ressel
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