The Pan American Association of Philadelphia is excited to announce that it will hold its 80th Annual Meeting and William J. Clothier II Memorial Award Virtual Program on November 16, 2020.
We are pleased to announce that Amb. Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., former United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, former United States Ambassador to Brazil will be our keynote speaker.
Since its founding in 1940, the Association has been dedicated to promoting cultural, educational and economic activities to increase understanding and cooperation among the peoples of the Americas. The Association is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to advancing Pan-Americanism in the Greater Philadelphia region. Today, the region is home to more than 500,000 residents who trace their roots to Latin America, and the need for greater cultural understanding expressed by our founders has become even more relevant.
Keynote Speaker
Thomas A. Shannon, Jr.
Former United States Under Secretary of State
Former United States Ambassador to Brazil
Presentation of the
William J. Clothier II Memorial Award to
Rev. Bonnie Camarda
Divisional Director of Partnerships, The Salvation Army
Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware