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The
Foggy Bottom Society
The
An Association of Foreign Affairs Professionals in the Civil Service at the State Department
There are multiple ways you can help us to make the Department an even better place to work for civil service foreign affairs professionals (FAPs) and all employees.

First, encourage other FAPs at all levels to join the Foggy Bottom Society. Our concerns and suggestions will be heard most clearly by the Department when we speak with one voice. Although our numbers (230+) are impressive given the short life of our organization, they are far below where they could be.

Second, consider becoming an active part of a committee. If one is of interest, contact the committee chair. (Note: The Career Mobility committee tends to garner the most interest. Please consider joining one of the other committees, which are equally essential to the success of the FBS and to improving our quality of life in the Department.)

Third, be our eyes and ears. If you see or read something that mischaracterizes FAPs or our role, please bring it to our attention so we can offer constructive ways to "set the record straight."

Fourth, send us your ideas. We hope to keep alive the dialogue we have begun between the FAPs and Department and among FAPs themselves. If you have a comment or suggestion, please share it with us.