The North County Chapter was formed to promote public interest in, and to encourage and facilitate, the study of foreign policy and international affairs. The goal of the meetings is to address a wide range of geopolitical issues and to do so in a relaxed and conversational atmosphere. Programs begin at 9:30 with socializing over coffee and cookies. The scheduled presentations begin at 10:00a. Then, following a 10-minute break, programs resume with Q&A, ending at 12:00 pm.