Join the Contributors' Circle

Foster a more vibrant and engaged community by becoming a Supporter of the World Affairs Council of Sacramento

By joining the Contributor's Circle, you not only get an insider's perspective on global affairs, but you also help to ensure that the Council has the resources that it needs to carry out its mission of building global awareness and cultural understanding in our Region. Through our events, publications, and special programming, we keep you abreast of world events that are important to you. You will meet policymakers, hear their views and express yours. At the Council, you'll find like-minded people who share your interest in the world around them, and you will expand your network of contacts and obtain information useful in your profession.

Standard Benefits for All Council Members

•	Advance notice of All Council activities through our member letter and frequent email updates.
•	Discounts to Council programs and co-sponsored programs.
•	Invitations to member-only events.
•	Invitation to World Affairs Councils of Americas National conference.
•	Invitation to World Affairs Council of Northern California conference at Asilomar.

CONTRIBUTORS' CIRCLE Friend - $100 All Regular Council Membership Benefits, plus:   •  Bring up to five guests to each program at member price. Donor - $250 All Regular Council Membership Benefits, plus:   •  Personalized name badges.   •  Priority seating at most Council programs.   •  Invitations to private dinners and exclusive briefings with expert speakers.   •  Advance notice of "headline" programs.   •  Fast track registration at most events. Sponsor - $500 Donor Benefits, plus:   •  Special invitations to receptions with Ambassadors and other dignitaries.   •  Listing on website. Patron - $1000 Sponsor Benefits, plus:   •  Invitations to receptions with foreign affairs experts in private homes.   •  Four FREE program passes (value per pass not to exceed $30).   •  Listing in Annual Report. Benefactor - $2,500 Patron Benefits, plus:   •  Recognition on website (if desired).   •  Six Free program passes.   •  Invitation to global issues briefings and dinners in private homes. President's Circle - $5,000 Benefactor Benefits, plus:   •  Five complimentary Contributors' Circle memberships.   •  Eight Free program passes.   •  Opportunity to sponsor a program. CORPORATE MEMBER Corporate Member - $500   •  Includes five (5) individual Council memberships.   •  Special discount ($25) for Annual Meeting Special Luncheon for named members.   •  Invitation to be a "name" sponsor for specified Council programs.   •  Web link and optional web page for organization in Council website. Corporate Sponsor - $1,000   •  Includes ten (10) individual Council memberships.   •  Invitation to be a "name" sponsor for specified Council programs Web link and optional web page for organization in Council website.   •  Includes one (1) customized on-site Council program for corporate employees. Corporate Patron - $5,000 +   •  Includes ten (10) individual Council memberships.   •  Includes free admission to all Council events for named members (non-transferable)*   •  All other employees eligible for member discounts at Council events.   •  Invitation to be a "name" sponsor for specified Council programs.   •  Web link and optional web page for organization in Council website.   •  Includes customized on-site Council programs for corporate employees. * Membership and program passes are not cumulative The Council is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Code. Dues and contributions are recognized as tax deductible according to IRS rules and regulations. The Council will provide estimates of meals or services received, which may limit the charitable deduction that may be taken in each category. For more information on CORPORATE memberships, please contact the Council's director of development, at development@worldaffairs.org

I would like to support the mission of the Council by joining the Contributors' Circle at the following level: *

Select Membership Level: Friend: $100 Donor: $250 Sponsor: $500 Patron: $1000 Benefactor: $2500 Presidents Circle: $5000 Corporate Member: $500 Corporate Sponsor: $1000 Corporate Patron: $5000

I would like to upgrade my Contributors' Circle membership to include all of those in my household for an additional 30% of the membership level price above.

I would also like to support the mission of the Council by making the following additional tax-deductible contribution:  Contribution: $15 $25 $50 $100 $250 $500 $1000 $2500 $5000

* First Name:  Middle Name:  * Last Name:  Title: Title: Mr. Mrs. Ms. Miss. Dr. Hon. Other Name(s) within your Contributors' Circle/Corporate membership: * Address:  * City:  * State:  Select Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Dist of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip:  Phone:  * Email:  Company / School:  My employer matches charitable contributions (check box if applicable): I prefer to make my donations anonymously.

PAYMENT METHOD: *

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EXTRA OPPORTUNITIES:

Please add me to the World Affairs Council Travel Program mailing and email lists to receive information about our international tours and trips with renowned experts.

INTERESTS:

In order to provide our community with the most engaging programs, we would like to know your interests. Please indicate the three most important areas to you. 1 being of most interest: (please have other individuals within your membership login and submit their own survey)

1 2 3 Regions: Africa Asia Europe Middle East North America South America 1 2 3 Topics: Arts / Culture Business / Trade / Economics Health Human Rights Foreign Policy Education

DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY (OPTIONAL)

To ensure that we are meeting our mission of reaching out to a diverse audience, please answer the following questions about yourself for statistical purposes only. You may check more than one box.

ETHNICITY

American Indian Asian or Pacific Islander Black Hispanic White Decline to state Other

AGE

20 and under 21 - 40 41 - 65 66 and over Decline to state

All fields with an * next to them are required.