WAC Austin Membership Options
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Individual Membership: $50
 Free admission to many Council events.
Special members-only pricing on other events, including Council dinners and food events.
 Complimentary subscription to Council e-newsletter
 Invitation to Council members-only events
 Eligible for Council-organized international travel and study.
 Invitation to national World Affairs Council conference in Washington, D.C.
 Discounts with select WACA partner organizations and businesses.
Family Membership: $75
Includes all the benefits of Individual Membership for two adults in a household plus:
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Free admission for many Council programs and events for full-time students living at
home.
Membership Plus: $100 (Family Membership Plus: $150)
Includes all the benefits of Individual Membership plus:
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Priority seating for Council events, where applicable
Discounted admission to the Austin International Gala
Recognition and thanks in the program for the WACA annual gala (slated for early
2014).
Access to future special Council receptions and events
Silver Membership ) $250 (Family Silver Membership: $375)
Includes all the benefits of Membership Plus as well as:
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Priority seating for Council events, where applicable
Invitation to exclusive events and dinners (at least 1 per season)
1 guest attends Council events at member rate (2 guests for family memberships)
Gold Membership $500 (Family Gold Membership $750)
Includes all the benefits of Silver/Sponsor Membership plus:
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Priority seating for Council events, where applicable
Invitation to exclusive events and dinners (at least 1 per season)
The opportunity to host Council events such as receptions and dinners at your home or
elsewhere.
2 guests attend Council events at member rate ( guests for family memberships)
Invitation to select receptions with ambassadors and other VIPs
Platinum Membership $1,000 (Family Platinum Membership $1,500)
Includes all the benefits of Gold/Donor Membership plus:
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Priority seating for Council events, where applicable
Invitation to exclusive events and dinners (at least 1 per season)
Invitation to private dinners and receptions with Council speakers, ambassadors and VIP
guests.
Recognition on the Council website
The opportunity to host Council events such as receptions and dinners at your home or
elsewhere.
Four passes each year good for complimentary admission to most Council programs and
events.
Recognition in Council publications.
The opportunity to help steer the future of the Council through quarterly stakeholder’s
meetings.
Satisfaction of playing a direct role in achieving the Council’s mission.
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:
Student Membership: $25 (with valid student ID)
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Free admission for many Council events.
Internship and volunteering opportunities.
Special members-only pricing on other events, including Council dinners and food
events.
Complimentary subscription to Council e-newsletter
Invitation to Council members-only events
Eligible for Council-organized international travel and study.
Invitation to national World Affairs Council conference in Washington, D.C.
Free Admission to annual WACA education conference.
Educator and Military Discounts:
All individual memberships are eligible for a 10% discount for educators (with school ID) or
active duty military personnel (with military ID).
Gift Memberships:
Looking for the perfect gift for a globally-minded friend or family member? All levels of
individual membership are available for purchase as gifts. Contact that World Affairs Council of
Austin for details.
CORPORATE/BENEFACTOR MEMBERSHIPS
For individuals truly dedicated to promoting education and awareness of international issues
while promoting global dialogue; organizations looking to promote their perspective and
interests in a globally-oriented forum, and corporations who understand the benefits of
international engagement, the World Affairs Council of Austin offers several levels of Corporate
and Benefactor sponsorship.
“Consul” Contributor: $2,500
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Membership benefits for up to five employees.
Invitation to all Council events.
Special invitation to exclusive events and dinners, including private dinners with Council
speakers and VIP guests.
Priority seating at Council events, where applicable.
Personal or organizational recognition in Council publications and programs.
Corporate/organization logo on Council website.
Admission to all general-access receptions.
10 passes annually, good for complimentary admission to most Council programs and
events.
Invitation to Leadership Council Dinners (non-transferable)
The opportunity to host Council events such as receptions and dinners at your home or
elsewhere
The opportunity to help steer the future of the Council through quarterly stakeholder’s
meetings.
“Consul General” Contributor: $5,000
Includes all the benefits of “Consul” plus:
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Membership benefits for up to ten employees.
Two tickets to exclusive events and dinners
Acknowledgement and corporate/organizational logo on Council website.
Photo opportunities with guest dignitaries.
“Ambassador” Contributor $7,500
All the benefits of “Consul General” contributor plus:
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Sponsorship Credit for one event
Three tickets to exclusive events and dinners
Advanced notice and early registration period for many Council events.
Priority Seating at Council events.
Special acknowledgement and corporate/organizational logo on Council website.
Photo opportunities with guest dignitaries.
“Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary” Contributor: $10,000
All the benefits of “Ambassador” contributor plus:
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Sponsorship Credit for two events
Four tickets to exclusive events and dinners
Advanced notice and early registration period for many Council events.
Priority Seating at Council events.
Special acknowledgement and corporate/organizational logo on Council website.
Verbal recognition at all Council events
Photo opportunities with guest dignitaries.
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Each of the World Affairs Council of
Austin events is available for sponsorship. Additionally, special opportunities for sponsorship
may emerge throughout the year and will be publicized by the Council.