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Mar 26, 2015
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Who are we? World Affairs Council of SpokaneOUR MISSION
Seek to cultivate an informed international worldview in the Inland Northwest, to encourage people of all ages to participate in the international community, and to build friendship, understanding, and peace throughout the world. Our group is part of World Affairs Councils of America, the nation’s largest non-profit, nonpartisan organization dealing with international issues. Since 2005, World Affairs Council of Spokane
Expertise…World Affairs Councils’ Flagship Programs
• Engage America Speaker Series• Academic WorldQuest• Travel the World & Leadership Missions• Global IQ with the Economist
• It's Your World Radio Broadcast• Great Decisions• World Affairs Today• World in Transition
Benefits of Engagement Examples of WAC of Spokane recent speakers and events (2010 & 2011)
• "The Hundred Years of War in the 20th Century: An Assessment of U.S. Foreign Policy“, Ambassador Thomas D. Boyatt
• "What the Quran really says“, Leslie Hazelton
• "Hope for the Middle East? A Different Approach“, Asgeir Foyen
• "Somalia and Reconciliation: The Horn of an African Dilemma“, Tom LePage
• "From Narvik to Spokane, with a Stop in Vegas, Aboard the Financial Crisis Express“, Brian D. "Duff" Bergquist
• “China's 'Great Unity': U.S.-China Relations on the New Global Horizon”, Dr. Anthony Clark
• The Iran I Know - Iran through the eyes of two International Friendship Delegates
ChallengesAn understanding of world affairs is required in today’s global society
• World affairs impacts local businesses, academic institutions, community leaders, Spokane residents, students
• Meaningful networking opportunities can be difficult to find
• Learning directly from people involved in world affairs is a rare opportunity
• WAC of Spokane provides a forum for people of all background and ages to learn about and engage in international affairs and the critical global issues
Challenge in Business
How can you leverage stronger global connections that are vital to the economic and cultural vitality of our region and your business success?
Partner with World Affairs Council of Spokane
Corporate Membership: World Affairs of Spokane
• $350 for 12 month corporate membership*
• 100% of employees are included in membership
• Employees receive member discount for all Council’s events
• Priority access to keynote speakers, civic leaders and professionals
• Access to members only events
• Special discounts on various foreign affairs publication
• Opportunities to meet with leaders in business, government, and education from around the world
• Access to World Affairs Council educational programs for employees
*Sponsorship opportunities available
World Affairs Council of SpokaneMeaningful Benefits
Lead your community
Be Known for World Affairs• Be a part of the WAC mission in the Inland
Northwest• Position your organization amongst the
region's leaders in World Affairs• Leverage WAC events to educate and
engage your employees
Networking• Connect with other global minded
businesses and organizations in the community
• Culturally adept employee pool and internship candidates
Value• Typical headline speaker $15. With
corporate membership, 100% of employees receive member discount - 30% or more
• Recognition and networking in the community, for minimal cost
World Affairs Council of Spokane Sponsorship Opportunities
Keynote Event Table Sponsor
Patron Sponsor
Ambassador Sponsor
President’s Circle
Contribution Level $350 $500 $1,000 $2,500
Table of 8 at WAC Annual Breakfast Event and sponsor recognition at the event **SPECIAL PROMOTION **
12 months institutional or corporate membership
Discount admission to all Council events and programs for designated members
Access to members only events
Subscription to the Council’s email newsletters and upcoming events
Opportunities to meet with leaders in business, government, and education from around the world
Special subscription rates for world affairs periodicals and books
Company or organization recognition on Council’s website
Company or organization name on the Council’s newsletters and speaker series programs
Private receptions with Council visitors from around the world
Priority seating at Council events, and special sponsorship and public recognition opportunities
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