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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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