Member Benefits

Core Member Benefits

These benefits apply to all levels of paid membership


  • Member discounts to all WAC programs and events

  • Free admission to select WAC programs, exclusive events, & receptions

  • Complimentary access to all available recorded programs

  • Access to member-only programs

  • Members-Only email with advance notification of upcoming council programs and special opportunities

  • Membership recognition lapel pin

  • Private, off the record dinner opportunities with speakers (paid ticket)

  • Advance access to discounted books authored by guest speakers, who are world-renowned experts on global issues, with an opportunity to have the book signed

  • Discounts on other publications, including:

    • Foreign Policy

    • The Economist

    • The New Yorker

    • Stratford Worldview

    • Plus More!

Community Partnership Benefits

These benefits apply to all levels of paid membership


Exclusive benefits and discounts from:

  • Filson Historical Society - free tickets to select events and discount on membership

  • Designed for those 35 or younger, the future diplomat membership offers exclusive opportunities to build global communities and networks. In addition, the membership offers provides membership benefits for one (1) person: 

    • Discounted access to speaker programs 

    • One (1) complimentary program ticket for use at WAC speaker programs

    • All of the core and community partner benefits

  • Provides the below membership benefits for one (1) person: 

    • Discounted access for one (1) person to speaker programs 

    • Two (2) complimentary program tickets for use at WAC speaker programs

    • One (1) complimentary guest tickets for use at WAC speaker programs

    • Complimentary access to virtual programs

    • All of the core and community partner benefits

  • Provides the below membership benefits for two (2) people: 

    • Discounted access for two (2) people to speaker programs 

    • Two (2) complimentary program tickets for use at  WAC speaker programs

    • Complimentary access to virtual programs

    • All of the core and community partner benefits

  • Provides the below membership benefits for two (2) people: 

    • Discounted access for two (2) people to WAC speaker programs 

    • Four (4) Complimentary program tickets for use at  WAC speaker programs

    • One (1) complimentary signed book

    • Complimentary access to virtual programs

    • Sponsorship for Future Diplomat Society member

    • All of the core and community partner benefits

  • Provides the below membership benefits for one (1) person one additional family member:

    • Complimentary access to all WAC speaker programs 

    • Complimentary access to virtual programs

    • One (1) complimentary signed book throughout the year

    • Speaker photo opportunities at applicable events

    • Membership recognition lapel pin and other branded gifts

    • Optional recognition of as supporting member on the World Affairs’ website

    • All of the core and community partner benefits

  • Provides the below membership benefits for one (1) person:

    • Complimentary access to all WAC speaker programs 

    • Complimentary access to virtual programs 

    • Reserved seating at in-person events

    • One (1) complimentary signed book throughout the year

    • Speaker photo opportunities at applicable events

    • Membership recognition lapel pin and other branded gifts

    • Optional recognition of as supporting member on the World Affairs’ website

    • Donor recognition on event materials

    • All of the core and community partner benefits

Other ways to give.

The World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana (WAC) is a nonprofit, member-based organization whose mission is to promote cross-cultural awareness, education, and tolerance through nonpartisan discussions on current international issues. Through our speaker series, international visitors program, and education-centered opportunities, WAC provides the community with the tools and knowledge to develop an informed citizenry and increase the global competency of students, educators, and professionals.

Donate on an individual level or look into our corporate sponsorships.

We invite you to support this mission by making a tax-deductible contribution today.
(Tax-Exempt ID: EIN 61-1078276)


Questions? Contact Bella Beilman, Membership & Marketing Coordinator

bella.beilman@worldkentucky.org