Become a Member of the
World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads

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Members receive:

  • A welcome letter with 501(c)3 tax donation information

  • The opportunity to network with like-minded citizens and community leaders

  • Regular updates of council activities

  • Access to free member events and discounted programs

  • Opportunities to extend educational resources to area educators and citizens focusing on global studies

  • Discounts on leading publications and selected subscriptions

  • Access to World Affairs Council of America key research and publications

  • An invitation to attend the World Affairs Council of America National Conference in Washington, D.C.

  • Access to exclusive travel opportunities

Membership Levels

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  • Regular membership benefits (see above) at no charge.

  • Includes all membership benefits and:

    • Invitation to participate in study sessions for WorldQuest global knowledge competition

    • Free access to student-only events

    • Selected leadership training and career development opportunities

    • Internship opportunities

    • Resource materials for Great Decisions

    • Guidance for the Norfolk NATO Festival “NATO Challenge”

    • Opportunities for student-led events

    • Potential field trips

  • Regular membership benefits (see above) at a discounted rate.

  • Regular membership benefits.

  • Includes all membership benefits and the opportunity for 2 non-member guests to attend events at a member rate.

  • Includes all membership benefits and:

    • Two complimentary tickets to any Distinguished Speaker Series program.

    • Access to all VIP receptions.

    • The opportunity for two non-member guests to attend events at a member rate.

  • Includes all membership benefits and:

    • Four complimentary tickets to any Distinguished Speaker Series program.

    • Preferred seating at all programs.

    • Access to all VIP receptions.

    • The opportunity for two non-member guests to attend events at a member rate.

  • Includes all membership benefits and:

    • Two complimentary tickets to select dinner events.

    • Recognition on the WACHR website, printed programs, and e-announcements.

    • Special invitations to Board of Directors’ dinners with speakers.

    • Two complimentary invitations to WorldQuest.

    • Two complimentary program passes to the NATOFest banquet.

    • Access to all VIP receptions.

    • Four complimentary tickets to any Distinguished Speaker Series program.

    • Preferred seating at all programs.

    • The opportunity for two non-member guests to attend events at a member rate.

  • Includes all membership benefits and:

    • Two complimentary program passes to the NATOFest banquet.

    • Ten complimentary tickets to any Distinguished Speaker Series program.

    • Four complimentary tickets for Great Decisions admissions to the series.

    • Complimentary Great Decisions briefing book.

    • The opportunity for two non-member guests to attend events at a member rate.

    • Access to all VIP receptions.

    • Preferred seating at all programs.

  • Includes all membership benefits and:

    • Four complimentary program passes to NATOFest Banquet.

    • Head table invitations.

    • Private meetings with speakers.

    • Eight complimentary Great Decisions admissions to the series.

    • Eight complimentary tickets to any Distinguished Speaker Series program.

    • One WorldQuest student table sponsorship.

    • The opportunity for two non-member guests to attend events at a member rate.

    • Access to all VIP receptions.

    • Preferred seating at all programs.

    • Complimentary Great Decisions briefing book.