INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
Your membership will support the Council’s mission to provide a forum for discussion and to be a source of expertise on global issues that impact the city of Atlanta. Join the Council and you will also receive an exclusive suite of benefits.
Digital Memberships
Full access to
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Digital "at-home" series, with 10-15 programs a month
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Video and audio recordings of past digital programs
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Networking opportunities through monthly member-driven digital forums
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The Council's YouTube channel
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Weekly newsletters and priority notification of Council programs
New for individuals living outside of the state of Georgia.
Stay connected and informed, no matter how far away you are.
Young Leaders
35 & Under
Benefits
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Receive up to 50% off on select programs
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Discounted news publications: The Economist, The New Yorker, Foreign Affairs, etc.
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Complimentary admission to members-only programs: monthly Members Forum, Founders Day Reception, annual Global Health Summit
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Invitations to Young Leader monthly mixers
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Access to the annual Mentorship Program
Annual Investment:
$100
Individual
Benefits
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Receive up to 50% off on select programs
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Discounted news publications: The Economist, The New Yorker, Foreign Affairs, etc.
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Weekly newsletters and priority notification of Council programs
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Complimentary admission to members-only programs: monthly Members Forum, Founders Day Reception, annual Global Health Summit
Annual Investment:
$150
Preferred
Benefits
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Receive all Individual level ($150) benefits
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Member discount passes for 1 guest at select programs
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Nomination to the Members Forum Steering Committee
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Invitations to Council President level programs such as exclusive breakfasts and private receptions
Annual Investment:
$300
Chairman's Circle
Benefits
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Receive all Preferred level ($300) benefits
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Member discount passes for 3 guests at select programs
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Exclusive Council gift
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Preferred seating at select Council programs
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Name listed on Council website as annual supporter
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Invitations to executive level programs and to bi-annual Board of Directors Reception
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Invitation to GSU President's Society recognition reception
Annual Investment:
$1,250
Ambassador's Circle
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Receive all Preferred level ($300) benefits
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Member discount passes for all guests at select programs
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Exclusive Council gift
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Preferred seating at select Council Programs
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Invitations to executive level programs and private round-table discussions
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Name listed on Council website as annual supporter
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Invitation to bi-annual Board of Directors Reception
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Nomination to the Board of Directors
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Invitation to GSU President's Society recognition reception
Annual Investment:
$5,000
Founder's Circle
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Receive all Preferred level ($300) benefits
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Member discount passes for all guests at select programs
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Exclusive Council gift
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Preferred seating at select Council Programs
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Invitations to executive level programs and private round-table discussions
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Name listed on Council website as annual supporter
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Invitation to bi-annual Board of Directors Reception
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Nomination to the Board of Directors
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Discounts on Council group travel
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Invitation to GSU President's Society recognition reception
Annual Investment:
$10,000
Contributions to the World Affairs Council of Atlanta support non-partisan public education opportunities. The Council is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and contributions are tax-deductible.
THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL CONTRIBUTORS
Founder's Circle
Frank Blount
Chairman & CEO, JI Ventures, Inc.
Clyde Tuggle
Co-Founder, Pine Island Capital Partners & Former Senior Vice President, Chief Public Affairs and Communication Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
Ambassador's Circle
Robert Abernathy
Retired Chairman & CEO, Halyard Health
Brian Streidel
Founder, Go Global Recycling & Classic Vintage, Inc.
Eric & Barbara Joiner
Co-Founder and Vice Chairman, AJC International
Jagdish Sheth, Ph.D.
Kellstradt Professor of Marketing, Goizueta Business School, Emory University & Founder & Chairman of India, China, America Institute
Bernard Taylor, Sr.
Partner, Alston & Bird LLP
Kathleen Walters
Retired Executive Vice President of Consumer Product Group, Georgia-Pacific
Chairman's Circle
Harold Arnold
President, Fram Renewable Fuels LLC
Neda Barqawi
CEO, Knovalytics
Mark Becker, Ph.D.
President, Georgia State University
Matthew Bower
Managing Director, PNC Wealth Management
Jeffrey Bowman
Non-executive Chair, Global Risk Solutions Inc.
Ahmet Bozer
Former President, Coca-Cola International
Greg Cohen
Senior Director, Digital Engagement, WestRock
Gail Evans
Retired EVP, CNN & Visiting Lecturer, Georgia Tech
Gene Hanratty
Executive Director, Hong Kong Association of Atlanta, Inc.
Elizabeth Holder
Chair, Agnes Scott College Board of Trustees
Jin Jin, Ph.D.
President, Atlanta International Education Group
Tom Johnson
Retired President, CNN
Dennis Lockhart
Retired President, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Amanda Mattingly
Senior Director, The Arkin Group
Robert McCallum
Former U.S. Ambassador to Australia
Cecily McLeod
Senior Counsel, Gordon & Rees LLP
Sherri Nadeau
Senior Advisor, Cerberus Capital Mnmgt
Omosede Oriakhi
Senior Financial Accouting Analyst, Anthem
Carol Orndorff
Consultant, Dorrier Underwood
David Peterson
Founder & Retired CEO, North Highland
Ramesh Subramaniam
Partner, Consequent
Keith Valentine
Vice President, Corporate Property Dispositions LLC
Mary Vidarte
CEO & Founder, Vidarte Consulting
Erica Warren
CEO, Creation Speak LLC
Rick Williams
Non-executive Chair, Primerica, Inc.
Lani Wong
Chair, National Association of Chinese-Americans
Davy Young
CEO, Oxford-Analytica