The fact is international issues are affecting our lives
every day; more so now than even before!
The worst
drought in 60 years sent approximately 10
million people into danger of starvation in
the Horn of Africa; driving many to walk for
days to reach refugee camps in Kenya.
The Arab Spring
movement in the Middle East brought calls of
democracy, political change and the
eradication of corruption in that part of
the world.
We watch Greece deal
with its economic crisis while its impact is
far-reaching into the rest of Europe as the
EU struggles to find a balance between
managing its own budget and assisting a
member country.
This year has brought
a host of natural disasters including the
recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan
resulting in an increased interest on
humanitarian aid and international
development.
Emerging markets
Brazil and China are making large in-roads
in the global economy while developed
nationals around the world struggle with
their debt and economic problems.
Every hour the world gets smaller
and foreign policy issues move closer to the core of our
everyday lives.
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte serves as regional
center for education and discussion of
world affairs; seeking to provide leadership
for global thinking, believing that a broad perspective
is necessary for effective competition in the global
economy and for responsible citizenship in the
increasingly interdependent political world.
Connecting the big
dots in what is becoming a very small world....
Just
as the
United States reinvents itself in the global arena; the Council
has to redefine it's goals and missions for the upcoming
2011-2012 year. Non-profit giving has reduced significantly due
to the recent economic stresses here at home (and abroad) but
the Council is remains committed to international education and
promoting greater public discourse on world affairs in the
greater Charlotte area.
As we grow in size and operation, your financial contribution
(and in-kind gifts) is the most important source of the
Council's general operating funds. The World Affairs Council of
Charlotte is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions
are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law
How
can you invest in the World Affairs Council of Charlotte?
Give to the WACC Make a tax deducible donation
to the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. No
amount is too small to impact our
education and community programs!
Individual Membership
Become a
member
of the
World Affairs Council of Charlotte and help us bring the world
to the Queen City. Various membership levels are
available on our
individual membership page
or you may
download our membership
form and fax (704-687-4372) or
mail it back to the Council (Attn: Lauren
Branson, WAC-Charlotte, UNCC, 227 CHHS Building, 9201 University City
Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223).
Friends of the Council Program
Join the
"Friends of the Council"
Program where $ 25 is deducted from your credit card account
every month to support Council operations, programming and educational
outreach of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. Your monthly
gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
Download the
"Friends of the Circle Form"
or
join
now (click below).
Gift
Membership or Refer-A-Friend
Purchase a
gift membership
for a family member, friend, or colleague.
Gift memberships
are perfect for any celebration be it college graduation,
birthdays, promotion at a new job or
end-of-the-year-holiday-giving. You will be giving the recipient
the gift of international education and engaged citizenry in
addition to financially supporting the Council's mission.
Refer-a-Friend
(and if your friend joins the Council) and receive $ 10 off
your next program fee. The Council will send a letter of
interest to your referral and if the individuals joins the
Council, you will receive a $ 10 gift certificate redeemable
at our next program. Please contact Lauren Branson, Program and Membership Manager at 704-687-7757 or e-mail
lbranson@worldaffairscharlotte.org
if you're like to refer a friend (or
two).
Workplace Giving or Employee Matching Program
Your contributions can have twice the impact on Council
funding if you participate in your company's employee
matching program. Many employers sponsor matching gift
programs and will match any charitable contributions made by
their employees.
Contact your human resources office to learn if your
employer offers a gift-matching program to employees. If
they do, please complete the necessary forms and forward the
required documentation to our office for final processing.
We'll take care of the rest.
You
may also choose to contribute appreciated securities (bonds,
stocks) or property such as real estate and equipment. In
addition, you may also choose to name the Council as beneficiary
in your will and final testament please
contact Charlotte Klopp, Director of Programming and Development
at 704-687-7759 or
e-mail
the Council to
discuss this method of donation.
