Become a WACC Member
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) was founded in 1983 as an outreach program of UNC Charlotte and its Office of International Programs. As a non-profit, non-partisan organization, it is supported by private funding from individual and corporate member dues and contributions.
As a regional center for education and discussion of world affairs, the Council seeks 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.
Please consider joining us as a member to help support our mission. Bring the world to Charlotte through the World Affairs Council of Charlotte!
Membership with the World Affairs Council of Charlotte allows members to connect with other internationally-minded individuals, newcomers, students, and members of the Charlotte business community while keeping up-to-date on global developments at our programs. Learn about a wide range of international topics from ambassadors, Heads of State, foreign dignitaries, experts on foreign affairs and other internationally renowned speakers when you sign up to become a member of the Council.
Becoming a member is simple. You can sign up online and pay with your card, or you can call into our office and pay via credit card or check. If you prefer mailing in your membership application with a check or card information, you can easily download the application here and mail it back to our office.
Help us to continue our mission of promoting global education in our classrooms, dialogue on international affairs in our community, and a broader understanding of global issues impacting the world and the greater Charlotte area, all of which help make our community stronger and more globally viable. Your financial support will ensure that we are able to continue our mission of promoting cultural awareness and understanding of global issues in our increasingly diverse region. Click here for additional information regarding our individual membership benefits.
Your support will help us continue our efforts to be a bridge between the world and Charlotte, North Carolina.
*Individual memberships purchased with credit cards will be set to automatically renew annually. If you would like to opt out, please give us a call at 704-687-7762*
Individual Member Recognition
| Global Envoys Dr. Jennifer and Dr. David Callaway Frank Kiker Dr. Marie-Claire Marroum Dr. Derek Raghavan |
Ambassadors Circle Members Francisco and Jeannette Alvarado Bill and Georgia Belk Gretchen and Jeffrey Brown Dr. Claudio and Safeya Carpano Sallie and Derick Close Millie and Tom Cox Norman and Natalie Cohen Wayne and Judy Cooper Tom and Jeanie Cottingham Kristina Drye Fran and Bob Fleisch Dwight and Ericka Gibson Mike Hawley and Katherine Pierce Daryl and Radmila Hollnagel Mary and Steve Hunting Jim Hynes David Jones Kal Kardous Dr. Vikram and Dr. Andrea Kumar Carol Lovin Lesli and Mike McNamara Dr. Marie-Claire Marroum Elizabeth and Thomas Murphy Firoz and Sheila Peera George and Peg Povinelli Joshua Skudlarick Vicki Sutton and Chuck Bing Michael and Ann Tarwater Todd Wiebusch Bill and Patricia Williamson |
Diplomat Members Rina and Chris Arline Rajnish Bharadwaj and Aditi Sharma Nick and Margarita Clements George Edmiston Steven Garfinkel Mary Jo Germain and Steven Hershfield Agustin Izquierdo and Sofia Suarez John and Beverly Lassiter Timothy Lindert Luther and Sandra Moore Nalan and Gerrit Mulder Alex Myrick and Alexandra Naranjo Rohan and Angela Paul Oscar Saavedra Douglas Singleton Conrad and Molly Sloan Laura Meyer and Ward Wellman |
| Global Emissaries Bill and Georgia Belk Jim and Peggy Hynes Dr. Ming Qi and Dr. David Lynn |
Our corporate members also receive a number of benefits in addition to visibility and logo recognition. For internationally-minded organizations, WACC events provide exceptional networking and business development opportunities with government officials, foreign dignitaries, world renowned authors and experts on global affairs, and local Charlotte-area decision makers. Many times Council speakers pay private visits to our member companies to give briefings and updates on global issues to top executives, international trade divisions, and global risk analysts.
Click here for a list of our corporate members.
For more information regarding Corporate Membership with the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, please contact Charlotte Klopp or call (704) 687-7759.