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 and events

  • Free admission to Exchange Program Events

  • Free admission to exclusive events and receptions

  • Free admission to Bourbon and Books Club (Member Only)

  • Complimentary access to virtual programs

  • Access to members-only programs

  • Membership recognition lapel pin and other branded gifts

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

  • Access to all WAC VIP receptions

  • Access to all available recorded programs

  • Access to book signings by world-renowned experts on global issues

    to all available recorded programs

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

  • Complimentary subscription to DailyChatter - a non-partisan international daily newsletter that is widely read by lifelong learners and current event enthusiasts around the world ($28 value)

  • 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


Currently in the process of increasing benefits for an even better member experience!

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

    • Eight (8) passes for Speaker Programs or Pop-Up events

    • Six (6) passes to A Culinary Journey around Louisville

    • One (1) personalized, signed book at applicable events

    • Recognition on WAC Website and at Major Events

    • Sponsor of (4) Student Memberships

    • All of the core and community partner benefits

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

    • Four (4) passes for Speaker Programs or Pop-Up events

    • One (1) signed book at applicable events

    • Discounted passes to A Culinary Journey around Louisville

    • All of the core and community partner benefits

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

    • Two (2) passes for Speaker Programs or Pop-Up events

    • Discounted passes to A Culinary Journey around Louisville

    • All of the core and community partner benefits

  • Designed for students, the Backpacker membership provides the below membership benefits for one (1) person:

    • Two (2) passes for Speaker Programs or Pop-Up events

    • Discounted passes to A Culinary Journey around Louisville

    • 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