BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

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“The World Affairs Councils are so very important because the future of mankind will be determined in the area of foreign policy.”   Walter Cronkite

We’re one of the best kept secrets in Southeastern New England.  But no more.

Welcome to the World Affairs Council of Rhode Island, 72 years ‘young’ and offering you experiences and learning opportunities of a lifetime.  By becoming a member, or trying us out before becoming a member, you will discover:

• Exciting and thought-provoking speakers at our monthly dinner meetings.
• A chance to hear and meet some of the world’s leading experts on world affairs and related subjects.
• New friends and acquaintances who truly enjoy expanding their minds and horizons.
• How to meet and host truly exciting people who we bring to our area from around the world.
• Why 85,000 other people are members of the 87 World Affairs Councils nationwide.
• Informative and lively presentations and discussion groups participating in our Great Discussions programs.
• Ways to visit foreign lands like no other with special tours, presentations and meetings.
• How you can have a say in our country’s foreign policies.
• Business breakfast meetings that enable you to expand your knowledge about doing business in North America and around the globe.

When was the last time you have been with a great group of people and you felt really intellectually challenged?  Join us at one of our meetings as a guest*, then decide if you want to join and become a member. 

* Attending events, whether as a member or guests, require payment to cover our costs.  We are a non-profit organization.