Supporting CIR
There are many ways to support the mission of CIR:
- Become a member. Your membership entitles you to the CIRcular, the quarterly newsletter, as well as discounted admission to most events. It also allows us to provide free event admission to qualified students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend, encouraging them to take a broader view of themselves in the world.
- Participate! Whether you voice your opinion during World Affairs luncheons or dinners, take a more passive role at lectures, or host a foreign visitor for dinner in your home, there are many ways in which to participate. If you have a suggestion for a new type of activity, please let us know.
- Consider membership at a higher level. We offer several membership levels that include benefits such as preferred seating at events, free passes to luncheons and dinners, and invitations to private receptions with speakers.
- Donate to the Winkler Fund. Established in honor of former CIR president Gordon Winkler, who dedicated time, energy and ideas before his untimely death in 2007, the Winkler Funds are exclusively earmarked for student outreach activities. They provide scholarships, all-student luncheons and discussions, and other activities to high school and college students in the community.
- Donate to the General Fund. CIR activities are only limited by our ability to underwrite them. Your donation might allow us to sponsor a big-name speaker, increase our outreach efforts or expand our activities. All donations are tax deductible to the full extend allowed by law.
- Volunteer. There are many opportunities to become more involved. To see a list of volunteer possibilities, please visit the Volunteer page under Membership.
We look forward to your involvement!