Membership Information
The Association’s corporate membership includes many of the most prominent commercial and financial institutions engaged in business between the United States, Australia, and New Zealand and are interested in supporting the relationship between these countries.
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Membership Fees and Benefits
Platinum Membership
Fee
$10,000 per year, $9,900 of which is tax deductible
Who
This level is suited to organizations or individuals who have a direct and serious interest in Australia and New Zealand and who wish to take a leadership role within the Association and its programs and activities.
Benefits
• Invitations to all VIP receptions at Association functions - including the Benefit Dinner, Spring Lecture Series, Ministerial and Ambassadorial briefings;
• Invitations to Association briefings, seminars, networking / social events and materials sent to twenty corporate nominees from your corporation;
• One Association corporate program / speakers event sponsored complimentary by corporate Benefactor each year; and
• All benefits listed under Gold Membership.
Gold Membership
Fee
$7,000 per year, $6,900 of which is tax deductible
Who
This level is suited to organizations or individuals who have a serious interest in Australia and New Zealand and who wish to take a leadership role within the Association.
Benefits
• Invitations to Association briefings, seminars, networking / social events and materials to five corporate nominees from your corporation;
• Access to American Australian Association Business Council and corporate programs;
• Introductions to other corporate members, visiting government ministers and senior corporate executives;
• Invitations to small luncheon and dinner discussions with prominent guests of the Association, including senior business executives and political leaders;
• Corporate listing / article on the Association's website and in publications and other AAA documents; and
• All employees and spouses have access to eligible Association events at members’ rate.
Silver Membership
Fee
$4,000 per year, $3,900 of which is tax deductible
Who
This level is suited to all corporations and individuals with a strong interest in American, Australian and New Zealand relations.
Benefits
• Invitations to Association briefings, seminars, networking / social events and materials to three corporate nominees from your corporation;
• Access to American Australian Association Business Council and corporate programs;
• Introductions to other corporate members, visiting government ministers and senior corporate executives; and
• Corporate listing / article on the Association's website and in publications and other AAA documents.
Bronze Membership
Fee
$1,000 per year, $900 of which is tax deductible
Who
This level is suited to smaller corporations, government agencies, and individuals with a significant interest in American, Australian and New Zealand relations.
Benefits
• Invitations to attend Association briefings, seminars, networking / social events and materials for two corporate nominees from your corporation;
• Access to American Australian Association Business Council and corporate programs; and
• Corporate listing / article on the Association's website and in publications and other AAA documents.
Affiliate Membership
Fee
$600 per calendar year, $500 of which is tax deductible
Who
This option is available only to emerging small businesses and not for profits. Please contact the Director of Corporate Affairs, to check whether you are eligible.
Benefits
• Invitations to Association briefings, seminars, networking / social events and materials to one corporate nominee from your corporation;
• Access to American Australian Association Business Council and corporate programs; and
• Corporate listing / article on the Association's website and in publications and other AAA documents.
Individual Membership
Fee
The following fees are per calendar year:
Single $80 ($30 tax deductible), limited to 1 Adult;
Family $120 ($70 tax deductible), limited to 2 Adults;
Student $40, must not be working and hold a valid Student ID Card;
Senior $40, must be aged 65 years or over.
Who
This option is suited to Australian, New Zealand and US individuals who have an interest in establishing, developing and maintaining ties with the Australian expatriate community in the US.
Benefits
• Opportunities for professional networking;
• Invitations to all cultural and social events and select corporate programs;
• Cultural events may include Australian movie premieres, art exhibitions, theatre performances and literary events;
• Social events include annual golf and tennis tournaments, Melbourne Cup Party, 'Winter' Cruise around Manhattan, family events and the Australia Day Ball;
• E-mail newsletters and notification of events of interest to the American Australian community;
• Special "Members Only" offers from selected sponsors; and
• Automatic membership in the Association's Australian Women in New York (AWNY) group.
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