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www.HartfordBusiness.com • November 13, 2018 • GIVING GUIDE • Hartford Business Journal 49 ABOUT US Year established: 1924 Annual revenues: $300,000 (most recent fiscal year) Total number of employees: 2 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) Hartford & Hartford Metro area, Connecticut TOP FUNDING SOURCES Sponsorships: United Technologies, Aer Lingus, Thomas Lips, Endowment Fund Visionary GOALS • Continue to bring world class premier global programming to our community • Grow our future global workforce by working in the schools to reach our future leaders • Bring the world to Connecticut FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES The Council has a variety of ways for businesses and the public to contribute to the success of the Council and take a stand on behalf of global education in our state! Program Sponsorship: CTWAC holds between 20-30 programs each year, which cover a variety of critical global topics! There are sponsorship opportunities for each program. Luminary Award: Each year, the Council holds its annual Luminary Award, which honors an individual or organization that has worked towards the overall betterment of the world. There are many corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities at the Luminary Award. Model United Nations: Invest in the next generation of global leaders by supporting the Model United Nations, which this year is on track to host over 1,000 students from over 30 schools across the state. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Individual Donations: The Council accepts general fund donations from businesses and individuals at any time! Endowment: A thriving endowment is crucial to achieving the long term mission of the World Affairs Council of CT. We invite you to invest in the World Affairs Council endowment through a donation or legacy gift to ensure that critical global programming remains vibrant in our community for generations to come. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you are interested in global affairs and want to help us fulfill our mission, we have a job for you. Our volunteers are ambassadors for our cause, helping us fulfill our mission and spread the word about all the work we do. If you have a particular skill or interest and have time to help us, please feel free to give us a call at 860-241-6118 or email us at info@ctwac.org. President Se-Min Sohn Precinmac Vice President Donna Collins Hartford Business Journal Vice President Chuck Reagan Treasurer John Schuyler District Export Council Secretary F. Scott Wilson Don Borod McCarter & English LLP Mark Caplan KPMG James Connor Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. Alex Corl The Lee Company Arthur House State of Connecticut Rebecca Nolan MetroHartford Alliance Leslie Robertson TD Bank Executive Director/CEO Megan C. Torrey Chairman Peter G. Kelly World Affairs Council of Connecticut 1049 Asylum Ave., Hartford, CT 06105 | 860-241-6118 | www.ctwac.org OUR MISSION: Through community engagement and collaboration, the World Affairs Council of Connecticut (CTWAC) creates experiences that explore critical global issues and promote a greater understanding of the world. CTWAC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Top right and top left) Model UN Conference 2016; (top center) International Women's Day; (bottom right) MUN President Abhishek Malani; (above) Global Security Forum speakers, General George Casey, Major General Michael Jones, Major General James Lariviere and Arthur House pose with E.D. Megan Torrey and CTWAC board members, Se-Min Sohn and Asma Farid.