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From registration to renewals, find all the information you need right here in this Member Resources page.

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Membership FAQs

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The FAQ section provides quick answers to the most common questions about membership, events, and more. The Membership team is available Monday through Friday between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, via email to membership@wahouston.org or phone +1 (713) 522-7811

Membership

Yes, logging in is required to access your membership benefits, register for events, and manage your account. You can log in using the email you used when you joined the Council.

If you’ve forgotten your password, simply click on the “Forgot Password” link on the login page. You’ll be prompted to enter your email address, and we’ll send you instructions on how to reset your password. If you need further assistance, please contact the membership team

No, the Council does not use member ID numbers or cards. We know who you are based on your email address associated with your membership contribution.

Your membership level is displayed in your account profile after logging in. You can also check more information about membership levels and benefits here. If you have any questions, please contact the membership team

Membership levels vary. Individual membership benefits are only available for one person. If you want to have more than one, please review all the membership levels and benefits here

You can start enjoying your membership benefits immediately upon joining. If you experience any delays or issues, please contact the membership team

Students memberships are only available for students under 18 years old. You can join here, the education and membership department will get in touch to verify your student ID. If you have any questions, please contact the membership team

Members and non member under the age of 45 can participate in the Global Young Professional network. We encourage you to become a member and enjoy exclusive benefits. If you want to learn more the GYP, please contact the GYP team

Please contact the membership team to check your company membership and provide you with access.

Membership Contributions

Yes, the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston is 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN # 76-0308253) and all contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. See membership levels and deductions here. 

To purchase a membership for another individual, please contact the membership team.

Membership Renewal

You memberships automatically renews yearly. For further assistance please contact the membership team

No, renewing early will not cause you to lose any time on your current membership. Your renewal will extend your membership for another full term from the original expiration date.

If you continue to receive renewal notices after renewing, it may be due to a processing delay. Please allow a few days for our system to update. If the issue persists, contact the membership team

Event Registration

All members and non member need to log in to register for an event. If you forgot your password you can reset it here

If you are a member, depending on your membership level you can add guests and obtain the member rate. 

If you membership does not have access to more than one person, you can add guest by purchasing non member tickets. 

To check your membership benefits, visit here or contact the membership team

Council Communications

You can sign up to our general newsletter on the form at the end of the page.

You can select your preferred subscriptions on the forms at the Global Community page or the home page

You can unsubscribe by opening any of the Council’s email and going to the bottom of the page. Click on the unsubscribe button. If you need assistance, please contact the marketing team

Please note if you unsubscribe, the team cannot add you back to the list. You would need to subscribe again.

We recommend checking the spam/junk folder first. If you still cannot see any of the Council’s email. Resubscribe on the forms at the Global Community page or the home page