WHO WE ARE
The Los Angeles World Affairs Council is Southern California's pre-eminent public affairs forum, and one of the leading organizations of its kind anywhere in the U.S. For more than 55 years, this member-supported, non-profit, non-partisan organization has endeavored to "bring the world to Los Angeles" in an ongoing effort to promote greater understanding of important issues and current world affairs.

We do this by hosting a series of unique gatherings throughout the year where prominent speakers, including top political figures and office holders, business leaders, decision makers  and an array of recognized experts present their views and share detailed knowledge on a
wide range of timely topics. Notably, more than 250 heads-of-state, international policy makers and top government officials have addressed the Council during its five-plus decades.

OUR MEMBERS are among the most well-informed, well-read and well-educated citizens of
this (or any) community. Our membership includes top business leaders, political figures, philanthropists, educators, investors, entrepreneurs and a wide range of forward-thinking individuals who share a common desire for knowledge gleaned directly from the source, and an opportunity to interact with other recognized world-class leaders of every description.

Members attend Council events to hear the latest, most accurate, most up-to-date information about topics of global import, from an array of personalities, professionals and pundits  including top political leaders, business executives, recognized experts and other notables.

WHAT WE DO
Each season (September to July) the Council hosts a series of events (roughly 40 to 50 or more per season) that feature one or more prominent guest speakers. A brief list of such noteworthy recent guests would include such luminaries as Senator and presidential candidate John McCain, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Senator Dianne Feinstein, nearly every U.S. President from Dwight Eisenhower to Bill Clinton and a very wide range of experts in literally every field of global interest or impact.

Events normally consist of a three-course meal, an address by the guest speaker and a question-and-answer session. Links to transcript and video versions of recent speeches are listed on our home page, along with links to our robust collection of archived speeches.

WHERE WE DO IT
Event venues are primarily located in premier west-side hotels, and occasionally at top hotels in the downtown Los Angeles area. Member ticket prices for most events range from around $45 to $65, depending on venue and whether the event is a luncheon or a dinner. Members can also purchase tickets for their guests at special reduced rates.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE:
As an issues-oriented organization, the Council endeavors to facilitate a thorough and searching examination of the issues of the day, including open and earnest exchanges of ideas among event attendees. However, the Council as an organization remains completely impartial and non-partisan at all times. We do not endorse or promote any specific view, and do not espouse an official position on any issue or topic. Speakers and attendees show unwavering respect for those with differing viewpoints at all times.

JOIN THE COUNCIL
Membership in the Council is remarkably affordable. There are several levels of membership, each with its own unique privileges and benefits. For details on the benefits of joining our International Circle (LAWAC's top member tier), please contact Dale Thomas at (213) 628-2333, ext. 15.

To join the Los Angeles World Affairs Council, please print
and complete the membership application and mail it to:

Los Angeles World Affairs Council - Membership

345 S. Figueroa St. Suite 313

Los Angeles, CA    90071

 Or simply call us anytime during regular business hours at (213) 628-2333.

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with charitable status.
Tax ID #95-1783788. Dues and contributions are tax deductible to the extent the law allows.