With just a few hours to go in 2013, please consider making a tax-deductible gift to support the World Affairs Councils of America's mission to educate and engage Americans on global issues by joining the 1918 Society before we close the books on the year. Benefits include:

• Special recognition as an individual sponsor of the World Affairs Councils of America on our website and in all materials, which are distributed to our vast national network throughout the year.  

• Access to exclusive, off the record 1918 Society Conference Calls where members are given first-hand access to distinguished policymakers, journalists, and experts on today's pressing news items. The most recent call featured former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John F. Tefft on Ukraine, Russia, and the West on Monday, December 23.

• An invitation for two to join the 1918 Society Breakfast at the World Affairs Councils of America's National Conference. The breakfast at the 2013 National Conference featured Peter Baker, White House Correspondent, The New York Times, and author of Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House. 

• National Conference benefits include access to the hospitality green room suite and the opportunity to meet guest speakers and other leaders attending the conference, and priority seating at lunches and the opening banquet dinner.  

• Eligibility to apply for Leadership Missions, which overseas visits by delegation made up of civic and business leaders from around the national network to learn about a host country.