There are seven levels of membership to choose from - something for everyone. When you become a member, you'll join thousands of others who share interest in food, wine, education, and social events. Join us and share the spirit of our diverse cultural and culinary heritage.
Philanthropic Benefits:
- Days of Taste® – The benefit of being part of a National Institute whose mission is to reach out to thousands of children each year. Our focus and main objectives are to build a food and nutrition vocabulary, understand that locally grown ingredients are the freshest, and gain the experience to contrast flavors and develop taste memories.
- Scholarships – AIWF awarded more than $110,000 in culinary and enology scholarships in 2008 to students in full-time or continuing education accredited programs.
Additionally, AIWF member benefits:
- Special member pricing on AIWF events and programs nationwide
- Networking opportunities both locally and nationally, with well-known chefs, authors, restaurateurs, wine and food producers and purveyors, as well as other professionals and enthusiasts
- Private invitations to AIWF Partner events and member-only offers on consumer goods and services
- Save up to 50% on subscriptions to the following publications by AIWF subscription order form: Appellation, Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler, Cook's Illustrated, Home, Petit Propos Culinaires, Restaurant Wine, Santé, Saveur, Shields Hood's Wine Notes, Travel & Leisure, Guide to Cooking Schools, The Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Gastronomica.
- KitchenAid™ is offering special pricing on portable appliances to all AIWF members via a special website.
- Santé, The Magazine for Restaurant Professionals, is offering a free subscription to Business, Chapter Affiliation and National Affiliation membership levels. All members levels may request a 50% discount on the regular subscription rate.
AND MORE....
CHOOSE YOUR STYLE
THE ENTHUSIAST:
35 YEARS & UNDER - $25.00
An individual who is 35 years old or younger (students under 35 & young enthusiasts) includes membership benefits for one person.
INDIVIDUAL - $75.00
Includes membership benefits for one.
DUAL - $125.00
Add a friend, colleague or spouse to the individual membership category. You will receive only one set of materials at the mailing address listed above.
THE PROFESSIONAL:
PROFESSIONAL / CONTRIBUTING - $150.00
This category is designated for food & wine industry professionals (individuals) and includes membership benefits for one and a commemorative membership certificate. A portion of your membership goes towards supporting AIWF educational programs and scholarships.
THE BUSINESS:
BUSINESS / WINERY/ RESTAURANT - $250.00
Includes full membership benefits for two designated representatives, both assigned to the same chapter; presence on the local AIWF website; an opportunity to send its own designed postage pre-paid promotional mailing to the chapter membership once a year; and other publicity/benefits the chapter offers to such members.
CHAPTER PARTNER - $500.00
Includes full membership benefits for four designated representatives, all assigned to the same chapter; presence on the local AIWF website; an opportunity to send its own designed postage pre-paid promotional mailing to the chapter membership twice each year; a commemorative membership certificate; and other publicity/benefits the chapter offers to such members.
NATIONAL PARTNER - $2,500.00
Includes full membership benefits for up to ten designated representatives, each of whom may be assigned to different chapters; access to the national mailing list for up to two mission-related mailings; prominent display of logo on the national AIWF website; a commemorative membership certificate; and priority sponsorship opportunities at the national level.
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