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The American Thomas International Association
The American Thomas International Association was established to
promote the Thomas International activities more effectively in
the United States. Currently, its chief activity is the Ralph
McInerny Center for Thomistic Studies, and we look forward to
creating other research institutes in the future.
The Association represents a community of committed supporters
who help to provide a stable source of support for TI
activities. We are convinced that our future depends on the
enthusiasm, friendship, and support generated by our shared
commitment to the goals of the Thomas International project.
Interested individuals should contact TI, specifying the kind of
help they would like to offer, whether in the form of cash
donations or in-kind gifts (including stocks, bequests, books,
subscriptions). Among the most valuable forms of assistance
would be simply to meet other people who might find the
activities of TI attractive.
Both individuals and groups (including businesses and
corporations) are welcome to join us members of the TI
Association. The following categories are offered for
annual membership:
Friends - $100
Supporters - $200
Patrons - $400
Benefactors - $600
Counselors - $1000
Benefits of annual membership include:
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quarterly e-mail newsletter
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a copy of the Aquinas Lecture
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free admission to TI conferences and lectures
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discounted annual banquet tickets
Sponsor membership:
Friends - $5-9,000
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logo on website and TI Association brochures, portfolios, and
newsletters
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free copy of each publication of TI
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two tickets to the annual Ralph McInerny Banquet
Supporters - $10-24,000
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benefits of Friends above
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five tickets to the annual Ralph McInerny Banquet
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dedication of a Thomas International book
Patrons - $25-49,000
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benefits of Supporters above
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a named lecture
Benefactors - $50-99,000
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benefits of Supporters above
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ten tickets to the annual Ralph McInerny Banquet
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a named Ralph McInerny Center Fellowship
Counselors - $100,000 or more
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benefits of Supporters above
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exclusive VIP table at Ralph McInerny Banquet
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a named
Ralph
McInerny Center conference
The Thomas International Association is promoted by a
Board of Fellows whose
members serve a two-year term. The Fellows are members who
commit themselves to develop the Association by:
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spreading news of TI activities
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soliciting new members and sponsors
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assisting the TI Executive Committee by arranging meetings with
potential sponsors
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collaborating with the TI Executive Committee in organizing
various cultural events
They generously serve without remuneration.
The American Public Philosophy Institute, a 501(c)(3) public
charity, currently sponsors activities of the Thomas International
project in the U.S., such as the development of the Ralph
McInerny Center, and donations are tax-deductible. Checks
should be made out to: “APPI - Ralph McInerny Center,” or
donations can be made online at www.appii.org/thomasproject.html. |
