The viability of any membership organization depends on just that - its members. The same applies to the ATAA. Your membership of ATAA is important to us all. Without your participation, your voice is not heard and our organization is weaker by one... YOU! By becoming a member you will be part of a network of Turkish-Americans and friends of Turkey who care about the historic relationship between the two peoples and who are aware of the crucial role each one of us plays in strengthening this relationship and promoting an accurate and fair picture of Turkey and Turks.
Please take a moment to reflect on the important role ATAA is playing in our community and to take pride in the success your organization has enjoyed. Then ask yourself whether you are doing your part to make the voice of the Turkish-American community and friends of Turkey heard. ATAA has indeed made great strides in establishing itself as the premier voice of the Turkish-American community in the US and abroad.
Through events like the annual convention and an annual delegation trip to Turkey, we have been educating our own community and those with whom we wish to form alliances about Turkish-American issues. Our work in the nation's capital and around the US is indispensable to advancing US-Turkish issues and promoting accurate perspectives on Turkey. ATAA has substantially expanded its outreach toward national decision-makers, think tanks, and the media.
But we cannot sustain ATAA and its growth without the strength of a large and consistent membership base. The crucial element in our organization is PEOPLE! As we've said many times: Grassroots means nothing without the "roots". And that's you!
Your membership and donation endorse and directly support the following activites of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations.
- The national ATAA Grassroots Program which includes regional Leadership/Grassroots seminars around the country organized to educate Turkish-Americans on grassroots political activism.
- Educational seminars on Turkish history, culture and politics.
Project grants for ATAA's component associations.
- ATAA delegations to Turkey for leaders of the Turkish-American community (Participants pay their own expenses).
- The ATAA Annual Convention, the premier event organized by the Turkish-American community.
- Most importantly, your contribution to the Assembly makes it possible for us to maintain a Central Office and a small, but dedicated, staff of professionals who make the above activities possible.
DOUBLE YOUR DONATIONS
Did you know that you can double your donations and membership fees paid to ATAA without spending an extra dime? Simply take a look at the list of companies which match or double your contributions to 501 (c) (3) organizations such as ATAA. If you work for one, simply check with your human resources department for a form, send it to us and we'll complete the paperwork. By taking advantage of this company benefit, you can help your company become an ATAA sponsor, you can help ATAA become a better organization and above all, you can move up in the ranks of ATAA Donors to the next level of membership. |
