Top 10 Reasons to Join AWC Austin

by Dara Quackenbush

Ever thought about joining AWC Austin but just weren’t sure? Below are the top 10 reasons to join (apologies to David Letterman).

 10. You get to meet cool women like Lisa Maxwell.

9. You can serve as a mentor to young professionals.

8. As an AWC Austin member, you have automatic membership in Freelance Austin.

7. Interesting monthly luncheons where you can learn what you need to do your job better.

6. Leader Lunches are a great way to meet and have lunch with executive-level communicators.

5. Do you like coffee? What about cocktails? Take your pick and meet other members and get career advice at Careers Over Coffee and Careers Over Cocktails.   

4. You can take charge of your own career development at our annual Get Smart professional development day.

3. Compared to some of the other organizations for professional communications, we have some of the lowest membership costs and provide a lot of great programming.

2. You can get all dressed up for Banner Brunch and then let Korey Howell take silly photos of you.

And finally…

1. Both national and local application fees are waived until Nov. 30, saving you $60 if you join now.

Click here to join AWC Austin now. Fees are $164 for professional members ($129 for national dues; $35 for local dues) and $149 for entrepreneurial members ($115 for national dues; $35 for local dues). After Nov. 30, 2010, please add a $60 in national and local application fees.