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MEMBERSHIP<\/h5>\n
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The English-Speaking Union of the United States is a membership organization whose mission is carried out locally by the efforts of Branch members.<\/h2>\n

As an ESU member, you are contributing both financially and personally to programs that enrich the lives of students and educators through a diverse range of local and national programs. Additionally, members expand their own social network by being invited to cultural and social events, speakers and book author events, regional and national events as well as invitations to international travel opportunities.<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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BECOME A MEMBER<\/h5>\n

We invite you to join the English-Speaking Union.<\/h2>\n

We welcome new members to join our fellowship in fulfilling the mission of the ESU and to enjoy the social and cultural events we hold throughout the year. We hope that the open exchange of ideas and experiences we provide will benefit you and your community.<\/h3>\n Join an ESU Branch<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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\n MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS <\/div>\n
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  • A membership card<\/li>\n
  • Automatic membership in a Branch and the National ESU<\/li>\n
  • Invitations to Branch member’s events<\/li>\n
  • Invitations to ESU-sponsored TLab educational travel<\/li>\n
  • Special membership rates for Branch lectures, receptions, dinner, and related activities (subject to Branch custom)
    \nSubscriptions to Branch newsletters, ESU Annual Report, and national ESU e-newsletter (email address required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n
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