{"id":18,"date":"2022-12-07T14:05:24","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T14:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esustage.wpengine.com\/kansas-city\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-08-07T00:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T00:10:12","slug":"become-a-member","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/colonialnc\/get-involved\/become-a-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Member"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"\" class=\"left-heading-right-text\">\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        <h5 class=\"title\">MEMBERSHIP<\/h5>\n        <div class=\"text\">\n            <h2 class=\"left-heading\">The English-Speaking Union of the United States is a membership organization whose mission is carried out locally by the volunteer efforts of Branch members.<\/h2>\n            <h3 class=\"right-text\">As an ESU member, you are contributing both financially and personally to programs that enrich the lives of students, educators, and the Eastern North Carolina community through a diverse range of local and national programs.  \r\nThe Colonial NC Branch organizes monthly cultural and educational programs throughout the year, such as Shakespeare performances, historical commemorations, and community events. These activities reflect the branch\u2019s mission to promote English language and cultural exchange according to ESU\u2019s mission.\r\nWe support our local schools through grants, student scholarships, and competitions. Additionally, members expand their personal networks by being invited to cultural and social gatherings, informative speakers, author readings, and regional and national events. International travel opportunities are also available.<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-over-image \" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/colonialnc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/08\/shakespear-dinner.jpg');\">\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        \n        \n        \n        <div class=\"buttons\">\n                                                                                                          \n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/get-involved\/become-a-member\/membership-colonial-nc\/\" class=\"btn btn-solid\" target=\"\">Join Today<\/a>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"bullet-lists-section no-pad\">\n            <div class=\"inner wide\" style=\"background-color: #ddf1f6\">\n            <div class=\"bullet-lists\">\n                <div class=\"bullet-list-title heading-5\">\n                                            MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"bullet-lists-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"bullet-lists-left\">\n                                                    <ul>\n<li>A membership card<\/li>\n<li>Automatic membership in a Branch and the National ESU<\/li>\n<li>Invitations to Branch member&#8217;s events<\/li>\n<li>Invitations to ESU-sponsored t.Lab educational travel<\/li>\n<li>Special membership rates for Branch lectures, receptions, dinners, and related activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"bullet-lists-right\">\n                                                    <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-885 aligncenter\" 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<td>Single<\/td>\n                                                            <td>$60<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                                            <tr>\n                                                            <td>Dual (two individuals)<\/td>\n                                                            <td>$100<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                                            <tr>\n                                                            <td>Educator<\/td>\n                                                            <td>$45<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                                            <tr>\n                                                            <td>National Donor<\/td>\n                                                            <td>$300 (includes two individuals)<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                                            <tr>\n                                                            <td>National Sponsor<\/td>\n                                                            <td>$500 (includes two individuals)<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                                            <tr>\n                                                            <td>National Sustainer<\/td>\n                                                            <td>$750 (includes two individuals)<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                                            <tr>\n                                                            <td>President&#8217;s Circle<\/td>\n                                                            <td>$1,000 (includes two individuals)<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                                    <\/table>\n            <\/div>\n            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recognition and invitations to exclusive events.&nbsp; Up to one half of your contribution can be designated to support your branch.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Renewal-Form-Benefits-Page-6-16-22_en-us.pdf\"><strong>See membership benefits<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            \n\n                            <div class=\"buttons\">\n                                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/get-involved\/become-a-member\/membership-colonial-nc\/\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-small\" target=\"\">Join the Colonial NC ESU Branch<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n\n    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