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Become a Member | Corporate Membership | Member Eligibility | Make a Donation | FAQ

 
 
 

Become a Member

Individual Members are central to what we do and why we do it. This is why you’ll always be front and center for exhibitions, series, festivals, performances and more as a member.

Members at the Japanese Fort Worth Society enjoy exclusive benefits, invitations to special events and discounts on many of our programs (Language School, Japanese Cooking Series, etc.)

Learn more about membership levels and related perks below, and visit our FAQ Section for additional information about our dynamic program.

On March 3, 2020, in accordance with our bylaws, the Board established the below policy regarding membership in the Fort Worth Japanese Society.

 

Individual Membership (Annual)

Benefits:

  • Access to monthly social luncheons celebrating Japanese culture

  • Opportunity to attend other gatherings like “Shinbokukai” (dinner get-togethers)

  • A bi-monthly newsletter detailing relevant local and FWJS news

  • Discounts to programs (Language School, Japanese Cooking Series, etc.)

  • Opportunity to participate in cultural groups (drumming, dance, flower-arranging, paper arts, etc.)

 

Family:
2+ people who are living together or related $50 / $40* / $25**
* Reduced rate if over 70 years of age
** Half price after June 30

Single:
Must be a person, not an organization $40 / $30* / $20**

Student:
Grades K-12 or enrolled in a university $25 / $15**

Associate:
For those living outside of North Texas $25 / $20* / $15**

Honorary:
Awarded by the Board for service to FWJS $0

Corporate Membership (Annual)

There are many sponsorship opportunities for area organizations wishing to support FWJS. These include sponsorship of our Japanese language school, monthly luncheons and our participation in major events such as the annual Spring and Fall festivals in the Japanese Garden. Contact us to learn more about event sponsorships.

 

Gold Membership: $2000

  • One-year membership

  • Name and logo on wall of meeting hall of the Fort Worth Japanese Society building (Yamagata Kaikan)

  • Name on our letterhead as a corporate supporter

  • Name and logo in our newsletter

  • 20 Family/Single annual memberships

  • Bi-monthly Society digital newsletters

Silver Membership: $1000/ Year

  • One-year membership

  • Name and logo in our newsletter

  • 10 Family/Single annual memberships

  • Bi-monthly Society digital newsletters

Bronze
Membership:
$500/ Year

  • One-year membership

  • Name and logo in our newsletter

  • Bi-monthly Society digital newsletters

Membership Eligibility

FWJS exists to create friendship and understanding. No person or organization will be denied membership because of nationality, ethnicity, linguistic ability, disability, religion, sex, gender, or sexual orientation.

  • In accordance with our by-laws, the Board may revoke or deny membership for failing to pay membership dues in a timely manner, for acting in opposition to the FWJS mission, or for acting in a way that harms FWJS or our members.

  • Multi-level marketing organizations are ineligible for corporate membership.

Membership Term

  • Annual memberships end on December 31 of the year purchased.

  • Memberships purchased on or after July 1 will be discounted by 50 percent.

 

Ways to Give to FWJS

Help Us to Continue Building Bridges, Both Near & Afar! We’ve done a great deal this year, none of which would have been possible without you and the rest of our community. The new digital environment we are in has taken some adjustment and presented exciting challenges, but the encouragement we’ve received during these pivotal moments has made the transition possible and extended our ability to reach further. As we look forward to continuing this momentum into the coming years, we face another pivotal moment and are asking you to show up for us once more.

Please consider making a gift to Japan Society, whether it be through joining our community of members or making a fully tax-deductible contribution. Your gift today is deeply appreciated and allows our programs to do what they do so well—connect you with Japanese culture.

 
 

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Have a Question about FWJS?

 

  • No you do not need to know the Japanese language or be from Japan. We welcome everyone that wants to learn about the Japanese culture.

  • To renew your membership, just click on the membership link at the bottom of almost every page, or by clicking here directly: Membership Form
    Please fill out all information, and if you have filled out one before, our database will automatically update your contact info, if needed, so that we can make sure to keep in touch with you about our latest events.

  • You can easily update your contact information by resubmitting the membership form, and there is no need to repay. Our databases will automatically update your contact info when you submit.

  • Yes, you can. Just fill out the membership form with the persons contact information you wish to pay for.

  • No, you do not have to be a member to be part of our events and luncheons, except for our New Years luncheon/meeting that is for members only. Please be sure to RSVP to all of our luncheons. And yes, you may bring as many guests as you like.