Program Sponsorship The direct association of your company with our programs and speakers is a way to be aligned with international leaders and issues that are pertinent to your business. Sponsorships can be a single event or series and range from $1,000 to $150,000. Benefits Access to senior government officials, world leaders, journalists, and policy makers Increased corporate visibility Reach sophisticated audiences Strengthen client relationships Exposure to other executives who have similar experiences and interests Recognition in Council publications and website Introduction of speaker at program by company representative Past Sponsors Marathon Oil dedicated $150,000 to a three-year distinguished speaker's series including: General Colin Powell, 65th Secretary of State Fernando Henrique Cardoso, 38th President of Brazil Ted Turner, founder of CNN and the United Nations Foundation  BP America dedicated $25,000 to these programs: General Colin Powell, 65th Secretary of State Ted Turner, founder of CNN and the United Nations Foundation  Newfield Exploration dedicated $25,000 for the 2006 Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Award Joe B. Foster was honored and former Texas A&M University President Robert Gates spoke. For details, contact the Council at (713) 522-7811 or corporate@wachouston.org   Robert Rubin possesses great insight into the world's investment markets and is a pillar of American finance. As investment counselors, Eagle Global Advisors was particularly pleased to sponsor this program with the World Affairs Council of Houston. Edward Allen, Ph.D. CFA, Eagle Global Advisors