IACS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Your membership will help:

• Preserving transmission of Iranian Culture to present and future generations and contributing to exposure of various aspects of Persian culture such as arts, literature, traditions, and history, enriching understanding and appreciation of our diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Providing educational opportunities and events such as lectures, seminars, and workshops to offer a rich source of learning about history, art, and cultural practices.
• Connecting with a community of individuals with similar backgrounds and interests, building new friendships, camaraderie, and personal and professional networks, and meeting professionals from various fields, offering opportunities for collaboration.
• Assisting the continuation of the first Iranian community cultural association established in the USA, the Iranian American Cultural Society of Maryland.
• Preserving the Persian Language through Persian (Farsi) classes, performing educational programs, and participating in international fairs that will be offered in the future.
• Supporting the Iranian Cultural Society of Maryland in establishing “Khaneh Iran” by buying or building to serve recent and future generations of Iranian descendants.
• Receiving exclusive or discounted access to cultural events, exhibitions, performances, and festivals.
• Communicating with the Iranians and their families through meetings, gatherings, outings, and other social events.

And more.

IACS Members will:

• Have the right to vote and elect the members of the Board of Directors.
• Receive discounts on all IACS events.
• Receive free IACS publications and email messages regarding the association’s news.
• Receive advanced notifications to purchase event tickets publicly before they go on sale.
• Meet other Iranians with common interests.
• Lead and participate in any functional committees and their accomplishments.
• Participate in meetings of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors if necessary. Currently, these meetings are held through Zoom and the Society’s public Telegram Channel until we find and buy or build a building for the Society.

IACS Membership Duration:

IACS Membership ends at the end of each calendar year, regardless of when/which month the membership was paid.