Become a Member of Lexington Sister Cities

Lexington Sister Cities is a non-profit organization.  Part of our annual fundraising is our membership program.  Becoming a member of Lexington Sister Cities has many benefits, including: 

• Opportunities to participate in overseas trips, student exchanges and other activities. 
• Networking opportunities with international visitors and business contacts.
• Invitations to events organized for visiting dignitaries.
• Quarterly newsletter updating you on current events and programs with Lexington Sister Cities. 
• Information on the Sister Cities International Annual Conference
• Opportunities to volunteer on a Sister City committee or as a host family
• Opportunities to volunteer for Lexington Sister Cities fundraisers
• Sponsorship opportunities

There are several different levels of membership and all dues are paid yearly:

• Youth (18 and under) - $5
• Individual - $25
• Family (includes children under 18) - $45
• Corporate - $250

Lexington Sister Cities also has a Lifetime Ambassador Program.  To become a Lifetime Ambassador, it is a one time $500 fee for individuals.  Upon becoming an ambassador, you will receive all membership benefits as well as Friendship Ambassador cards.  As a Lexington Sister Cities Ambassador, we encourage you to use these cards to promote Lexington Sister Cities and the importance of our program in building relationships between people throughout the world. 

Our current Lexington Sister Cities Lifetime Ambassador's are:

• Kent & Dale Barker
• Chuck & Jan Ellinger
• Charlie & Linda Gorton
• Helen Hamilton
• Jack Hilderbrand
• Dick & Annette Mathy
• Mary Parlanti
• Missy Scanlon
• Mike Seiler
• Frank Thompson
• Jewel Vanderhoef

Becoming a member of Lexington Sister Cities gives you the opportunity to become more involved in our goals of promoting peace throughout the world through community involvement.  You'll get the chances to meet people from our Sister Cities and create friendships that last a lifetime.  You'll also get to see the benefits our Youth & Education Programs have on students and the effect they have on their view of the world.  

To become a member, you can find our membership brochure here, or on our website at www.lexingtonky.gov/sistercities.  

For more information, contact Sarah at 258-3137 or smartin@lexingtonky.gov.  

Become a member today!