Join Our Family
Become part of a long-standing network anchored in formal city-to-city agreements between Austin and Saltillo.
Membership Benefits
Delegation Meetings
Participate in meetings with international political and business leaders, arts and culture professionals.
Host Delegates
Welcome international delegations to Austin and host delegates in your business and home.
Cultural Events
Attend and participate in exciting, culturally-enriching, economic, and educational events.
Committee Service
Guide the Association's annual projects by serving on one of five standing committees.
Delegation Trip
Only members are considered for an invitation to join the official delegation to Saltillo in July.
Student Access
Currently enrolled students receive free membership to all programs and events.
Membership Tiers
Choose the membership level that best fits your goals. Students receive free membership.
Individual
Perfect for community members who want to participate in our mission.
- Attend delegation meetings
- Participate in cultural events
- Serve on standing committees
- Invitation to Saltillo delegation
- Newsletter and updates
Non-Profit Organization
For organizations aligned with our cultural and educational mission.
- All individual benefits
- Organization-level membership
- Host international delegates
- Committee leadership opportunities
- Event co-sponsorship options
Corporate (1 Member)
Support our programs while gaining international trade access.
- All non-profit benefits
- 1 member seat included
- Sponsor visibility at events
- International trade committee access
- Brand presence at festivals
Corporate (3 Members)
Maximum engagement for businesses committed to cross-border partnerships.
- All corporate benefits
- 3 member seats included
- Premium sponsor placement
- Delegation priority access
- Direct trade introductions
Our Committees
Each member is invited to join one of the standing Committees and participate in at least one of the Association's projects or activities.
Culture, Tourism & Exchanges Committee
In collaboration with counterparts in Saltillo, the Culture, Tourism and Exchanges Committee will promote two-way cultural, tourism, and other exchange projects between Austin and Saltillo. In addition to coordinating Saltillo Day in Austin, Austin Day in Saltillo, and the Association's presence at the Passport to the World Festival, the committee will be responsible for events and exchanges not coordinated by the other Association Committees.
- Organize and implement these exchanges including, but not limited to, fundraising, logistics, recruiting sponsors, coordinating travel arrangements and itineraries, engaging city departments, cultural and educational institutions, conducting outreach, and assisting with marketing.
- Co/Chairs should be willing to travel to Saltillo for Austin Day in Saltillo.
Education Committee
The Education Committee will direct activities and exchanges between educational institutions in Austin and Saltillo.
- Improve relationships among educators and students in both cities by organizing educational and cultural exchanges, backpack drives for needy students in Saltillo, teacher exchanges, and other events and activities that support these efforts.
El Grito Committee
The Association's El Grito Committee is responsible for the planning and management of the Association's Annual September 15th event(s), including, but not limited to, fundraising, logistics, recruiting sponsors, producing the event program, engaging with the City of Austin and the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin, conducting outreach with other relevant organizations, and assisting with marketing of this event.
International Trade Committee
The International Trade Committee will identify and promote opportunities for trade and commerce between Austin and Saltillo.
- Identify and recruit organizations and partners with the goal of forming long-term business exchanges between the two cities. Trade promotion projects may include CEO introductions, cross-border video discussions, trade shows, seminars, and missions.
- Co/Chairs should be willing to travel to Saltillo for Austin Day in Saltillo.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee will recruit and welcome new members through an annual membership drive and an in-person event. The Membership Committee will also be responsible for recruiting and coordinating volunteers for all Association events.