About the Forum

U.S.-Mexico Forum members are individuals and corporations that provide general support to the policy research activities and programs of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute. Members have access to center experts and guests and to policy briefs on developments regarding the U.S.-Mexico relationship.

Scroll down to learn more about membership options or download the printable informational packet. To become a member, please contact Lisa Guáqueta at usmexicocenter@rice.edu or 713-348-2649.

Membership Levels

Friend $2,000+
 

Cost of benefit received: $100. Tax-deductible contribution: $1,900.

All benefits are for two people

  • Invitation to an exclusive annual Mexico Forum Luncheon and briefing on U.S.-Mexico relations and policies with Dr. Tony Payan, center director
  • Invitation to annual Mexico Outlook meeting and reception, and complimentary copy of the annual “Mexico Outlook” report
  • Invitation to private briefings and exclusive events with center speakers and guests
  • Preferred seating at all center events at the Baker Institute
  • Invitation to the Baker Institute Fall Reception
  • Complimentary copies of all center publications produced by the Baker Institute, upon request
  • Complimentary copies of the Baker Institute Annual Report, upon request
  • Quarterly email newsletter featuring the center's activities and publications
  • Name recognition on the center's website, event slate, and quarterly newsletter
  • Complimentary parking at center events

Partner $5,000+

Cost of benefit received: $200. Tax-deductible contribution: $4,800.

All the benefits of the above level, plus

  • Opportunity to host Dr. Tony Payan or another center fellow or resident expert at your club, civic group, corporate meeting or private engagement
  • On-screen corporate logo recognition at center events and on the center's website

Director's Circle $10,000+

Cost of benefit received: $250. Tax-deductible contribution: $9,750.

All the benefits of above levels, plus

  • Invitations to private dinner and lunch meetings with visiting speakers and guests, following public events at the Baker Institute
  • Corporate logo recognition in the center's quarterly newsletter

Founder's Circle $20,000+

Cost of benefit received: $350. Tax-deductible contribution: $19,650.

All the benefits of above levels, plus

  • Reception with center leadership and experts as well as Baker Institute leadership
  • Two private briefings with center experts
  • Recognition from podium at center events

 

Current Members

Mr. Roger González Lau

Mr. William N. Mathis

Mr. and Mrs. Marc J. Shapiro

Anchorage Foundation of Texas

Mr. Chuck Bracht and Mrs. Cheryl Verlander 

Mr. Alejandro Dabdoub

Mr. José A. Lima

Mr. David A. Gantz and Mrs. Catherine A. Fagan

Mr. Erik Sunde

Mr. William S. Tilney

Drs. Richard and Kaye Westmark