Why join?

Data doesn’t lie! Scientific evidence supports that belonging to a group such as this can positively enhance life and self esteem. One particular experiment dealt with a group of women who had low life satisfaction. Some of the women were introduced to others who shared their situation, and some of the women were left on their own to deal with their concerns. Those who interacted with others saw a 55 percent reduction in their concerns over time, while those who were left out on their own showed no improvement. ” Hunter and Liao 1995

In IWC Bratislava you can:

• Gain friendship
• Meet women from different cultural backgrounds and appreciate life of all countries, particularly our host country, Slovakia.
• "Make a difference" by getting engaged in charitable activities
• Participate in fun activities and events and opportunities to try new things in a new environment/culture.
• Get to know and socialize with other mums and children through our Mum & Me group.
• Meet women from different cultural backgrounds which helps you appreciate of life of all countries, particularly our host country, Slovakia.
• Take on an active role and use some skills you have gained so far
• Last, but not least, enjoy some special savings with our membership card

How to join IWCB

To become a member, you can apply either online or in person at the weekly Coffee morning. Details follow here:

1. Online Application

Fill out the membership application form, send it together with your passport photo to he Membership coordinator (membership@iwc.sk) and pay the membership fee. Payment can be made via bank transfer or in cash at the Coffee morning. As soon as we have registered the fee, we will issue your membershipcard.

IWCB Bank Account at Tatra banka                                                                                                     Account №: 2664000125/1100                                                                                                             IBAN: SK29 1100 0000 0026 6400 0125                                                                                                 SWIFT: TATRSKBX

Be sure to use “2012” as a variable symbol together with “membership 2012+ your last name” in the description so that the  Treasurer can record your payment properly.

2. Apply in PERSON at the IWCB Coffee morning

Come to the IWCB Coffee morning where you can obtain and submit your application form. Don't forget to bring your passport photo. The membership coordinator will be there to collect the money and help with questions.

IWCB Membership fees 2012

• Full: EUR 65
• Senior (over 60 years of age): EUR 45

Reduction in fees when joining after July 1: 

• Full: EUR 35
• Senior (over 60 years of age): EUR 25

First time members pay EUR 5 additional fee to cover administrative costs.

Members who renew their membership after January 31 2012 are charged EUR 5 late renewal fee.

IWCB membership year runs from January 1 to December 31.