About the Society

The 1818 Society^SM was formed in 1978 as the organization of World Bank Group (WBG) retirees. The 1818 Society^SM has traditionally had two main purposes: facilitating contacts among former staff and acting as a liaison with the Bank on matters of concern to retirees such as pensions and health insurance. In addition, it provides opportunities to WBG Alumni^SM for continuing learning, seminars on a variety of subjects of interest to WBG Alumni^SM, participation in various activities offered by the active retirement lifestyle clubs, and networking and social interactions with fellow alumni and the World Bank Group.

1818 Society^SM Governing Documents

Articles of Incorporation

By-Laws

By-Laws Revisions Process 2021-2022
All the Amendments proposed by the By-Laws Revisions Committee were approved at the 44th Annual Meeting on October 27, 2022
- – Certified ballot results on Amendments to the By-Laws, 2022 (login required)

DC NonProfit Corporations Act, 2010

Membership

Membership is open to former staff members (including Executive Directors, Alternates and their staff) who are either receiving a World Bank Group pension or have chosen a deferred pension, and others who had 3 or more years of service, including some pensionable service, in the World Bank Group. Surviving spouses of deceased retirees are invited to become members at no cost. More than 65% of those eligible have joined the 1818 Society^SM. The one-time membership fee for WBG Alumni^SM is currently set at $75.00. The society has over 7,000 members at present.

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Board of Directors

Anis Dani (President and Chair)
Susan Dubas
Zoe Kolovou
Lee Meddin
Maryvonne Plessis-Fraissard (Vice President)
Van Pulley
Joyce Rompas
Angelica Silvero
Katia Tabash
Mark Walker (Secretary)
Eduardo Wallentin

Board Committees

Pension Committee
- Pension Committee, Terms of Reference – September 14, 2022
- Appointment of Core Members of the 1818 Society Pension Committee – November 16, 2022
Health Insurance Committee
- Health Insurance Committee, Terms of Reference – July 13, 2022
- Appointment of Core Members of the 1818 Society Health Insurance Committee – November 16, 2022
1818 Society Search Committee, 2023 Election, Terms of Reference and Composition of Members – May 4, 2023
1818 Society Nominating Committee, 2022 Election, Terms of Reference – May 17, 2022
Information Management and Technology Committee, Objectives and Terms of Reference – January 19, 2022
Committee for Revision of the 1818 Society By-Laws, Terms of Reference – November 22, 2021

WBG Alumni^SMActivities

The 1818 Society^SM relies on volunteers to organize and manage activities of interest to them. Currently, the activities include: 12 Thematic Groups on various topics that organize seminars with guest speakers, and meetings for professional learning; trips and tours to various destinations; hikes in the local DC area; yoga classes; visits to local places of interest; and international treks and tours. WBG Alumni^SM living outside the Washington DC area can organize themselves as “Chapters” of the 1818 Society^SM. Chapters arrange periodic get together/activities for their members. Volunteers in the Society are also available to help refer WBG Alumni^SM in need to other alumni who are willing to volunteer their help through Members Helping Members. The Society issues a Quarterly newsletter that is available on this website (under “Member Resources”). Members can also search the Directory of WBG Alumni on the website to find the addresses and emails of other alumni.

Annual Meetings

The 44th Annual Meeting was held on October 26-27, 2022. Proceedings of all sessions are now accessible using this link: Proceedings of the 44th Annual Meeting
The 43rd Annual Meeting of the 1818 Society^SM was held on October 27-28, 2021. Proceedings of all sessions are now accessible. Click on Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Meeting.

1818 SocietySM Governing Documents