Membership

RUX is removing the barriers so that everyday Kentuckians can make an impact – regardless of their station, role, or belief – and participate in their community’s future.

As these Kentuckians consult on one another’s projects, solve challenges together, and share resources, they begin to believe that change is possible for Kentucky and to dream differently for their communities.

Today, a RUX member from anywhere in our Commonwealth can access the power and resources of local leaders across the state. This kind of social capital is rare and hard to reach everywhere, but that is less and less true in Kentucky because of you.

After 11 years, RUX members have found that a community flourishes when people see themselves as integral to the future of their place, but society flourishes when we recognize that our future is linked to those up and downstream. In a world that profits from our division, we challenge you to be indivisible.

If you’re not yet a member, you can sign up now, for as little as $5 a month, to join us in building real relationships with our fellow Kentuckians. RUX offers an opportunity to meet fascinating Kentuckians, see beautiful places, and do work that matters. Thank you for joining us.

For individuals, small businesses, & organizations

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For corporations & institutions

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If you are already a member, you can access the password protected member portal here:

Member Portal

Membership Circles & Perks

Connection Circle

For individuals & small businesses

What You Get:
• Mention on our website*
• Badge for your website
• Quarterly Membership e-Newsletter*
• Access to Third Weekend (Cross-network & cross-cohort RUX gathering)
• Access to apply to the Intercultural Microgrant pool
• Access to our Member Portal which includes a network calendar, and soon will include a directory of RUX alumni and members.
What You Get:
• Mention on our website*
• Badge for your website
• Quarterly Membership e-Newsletter*
• Access to Third Weekend (Cross-network & cross-cohort RUX gathering)
• Access to apply to the Intercultural Microgrant pool
• Access to our Member Portal which includes a network calendar, and soon will include a directory of RUX alumni and members.
• One merch item of your choice
• Quarterly Membership e-Newsletter*
What You Get:
• Mention on our website*
• Badge for your website
• Quarterly Membership e-Newsletter*
• Passes to Third Weekend (Cross-network & cross-cohort RUX gathering) (Lodging not included)
• Access to apply to the Intercultural Microgrant pool
• One merch item of your choice
• Mention in our annual Year in Review
• Mention in our quarterly membership newsletter
• Access to our Member Portal which includes a network calendar, and soon will include a directory of RUX alumni and members.
What You Get:
• Mention on our website*
• Badge for your website
• Quarterly Membership e-Newsletter*
• Passes to Third Weekend (Cross-network & cross-cohort RUX gathering) (Lodging not included)
• Access to apply to the Intercultural Microgrant pool
• Mention in our annual Year in Review
• Mention in our quarterly membership newsletter
• One merch item of choice
• Access to our Member Portal which includes a network calendar, and soon will include a directory of RUX alumni and members.
• Golden Thread VIP Ticket & mention

Commonwealth Circle

For businesses, nonprofits, corporations & institutions

Recommended for small businesses or nonprofits
What You Get:
• Mention on our website*
• Badge for your website
• Quarterly Membership e-Newsletter*
• Passes to Third Weekend (Cross-network & cross-cohort RUX gathering) (Lodging not included)
• Access to apply to the Intercultural Microgrant pool
• Quarterly membership newsletter mention
• Annual Year in Review mention
• Merch for your team
• Static promotional slide at events
• Table at Third Weekend
• Golden Thread VIP Ticket & mention
• Access to our Member Portal which includes a network calendar, and soon will include a directory of RUX alumni and members.
Recommended for large businesses or nonprofits
What You Get:
• Mention on our website*
• Badge for your website
• Quarterly Membership e-Newsletter*
• Passes to Third Weekend (Cross-network & cross-cohort RUX gathering) (Lodging not included)
• Access to apply to the Intercultural Microgrant pool
• Quarterly membership newsletter mention
• Annual Year in Review mention
• Merch for your team
• Static promotional slide at events
• Video promotional slide at events
• Table at Third Weekend
• 2 Golden Thread VIP Tickets & mention
• Access to our Member Portal which includes a network calendar, and soon will include a directory of RUX alumni and members.
Recommended for institutions
What You Get:
• Mention on our website*
• Badge for your website
• Quarterly Membership e-Newsletter*
• Passes to Third Weekend (Cross-network & cross-cohort RUX gathering) (Lodging not included)
• Access to apply to the Intercultural Microgrant pool
• Quarterly membership newsletter mention
• Annual Year in Review mention
• Merch for your team
• Static promotional slide at events
• Video promotional slide at events
• Table at Third Weekend
• 4 Golden Thread VIP Tickets & mention
• Access to our Member Portal which includes a network calendar, and soon will include a directory of RUX alumni and members.
Recommended for corporations
What You Get:
• Mention on our website*
• Badge for your website
• Quarterly Membership e-Newsletter*
• Passes to Third Weekend (Cross-network & cross-cohort RUX gathering) (Lodging not included)
• Access to apply to the Intercultural Microgrant pool
• Quarterly membership newsletter mention
• Annual Year in Review mention
• Merch for your team
• Static promotional slide at events
• Video promotional slide at events
• Table at Third Weekend
• 6 Golden Thread VIP Tickets & mention
• Access to our Member Portal which includes a network calendar, and soon will include a directory of RUX alumni and members.

*You can opt out of these membership perks if you wish to.

Current Members

Amber Belt Emma Bryan Landee W. Bryant-Greene Lauren Calhoun Annie Jane Cotten Colette Crown Skylar Davis Ron Eskerden Photography Stefani Hardesty Leigh Hoopes Kristin Ingwell Goode Liz Hammonds Amanda James Sherri Jenkins Robert Kahne Lauren Kallmeyer Land Of Liv: Liv Taylor Visual Arts LPM Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom Mary Breckinridge’s Wendover Theodore Myre Amanda Olivam Jenifer Pruett Leah Raidt Tamara Russell Kait Saier Sarah Schmitt Amy Shah Charles Spivey Tanya Torp Sarah Townsend Richard Young