UUACO Membership Levels

At UUACO, the membership comprises two distinct classes of membership: Associate Members and Voting Members. This structure is designed to encourage broad participation while maintaining clear guidelines for full membership privileges and responsibilities.

Associate Membership shall be open to individuals of Ugandan origin or affiliation, including those by birth, heritage or ancestry, naturalization, as well as spouses of Ugandans, who reside within the State of Colorado. Individuals in this category are recognized as registered members of the Association; however, they have not fulfilled the requirement of paying the annual subscription fee.

As a result, Associate Members may participate in community activities and remain connected to the Association, but they do not enjoy full access to all benefits, rights, and privileges reserved for Voting Members. These limitations may include, but are not limited to, the inability to vote in official Association matters, hold elective office, or access certain member-exclusive programs and services.

This membership tier provides an inclusive pathway for engagement, while also encouraging members to transition into full Voting Membership in order to actively contribute to the governance, decision-making, and long-term growth of the Association.

You will build lifelong connections, as a member and you will have the chance to meet like minded individuals and make meaningful connections, from social gatherings to cultural celebrations, UUACO offers opportunities to build friendships and create lasting memories.

UUACO is here to ensure your transition and growth in Colorado are seamless, as a member, you will have a say in shaping the association’s direction and initiatives, your input helps us build a stronger, more inclusive community.

Become a UUACO Member

Benefits and Privileges of Voting Members include, but not be limited to, receiving support from UUACO for member-specific events, participating in Association-organized events at no cost, accessing discounted services, products, and other organized programs of the Association, accessing services and products offered through strategic alliance partners, participating in activities exclusively reserved for Voting Members, bidding to provide paid services to the Association, exercising the right to vote on all matters of the Association including general elections, contesting for leadership positions within the Association, and being eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.

Benefits and Privileges of Voting Members

Benefits and Privileges of Associate Members

Benefits and Privileges of Associate Members shall include participation in the free, organized events of the Association, and access to free, services and products provided by the Association, as may be determined by the Board and Leadership Team from time to time, including but not limited to educational, cultural, and community development programs, capacity-building initiatives, informational resources, and other support activities that advance the objectives of the Association and promote active engagement, collaboration, and mutual support among members, partners, and the wider community, in alignment with the Association’s mission and strategic priorities.

The UUACO President and other elected Officers shall develop, keep up to date, and publicize a written criteria and process for becoming a member of UUACO. The membership ofUUACO shall be open to all Ugandans by birth, heritage or ancestry, naturalization, and or a spouse of a Ugandan and members must be 18 years of age or older, must be residents of Colorado State or were once members of the Colorado Ugandan Community and relocated plus must be willing to volunteer and serve the community. The children of a registered member who are under 18 years shall have no voting rights and membership registration is open ended, however, before and during general elections, the President and other elected Officers will set a deadline for member registration to ensure reliability and credibility for the voters’ register. Any individual who is found to be leading, participating in, supporting or operating a separate, independent and competing/parallel organization or a 501(c)(3) organization, community body or association within the state of Colorado and with a competing vision, mission, values and objectives as UUACO, will not be eligible for any type of membership (whether it is Paid Up or Associate Membership) as per the UUACO Bylaws.

Admission of UUACO Members.

UUACO Member Registration Form

Support or Sponsor our Events

The United Ugandans Association of Colorado (UUACO) hosts community events that celebrate Ugandan culture, strengthen family and community ties, and create pathways for connection, learning, and mutual support. By sponsoring or supporting our events, partners help us bring together Ugandans and friends of Uganda across Colorado for cultural celebrations, youth engagement, networking, and community development activities. You can make a donation to support UUACO’s programs, events, and community initiatives, helping us celebrate culture, empower families, and serve Ugandans in Colorado, every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful impact.

Bronze Event Sponsor

Bronze Event Supporters receive name recognition on select event materials, acknowledgment from the podium, inclusion on UUACO’s website or social media recap posts and priority notification about upcoming activities.

$500-$800

Silver Event Sponsor

Silver Event Supporters enjoy all Bronze benefits plus enhanced visibility, including logo or name placement on key event banners or digital flyers, recognition in UUACO email newsletters, and periodic social media spotlights, while helping strengthen core programs, youth and family activities, and strategic outreach that advances Ugandan community empowerment across Colorado.

$800-$1400

Gold Event Sponsor

Gold Event Supporters receive all Silver benefits plus premium recognition, including prominent logo placement on event backdrops and programs, verbal acknowledgment as key partners during opening or closing remarks, optional table or booth space where applicable, and opportunities to be highlighted in feature stories that showcase their support for UUACO’s mission and community impact.

$1400-$2300

Platinum Event Sponsor

Platinum Event Supporters receive all Gold benefits plus top-tier recognition as lead partners for UUACO events, including prime logo placement on all major promotional materials, special acknowledgment in dedicated social media and website features, optional speaking or greeting opportunities at flagship events, and priority collaboration on initiatives that advance UUACO’s long‑term mission and visibility.

$2300+

Get in Touch to Support or Sponsor UUACO

Your support directly contributes to program costs such as venues, cultural performances, educational workshops, youth programs, and outreach. In return, as a sponsor, you will gain visibility within a growing, engaged Colorado Ugandan diaspora community, opportunities to showcase your products and services, and meaningful recognition before, during, and after events.