Established 1925
The Society
The Society of Foreign Consuls in New York was founded in 1925 and is incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. It exists to promote friendship and cooperation among the members of the consular corps, to assist its members in the discharge of their consular duties, and to maintain cordial relations with the authorities of the City and State of New York.
Founded 1925, incorporated 2015
The Society of Foreign Consuls in New York was founded in 1925 and is incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. It exists to promote friendship and cooperation among the members of the consular corps, to assist its members in the discharge of their consular duties, and to maintain cordial relations with the authorities of the City and State of New York.
Our mission
To foster collegiality among consular officers in New York, to represent the shared interests of the consular corps, and to support each new generation of consuls arriving in the city.
Membership eligibility
Membership of the Society is open to Consuls General and career or honorary consuls duly accredited to New York and recognised by the United States Department of State. Members join in their official capacity and remain members for the duration of their posting.
How to joinHow the Society is governed
The Society is governed by an Executive Committee elected annually by the membership. Seven regional groups each hold two seats, and the officers of the Society — President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer — are drawn from among the members of the Committee.