Membership
The Native Women's Collective is a nonprofit organization supported by donations, public funding and memberships. Our memberships provide a wide range of services for our members. Benefits and additional membership options may be added as we grow as an organization. Memberships begin on January 1 (or date thereafter on which you complete the form) and end December 31 of each year. Registered members will receive an email asking for confirmation of continued interest of retaining their membership affiliation during December of each year. Affiliated memberships and Friends of the NWC memberships may be cancelled at any time.
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Membership Application
To become a member of the Native Women’s collective please fill out the form in its entirety.
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Membership Options
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Affiliated Membership (Native American)
Must be a member of a federally recognized tribe, a descendent of a federally or state recognized tribe, or a descendent of a historically recognized tribal group. Consign and/or sales of items at NWC tables/ events/ retail space Free Attendance at NWC Workshops Priority registration at NWC Workshops and Events Newsletter Subscription Eligibility for yearly art drawing at Holiday Event. Eligibility to serve as Board Member if elected. Items consigned with the NWC will be charged 15% of the total sold as a donation to the NWC for operating costs. *all items made for and/or at NWC workshops, events or gatherings are property of the NWC unless otherwise agreed upon. |
Friends of the NWC (Non Native)
Discounts at NWC Workshops* Newsletter subscription Discounts to NWC events Priority registration at NWC Workshops and Events Eligibility for yearly art drawing at Holiday Event. Eligibility to serve as Board Member if elected. *all items made for and/or at NWC workshops, events or gatherings are property of the NWC unless otherwise explicitly agreed upon. |
Board Elections & Board Service:
To be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors for the Native Women’s Collective, you must first be an affiliated member or friends of the NWC member. Board members are elected for a term of three years. The next Board election will be in 2015. Registered members will be given notice of Board Elections.
Board Description: There will be no more than seven (7) and no fewer than three (3) directors.
51% of the Board of Directors must be of Native American descent.
Eligibility: Board Directors must be members of the Native Women’s Collective.
Term: Board Directors serve a term of three years.
Election Procedures: Nominations are made by the Board of Directors. Each director may make one nomination. Each nomination must be seconded by an additional director. Directors are then appointed by a majority decision of the Board of Directors Officers (President, Secretary, Treasurer).
51% of the Board of Directors must be of Native American descent.
Eligibility: Board Directors must be members of the Native Women’s Collective.
Term: Board Directors serve a term of three years.
Election Procedures: Nominations are made by the Board of Directors. Each director may make one nomination. Each nomination must be seconded by an additional director. Directors are then appointed by a majority decision of the Board of Directors Officers (President, Secretary, Treasurer).
Thank you for your interest in the Native Women’s Collective. We look forward to working with you and to growing our organization together!
Forms and supporting materials may be returned to nwc@nativewomenscollective.org
PO Box 929 Arcata, CA 95518
Forms and supporting materials may be returned to nwc@nativewomenscollective.org
PO Box 929 Arcata, CA 95518