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You are cordially invited to become an Associate Member of the Washington Music Educators Association.  WMEA offers Associate Memberships to four types of organizations:
  • Businesses
  • Higher Education
  • Associations (Orff & Kodaly chapters, IAJE, NBA, ASTA, ACDA, etc.)
  • K-12 schools (degree-granting institutions)

All Associate Member organizations receive the following benefits:

  • web site access to members-only section
  • WMEA publications
  • 5% advertising discount in WMEA publications
  • use of the WMEA logo in advertising
  • associate member decal
  • recognition in each Voice magazine
  • opportunity to share in "News from Associate Members" in the May issue of Voice magazine
  • listing on wmea.org
  • link to your web site from wmea.org
  • receive one free set of WMEA member mailing labels per year ($20 each thereafter)
  • offer WMEA-sponsored free clock hour services
  • five free listings in the WMEA Yellow Pages
  • apply for WMEA associate member grants

In addition, the following benefits are specific to each type of associate member:

Colleges & Universities K-12 Schools Affiliated Organizations
  • reduced membership dues
  • reduced membership dues
  • students in grades 9-12 attending associate member schools receive an all-state application fee waiver
  • membership can be held by an affiliated booster organization, PTA, ASB or the school itself
  • plan and sponsor a session at each WMEA conference - showcase your organization!

 

Becoming an Associate Member gives all the rights and privileges of Active Members except for receipt of MENC materials, the right to vote and hold office and the qualification of students for All-State and All-Northwest performing groups.

Associate Members assist in maintaining an open communication between WMEA Active Members and music dealers, educational institutions, musical organizations, clubs, other supportive groups and individuals having an involved interest in music education.

Associate Members are regarded by the WMEA Executive Board and the general membership as an elite group that extends beyond their businesses and services to being active participants with the music education profession. This is your opportunity to add your name to the rolls as an Associate Member. To join, click on the appropriate form and follow the instructions for becoming an Associate Member.

The cost of becoming an Associate Member for the 2008-2009 school year is $185 for businesses and associations - and $145 for degree-granting accredited schools, public or private; elementary, secondary or higher education. Associate Memberships expire annually on August 31.

 


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