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Benefits of Membership
The following describes some of the benefits of membership to the Northwest Network for Youth. As a dynamic and growing association of professionals and youth, expansion of programs and services are to be expected. By far the most valuable element is the productive networking among youth service providers throughout the four state (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) region.

• Access to Technical Assistance from the Network staff through the Technical Assistance hotline: 800-321-8890.
• Access to Technical Assistance from other Network members.
• Access to training stipends for individual agency training activities and positive youth development.
• General Members receive unlimited subscriptions for their staff to the Network newsletter: "ConneXion". Individual Members receive one subscription to each.
• Access to other youth service providers through newsletters, conferences, and direct contacts.
• Reduced rate training on all aspects of youth service.
• Reduced rates to Northwest Network conferences.
• Consultation on RHY MIS.
• Linkages with national, regional, and state resources for advocacy and service delivery.

How to Apply for Membership
In order to apply for membership you must follow the guidelines below. Any questions or concerns regarding these procedures should be directed to the sponsoring Member or to the Network staff at 800-321-8890 or 206-628-3760 or email at asknwny@nwny.org.

1. Applicants must submit to the Northwest Network office a completed Membership Application with a letter of support from a current Member. Applicants do not pay dues until the application has been approved by the Board of Directors.
2. If the applicant is for General Membership, the Executive Director of the Northwest Network will arrange a site visit to the organization. A site visit may be accomplished by a Network staff person or Member. In special circumstances, the Board of Directors may waive the site visit requirement. The site visit will be used to confirm that the applicant complies with the Mission and Guiding Principles of the Northwest Network for Youth. A letter confirming this will be written by the person conducting the site visit and added to the application materials in the Network office.
3. The Membership application materials will be forwarded to the members of the Board of Directors in preparation for a vote at the next regular Board meeting. Applicants will be accepted with a two-thirds vote of the Board.
4. Applicants not accepted for membership may appeal to the General membership at the next Annual Membership Meeting. A two-thirds vote for the application by the membership shall constitute reversal of the Board of Directorsí decision.