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+ | ===Our members are our strongest supporters.=== |
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− | ! style="font-size: 120%; text-align: center;" {{!}} Annual membership<br/><big>$10</big> |
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− | |content= Complete the '''[http://wikidc.org/w/images/c/ca/Wikidc-membershipform.pdf membership form]''', attach a check or money order for $10 payable to Wikimedia District of Columbia, and mail it to: |
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+ | Members can vote for and serve on our Board of Directors, and can actively participate in our Annual Membership Meeting. |
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+ | ===Make a monthly contribution to Wikimedia DC today!=== |
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− | |content=Bring $10 in cash, check, or money order payable to Wikimedia District of Columbia to any Wikimedia DC event and ask one of the staff for a new member registration form. |
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+ | ===Other options=== |
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− | <center>'''<big><big>Ready to make a difference?</big></big>'''</center> |
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+ | You can also join Wikimedia DC by filling out a '''[[Media:Wikimedia DC Membership Application.pdf|membership form]]''' and bringing it to an [[Upcoming events|upcoming event]], or you can mail it to: |
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+ | If you prefer, you can make annual payments: |
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− | Becoming a member of Wikimedia DC is one of the easiest and most effective ways you can support our charitable mission; the support of our members plays a crucial role in our ability to advance the collection, development, and dissemination of educational content. |
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− | Membership is open to anyone! There are no prerequisites or requirements; while many of of our members are experienced participants of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia project, others have never contributed. We welcome members from the DC region and from around the world. |
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+ | {{Note|'''Disclaimer:''' The annual membership dues of Wikimedia District of Columbia are $5. Any payment above this amount is considered to be a donation, and does not entitle the member to any additional privileges. Members who contribute $25 or more will be listed as sponsors in our Annual Report.}} |
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− | Membership dues are currently $10 per year, covering a period from September 1 to August 31; members who join after March 1 are eligible for reduced dues of $5 for the remainder of the year. |
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− | <center>'''<big><big>Why join?</big></big>'''</center> |
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− | * '''Make a difference.''' Your membership dues provide critical funding for our educational and outreach programs, and your support will have a real impact on our ability to carry out our charitable work. |
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− | * '''Be part of a global movement.''' Wikimedia DC is a chapter of the <span class="plainlinks">[http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home Wikimedia Foundation]</span> and part of a family of charities that includes <span class="plainlinks">[http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Local_chapters dozens of chapters across the world]</span>; our work is part of an international effort to further the advancement of free knowledge and culture. |
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− | * '''Guide our future direction.''' Our members elect the [[Board of Directors]], approve our operating budget, and set strategic priorities for our work. All members are invited to attend our annual membership meeting and have the right to vote on all business carried out at the meeting. |
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Latest revision as of 20:28, 24 November 2015
Our members are our strongest supporters.
Members can vote for and serve on our Board of Directors, and can actively participate in our Annual Membership Meeting.
Make a monthly contribution to Wikimedia DC today!
Other options
You can also join Wikimedia DC by filling out a membership form and bringing it to an upcoming event, or you can mail it to:
Wikimedia District of Columbia
P.O. Box 9822
Washington, DC 20016
If you prefer, you can make annual payments:
Disclaimer: The annual membership dues of Wikimedia District of Columbia are $5. Any payment above this amount is considered to be a donation, and does not entitle the member to any additional privileges. Members who contribute $25 or more will be listed as sponsors in our Annual Report.