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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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<p style="font-size:110%">Becoming a member of Wikimedia DC is one of the easiest and most effective ways you can support our mission, and '''anyone can become a member!''' We welcome everyone from the DC region and from around the world to join.</p>
   
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<p style="font-size:125%;">'''Why join?'''</p>
Membership is open to anyone! There are no prerequisites or requirements; while many 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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: <p style="font-size:110%;">'''Make a difference.''' Your membership dues help fund our outreach and educational activities, and our mission relies on the support of our members.</p>
   
 
: <p class="plainlinks" style="font-size:110%;">'''Be part of a global movement.''' Wikimedia DC is a chapter of the [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home Wikimedia Foundation] and part of a family of charities that includes [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Local_chapters dozens of chapters across the world]. Our work is part of an international effort to further the advancement of free knowledge and culture.</p>
<center>'''<big><big>Why join?</big></big>'''</center>
 
   
 
: <p style="font-size:110%;"> '''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 participate in our annual membership meeting and to discuss and vote on the future of Wikimedia DC.</p>
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<p style="font-size:125%;">'''Joining is easy!'''</p>
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: <p style="font-size:110%;">'''[[#Choose an option to join online|Choose your annual contribution above]]''' or fill out a '''[[Media:Wikimedia DC Membership Application.pdf|membership form]]''' and mail it or bring it to an [[Upcoming events|upcoming event]].</p>
   
* '''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.
 
* '''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.
 
* '''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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Make a Difference
Join Wikimedia DC!
GLAMcamp DC 2012 - 145.jpg

Becoming a member of Wikimedia DC is one of the easiest and most effective ways you can support our mission, and anyone can become a member! We welcome everyone from the DC region and from around the world to join.

Why join?

Make a difference. Your membership dues help fund our outreach and educational activities, and our mission relies on the support of our members.

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 participate in our annual membership meeting and to discuss and vote on the future of Wikimedia DC.

Joining is easy!

Choose your annual contribution above or fill out a membership form and mail it or bring it to an upcoming event.