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Membership
Member Benefits |
The Benefits of Being a Foundation Member
Membership Bulletin
All members shall receive a quarterly bulletin via e-mail, which shall describe the Foundation's activities, Board meetings & decisions, publications and the like.
Bookstore Discounts
All books from the bookstore our purchase at 10% over our wholesale cost
(except for JGMF Back Issue, which are already discounted as such). This can translate into savings of up to 60% off of the cost of select titles.
Tax Deductible
Any contribution, including membership, is tax deductible (in the U.S. and elsewhere by applicable law).
Furthering Germanic Studies
Your membership and/or donation goes a long way to help us promote our goals.
Membership Levels
There shall be two levels of membership: full and supporting. Memberships shall run on a calendar year system. Membership dues may be raised with an approval vote by 100% of the Board of Directers.
How to become a Member: Supporting Membership
Supporting Membership status is open to any person or organization. Supporting members shall pay dues as set by the Board of Directors, and there shall be a discounted rate for students and retired persons (with proof of eligibility). Send your request for membership via e-mail with your name, address and any affliations to any officer of our Board of Directors and will receive an information packet by mail. Membership is annual.
Currently supporting membership is $30 ($15 for students and retired persons with proof of eligibility).
We also encourage contributions to our general and/or specific funds.
Please see our donations section for more information.
How to become a Member: Full Membership
Full Membership status is by application only. The evaluation for full membership is based upon academic research record, publication and general contributions to the field. Applications are approved, if 90% of the Board of Directors vote in favor of the application. All Full Members have permanent membership unless 100% of the Board of Directors elects to remove a member (minus the person in question, if they are a Board member). All Full Members have the right to run for and be elected to as At-Large members of the Board of Directors. If the funds are available, all Full Members shall receive a free printed copy of the Journal of Germanic Mythology and Folklore (JGMF). Full members do not pay any membership dues; however, they are strongly encouraged to contribute to the Foundation.