Membership Definitions
Membership Options
| Level | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Annual ACTIVE Member 2025 |
$100.00 per Year. Membership expires on December 31, 2025. |
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| Annual ASSOCIATE Member 2025 |
$50.00 per Year. Membership expires on December 31, 2025. |
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| Annual STUDENT Membership 2025 |
$20.00 per Year. Membership expires on December 31, 2025. |
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| Annual CORPORATE Membership 2025 |
$300.00 per Year. Membership expires on December 31, 2025. |
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Active Membership ($100 Annually) – any person responsible for directing, planning, administrating, or coordinating the activities of emergency management/preparedness for the federal, state, county, city, township, tribal, village government, an educational institution, or employee(s) of any firm, business, or corporation in the State of Michigan. Active members will receive all benefits provided through the website and substantial discounts on the MEMA fall conference (see conference announcements each year for details as discounts may change due to the enrollment and expenses to produce the conference.)
Associate Membership ($50 Annually) – Any person having an interest in emergency management, preparedness, response, planning, mitigation, disaster recovery, and otherwise not wishing to have and exercise the rights and duties of Active Membership, shall be eligible for Associate Membership. Retired emergency management professionals may also apply for Associate Membership. Associate Members shall not vote on Association business. Associate members receive MEMA correspondence, newsletters, virtual trainings, and half of the active member’s discount on the fall conference.
Student Membership ($20 Annually) – Any student member in an emergency management related field shall be considered a non-voting member consistent with the guidelines established for Associate Members. Student Membership shall not be renewed for more than 5 years. A Student shall not be employed, in any capacity, on a full time basis. Same benefits as an associate member.
Corporate Membership ($300 Annually) – Any firm, business, corporation, non-government agency, or organization may be a Corporate Member. Corporate Members shall be considered a non-voting member.
Life Membership (Complimentary) – Upon application, Life Membership in the Association may be accorded to each retired emergency management professional who has been a MEMA member in good standing for fifteen (15) years. Past Presidents of the Association, by virtue of their service to the Association, following their term in office, shall also be accorded Life Membership in the Association. Additionally, the MEMA Board of Directors by virtue of a 3⁄4 vote, may bestow the designation of Life Member to any person responsible for, or having an interest in, the emergency management profession.
Dues for any or all membership classifications may be changed upon a majority vote of the Board of Directors.