Membership Benefits

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Supporter Benefits
Benefits at all Supporter Levels
• Play a part in defending the peoples’ right to know in the conduct of the public’s business
• Receive emails with updates regarding WCOG activities and events
• Receive legislative alerts by email
• Receive an annual President’s Report

View specific level benefits below:

Sustaining Partner Member: $5000/year commitment

Assure the ongoing financial viability of WCOG by making a commitment to provide sustaining funding each year. Without this support WCOG would be unable to continue its work.

Have a voice in defending transparency at all levels of government in Washington State
Receive emails with updates regarding WCOG activities, news, and events
Receive legislative alerts
Receive an annual President’s Report
Access to “members only” listserv on open government issues
Receive commemorative WCOG supporter pin
Receive WCOG newsletters
Be listed as a member on the WCOG web site with a link to your web site
Receive recognition as a member by listing in WCOG event programs
Receive a customized WCOG logo indicating member level for your website
Receive invitations to meetings, as the opportunity arises, with open government advocates visiting from around the world
Have opportunities to distribute materials at WCOG events (materials must be related to WCOG’s mission and preapproved)
Receive prominent recognition as a Sustaining Partner on signage at all WCOG events
Receive discounted admission for you and a guest at WCOG events
Have their support as a Sustaining Partner recognized from the podium at all WCOG events
Have your name recognized on event advertisements, in event program, emails, signage and from the podium
Have the opportunity to run a half page advertisement in event programs
VIP or head table seating at the annual Madison-Andersen Awards breakfast
Invitation to VIP Sustaining Partners receptions, with WCOG board members, and an update on WCOG activities
Free WCOG individual memberships for company employees
Annual Sustaining Partner plaque, recognizing your company and year of support
For Sustaining Partners at the $7,500/year level, be recognized as a top-level event sponsor at WCOG events

Madison Member: $5000/year

Have a voice in defending transparency at all levels of government in Washington State
Receive emails with updates regarding WCOG activities, news, and events
Receive legislative alerts
Receive an annual President’s Report
Access to “members only” listserv on open government issues
Receive commemorative WCOG supporter pin
Receive WCOG newsletters
Be listed as a member on the WCOG web site with a link to your web site
Receive recognition as a member by listing in WCOG event programs
Receive a customized WCOG logo indicating member level for your website
Receive invitations to meetings, as the opportunity arises, with open government advocates visiting from around the world
Have opportunities to distribute materials at WCOG events (materials must be related to WCOG’s mission and preapproved)
Receive prominent recognition as a Madison Member on signage at all WCOG events
Receive discounted admission for you and a guest at WCOG events
Have their support as a Madison Member recognized from the podium at all WCOG events
Have your name recognized on event advertisements, in event program, emails, signage and from the podium
Have the opportunity to run a half page advertisement in event program

Jefferson Member: $2500/year

Have a voice in defending transparency at all levels of government in Washington State
Receive emails with updates regarding WCOG activities, news, and events
Receive legislative alerts
Receive an annual President’s Report
Access to “members only” listserv on open government issues
Receive commemorative WCOG supporter pin
Receive WCOG newsletters
Be listed as a member on the WCOG web site with a link to your web site
Receive recognition as a member by listing in WCOG event programs
Receive a customized WCOG logo indicating member level for your website
Receive invitations to meetings, as the opportunity arises, with open government advocates visiting from around the world
Have opportunities to distribute materials at WCOG events (materials must be related to WCOG’s mission and preapproved)
Receive prominent recognition as a Jefferson Member on signage at all WCOG events
Receive discounted admission for you and a guest at WCOG events
Have their support as a Jefferson Member recognized from the podium at all WCOG events

Access Member: $1000/year

Have a voice in defending transparency at all levels of government in Washington State
Receive emails with updates regarding WCOG activities, news, and events
Receive legislative alerts
Receive an annual President’s Report
Access to “members only” listserv on open government issues
Receive commemorative WCOG supporter pin
Receive WCOG newsletters
Be listed as a member on the WCOG web site with a link to your web site
Receive recognition as a member by listing in WCOG event programs
Receive a customized WCOG logo indicating member level for your website
Receive invitations to meetings, as the opportunity arises, with open government advocates visiting from around the world
Have opportunities to distribute materials at WCOG events (materials must be related to WCOG’s mission and preapproved)
Receive discounted admission for you and a guest at WCOG events

Supporting Member: $500/year

Have a voice in defending transparency at all levels of government in Washington State
Receive emails with updates regarding WCOG activities, news, and events
Receive legislative alerts
Receive an annual President’s Report
Access to “members only” listserv on open government issues
Receive commemorative WCOG supporter pin
Receive WCOG newsletters
Be listed as a member on the WCOG web site with a link to your web site
Receive recognition as a member by listing in WCOG event programs
Receive discounted admission for you and a guest at WCOG events
Receive a customized WCOG logo indicating member level for your website

Sunshine Member: $250/year

Have a voice in defending transparency at all levels of government in Washington State
Receive emails with updates regarding WCOG activities, news, and events
Receive legislative alerts
Receive an annual President’s Report
Access to “members only” listserv on open government issues
Receive commemorative WCOG supporter pin
Receive WCOG newsletters
Be listed as a member on the WCOG web site with a link to your web site
Receive discounted admission for you and a guest at WCOG events

Family Member: $100/year

Have a voice in defending transparency at all levels of government in Washington State
Receive emails with updates regarding WCOG activities, news, and events
Receive legislative alerts
Receive an annual President’s Report
Access to “members only” listserv on open government issues
Receive commemorative WCOG supporter pin
Receive WCOG newsletters
Be listed as a member on the WCOG web site
Receive discounted admission for you and a guest at WCOG events

Individual Member: $50/year

Have a voice in defending transparency at all levels of government in Washington State
Receive emails with updates regarding WCOG activities, news, and events
Receive legislative alerts
Receive an annual President’s Report
Access to “members only” listserv on open government issues
Receive commemorative WCOG supporter pin
Receive WCOG newsletters

Student Member: $15/year

The Student membership level is for students and young professionals (graduated within the last two years)

Obtain access for 1 individual to a “members’ only” listserv to exchange tips and advice on open government issues
Play a part in defending the peoples’ right to know in the conduct of the public’s business
Receive emails with updates regarding WCOG activities and events
Receive legislative alerts by email
Receive an annual President’s Report