APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
There are two types of membership: Voting and Non-voting
Voting Membership
Any organization interested in joining the Animal Welfare Federation of New Jersey that meets the
eligibility requirements may apply for voting membership. Any organization interested in the purposes for
which the Federation has been incorporated, and which desires to support the Federation.s programs
and which meets the eligibility requirements may apply for voting membership in the Federation.
Application must be made in writing. A majority of the Board must approve all applications. Each voting
member is entitled to only one (1) vote. Voting must be done in person by a delegate of the member
organization. Voting by proxy is not allowed. Only organizations may be voting members.
- Application for membership will be reviewed and voted upon by the Board of Directors.
- Any sheltering facility applying for membership must meet the minimum standards of care as set forth by applicable governing agencies. (Please snailmail, fax, or email a copy of your most recent inspection report from the applicable governing agency after finishing this
application..)
- Any companion animal adoption facility applying for membership must have written prescreening, spay/neuter and adoption policies. (Please snailmail, fax, or email a copy of these policies after finishing this application.)
Non-Voting Membership
Any individual or organization wishing to attend Federation meetings, or receive Federation publications, may do so upon payment of yearly dues. Non-voting members may not
vote nor hold office in the Federation, but with the permission of the Board of Directors may participate in general business. The Board may also appoint honorary non-voting
members at its discretion.
Annual Dues
All applications for both voting and non-voting membership must include a check for annual dues. The fee for voting membership is based on the organization.s budget as
follows:
Voting Membership:
Up to $100,000 = $40
$100,000 - 150,000 = $50
$150,000 - 250,000 = $75
$250,000 - 350,000 = $100
More than $350K = $150
Non- Voting Membership:
Non-Voting Individual = $15
Non-Voting Organization = $25
By submitting this Application, I agree to support the principles and beliefs of the Animal Welfare Federation of New Jersey.
When you are ready to submit your registration and enter payment information, click on the Register button.
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