Membership Information
Note: Coinciding with the fiscal year, MAC memberships are due by July 1st each year. See below for information on renewing your membership or becoming a new member.
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What are the benefits of being a MAC member?
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Joining MAC is a great way to become more involved in animal welfare, to meet others who are doing similar work, to make friends and connections, and hear from experts.
By joining MAC you receive a number of valuable benefits:
| Benefit |
Members |
Non-Members |
| Networking & Educational Opportunities |
X |
X |
| Priority Registration for MAC meetings |
X |
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| Guest Passes for MAC meetings (org members) |
X |
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| Create a Task Force |
X |
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| Discount on Animal Sheltering magazine |
X |
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| Post your Events on MAC Website |
X |
X |
| Receive MAC e-newsletters |
X |
X |
- MAC general meetings are held at least three times a year, on Saturdays or Sundays. Future meetings are listed in the "Events" section of the MAC website.
- MAC meetings promote vigorous discussion and positive interactions on a variety of topics. We frequently feature invited guests or members to speak on specific topics. Previous presentations have included Robert Perry from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation speaking about grant writing, Kim Saunders from Petfinder.com, Carter Luke discussing MSPCA's MA Companion Animal Population Study, and Dr. Amy Marder presenting her work in behavioral assessment of shelter dogs, to name a few. See the list of prior meeting topics.
- Meetings also provide an opportunity for members to update the group on the progress of individual task forces. Members (and guests) may present a problem or concern in order to generate input from colleagues, furthering the collaborative model on which MAC was founded.
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What are the costs of meetings for the current year?
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The cost of MAC meetings ranges from $20-$40. The nature of some meetings may dictate the higher registration fee.
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What types of memberships does MAC offer?
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MAC has two types of membership, as described below. All members are required to pay annual dues and shall be willing to commit to support the mission, projects, and activities of MAC. MAC reserves the right to adjust membership dues each year. When you join, you sign a Welcome Agreement stating that you will support and uphold the mission of MAC.
Membership Dues for Fiscal Year July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 are as follows:
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
Individual memberships are available at one level (if your organization is a member, you do not need an individual membership, as you fall under the organization's membership. Of course, if you prefer, you can still choose to have your own individual membership and show your support for the MAC mission).
| Membership Type |
Dues |
| Individual member |
$10
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ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Organizational membership dues are based on the size of the group. Your organization will receive a number of free, non-transferable, passes for your volunteers/staff to use for MAC meetings each year. Your organization's web address will also be featured on the MAC website.
Please use your own good judgment when determining the size of your organization for membership purposes.
| Membership Type |
Organization Size |
Dues |
| Small organization |
1-10 staff/volunteers
3 free meeting passes per year
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$100 |
| Medium organization |
11-20 staff/volunteers
6 free meeting passes per year |
$200 |
| Large organization |
20+ staff/volunteers
10 free meeting passes per year |
$300 |
| Supporting organization |
40+ staff/volunteers
15 free meeting passes per year |
$1,000 |
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How do I join or renew my membership in MAC?
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New Members Only: Download and complete a membership application below.
Mail the completed application to:
Massachusetts Animal Coalition Membership
P.O. Box 766
Westborough, MA 01581
or scan and email to info@massanimalcoalition.org
Renewing members who have changed their contact information (email in particular) are asked to submit an application form containing those changes. Members who have had a significant time lapse in membership may be asked to complete an updated membership application.
New and renewing members: Pay membership dues. Dues can be paid via check made out to Massachusetts Animal Coalition and sent the address above. Dues can also be paid online using Paypal:
I have some other questions about MA
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A few more questions about MAC...
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Do I have to be an animal care professional to become a member?
No. If you are not an animal care professional, we can still use your help! You don't need lots of experience - the only requirement is that you care about helping our animal friends.
Do I have to become a member to help MAC?
No. MAC welcomes guests, who can participate in meetings and task forces.
If you can't attend meetings, we are always searching for volunteers to help out behind the scenes. Please contact us for more information regarding the various volunteer opportunities that are available.
How do I contact MAC?
By email: info@massanimalcoalition.org or by phone: 978.779.9880 (message line).
