Membership.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield!
We welcome your involvement. MLK Westfield members are committed to working together to foster equity and challenge racism. MLK Westfield membership requires active participation.
Members
Definition
A member of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield (MLK Westfield) is someone who has demonstrated a commitment to the organization through regular participation in a committee or project team and regular attendance at meetings. Members pay annual dues as assessed by the Board of Directors, except for student members, who do not pay dues.
Members agree to:
Maintain regular attendance at group MLK Westfield meetings and participate in meetings of a MLK Westfield committee or project team.
Pay annual dues. Dues for 2022 are $25.00. Student members do not pay dues.
If you cannot commit to the level of participation membership requires, please consider becoming an MLK Westfield donor, sponsor, or supporter. See below for more details.
Committees:
Annual MLK Day Service —
Our largest committee with many opportunities to help bring our MLK Day Service to fruition in January of each year. Help run the essay, poetry, and art contest for students; organize the reception following the service; help produce the printed program; usher during the service; there are many ways to help out.
Fundraising & Membership —
Organize and execute fundraising including our annual donation drive in December/January and smaller efforts throughout the year as well as maintain membership roles and data. Help plan membership events.
History & Educational Initiatives —
This large and active committee is responsible for all aspects of our African American History Project, which includes: history research and exhibits, publications, tours, films, etc. It also works on increasing the involvement of the MLK Westfield organization with the public school system and finding ways that we can be a source of education for the community at large on racial and social justice issues.
“Everything Else” - General Administration
This catch all committee helps with many facets of the organization, including: publicity/communications/social media; Juneteenth trolley tours; event support and set up; planning and executing civil actions such as vigils, marches, rallies, etc.; (Re)Imagining Westfield initiatives; assist the treasurer with year end 501(c)(3) letters to donors; photographing events; maintenance of our exhibit materials
Alternative Support Opportunities:
Donor
An MLK Westfield donor is someone who makes a financial contribution to the general activities of the organization. A member may also be a donor if they make a financial or in-kind contribution in excess of the regular annual dues.
Sponsor
An MLK Westfield sponsor is someone who makes a financial contribution to one of the specific programs, projects, or activities of the organization. A member may also be a sponsor if they make a financial or in-kind contribution in excess of the regular annual dues.
Supporter
An MLK Westfield supporter is someone who participates in the activities of the organization but who has not specifically committed to a committee or project team and has not made a financial contribution to MLK Westfield.
