Terms and Conditions of membership

 

1. Generally. Member agrees to pay the annual fees established for its Membership Class, as may be amended from time to time in accordance with the Bylaws. Dues are yearly and payment is required upon signing (to activate membership) and upon renewal (on the anniversary of membership activation). AAMAN will bill Member for dues in advance by written invoice, and payment will be due within thirty (30) days of mailing.

2. Compliance with Policies. Member agrees to abide by, and shall have all applicable rights and obligations as set forth in, the Bylaws, AAMAN Intellectual Property Rights Policy (the "IPR Policy"), the Privacy Policy, and any and all additional policies and procedures adopted by AAMAN, as any of these may be amended from time to time, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference (the "AAMAN Policies").

3. Suspension and Termination. The AAMAN Board, at its election, may terminate membership upon bankruptcy or withdrawal from or cessation of business by Member. AAMAN shall also have the right to (i) suspend participation of Member if it fails to pay its annual fees on time, or (ii) suspend or cancel participation of Member if it violates any of the AAMAN's Policies or engages in conduct seriously prejudicial to the purposes and interests of AAMAN and fails to correct that breach within thirty (30) days of notice from AAMAN or AAMAN staff, Member shall be concidered "Not In Good Standing". No refunds of Membership fees or other payments will be given. Suspension and termination are subject to AAMAN's Bylaw.

 

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On behalf of our Board, dedicated staff, hundreds of families and individuals nationwide, thank you for your interest in joining AAMAN! Your AAMAN Membership will need to be Confirmed. After Confirmation, you will become a member of the oldest, largest, and most dynamic African-American Non-profit in the city and county of La Crosse, Wisconsin, California, Michigan, and Nevada!  You can choose between 3-levels of Membership, i.e. Active Board Member, Support Member, and Community Member.

 

Our non-profit engages with more than 10 local community partners including 5 state partners on a variety of projects and initiatives such as:

 

 

• Ending Veterans Homelessness in the City of La Crosse Leadership Team

• Great Rivers 2-1-1 Advisory Committee

• La Crosse Area Family Collaborative- Stakeholder and Committee Member

• Municipal Court Housing Diversion Program

• The Swanigan Firm - Legal Services

• UW-Extension Cooperative Extension

• UW-L College of Education

• UW-System Presidential Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council-Statewide

• Western Region W2 Community Steering Committee-Workforce Connections

• Wisconsin Literacy

 

Membership in the African American Mutual Assistance Network, Inc. is by invitation only from a current AAMAN Member in Good Standing.

Anyone who is an immediate family member of an eligible AAMAN Member can join. 

 

Immediate family includes:

 

· Spouse

· Child

· Sibling

· Parent

· Grandparent

· Grandchild

· Includes Step and Adoptive family members

 

Eligibility:

 

· Must be 18-years old or order

· Employed 2 years or more

· Willing to attend 4-events per-year

· Have an Email Address (AAMAN can provide you with an Email Address)

· Have  a working phone number

· Have a physical home address

 

Membership Benefits:

 

1. Discount Financial Advising

2. Discount Legal Services - Verona Swanigan, ESQ/The Swanigan Firm: Auto Accidents, Criminal, Entertainment Law, General Damages, Negligent Security, Nursing Home Elderly Abuse, and More

3. Minority Home Ownership Assistance

 

• As an Active Board Member, Membership is $25 Annually, you will receive: your frameable Certificate of Membership bearing our Corporate Seal, Golden ID Name Badge, Personal AAMAN Business Cards, invited to attend local and state Committees, Councils and Programs with Mr. Adams, meet local and State Government, and State Officials, and Community Leaders, receive updates throughout the year on new and exciting projects, and our VISTA Catalog with tremendous savings on hundreds of items! You will also hear from experts and award winners over the course of the year on a myriad of topics as they impart their wisdom, best practices, and professional development tools to our members. Join Now!

 

• As a Support Member, Membership is $15 Annually, you will receive: your frameable Certificate of Membership bearing our Corporate Seal, Golden ID Name Badge, updates throughout the year on new and exciting projects, and our VISTA Catalog with tremendous savings on hundreds of items! You will also hear from experts and award winners over the course of the year on a myriad of topics as they impart their wisdom, best practices, and professional development tools to our members. You will have the opportunity to partner with AAMAN on fundraising, promotions, and marketing.

Join Now!

 

• As a Community Member, Membership is $10 Annually, you will receive: your frameable Certificate of Membership bearing our Corporate Seal, Golden ID Name Badge, updates throughout the year on new and exciting projects, and our VISTA Catalog with tremendous savings on hundreds of items! You will also hear from experts and award winners over the course of the year on a myriad of topics as they impart their wisdom, best practices, and professional development tools to our members. Join Now! 

 

I look forward to collaborating with new members throughout the year! For additional information, contact me at 608-519-2367 or aamancfmlp@gmail.com.