Individuals and organizations that want to support and participate in Wellspring’s work are invited to fill out a membership form. Those located in Western Massachusetts join as voting members, while members from outside the region are welcome to participate but cannot vote. This ensures that control over Wellspring remains local.
What It Means to Be A Member:
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Member Rights
<ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Members have a voice on the direction of Wellspring’s work through participation in committees and other Wellspring initiatives</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Members can bring proposals for consideration to the General Assembly.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Local members can vote and run for the Board</span></li> </ul> -
Member Responsibilities
<ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sign a membership agreement that indicates support of Wellspring’s vision and goals</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Designate a representative and an alternative representative (for organizations only)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Attend the annual membership meeting and other membership meetings as appropriate</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Read and respond to correspondence Pay sliding scale membership dues. Dues support the work of the organization, and members are asked to contribute as they are able.</span></li> </ul>
Membership Process:
Organizations and individuals first submit a membership form and annual membership dues. Membership dues are set on a sliding scale so as not to exclude anyone. To become a member, download the PDF form below and send it along with a check payable to Wellspring Cooperative Corporation to Wellspring Cooperative, PO Box 51116, Springfield, MA 01151. Or send the form by email to: wellspringcoops@gmail.com.