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Becoming a Member

 

Interested in Joining: Email mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org or mwcmembership@arcsfoundation.org

Member Benefits

  • Be a part of an active, all women, all volunteer, organization that fundraises to support graduate and undergraduate STEM research.
  • Professional and career network opportunities with universities, sponsors and members
  • Social events include visits to partner universities, STEM focused field trips, member social events, and intellectually stimulating discussion from prominent members in the scientific, medical and technology industries 

Steps to Membership

  • Membership in ARCS Foundation Metro Washington Chapter (MWC) is by invitation.
  • Women interested in joining our Chapter must be sponsored by one active member and be approved by the board. 
  • We also welcome ARCS scholars and scholar alums to become members of our Chapter.

Active Members

  • Annual Dues $500
  • $150 for Chapter Dues & $350 Scholar Fund 
  • All dues are 100% tax deductible 
  • All Active Members shall have voting privileges
  • Active participant of a committee
  • May serve on Board
  • May sponsor a prospective member
  • Attend Annual Meeting 

New Members – 1st Year 

  • Annual Dues $500 + $50 initiation fee
  • $150 for Chapter Dues & $350 Scholar Fund
  • All dues are 100% tax deductible 
  • All rights and privileges of an Active Member
  • Active participant of a committee
  • May sponsor a prospective member
  • Attend Annual Meeting 

Recent Graduate Members

  • Annual Dues $50
  • All dues are 100% tax deductible 
  • All rights and privileges of an Active Member
  • May sponsor a prospective member
  • Attend Annual Meeting 

Emeritus Members (members for 29+ years)

  • Annual Dues $150
  • All dues are 100% tax deductible 
  • All rights and privileges of an Active Member 
  • May sponsor a prospective member
  • Attend Annual Meeting

To learn more about becoming a member of ARCS MWC, contact us at mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org or mwcmembership@arcsfoundation.org. You will become inspired as you see the ARCS mission in action.