Become a YWCA Person with Purpose!

Promise
By becoming a member of the Persons with Purpose group, you promise to be here for them, whoever they may be. At the forefront of the steps you take and the decisions you make, you promise to make decisions powered by our collective values of:

Respect – Everyone is deserving of an equitable and judgment-free environment.
Inclusion –Everyone has an equal voice.
Trust –Our work is done with integrity and authenticity to maintain the trust we have gained in our community.
Encouragement –We meet people and communities where they are to support where they want to be.

Resiliency –We address difficult conversations and community issues.

Objective

Through this exciting YWCA Regina program, members have the opportunity and are strongly encouraged to use their voice to make meaningful change and impact. Truly acting as Person with Purpose within our community.

Membership Types

Largely, YWCA Regina welcomes all individuals and groups to join the Persons with Purpose Membership regardless of members’ gender identity. As an ally, members will be aligned with the mission, vision and overall purpose and belief system of YWCA Regina.

Individuals who are 18 years of age and older, who are committed to supporting Reconciliation, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity within our community, and society, are eligible for membership and may become a voting lifetime member upon application and payment of the prescribed fee on a pay-what-you-can basis.
Community Organizations are welcome to join the membership program. Organization members are entitled to one vote but will not be entitled to hold office in the association.
Upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors, Honorary Lifetime members will be grandfathered into the membership of the Association. The YWCA Regina Board of Directors may confer this membership to any person 18 years of age and over who has provided extended or outstanding service to the YWCA Regina Inc. and has continued to support the goals and objectives of the Association. Honorary Lifetime members become voting members but are not required to pay the membership fee.

Membership Fees

The intention of the program is to create an inclusive membership base that is reachable, and engageable. Membership is accessible by individuals, companies, non-profit organizations or groups by a one-time fee, pay-what-you-can basis between $1.00 and $15.00; whatever is most comfortable for the applying member. Any person who has applied for membership of the association will be provisional members for a period of thirty (30) days. Provisional members may attend annual or special association meetings but are not entitled to vote and do not qualify for nomination or election to the Board of Directors.

How to Become a Lifetime Member?

After approval of the submitted application and one-time fee payment, members automatically become lifetime members Persons with Purpose Membership with the YWCA Regina Inc.

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PwP Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: April 21, 2023

Acceptance of the Terms

Welcome to the Persons with Purpose Membership Program of the YWCA Regina Inc. The following terms and conditions, are entered into by and between you and YWCA Regina Inc. These terms govern your access to membership with YWCA Regina Inc.

Please read the outlined Terms below carefully and by clicking to accept the Terms you:

Warrant that all information disclosed within your registration is truthful and accurate.
Agree that you have read, understand and accept the requirements and terms of the Persons with Purpose membership program.
Understand the membership requirements and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements.
Have read and understand the termination policy.

Members
Members of the association will be all persons who align with and support the values of the YWCA Regina Inc. association and who pay such membership fees and comply with all relevant policies (Bylaws) as may from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

Memberships cannot be transferred to other persons.

Membership Types:
a) Regular member: any person 18 years of age and over may become a voting lifetime member upon application and payment of the prescribed fee (pay-what-you-can between $1 - $15).

b) Honorary Life member: upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors, the membership of the Association may confer this membership to any person 18 years of age and over who has provided extended or outstanding service to the YWCA Regina Inc. and has continued to support the goals and objective of the Association. Honorary Life members become voting members but do not have to pay the prescribed fee.

c) Organization member: will be open to all interested groups or organizations upon payment of a prescribed fee. Organization members are entitled to one vote but will not be entitled to hold office in the association.

Privileges and Responsibilities of Membership
a) Members of the association in good standing will be kept informed of association affairs; will be notified of annual and special association meetings; will ensure that members who accept responsibility for furthering the purpose of the association are elected to the Board of Directors; may be delegated or elected to represent the association in the community and/or at national or international meetings; will ensure that delegates to national meetings are elected as appropriate; and have the right and responsibility to advise the Board of Directors on matters of association concern.

b) In addition to the above, members of the association in good standing are entitled to vote at annual and special association meetings.

c) Members of the association in good standing who are women (or gender diverse) are eligible for election to the Board of Directors and may be appointed to chair or to be a member of the Board or association committees.

Associated Fees
The Persons with Purpose membership is based on a one-time fee between $1 and $15 at the level of comfort of the applying member. There are no renewal fees associated with the membership. As soon as the one-time fee is paid the individual or organization is a lifetime member.

Cancellation Policy
If at any time a person or individual wishes to cancel their membership, they will be removed from the membership base as such. No fee will be reimbursed.

Termination Policy
Membership in the association may be suspended or terminated for just cause by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors. The member so affected will be notified in writing of the pending action and will be given the opportunity of making representation before the Board of Directors.

I have read and understand the terms and conditions outlined above in relation to the Persons with Purpose Membership Program with YWCA Regina. I agree to the terms and conditions herein and understand that my membership may be terminated in the event that I do not adhere to the terms and conditions within the Persons with Purpose Agreement.

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Member Benefits

Members of the Association in good standing will be kept informed of association affairs and will be notified of annual and special association meetings.
Members of the Association in good standing are entitled to vote at annual and special association meetings. Members of the association in good standing who are women or gender diverse are eligible for election to the Board of Directors and may be appointed to chair or to be a member of the Board of or association committees.
Members enjoy a discount of 10% on YWCA’s Wear the Change merchandise.
Opportunity to attend member meetings.

Advance opportunity for tickets/registration to YWCA Regina Events.
Collaboration opportunities for programming, advocacy, and workshops.
Individuals and groups will have first access to crucial programming that supports building equity and encouraging success for women, children, and youth in our community.