All prospective NEW members must fill out a membership application
RENEWING members will be sent a link to pay dues. A new application is not needed unless you are changing categories such as Group to Individual.
Instructions for EMA Membership Application
1. Submit completed application materialsto the EMA Board at [email protected].
2. Attach required documentation.
Membership applications will be reviewed by the SCC EMA Board’s Membership Committee and a determination made within 60 days of application submission. Membership is effective immediately upon Board approval. As soon as practical, after Board approval, the Board will announce the new member to the membership. New members will have 30 days to submit membership dues. New members may not vote until dues are paid.
Do not submit payment with application. When application is accepted, payment instructions will be emailed to you.
Membership Categories Membership is open to any individual who is professionally engaged and currently working (paid or volunteer) in the emergency management field in the County of Santa Clara in local government, special districts, private (non-profit) sector, business and industry, public health, and higher education, and/or has retired after serving in the emergency management profession.
Applications are accepted for three levels of membership as follows:
Group Membership Group Membership is open to any organization (public, private, and nonprofit sectors) that is eligible for individual membership and has multiple employees working as Emergency Management practitioners (directors, deputy directors, specialists, planners, coordinators, etc.). Group members may serve on any committee. There is no limit to the number of people in a group membership. Organizations with Group Membership may cast one (1) single vote that represents the organization.
Individual Membership Individual Membership is open to emergency management practitioners – those currently employed and professionally engaged in the emergency management profession as an emergency program planner, coordinator, manager, specialist, or program director (or like position). Individual members may serve on any committee and hold office. Individual members may cast (1) single vote.
Associate Membership Associate Membership is open to any student, volunteer or other individual with a passion for emergency management. We encourage your involvement and welcome your interest and ideas. Associate members must meet the membership criteria established by the Membership Committee, and participate on one or more SCC EMA committees. Associate members may not vote or hold office.