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WELCOME TO THE NORTHWEST CIVIL WAR COUNCIL.
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Thank you for your interest in participating with Northwest Civil War Council. Here you will find information on becoming a member.
- Fill out the form completely and click submit at the end of the page. A thank you page will load next, with a customized link to take you to the payment portal (if you are not paying online, just disregard the link). If you have a promo code, you can enter it on the payment page.
- Upon submission of your application, an email will automatically be sent to the leadership team of your unit. As soon as one of the leaders approves your application, and your payment has been verified, the Membership Coordinator will receive a notification to add you to the unit roster and generate your membership card(s). At that point, your membership cards will be emailed to you. You can choose whether to print your card(s) or simply have them available to view on your cell phone.
- You are welcome to pay by cash or check, just note that your membership will be in a pending status until the funds have been received. You can pay in person at any NCWC living history event, or mail a check via USPS to the Coordinator--just send an email requesting the mailing address (please do not send cash in the mail).
- If you lose track of the customized link to the payment portal, but still wish to pay online, just send an email to the Membership Coordinator. It is very easy to look up and send to you. Please do not fill out an entirely new application.
SOME KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER:
- All memberships must be in by the deadline set by the Membership Coordinator prior to each event. This provides the Coordinator time to process your membership application, prepare event cards, and (as the location dictates) print parking passes.
- Everyone, regardless of age, must have a membership with the NCWC to participate.
- Family Memberships are for 2 adults or 1-2 adults and their dependent children living at the same address. For exceptions, please just ask the Membership Coordinator.
- The Membership Application Form is only valid for the year listed on the form. Outdated forms that do not have the correct year on them are not valid.
- If you have any questions, please ask the Membership Coordinator.
But wait! What if I sign up for a unit, and then change my mind? Can I switch to a different unit?
Absolutely! You might find that another unit is a better fit, or that another unit needs more members, or another unit offers different opportunities. Regardless, you should not need to fill out a new form. Ask your current commander to fill out the Commander's Release Form, which will temporarily pause your NCWC membership. Gain approval from the commander of the unit you wish to join, and then send the Membership Coordinator a brief email stating your name, the unit you wish to join, and if there are any family members from your original application that will be transferring with you. Once your original commander has released you and the new commander has accepted you (and other family members if applicable), the rosters will be updated and new membership cards will be issued.
Absolutely! You might find that another unit is a better fit, or that another unit needs more members, or another unit offers different opportunities. Regardless, you should not need to fill out a new form. Ask your current commander to fill out the Commander's Release Form, which will temporarily pause your NCWC membership. Gain approval from the commander of the unit you wish to join, and then send the Membership Coordinator a brief email stating your name, the unit you wish to join, and if there are any family members from your original application that will be transferring with you. Once your original commander has released you and the new commander has accepted you (and other family members if applicable), the rosters will be updated and new membership cards will be issued.