…That’s the theme of this year’s Membership Campaign and how true it is.  From participating in Meals on Wheels to gathering critically needed supplies for victims of Hurricane Irene, our staff, volunteers, and the people we support always strive to give back in meaningful ways.

In every county our local Chapters are a part of the very fabric that makes up our great State, helping the local economy to grow.  What better way for NYSARC to tell its story than having a strong, local, and informed membership.  Membership in NYSARC does matter….and the larger the membership the more clout and presence we have to advocate on behalf of the people we support and their families.

A difficult economy coupled with massive debt levels has made cutbacks in government spending a top priority.  The individuals we support and their families are facing changes in the system they know to challenges and uncertainties that are unknown. Now more than ever we need to build our membership to support, educate, and advocate for people who have intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families.

Whatever the final outcome of the proposed changes will be, it is clear that competition and branding will be part of the new system.  Now more than ever our local Chapters need to grow their membership…numbers do count.  We are very close to having a statewide membership of 100,000.  Your  efforts our critical to achieve our membership goals for this year.

Marc N. Brandt
Executive Director

Join Now–Become a Member

Become a member today! You can join your local Chapter directly through the NYSARC website. Here’s how:

Steps to Becoming a Member

1. Find your Chapter using the Chapter Locater tool.
2. Once you’ve found your Chapter, click the “Become a Member” button on the left side of the Chapter Profile page.
3. Confirm your eligibility for Chapter membership.
4. Complete the checkout process.

Click Here To Find Your Chapter

Chapter Resources

Help promote our 2012 Membership Drive!

8.5 x 11 Poster (.pdf)
11 x 17 Poster (.pdf)
11 x 17 Poster w/ Chapter Info Box (.pdf)
2012 Program Thermometer (.pdf)
(Sample) 2012 Membership Cards (.pdf)
(Sample) 2012 Trifold Brochure (.pdf)

To request an editable  Publisher version of any of these files, please contact Susan Brandt, Assistant Executive Director for Public Information and Special Projects.