Affiliate Climbs
Affiliate Climbs are self-supporting events that do not have a need to fall under the 501(c)3 umbrella of the Association, however they share the values and philosophy of the Association and support our mission.
BENEFITS
The benefits of becoming an Affiliate include:
QUALIFICATIONS
To become an Affiliate Climb the event must be primarily memorial in nature, meet identified best practices in event planning and operations and operate in good-standing under (or as) a 501(c)3 (or similar organization).
REQUIREMENTS
An event desiring to become an Affiliate must provide proof that they meet the qualifications of the Classification and must complete, sign and return the Declaration of Memorial Stair Climbs. Events receive Affiliate status each year.
There is a minimum required (yearly) donation of $500 to become an Affiliate.
PROCESS
An event wishing to obtain Affiliate status should complete the online form below. Once the submission is received the Association will contact the event.
BENEFITS
The benefits of becoming an Affiliate include:
- unity in a shared cause
- recognition by the Association as a partner in the endeavor to never forget the fallen (link on our website, placement in our promotional materials)
- quarterly newsletter
- supportive benefits that Affiliates are eligible to receive (at the cost incurred by Association to provide them):
- domain name, website and website builder/editing platform
- up to 10 email addresses at your domain name
- online information management and sharing system
- apps for email and information system
- event review / accreditation process
- sharing of white papers (identified best practices), sample event rules and policies, planning documents and adapted NIMS forms
- peer-to-peer mentoring
- participation in the annual climb planner conference (at their own expense)
QUALIFICATIONS
To become an Affiliate Climb the event must be primarily memorial in nature, meet identified best practices in event planning and operations and operate in good-standing under (or as) a 501(c)3 (or similar organization).
REQUIREMENTS
An event desiring to become an Affiliate must provide proof that they meet the qualifications of the Classification and must complete, sign and return the Declaration of Memorial Stair Climbs. Events receive Affiliate status each year.
There is a minimum required (yearly) donation of $500 to become an Affiliate.
PROCESS
An event wishing to obtain Affiliate status should complete the online form below. Once the submission is received the Association will contact the event.