NAME Membership

Our membership comprises teachers, informal science educators, environmental educators, and students from many different locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. As a NAME member, you can also join the National Marine Educators Association at a reduced rate.  Contact the Membership Chair for the coupon code. (Please note that all prices listed below are $USD)

Benefits of NAME membership:

  • Opportunities to learn, share and network with other marine and aquatic educators
  • Reduced registration to attend conferences
  • Eligibility for NAME mini-grants and conference scholarships
  • Access to NAME’s very popular NW Compass emails for items of interest such as regional workshops, aquatic science news, and job opportunities
  • Participation in NAME workshops and field trips throughout the northwest

Membership Levels

  • Lifetime—$250: Your NAME membership never expires*
  • Individual—$30/one year, $55/two years: Any individual who supports the goals of NAME
  • Student/Senior/Limited Income—$15/one year, $25/two years: Student membership includes any student in grades K-12, any college student (community college, university), or marine or aquatic trade school student. Senior membership includes any person 60 or older. Limited income membership includes any person whose financial circumstances preclude joining as an Individual member.
  • Institutional—$100: Any not-for-profit institution with goals similar to NAME. Membership is transferrable to any representative of the institution. Institutions may send up to four representatives to the annual conference at the member rate.
  • Corporate—$200: Any company or organization whose business includes the marine or aquatic education market.

Join Now!

Please visit our online membership system to renew your membership and pay your dues online, change your account details such as contact information or membership level, and register for events such as our annual conference!

All NAME members are eligible to join our national organization, NMEA – National Marine Educators Association, at a REDUCED rate! http://www.marine-ed.org/

Membership Contact:

NAME Membership chair
membership@pacname.org

If paying by check ($USD), please mail your payment to:

Northwest Aquatic & Marine Educators
c/o Sue Nightingale, Treasurer
3617 23rd Ave W
Seattle, WA 98199

*By obtaining a lifetime membership, the Member acknowledges and agrees to the following terms:

  1. Right to Dissolve Membership
    The Association reserves the right to dissolve or terminate the Lifetime Membership program at its sole discretion at any time, with or without prior notice. In such cases, the Member shall not be entitled to any refund, compensation, or claim against the Association.
  2. Limitation of Liability
    The Association is not responsible for any agreements, benefits, or obligations between the Member and any third parties, including but not limited to service providers, affiliate organizations, or external programs connected to or associated with the Membership. The Association disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, or claims arising from or related to third-party systems, services, or representations.
  3. No Guarantee of Perpetuity
    The designation of “Lifetime Membership” does not guarantee membership for the Member’s lifetime but rather refers to the duration of the program as determined by the Association.
  4. Amendments and Modifications
    The Association reserves the right to modify, amend, or discontinue any aspect of the Lifetime Membership program at any time without prior notice.

By accepting Lifetime Membership, the Member acknowledges and agrees to these terms and waives any claims against the Association arising from the modification, termination, or discontinuation of the program.

For further inquiries, please contact info@pacname.org.