NMEA
Membership Brochures
Through The Years
An
early 2-sided NMEA membership information sheet stated that the mission
of the National Marine Education Association was to:
- Promote a marine literate society.
- Stimulate communication among all persons with an interest in marine affairs.
- Develop
a comprehensive marine education effort.
There were two levels of annual membership. For $5, the member received a subscription to Current, the quarterly newsletter. For $15, the member received Current and a subscription to Seaworld, the quarterly magazine of marine education.In addition to annual memberships, there were also Life Memberships for $200 and Contributing Memberships for $500 or greater. (Click on the images to enlarge them.)
This 1980 membership flier stated NMEA goals are:
- To promote a marine literate society.
- To stimulate a free exchange among those forming a community of interest in marine education.
- To foster the infusion of marine education throughout the formal and nonformal educational settings.
Member benefits included:
- Quarterly publications of Current: The Journal of Marine Education.
- Periodic mailings on issues affecting Marine Educators.
- Satisfaction of being at the center of a network of leaders in marine ecology, maritime heritage, and nautical recreation....
Active Membership for one year was $8.00; Life Membership: $200; Contributing Member: $100 or greater; and Affiliate Member: $25. (Click on the image to enlarge it.)
When this 2-sided membership brochure was published, there were 14 regional chapters. Membership Categories included: Student: $15, Active: $20, Associate: $35, Sustaining: $100 or more, Life: $300 or more, Patron: $500 or more, Affiliate: $35, and Corporate: $250 or more.
Membership benefits included receiving two publications (Current: The Journal of Marine Education, and the newsletter, NMEA news), and a discount on national conference registration fees.
The brochure stated that The National Marine Educators Association brings together those interested in the study and enjoyment of the world of water-both fresh and salt, is affiliated with the National Science Teachers Association, and provides a valuable focus for marine and aquatic studies all over the world.
Also in the brochure was a description of NMEA’s annual World of Water Competition for high school students. (Click on the images to enlarge them.)
This 2-sided membership brochure lists 15 regional chapters. Membership Categories included: Student: $ 20, Active: $ 40, Affiliate: $ 35, Chapter Affiliate: $ 35, Family: $ 65, Associate: $ 55, Sustaining: $100 or more, Life: $ 500 or more, Patron: $700 or more, Institutional: $ 40, and Corporate: $ 250 or more.
The brochure stated that NMEA provides a valuable focus for marine and aquatic studies all over the world and that it includes professionals in education, science, business, government, museums, aquariums, and marine research. (Click on the images to enlarge them.)
In this 2-sided membership brochure, 17 regional chapters are listed. With membership, persons receive Current: the Journal of marine Education, NMEA news, and discounted registration fees to the national conference.
Membership
Categories include: Active: $40, Affiliate: $35, Associate: $55, Family:
$65, Life: $500 or more, Student: $20, Institutional: $40, and Corporate:
$250 or more. (Click on the images
to enlarge them.)
This current 2-sided membership brochure asks members to check their occupation. This is a way to survey members' interests. (Click on the images to enlarge them.)
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