How to Become a Member of CLF Network
Membership Process
Are you interested or ready to join the CLF Network?
Becoming a member is as easy as fulfilling the following steps:
- Complete Steps 1 and 2 in any order:
- Attend a general lunch or dinner meeting; 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month*
- Volunteer at a CLF Network project; check our Facebook page or Network Calendar for upcoming events*
- Complete Steps 3 and 4 together:
- Fill out the New Member Application and submit it to your Sponsor** prior to the board meeting you plan to attend to be voted in as a member*
- Read and sign our Member Code of Conduct
- Attend a board meeting so our Board can meet you (if they haven’t already)
*Contact us for confirmation of meeting and project dates and times.
**Your Sponsor is an active Member in good standing who guides you in the process to join our Network!
Membership Benefits
Why you should join the CLF Network!
- Members can develop immediate and lifelong friendships
- As a Member you get a vote (make decisions for the future of the organization that helps thousands of kids)
- Attend Member only events
- Members receive leadership, professional skills, and development opportunities
- Opportunity to sit on a nonprofit Board to gain experience being fiducially responsible
- Access to Member and Legacy Member connections who can assist with professional, career, travel, and more resources.
Membership Requirements
We expect Members to be active during the year, as your schedule permits!*
- Average a minimum of one attendance per month over 12 months
- Contribute to each major project (Coats for Kids, Clothes for Kids, Giving Tree, Duck Pen, and either/both of TJ Classic or Children’s Shopping Spree). Types of
contributions to the projects include volunteering, procurement of goods, bin
checks, bin monitoring, and procurement of sponsorships. - Maintain professionalism as outlined in our Member Code of Conduct
*We are a volunteer-only run nonprofit, it takes teamwork throughout the year to continue our efforts. We understand people have more free time during some months than others during the year, which is why each Member has an entire year to meet theses requirements!
Membership Application
- What the application consists of:
- Fill out your contact information
- Tell us why you want to join CLF Network
- Select a committee that interests you. Committee descriptions can be found in our Bylaws.
- Your Sponsor is the Member who invited you to check out our Network initially, regularly invites you to Network events, and guides you through the Membership Process.
- Please do not let the requirements or dues keep you from joining. Speak to your sponsor or another member you feel comfortable talking to if either cause hesitation.
- Interested in joining? Fill out and submit the form below and a Member will get back to you!
Here's what our members are saying!
I've been part of several local networking groups, but CLF Network is by far the most enjoyable.
What sets CLF Network apart for me - beyond its meaningful focus on supporting children - is the opportunity it offers to connect with people who share similar values.
This group is filled with go-getters! They set a goal, make a plan, and get it done. And they sure know how to have fun!
I will say this until I am blue in the face - I've dipped my toes into other service and networking organizations in the past but never really felt like I was joining a new community until CLF Network. CLF Network just has those warm-fuzzies that are so rare.
We have a lot of fun, but so much hard work also goes into our projects and volunteering.
I've visited many groups in town, and there is no other organization doing what we do.
When this group sets out to accomplish something, we put our minds together and really make anything possible.
I've never volunteered with a group that has so many different volunteer opportunities available. There's something for everyone.
