Membership Matters

By Charissa Sharkey, Membership Manager

In the past year, NESTMA has grown to nearly 400 members, which includes general members, commercial partners, honorary members, students, allied organizations and members of academia. 2019 membership renewals are coming in strong. We consider every renewal a vote of confidence in the benefits NESTMA provides its members. If you haven’t sent your dues in yet, it’s not too late. It’s quick and easy at NESTMA.org.

NESTMA offers so many benefits and opportunities, including the fast approaching Annual Meeting on Wednesday March 6, 2019 at the New England Regional Turf Conference in Providence, RI. This is a popular and energizing event where members can catch up with old friends and make new connections. We’ll recap the past year and give a quick overview of what’s to come. Members receive a free lunch (thank you Tom Irwin!) and are encouraged to bring a guest.

NESTMA.org

Our new and improved association website – NESTMA.org – is an excellent member resource where you can:

• Register for NESTMA meetings and events

• Renew membership dues

• Review archived issues of the New England Blade

• Download podcasts from TheTurfZone

• Browse or upload job listings

• Update your member profile

• Connect with colleagues and other valuable industry resources

How to Log In

Use your email and password to log in at any page on the website. If you don’t know your password or need to set up a new log in simply click the “Forgot Password” link.

Membership has benefits

• Discounted rates for NESTMA meetings and events

• Receive quarterly NESTMA newsletter, the New England Blade

• Attend the Annual Meeting & Luncheon

• Participate in the NESTMA/MALCP golf tournament

• Access to TheTurfZone podcasts

• Take advantage of valuable networking opportunities

• Save on advertising and sponsorship opportunities

• Stay current with industry news and trends

Any questions? Feel free to reach out to me via email: NESTMAinfo@gmail.com or phone: (508) 653-1241. I look forward to meeting you at an upcoming NESTMA event.

Charissa Sharkey, Membership Manager

Don’t miss an issue !

If you want to continue to receive the New England Blade magazine for free, be sure your NESTMA membership is current.

Join or renew online at NESTMA.org or call (508) 653-1241 for more information.

Membership Levels:

General Member – $95:

Persons engaged in maintenance, research, or teaching pertaining to sports turf surfaces at parks, educational institutions, municipalities or professional and private facilities. Active voting members eligible to hold elective office.

Member Affiliate – $75:

Additional member from an organization that already has a General member. Nonvoting member, not eligible to hold elective office.

Commercial Partner – $150:

Persons engaged in commercial enterprises providing services or products to the sports turf profession. Active voting members eligible to hold elective office.

Commercial Affiliate – $100:

Additional member from an organization that already has a Commercial partner. Non-voting member, not eligible to hold elective office.

Student – Free:

Full-time college students are invited to join on a complimentary basis. Please call the NESTMA office to enroll. A photocopy of your school ID is required.