ANA-MAINE Membership Categories

The 2 categories of membership in ANA-MAINE are "Full Membership" and "Reduced Membership". Within these categories, there are 3 membership types.

Full Dues Membership - Available to any registered nurse in the state of Maine whose license is not under suspension of revocation.

Active Member Dues $240 per year

Reduced Dues Memberships

	Active Member Retired - Available to any registered nurse, 62 years of age, not earning more than the maximum Social Security system allows, or 65 years of age and not employed. Dues $120
	Active Member New Graduate - Available to any graduate of a basic nursing education program provided the application is initiated within six months after graduation. Dues $120

ANA-MAINE dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for tax purposes, but may be deductible as a business expense.

Ways to Get Involved

Your participation is the key to higher standards of nursing practice...

Members of ANA-MAINE have the power to influence nursing practice in Maine by their involvement in a number of ways within the association, which include:

	Attend The Annual ANA-MAINE Business Meeting. Many decisions are made at the annual meeting. This is a great time to learn about the work or your organization and meet other members from across the State as well as pick up a few contact hours. This year’s meeting will be held on October 20, 2006. Watch this site for details.
	Serve on one of ANA-MAINE's many standing committees. This is a great way to influence the direction of the organization and nursing practice in Maine. Find out more...
	Become politically active. Share your e-mail address with us (send it to info@anamaine.org) and become an active part of the many legislative e-mail campaigns. In this way you can have an opportunity to influence legislation impacting on nursing practice, the nursing profession and the people receiving health care in this great State. Get involved with the ANA Political Action Committee. Follow candidates for political office and discover their views on issues that affect nursing in Maine.
	Attend ANA-MAINE’s Annual Awards Dinner. Join the nurses of Maine each year as we celebrate the recipients of the two prestigious ANA-MAINE Awards. Get The Details
	Attend The Annual Maine Nursing Summit. ANA-MAINE is a proud sponsor of the Maine Nursing Summit. Each year this conclave of Maine’s nurses is a great way to explore many of the issues and challenges we face in today’s practice; and to learn from your Maine colleagues about best practices re: quality, patient safety, nurse satisfaction and new ideas in our journey toward excellence in nursing and patient care. The Summit also affords us all several opportunities for networking and continuing the ongoing update re the evolving nursing workforce shortage. Watch this Web site for further details.
	Communicate your views and thoughts to nurses who are officers or committee members. ANA-MAINE can only speak for the nurses of Maine if Maine nurses speak up. Contact one of the officers or committee members you know or e-mail us at info@anamaine.org.
	Run for elected office. Member participation in leadership positions is essential for the success of ANA-MAINE. Find out more...