Membership
Why join WAE4-HYDP?
Being a member offers excellent opportunities for networking, professional development, and growth as an Extension employee. As a WAE4-HYDP active, life, or affiliate member, you are automatically a member of the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) and have the opportunity to attend national professional development conferences. Additionally, you have the opportunity to network, share resources and ideas, and apply for professional awards.
The membership year is from January 1 thru December 31. However, persons may be admitted to membership at any time during the membership year.
What are the different levels of WAE4-HYDP membership?
Active Members: Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension in professional status or operating under an official agreement with the University of Wisconsin System in a Professional Status and assigned responsibility for 4-H youth development or professional interest in promoting and supporting same. Active members join the state and national association. Active members receive full-membership benefits which includes, but is not limited to, (1) voting, (2) holding elected or appointed position on the Board of Directors, (3) serving as the lead author on awards, (4) seeking reimbursement for attending the national meeting, (5) receiving newsletters, (6) presenting and attending workshops and exhibits.
Life Members: Life members are former University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension employees who retired in a professional status. Life members must retire from Extension (not merely move out of a 4-H Youth position). Life members are members of the state and national association. Life members enjoy all rights and privileges of an active member. Active WAE4-HYDP members who retire may complete that membership year as active members, with full membership benefits. They will be required to join as a life member for the following year. If a life member returns to active employment status, they will be required to pay dues as an active member. Life member status would be reinstated without additional payment when Extension employee returns to retirement status.
Affiliate Members: Affiliate members can be (1) adult professionals employed in youth development other than Extension; (2) former WAE4-HYDP dues paying members who were Active members but do not currently qualify for Active or Life membership; (3) WAE4-HYDP donors and sponsors. Affiliate members will receive state membership, entitling them to benefits which includes, but is not limited to (1) receiving newsletters, (2) attending the state meeting, and (3) present and attend workshops and exhibits. Affiliate Members will not be allowed to (1) vote, (2) hold elected or appointed position on the Board of Directors, (3) serve as the lead author on awards, and (4) seek reimbursement for attending the national meeting. Affiliate members will also join the national association as an affiliate member.
Student Members: Student members are individuals currently attending a college/university with full-time graduate student status. Student members join the state and national association. Student members will receive state membership, entitling them to benefits which includes, but is not limited to (1) receiving newsletters, (2) attending the state meeting, and (3) present and attend workshops and exhibits. Student Members will not be allowed to (1) vote, (2) hold elected or appointed position on the Board of Directors, (3) serve as the lead author on awards, and (4) seek reimbursement for attending the national meeting. Student members will also join the national association as a student member.
2025 Membership Dues
| WAE4-HYDP Renewing Member | $45.00 |
| WAE4-HYDP New Member | $45.00 |
| WAE4-HYDP Lifetime Member | $90.00 (retirees only) |
| WAE4-HYDP Student Member | $10.00 |
| WAE4-HYDP Complimentary Membership | (for those hired after the WAE4-HYDP Annual Mtg in Spring 2025 to the next renewal period) |
| NAE4-HA Renewing Member | $80.00 |
| NAE4-HA New Member | $80.00 |
| NAE4-HA Lifetime Member | $240.00 (retirees only) |
| Retiree’s joining both WAE4-HYDP and NAE4-HA as a life member | deduct $165 from total. (WAE4-HYDP will pay half of the total for new lifetime members.) |
How do I join?
Step 1: Visit the following sites to complete online membership:
- Wisconsin Chapter: WAE4-HYDP Membership Enrollment
- National Association: NAE4-HYDP Membership Enrollment (only need to create a profile, select Bill Me; pay to state via check!)
Wisconsin Chapter: WAE4-HYDP Membership Enrollment
Step 2: Please print and mail this form along with your payment for both state and national memberships before January 15th. Please make all checks payable to: WAE4-HYDP. Membership registration is not complete until payment is received!
Include a copy of this completed page with payment to:
MaryBeth Wohlrabe, WAE4-HYDP Treasurer, Extension Outagamie Co.
3365 W. Brewster St. Appleton, WI 54914
You can pay through PayPal or Zelle accounts created for the association under the email WAE4HYDP@yahoo.com. You will need to add a $5 processing fee to cover the costs of all electronic payments.
Your 2026 membership is NOT final until you have completed the membership google form registration AND your membership dues are received by the WAE4-HYDP Treasurer.
