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.

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.

2026 Membership Dues

WAE4-HYDP Renewing Member$45.00
WAE4-HYDP New Member$45.00 
WAE4-HYDP Lifetime Member$135.00 (one-time fee for retirees only)
WAE4-HYDP Student Member $10.00 
WAE4-HYDP Complimentary Membership(WAE4-HYDP dues will be waived during the first year of active membership)  
NAE4-HYDP Renewing Member$100.00 
NAE4-HYDP New Member$100.00
NAE4-HYDP Lifetime Member$300.00  (one-time fee for retirees only)
Retiree’s joining both WAE4-HYDP and NAE4-HYDP as a life member$217.50 ($435 Total, but WAE4-HYDP will pay half for new lifetime members who join both.)  

How do I join?

Step 1. Complete the State Membership Form

Step 2. New National Members only

Step 3. Submit Payment

  • By Check:
    • Make checks payable to WAE4-HYDP
    • Include the dues statement/invoice and mail to:
      • Extension Outagamie  County
      • Attn: MaryBeth Wohlrabe, WAE4-HYDP Treasurer
      • 3365 W. Brewster St.
      • Appleton, WI 54914
    • Email or Print and mail Membership Dues Statement (or prepared invoice for renewing members)
  • Online Payment:
    • Use Zelle to send payment to: WAE4HYDP@yahoo.com (FREE)
    • Use Venmo to send payment to @WAE4-HYDP and add a $5 processing fee. 

If your county cannot send payment until 2027, please still complete the forms and notify us.

NOTE: Membership is not complete until payment is received!

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