BNN Membership Application

Please read the following information about BNN member.  For other membership and workshop information, contact us at 617-708-3224 or membership@bnnmedia.org.

1. Memberships are valid for one year. Upon expiration, a member may opt to renew.
2. Membership and class fees are not refundable or transferable.
3. Individual membership is limited to Boston residents. New and renewing Individual applicants must provide proof of Boston residency. The following types of documents are examples of acceptable proof: utility bill, bank statement, credit card statement, copy of a lease, or letter from Social Security.  Documentation must show the applicant’s name and Boston home address, and must be dated within the last two months (12 months for a lease).
4. Organizational applicants must be based in Boston and must furnish proof of non-profit status such as a 501(c)(3) or a tax exemption certificate.
5. Organizational applicants are responsible for ensuring their designated representatives understand and agree with these conditions.
6. All Individual Full members and Organizational Full representatives must attend a New Member Orientation before registering for training or using facilities. Workshop registration following each Orientation will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
7. Depending on availability, there may be limitations on the number of classes that a member may register for at one time, and on the number of organizational representatives that may sign up for any single class.
8. All membership and workshop fees must be paid before taking classes or using facilities.
9. Certification is given on completion of classes and/or with permission of the instructor. Different facilities and equipment types require different certifications.
10. All members must agree to become familiar with, and abide by, all applicable rules, guidelines and procedures governing use of BNN resources, facilities and equipment. See BNN Access Rules and Procedures for details.
11. There are sometimes special requirements for participation in classes and use of facilities by members under 18 years old. Written permission of a parent or guardian is required.