Membership

How to Join

Interested in joining the Active 20-30 Club of Fort Wayne? We are always looking for new membership and excited to meet prospective members. We encourage our prospective members to attend several events prior to applying for membership. This allows you to learn about the club and our mission from a hands on perspective while ensuring that the club also fits your personal goals and objectives. In addition, this is a great way to meet current members and interact directly with them to address any questions you may have.

1. Attend at least one Social Event.
2. Attend at least one General Membership Meeting.
3. Ask the Membership Chair about how to attend at least one Philanthropic Event.
4. Ask the Membership Chair about filling out an application.
5. Accept our invitation to join the Fort Wayne Active 20-30 Club of Fort Wayne #700 and pay your club dues.
6. WELCOME TO THE CLUB!

What is Active 20-30!?

• Active 20-30 is an organization of young adults in their 20s and 30s with a mission to improve the lives of special needs kids in this community.
• We are a volunteer group dedicated to helping local children in need through hands-on events and direct financial contributions.
• The club also works with local advocacy organizations that directly assist and influence the lives of children by making them more enriched and fulfilled.
• Members find Active 20-30 to be a great way to volunteer in the community, learn valuable leadership skills, network and make lifelong friends.
• With the exception of our signature fundraiser that's held each spring and a back to school shopping spree held in August, members have the flexibility to choose a level of involvement that best fits their own schedules. We've been fortunate to attract members who eagerly donate time and energy throughout the year, so attendance is really not an issue.
• Our vision is to attract the next generation of members who understand that children hold the key to our future and that we are in a position to make a very positive impact.
• Learning more about Active 20-30 is simple. Regularly scheduled activities take place on a monthly basis and are open to quests. General meetings and socials are a great way to see what Active 20-30 is all about.

20 Reasons To Join

1. Hands on activities with children
2. A 'Smile' of a child
3. A chance to improve our surrounding community
4. Help change and influence our youth
5. A warm and fuzzy feeling for doing something positive in the world
6. Introduce ideas and develop projects
7. Improve communication and speaking abilities
8. Develop leadership skills
9. Help with the strategic foundation and the future of the club
10. A chance to relate and learn about different perspectives and personalities
11. Learn the in’s and out’s of a non-profit organization
12. Give input on distribution of organizational funds
13. Build networking opportunities
14. Meet influential and significant people in your community
15. Opportunities to travel to National Conventions, International Conventions and Regional meetings
16. A natural bond with other 20-30 members Nationally and Internationally
17. A warm place to stay in multiple cities throughout the country that have other Active 20-30 clubs
18. Great job networking opportunities
19. Develop long lasting friendships
20. Great social activities

But wait there are (30) more...

1. A variety of volunteer opportunities providing flexibility's to schedules
2. Fun and exciting club activities and events
3. A chance to voice your opinion about the needs of children
4. Knowing you made a difference in somebody's life and future
5. Sharing ideas and successes of projects, membership and growth between clubs
6. Road trips/Visitation miles
7. Utilizing the expertise of other members professionally and personally
8. A shoulder to turn to when you need a hand or an ear
9. Recognition for civic volunteerism in your community
10. Motivating awards and achievements both personally, locally and nationally
11. Opportunities to run for board positions both locally and nationally
12. Keeping informed via Newsletters, emails and meetings both Nationally and club related
13. Being part of an organization that believes that children are the most important piece of our future
14. Creating a path for future members to follow and being part of a history of dedicated members
15. Opportunities to share experiences, leadership abilities and skills on resumes and interviews
16. Exchanging and sharing apparel, pictures, moments, trinkets with other clubs and with other members
17. Build international ties to WOCO (World Council of Service Organization) all around the globe
18. Seeing the impact that a few hours and a few dollars has on a family that needs your help
19. Contributing to growth, involvement and processes of start up projects
20. Building chemistry and meeting loved ones through National events and club activities
21. Robert’s Rule of Order, learn how to conduct parliamentary system meetings
22. Setting and being a role model for children that need them
23. Providing a sense of hope in lives that seem to see only obstacles
24. Being proud and satisfied with the selfless acts of kindness in a very self-involved society
25. Feeling and being a part of a sense of loyalty, dedication and tradition that was developed almost a century ago
26. Sit on committees to stir up interest in 'Meetings and Housekeeping', 'Inter-club relations and visitations', 'Program', 'Publicity and History', 'Bulletin', 'Attendance', 'Education' and 'Public Speaking'
27. Helping new members acclimatize to the club and watch them get involved
28. Crossing paths from people in the club or from the organization down the road
29. Taking a back door idea and turning it into a success project that stems energy and enthusiasm throughout the club
30. Knowing the underlying competition and rivalry between clubs is out of jest and the underlying networking builds us closer together nationally.