Become A Member

Join us and make an impact on the community through educational outreach and cultivation of the Philippine heritage.

Sampaguita Member: $35 annual membership dues
Senior Member (65 or older): $15 annual membership dues
• Workshops fee included Sampaguita Member
• Qualifications: Must attend Sampaguita Member Orientation, complete Sampaguita Training, and receive Board Approval
• Must participate/attend at least 2 events, meetings, or workshops per year.
• Full web access to professional networking pages & mentoring program
• Full voting privileges (Must be 18 years of age *)
• May enroll as the Primary member in a Family Membership
*Participants enrolled in the Silayan Filipina Youth Leadership Program who have paid their membership dues are Junior Sampaguita Members until they attain the age of 18. After which they can become a Sampaguita member, upon completion of the above requirements. No extra annual membership dues will be charged to the Junior Sampaguita member other than the annual membership dues.

Family Membership: $50 annual membership dues
• Covers one Sampaguita member plus 4 immediate family members, (e.g., partner, dependents, siblings, or parents) for a total of 5 family members
• Primary member is a Sampaguita member
• Family members do not have to live in the same household, but names must be listed on application.
• 4 immediate family members are included in this family membership, and have Associate member status and benefits, but no voting rights

Associate Member: $15 annual membership dues
• Workshops fee included
• No voting rights

Sponsor Member: $50 annual membership dues
• Complimentary workshops entry for Sponsor member and one guest.
• Sponsor name (or their Corporation name) listed in Charity Ball souvenir
program as a Sponsor Member • Name is listed on website
• No Voting rights

MEMBER DESIGNATION/STATUS: Charter Designation: Any member who joins (at any level) prior to Dec 31, 2013. (e.g., Sampaguita Charter Member, Family Charter Member, Associate Charter Member, Sponsor Charter Member)
• As long as this member renews annually, a one-time Charter Member Card will be granted that bestows lifetime Charter membership benefits decided upon Board Approval. (See Charter Membership Card Program for annual benefits and changes.)
• Limited Charter pin available only to Sampaguita Charter members
• Charter Member Certificate awarded for membership at all levels
• Official signed Sampaguita Charter Member board will be displayed at every event.
• Member is recognized at the Charity Ball.
• Name is listed in the Charity Ball Souvenir Program and website.

Active Members status: All Memberships are annual (paid through the calendar year.) Upon completion of the membership application via website or mail, submitted with payment, a membership “card” with renewal date and membership level, will be issued and will serves as validation for entry to events. Member Name must match government ID. Reminder for Membership Fee renewal emailed 1-2 mos. prior to due date, with available auto- renew feature on secure website.

Inactive status: Members who do not renew by 5th day past their renewal date become in-active and may rejoin at the current dues schedule. Benefits are not retro-active and inactive members forfeit previous benefits. Inactive members pay Nonmember pricing per workshop/event.

*Non-Members: Non-members may participate in individual workshops and events by paying individual fees, which vary upon workshop and event.