Consider joining -- and staying active -- in NASW!

To join -- or renew your membership -- contact the NASW National Office at 1-800-638-8799 x 499

or go to www.socialworkers.org

What Does Membership In NASW Offer You?

Support   Through the Chapter's Board, committees, local programs and staff, you will have a wide range of support available to you as a professional social worker.

Networking/Programs   –  NASW offer members a chance to stay connected with the social work profession through monthly branch meetings in eight  communities, on-going continuing  education and an annual conference, as well as a bi-monthly Alaska Chapter newsletter, website, list serve and volunteer opportunities.

Discounted Services   - As a member of NASW, you receive other services provided by the Chapter at a lower cost than is otherwise charged for workshops, Annual Conference, insurance, etc. You also receive discounts with credit cards and travel. Contact the NASW National office for a list of discounts at 1-800-638-8799.

Advocacy – At the national and state level, your professional interests as a social worker are represented as a social worker by NASW at no additional cost to you.  

Credentials - NASW offers many professional credentials, including:

Direct any questions you have regarding credentials to the National NASW office at 1-800-638-8799 or by e-mailing: cspoon@naswdc.org

Publications - The NASW Alaska Chapter News is mailed to members on a bi-monthly basis, as a benefit of membership. Members also receive ten issues of the nationally produced NASW News and four issues of the profession’s premiere journal Social Work. Members are also entitled to receive discounts on NASW’s four specialty journals, Health & Social Work, Social Work in Education, Social Work Research and Social Work Abstracts. NASW Press also offers top rate professional books and resources at a discount to members. To obtain an NASW Press catalog, call 1-800-227-3590 or visit their website at www.naswpress.org

Professional Malpractice Insurance - The NASW Insurance Trust is one of the most valuable benefits to members, connecting eligible social workers to malpractice insurance with low rates and dependable coverage. Coverage is also offered to individuals, students, schools of social work and social service agency. The Trust also offers excellent rates on group term life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance policies, and a hospital daily cash benefit coverage for qualified members. For more information call 1-800-421-6694 or visit the NASW Insurance Trust website at http://www.naswinsurancetrust.org/

Easy Access - The Chapter office will gladly offer information and assistance. Contact the office at 907/332-NASW (6279) or 1-800-478-NASW (6279).

Membership Categories & Dues – Rates Effective July 1, 2004

           Regular - $178   (MSW degree or higher)

           Regular - $117 (BSW degree)

           PhD/DSW Student - $134 (Degree must be in Social Work)

           Student - $45 (BSW or MSW students)

           Associate Member -- $142 (non-degreed social workers)

Recent graduates who join as students receive discounted rates for three years.

As a member of NASW you join over 150,000 social workers in Alaska and worldwide committed to empowering the profession and the clients you serve!

To Learn More About NASW Membership Benefits

http://www.socialworkers.org/join.asp

Need to update your information with NASW?  go to www.socialworkers.org , click on "member's login", login and click on "update your member profile", click on "edit", make needed changes and click "submit".

To join -- or renew your membership -- contact the NASW National Office at 1-800-638-8799 x 499 or go to www.socialworkers.org