Membership

If you would like to help the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County build a stronger voice for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, their family members and caregivers, become a member. To become a member please fill out and return a membership form available below or contribute through our website’s “Donate Now” button:

Membership Term:

• April 1 – March 31

• Memberships received in January, February or March will be valid until March of the following year.

Your membership will:

• provide support for those coping with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
• make educational workshops and courses available
• provide a stronger voice to government to ensure appropriate services throughout the disease process
• promote Alzheimer research

Importance of your Membership:

• One of the measures that funders and government ministries use as proof that an organization is supported by its community is the number of paid memberships.

Benefits of membership include:

• Newsletter "Alzheimer Lifeline".

• Notice of special meetings in areas such as public policy, education, family support and research.

• Voting privileges at Annual General Meeting.

• A tax creditable receipt.

Commonly Asked Questions about Membership

Why should I become a member?

If you want to: provide a stronger voice to government to ensure appropriate services are available throughout the disease process; provide support for those coping with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in our community; make educational workshops and courses available; and strengthen commitment to Alzheimer research.

Am I automatically a member if I use your services?

No, you have to specifically join to be a member.

If I make a donation, am I considered a member?

No. Many donors wish to contribute but do not have the need for information on our chapter’s programs and activities.

Do I have to take out a membership to access chapter programs and services?

No. However, we encourage you to do so because your membership is so important to our chapter.

Can you send my newsletter & notices by email?

Yes. By choosing this method, you will be helping us to reduce our printing and mailing costs which translates to more dollars for our programs and services. Just call to let us know or indicate on the membership form.

Will I receive a tax receipt?

Yes. You will receive one for your full membership fee and any additional donation you make with it.

I’m being supported by the Renfrew County offices. Will my contribution support it?

Yes. All money raised and donated by Renfrew County families and organizations will stay in Renfrew County to support programming and services for individuals and families coping with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.