We welcome your support and participation in helping birthing families in the Bay Area become better informed of their options, rights, responsibilities, and resources. BABI would like to welcome community members and those in related professions who support our mission to join us as a:

Sponsor: Those who wish to support BABI's work by making a tax-deductible donation. Click here for more details.

Professional Member: Those who would like to support and participate by being fully included in ongoing and special events, promotions, board & committees, voting, and more for a tax-deductible membership fee. Members in related fields will also be included in BABI's print materials and website referral listings. Click here for more details.

Community Member: Those who wish to support BABI without being listed in the Resource Guide or Website. Ideal for new and expectant families, birth professionals who do not wish to advertise their services, or companies/individuals that simply wish to support BABI financially. Click here for more details.

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View / Print BABI Membership Application (pdf format)

Just print, complete, and sign the application, and put it in the mail with a check for the appropriate amount to the address listed on the back page of the application form.

2008-2009 Early Bird Membership Raffle
2008-2009 Membership Applications submitted by July 21st (including those completed at the Pool Party) will be eligible for a random drawing for a full reimbursement of the annual membership fee.

BABI Pool Party & Potluck/2008-2009 Membership Kick Off Event
Please join your fellow BABI members for a family friendly pool party. We all get so busy with our work and our families - this is your opportunity to bring the two together for a fun afternoon by the pool. Applications for renewal will be available. Please invite anyone you know of who is considering joining BABI either as a professional or community member.

When: Saturday, July 19, 2008 2PM - 7PM
Where: Lindsay's house - 371 Avenida Palmas, San Jose 95123

Keep an eye out for the evite for more details or contact the Membership Committee at join@bayareabirthinfo.org to RSVP. You can also contact Lisa at 408-460-1262 or Lindsay at 408-506-4024.

Discount for Blossom Members
BABI and Blossom Birth Services are offering a 15% discount to providers who wish to join both. As a BABI member, you can join Blossom Birth’s referral list at a discounted rate. By being listed on both referral lists, you will benefit by reaching even more people in the Peninsula and South Bay areas. Details and application included in the downloadable BABI Membership Packet (pdf format).

Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions about membership or difficulty accessing the application form, please contact Lisa at join@bayareabirthinfo.org.


Sponsor
All those who support BABI's mission are invited to make a tax-deductible donation

Benefits:	Designation as a Sponsor on BABI website and some print and promotional materials.
	The gratitude of a community who can increasingly birth with support, informed options, resources, and dignity.

Professional Member
For professionals that work with expectant and new families, support BABI's mission, complete the application, and pay the appropriate tax-deductible membership fee.

Benefits:	Listing included in BABI marketing materials (including Resource Guide and website) to be distributed to doctor, midwife, and other provider offices, as well as any conferences, forums, tabling events, Meet the Doula Nights, ...etc.
	Invitation to BABI e-groups
	Eligible to participate in BABI sponsored Meet the Doula Nights, Information nights, and other BABI promotional events, as appropriate
	A discount for BABI sponsored speaker events
	A 25% discount on vendor fees at BABI promotional events, including Meet BABI Fair
	A vote in board and other general elections
	May attend board meetings and submit topics for discussion or presentation to the board
	Eligible to participate on planning committees and to run for Board positions
	Invitation to attend BABI Circles, BABI Connections, and other events designed for connecting with other professionals
	Eligible to add events to the calendar on the BABI website
Annual Fee:	$80 annual fee and $50 volunteer deposit
	1/2 price for Students and Trainees listed as such

Community Member
Those who support of BABI's mission, complete the simple application, and pay the appropriate tax-deductible membership fee.

Benefits:	Choice of BABI logo item (T-shirt, tote, or onsie)
	Invitation to BABI e-groups
	Invited to attend BABI Circles and BABI Connections
	Voting rights for board elections and other general elections
	May attend board meetings and submit topics for discussion or presentation to the board
	A discount for BABI sponsored speaker events
Annual Fee:	$40