Affiliate Membership

Why is Your Membership Important?

The Hamilton County SWCD is funded for the majority of its expenses by the Hamilton County Council, the State of Indiana, and various grants. Your important financial contribution helps the SWCD to provide additional services and education which help protect and enhance the natural resources in Hamilton County now and for future generations.

Donations are used to help us hold workshops and programs for all age groups, produce educational publications and literature, establish demonstration sites, and support the many services offered by the SWCD.  Affiliate membership contributions are tax deductible.  Please consult your tax professional for details.  

How to become an affiliate member

Print the Affiliate Membership Brochure and complete the form.  Submit to our office with your check.

You may pay online through our Online Store.

If your reward level includes an ad in our newsletter, we will contact you to submit your artwork.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Membership Levels

Dogwood Member $25+
  • 1 ticket to the SWCD Annual Meeting
  • Recognition on website and in one newsletter
$50 for 50 -- Anniversary Member   $50+
  • New affiliate level—join the fun this year by donating $50 to celebrate 50 years!
  • 1 ticket to the SWCD Annual Meeting
  • Recognition on website, brochure, and two newsletters and at SWCD anniversary open house
  Maple Member $100+
  • 2 tickets to the SWCD Annual Meeting
  • Recognition on website and brochure and at SWCD anniversary open house
  • Small ad in all 2018 newsletters
  • One tree from the 2018 tree sale
  • Vendor spot at the Annual Meeting

 Hickory Member $300+
  • 4 tickets to the Annual Meeting
  • Recognition on website and brochure and at SWCD anniversary open house
  • Medium ad in all 2018 newsletters
  • Two trees from the 2018 tree sale
  • Vendor spot at the Annual Meeting
 
 Walnut Member $500+
  • 4 tickets to the Annual Meeting
  • Recognition on website and brochure and at SWCD anniversary open house
  • Large ad in all 2018 newsletters
  • Three trees from the 2018 tree sale
  • Vendor spot at the Annual Meeting
  • Business logo featured on our website with a link to your website
  • Business profile included in one newsletter distribution email (1000+ readers)

2018 Affiliate Members

Dogwood
Amy and Thad Perry
John B.South
Stephen Van Zant
Jay Kirkpatrick
Amy Shankland
Robert Benson

$50 for 50 Anniversary Members
Karen Hymbaugh-Red Wing Farm
Dallas L.Hester 
Cara and Aaron Culp 
Irving Materials, Inc.
Steve Hilger 
Duane and Mary Rinker 
James and Mary Sue Riggs- Riggs Farms
Jerry Rulon 
Patricia Clifford 
Ginger Davis
Maple
Farm Credit Mid America
John Ward Construction, Inc.
Guardian Retention Systems, LLC
In2Trees
Rulon FArms
Becks Superior Hybrids, Inc.
Gypsoil
Hickory
Waitt Grain Co. Inc.
Weihe Engineers, Inc.
Hamilton County Farm Bureau, Inc.
Who are SWCD Affiliate Members?

Affiliate members are concerned about the conservation and proper use of our natural resources.

Members include:
  • Farmers
  • Businesses
  • Teachers & schools
  • Community leaders
  • Landowners
  • Homeowners
  • Those who care about our
    environment.
SWCD Highlights from 2017

The financial support of affiliate members helped us to accomplish the following in 2017:
  • Cost share programs for residents and organizations in the county
  • Site visits by staff to identify and provide solutions for erosion problems, drainage issues, and more
  • Numerous educational outreach programs for children and adults
  • Launch of the Hamilton County Garden Network – a resource for community garden managers
  • Native trees and plants offered for sale at low cost to residents