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FAQ about Slow Food Membership
Can my company/organization/restaurant join Slow Food USA?
We currently do not offer corporate or group memberships. You are welcome to join as an individual, or you and an additional person can apply for a dual membership at the same mailing address. (You will each receive a membership card, and will receive one copy of our publications) There are many ways that companies, organizations and restaurants can get involved locally, nationally and internationally. Slow Food has many partners and sponsors who are involved in events and advertising. Please contact us if you are interested in sponsorship or advertising opportunities.
I live outside the US. Can I join Slow Food USA?
Our members live in the United States and the Virgin Islands. Members outside of this area can join Slow Food at http://www.slowfood.com and pick their country of residence. If you live outside the USA but would like to receive The Food Chain, our e-newsletter, please email us at membership@slowfoodusa.org
What are the benefits of being a member of Slow Food USA?
There are many written and unwritten benefits of joining Slow Food USA! You'll receive a Slow Food USA membership card along with our national newsletter the Snail and our international journal Slow. You'll receive discounts on our merchandise and on Slow Food events. You'll also be connected to other like-minded people in your community and invited to local, national and international Slow Food events. You will have the opportunity to experience conviviality in your area and help us change the food system to one that's good, clean and fair.
I recently joined but I haven't heard from my local convivium leader. How can I get involved?
Please contact your convivium leader today and let him/her know that you would like to get involved! Your leaders' contact information is listed on your membership card -- you can also find it here: http://www.slowfoodusa.org/contact/index.html.
I recently joined but I haven't received any of the publications. Why?
Our publications are sent to members on a rolling basis -- if you join Slow Food in January, for example, you'll receive the following issue of the Snail (printed in March) and Slow (printed in April). We currently do not send out back issues. The Food Chain is emailed to members at the beginning of every month. If you have not received The Food Chain, please email us at membership@slowfoodusa.org and make sure that we have your current email address on file.
I would like to start a new convivium in my area. How do I do this?
Hurray! Please contact Yuri Asano for details and check out our New Convivia FAQ’s.
I would like to receive invitations from two convivia in my area - is this possible?
Yes, please indicate which convivia when you join/renew or email us at membership@slowfoodusa.org
Where do my membership dues go?
From supporting the Foundation of Biodiversity to opening new Slow Food convivia, your membership helps Slow Food grow and further our goals and initiatives nationally and internationally. Click here for more descriptions and our dollar distribution chart.
I support the movement but I am on a limited budget - do you have discounted memberships?
We currently have a $30 student rate which does not include Slow.
I'd like to deduct my membership dues from my taxes this year - how can I do this?
The membership card and letter you receive in the mail can serve as a receipt for tax deductible purposes. Your membership dues are tax deductible, except for the $15 allocated for the Slow journal.
I recently moved - can I give you my new address?
Yes, please email us your new address at membership@slowfoodusa.org or send us a fax at (718) 260-8068.
I am having trouble joining on your website. Help!
After making your selections and clicking "Add to Basket", click the "Checkout" button at the top right of the screen, or you can click “Buy One Now”. This will take you to the shopping cart. If you are having problems, you can also call our office at 718-260-8000 (or 877-Slow) to pay with a credit card over the phone. Or, you can download a membership form and mail it in with a check. |
