MeLNA Levels
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MeLNA members include:
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See the levels of membership detailed below.
Being a MeLNA member isn't the same as being a Maine Certified Landscape and Nursery Professional. To find out more about our certification program, click here.
Active Member (Voting Member) Active membership shall be limited to Maine Companies whose majority of income is derived from the production, sale, servicing, or handling of nursery stock or in combination with associated items. The company shall have been in good standing with the trade for at least two years prior to application. All classes of membership shall become active upon meeting the requirements for active membership.
Number of employees Dues amount
0-4.......................................... $100.00
5-9.......................................... $150.00
10-24 ..................................... $200.00
25-49 ..................................... $250.00
50-74 ..................................... $300.00
75+ ........................................ $350.00
Associate Member $65.00 Maine companies whose majority of income is derived from the production, sale, servicing, or handling of nursery stock or in combination with associated items BUT DO NOT qualify for active membership.
Affiliate Member $25.00 Individuals employed by an active, associate, or participating member.
Participating Member $150.00 Businesses in related fields and out-of-state nursery operations.
Contributing Member $25.00 Persons engaged in teaching, research, or affiliated with a government agency in the field of horticulture or related profession who contribute time and knowledge to the profession. A MeLNA Certified Professional that does not qualify under any other category.
Student Member $10.00 Students in training in the field of horticulture. Membership ceases upon departure from full time status.
Active Members hold the right to vote; all members shall be permitted to attend meetings of the Association, whether special or annual and shall be accorded all privileges and obligations of membership.
Dues are due and payable annually on November 1. If you become a member after June, dues for the following year will be prorated at half the full amount for your category. If you join after September, your dues will cover your membership for the following year. Dues can be paid on the melna.org website with your credit card through Paypal. If renewing, after November 30th your information will no longer be visible on the website until your renewal is paid.
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