BMI Membership

Membership Expectations

All members must complete the BMI Membership Intake Form before purchasing a membership. General membership is open to all. Any member who chooses to be considered for a council or executive committee appointment will be subject to a review by BMI’s current council.

General Membership

  • Upholds BMI Mission and Values Statement 

  • Complete Membership intake identifying identifying interests, abilities and value alignment 

  • Contribute financially on sliding scale

Council Member

  • Meet general membership requirements

  • Serve on the BMI Council: A collective of at least thirty members constituting a balance of artists, academics and activist

  • Two year commitment

  • Serve on at least one committee 

  • Commit to fundraisings for general operation and symposium

  • Attend annual council Retreat

Executive Coordinating Committee

  • Meet general membership and council requirements

  • Five representatives (one from each committee), the Director, graduate assistant, and one advisory board member

  • 2/3  year staggered commitment

  • Monthly meetings

  • Present committee actions and reports 

  • Guide vision, assess goals, and evaluate budgets for grants and events.