Application for Membership

PROCEDURE

On this page you can fill in the application for membership of the NATO Norfolk Staff Officers’ Mess. You have to cycle through a sequence of steps to gather the required information for your membership application.

Step 1.  This page guides you through Step 1 of the procedure. You need to select the membership type that matches your ambition and complies with your eligibility, as explained on the Membership Types page. Note that the amounts listed for each membership indicates the membership fees per three months, paid in advance.

Step 2.  When you click "Next", to go to Step 2 for the "Application window". Here you need to enter your email address (preferably your work email). After you copy the security check (captcha) and click "Next" again, the "Application form" opens. 

Step 3.  The "Application form" is where you need to fill in your personal details. Mandatory fields are your last name and first name, the organization that you are affiliated with (HQ SACT or other), and your work telephone number.

Step 4.  Under the "Personal information" is a field for voluntary contributions. The mess runs a Charity Fund and encourages members to donate a voluntary quarterly contribution of $3.00. If you want to make that commitment, check the box next to "Charity Fund".

Step 5.  Click "Next" and in the following window you will review and confirm your application: the membership level, the voluntary contribution, and your personal details. If you click on "Confirm and proceed with payment", your application will be finalized. 

Step 6.  This is where you can make an online payment online. You can pay with your credit card.

SELECTIVE STATEMENTS 

Regular Membership - "R" - On my honour, I swear that my relationship with HQ SACT is one of the following, I am:

• a military officer assigned to NATO assigned to HQ SACT, Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFCNF), Combined Joint Operations of the Sea Centre of Excellence (CJOS COE), or attached in support of HQ SACT, including NATO Communications and Information Agency's CIS Support Unit (NCIA CSU) Norfolk, and National Liaison Representatives (NLR) from NATO and Partner nations.
• a NATO International Civilian NATO and Temporary Civilians from NATO nations other than the USA, employed by HQ SACT, JFCNF, or NCIA CSU Norfolk.

Regular US NIC Membership - "RU" - On my honour, I swear that my relationship with HQ SACT is as follows, I am:

• a NATO International Civilian and Temporary Civilians from NATO nations other than the USA, employed by HQ SACT, JFCNF, or NCIA CSU Norfolk and am declared as a citizen of the the United States of America.

Associate Membership - "A" - On my honour, I swear that my relationship with HQ SACT is one of the following, I am:

• (a)  Military Personnel. International military personnel of officer status serving at US Joint Staff Suffolk.
• (b)  Civilian Personnel. Civilian personnel, grades GS-11 and above, serving in military organizations in Norfolk. Justification for civilian personnel must include a letter from the employing officer (usually a Branch Head), which clearly states that the applicant has officer status.
• (c)  Contractors: Individuals employed by a company with which HQ SACT, JFCNF, or NCIA CSU Norfolk has a current contract and who are performing services at HQ SACT, JFCNF, or NCIA CSU Norfolk.

CONSENT

• I understand that my status will be periodically reviewed by NATO Norfolk Staff Officers’ Mess authorities and if it is determined that this statement is not true then my membership may be revoked.
• I have read and understand the contents of the Staff Mess "Standards of Conduct" contained in the mess by-laws.
• I will keep the Mess apprised of any changes to my contact information including email, mailing address or phone numbers.
• I understand that the minimum dues are six months membership, even if I join for less than than that period.