Become a Member

Membership Types and Annual Dues

Memberships are for one year and can be entered online only. Payments can be made at time of application online or you may choose the "send check" option in which an invoice will be printed for mailing a check in. Below are instructions, memberships types and fees.

1. CLICK ON THE APPROPRIATE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. 
2. Check appropriate category boxes and enter business/organization information in the spaces provided 
3. At the end of the form you will hit the "SUBMIT" button.
4. You will be taken to a payment screen where you will be prompted to pay online OR you may choose the "send check" option. If you are sending a check, your application will be in our system and validated once funds are received. A confirmation page will come up that can be printed and used for a receipt or an invoice to submit to your accounting department for payment.

Membership Application links below. Click on the link that matches your business or organization.

• BLFS For-Profit Membership Application        $75  (for profit corporations)
• BLFS Non-Profit Membership Application       $55  (must be recognized 501(c)(3))
• BLFS Individual Membership Application        $25  (no business or agency affiliation)
• BLFS Honor Roll Membership Application      $200 (includes banner logo rotating on home page)

Benefits of Membership

• Link to our BLFS Promotional Flyer:  BLFS Promo Rack Card
• Meet professionals who serve seniors in Polk County
• Establish vital contacts and connect with community resources
• BLFS print directory listing with additional advertising at discount prices
• New and improved website resources, searchable database, and contact center
• Website e-mail list-serves to dialog with subscribed members to solve problems or exchange ideas
• Monthly meetings with speakers, keeping you informed and equipped.  (FREE BREAKFAST AT HOST SITES)
• Members may distribute flyers, promote events, and market services
• Members will be represented at health fairs and educational events BLFS sponsors
• Members may have opportunity to speak at monthly meetings or host a meeting
• Members may offer content for our website through "Ask the Expert"
• Volunteer opportunities to serve the community through "Better Season for Seniors," and "Empathy for Elders" training seminars
• Support community projects with a like-minded group of professionals
• List your events on our BLFS calendar
• Professional development and career opportunities listed