REGULAR MEMBERSHIP Membership Dues - $60.00 Any person interested or engaged in public health in the state of Missouri. In order to have a national (NACCHO) membership, an LPHA must hold an organizational membership before being eligible for a regular membership. Regular members may hold office, chair committees and vote.

CONTRIBUTING (NON LPHA) Membership Dues - $300.00 Any person, organization or business entity that manifests an interest in public health through a financial contribution to the Association. The Contributing member shall be an educational institution, a not-for-profit organization, or a health (DHSS), public health, environmental or any other business with an interest that coincides with the mission of MPHA. They may attend meetings, receive all member information, newsletters and email notices, and provide input. Membership listing includes up to six members to be listed. Contributing members may hold office, chair committees, and vote. The organization is entitled to designate six members for a period of one year who will have all rights and privileges afforded to regular members of the Association.

ORGANIZATIONAL (LPHA) Membership Dues - Population Based The Organizational member shall be a Missouri Local Public Health Agency. The LPHA is entitled to designate six organizational representatives for a period of one year who will have all rights and privileges afforded to regular members of the Association. The organizational members will be designated in writing and submitted to the Association at the time dues are paid or when there is a change of representatives. Additional membership may be acquired at the regular membership cost. The organizational member will pay annual dues on a population-based schedule, for both Missouri and National (NACCHO) membership, and will be entitled to all rights and benefits of full membership. Organizational members may hold office, chair committees, and vote on the basis of one vote per agency.

RETIRED Membership Dues - $30.00 Any person who has retired from a professional role in a public health related field (Administrator) or an Administrator of a Missouri Local Public Health Agency. Retired members may hold office, chair committees and vote.

STUDENT Membership Dues - $15.00 Any person enrolled in a college or university or occupied in a formal training program in preparation for entry into a public health related field. Student members cannot hold office, chair committees or vote.

For an organization interested in an Organizational (LPHA) membership, contacting the office directly is necessary because the membership structure includes specific details such as:

1. Population-Based Dues: Annual dues are based on the population served, requiring accurate calculations tailored to the organization’s specific population size.
2. Representative Designation: Organizations can designate six representatives, and these names must be submitted to the Association. The office ensures that all necessary details are received and recorded correctly.
3. Additional Membership Options: Additional individual memberships are available at the regular membership rate, and the office can provide guidance on securing these if needed.

Direct contact with the office ensures the membership setup is handled smoothly and that all rights, benefits, and voting privileges are correctly assigned. Please reach out to Sandy Boeckman at sboeckman@mopha.org or call her at 573.6347977 for further assistance with your Organizational (LPHA) membership. Sandy will be able to guide you through the process, answer any questions about dues, and help with representative designations to ensure your membership is set up smoothly.