Why Join the Idaho Military Historical Society?
Idaho’s citizens have a rich military history. Besides the battles with indigenous Native Americans that established the modern state, individual Idahoans have served their state and nation in the active forces, reserves, and National Guard. Idaho Reserve and National Guard units have been called to duty for every major military conflict since the Spanish American War in 1898 to Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom in 2005. As a Society member, you can help us preserve this rich heritage. Members and volunteers are helping the Society with its historical programs which include:
- Collecting, preserving, and displaying artifacts and documents
- Providing military history education programs
- Museum and archives operation
- Conducting oral histories
- As a member, you will receive Pass in Review, our organizational newsletter
- As a member, you will also receive advance announcements of field trips, meetings, exhibit openings and other special events or benefits
- The Society sponsors membership meetings with special speakers, technical consultants and professional historians. As a member, you will invites to attend and participate in these various programs and events
- You will have the satisfaction of knowing you’re directly supporting the preservation of Idaho Military History for future generations
- You will be a part of a growing, dynamic organization
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Individual Memberships
Membership entered in the name of an individual of good character with a sincere interest in the Society. General Membership annual dues are $25. Receives newsletter and notice of future events. 1 vote at membership meetings.
Membership entered in the name of an individual of good character with a sincere interest in the Society. Lifetime membership dues are $375 in lieu of annual dues. Receives newsletter and notice of future events. 1 vote at membership meetings. Lifetime membership may by pain in installments over a one-year period.
Membership entered in the name of a spouse of a General Member or Lifetime member in good standing. Associate Membership annual dues are $10. Associate member shares newsletter and future events notice with full member partner and is eligible to vote at membership meetings.
Membership entered in the name of an individual of good character with a sincere interest in the Society who is attending elementary, junior, or senior high school, or an accredited college, university, or technical school. Student Membership annual dues are $10. Student member receives newsletter & notice of future events but is not eligible to vote at membership meetings.
Membership entered in the name of an individual of good character with a sincere interest in the Society who has reached the age of 60. Senior Membership annual dues are $15.
Organizational Memberships
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Membership entered in the name of a corporation of business of good character with a sincere interest in the Society. Annual membership dues are $500. Platinum member receives 15 copies of newsletter & notice of future events. Also receives 15 Corporate Membership Cards good for 15% discount at Gift Shop and other IMHS sponsored events. Member may cast 4 votes at membership meetings.
Membership entered in the name of a corporation of business of good character with a sincere interest in the Society. Annual membership dues are $250. Gold member receives 10 copies of newsletter & notice of future events. Also receives 10 Corporate Membership Cards good for 10% discount at Gift Shop and other IMHS sponsored events. Member may cast 3 votes at membership meetings.
Membership entered in the name of a corporation or business of good character with a sincere interest in the Society. Annual membership dues are $100. Silver member receives 5 copies of newsletter & notice of future events. Also receives 5 Corporate Membership Cards good for 10% discount at Gift Shop and other IMHS sponsored events. Member may cast 2 votes at membership meetings.
Membership entered in the name of a corporation of business of good character with a sincere interest in the Society. Annual membership dues are $50. Bronze member receives 2 copies of newsletter & notice of future events. Also receives 2 Corporate Membership Cards good for 10% discount at Gift Shop and other IMHS sponsored events. Member may cast 1 vote at membership meetings.
Please Note: all memberships are for the calendar year, expiring on December 31. (If joining in October, November, or December, expiration with be December 31 of the following year.)