Membership

Why Become a Member?

By joining, you take an active role in protecting access and conserving trails for you and for future generations.

JORBA chapters have been quietly and systematically stewarding and improving many of the best parks in NJ. Maybe you've noticed improvements over the past several years: many trails are getting better, access has been solid and relations with other trail users and land managers is good.

Yet, this does not happen automatically: it takes dedicated, grassroots support and involvement from people like you. By becoming a member of JORBA you will fund JORBAs mission and further improve mountain biking opportunities within the state. Things are good, but they could be much better. Interested? Want to help? I thought you might...

Manage/Renew your Membership

Are you already a member and you want to renew? Maybe you received an email saying that your membership was about to expire?

If so, you can login and renew or manage your membership here.

You may join electronically below via the Web

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. Note, if you are past membberenewing please use the renew or manage link

Join using a paper form

Feeling nostalgic for the US Postal Service? Great! You can join using our Paper Membership Form

Benefits

• First and foremost, you get to support JORBA's mission as noted above.
• At the basic membership level you'll our basic list of goodies: a subscription to our super informative and witty, somewhat regular, printed newsletter, and some cool JORBA stickers.
• You will also receive a membership card which will entitle you to discounts at participating local merchants (see the growing list below).
• For memberships at the $35 level you'll receive a quality JORBA T-shirt with an appropriate design and witty slogan.
• Regardless of the level at which you join, you fund JORBAs mission and every membership and volunteer hour helps that cause.

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Where does your money go?

It takes money to fund trail building projects, preserve trail access and protect the environment, advocate minimal user impact through sustainable multi-user trails, and maintain trail user harmony across NJ. Your membership dollar funds our mission.

• Trail Building Tools: in order to build sweet singletrack we require blood sweat and tools. Some of your membership buys our chapters tools such MacLeods, Pulaskis, mattocks, chain saws, and other tools. Some tools, especially big ticket items, are also purchased through grants (federal and state) that we actively pursue.
• Operational Costs: Part of our mission is to work with land managers, legislators, and stakeholders to open or preserve access, assist with formation of local chapters, and more. Your membership also allows us to pay operational expenses such as this website, educational literature, printing and mailing expenses, etc.
• Club Insurance: JORBA is required to carry liability insurance. Part of your membership fee goes towards this club insurance.
• Feeding the Volunteers: when funds are available we like to pay for food, drink and snacks at some trail building sessions. Some of your membership dollar provides for this.
• Where your funds don't go: we are a 100% volunteer organization. There are no salaries to pay no frivolous expenditures made. After all, we're paying members too and we won't waste our money or yours.

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JORBA is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization. Donations to JORBA are tax-deductible. Tax ID: 22-3667526

Levels of Membership

Personal and Family levels

Several levels of membership for the solo rider or the riding family. You can find a level of support for any budget here. Please review the Paper Membership Form for details.

Corporate

Three levels of membership for bike shops, industry sponsors or supporting businesses can be found on our Paper Membership Form. There should be a membership level to fit your needs and fit your budget.

Supporting Bike Shops and Local Businesses

Card-Carrying JORBA members will receive discounts at the following bike shops and businesses. Note: please keep your JORBA member ID handy (your wallet, your bike bag, etc.) so that you can show it at these local businesses. Owners have the right to refuse any published discount if you do not have your card. Please honor this arrangement with this understanding.