Membership

You might be wondering why should I pay money to join a volunteer group?

1.  As a member you have a say in the direction of this organization!

This group was founded on the principle that each member of this community deserves a voice in how we move forward to improve our park at the center of our vibrant neighborhood.

2. You can serve in a leadership role to help make a difference.

Our Board of Directors meets monthly to plan out events, discuss fundraising goals, and build relationships with community leadership

3. Your dues support the Park and the Park Only.

Annual dues help to support projects in the park like Clean Ups, Improvements to Landscape, and eventually "big-ticket" items like trees, benches, and playground equipment. 

4. Be the first to know about changes coming to Cooper Park. 

Our Board works closely with the County Parks department to discuss needed changes to Cooper. 

CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP

Individual – Individual members. $20 annual dues.

Family – Couples and members of the immediate family over age 18 (dependents under age 18 will not have voting privileges, Each family member over age 18 in the family with have a vote). $30 annual dues.

Champion – Individuals, families, organizations, corporations, or foundations who give a specified amount. $50 annual donation, membership included.

Naturalist – Individuals, families, organizations, corporations, or foundations who give a specified amount. $100 annual donation, membership included

Conservator – Individuals, families, organizations, corporations or foundations who give a specified amount. $500 annual donation, membership included

William H. Cooper Ambassador– Individual, families, organizations, corporations or foundations who give a specified amount. $1000 donation, Lifetime membership included.

Gold Level Community Partner - Individual, family, organizations, corporations or foundations who give a specified amount. $5000 donation

Platinum Level Community Partner - Individual, family, organizations, corporations or foundations who give a specified amount. $10,000 donation

Senior/Student – Individuals or couples over the age of 65 or in possession of a valid college or graduate ID badge. $15 annual membership.

Ex Officio membership (non-voting) shall be granted to the Milwaukee City Alder and the Milwaukee County Supervisor whose districts include Cooper Park, and to the Milwaukee County Parks Director.

If you would like to speak with a Board Member about membership, send us an email.