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Become a Whole Brains Council Member<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We take WBC membership very seriously. All of our members are verified and tested to meet our standards. Consumer trust for the WBC brand depends on our members’ commitment to quality. We are always looking for new members to Whole Brains Council. See the membership process below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whole Brains Council Members are a core part of the WBC organization. Members can issue WBC branding and labels, contribute to WBC, and evaluate new potential members. Members also conduct WBC day to day operation and keep the organization running.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Member Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WBC members enjoy a number of benefits in addition to use of WBC branding and WBC certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be the first to know<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All members receive updates and can attend virtual meetings with WBC leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Voice your opinion<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All members can vote at monthly meetings and raise issues or concerns at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Access events<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Membership comes with an invitation to WBC private events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Application Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The member application process typically takes thirty days but can vary depending on the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 1<\/div>

Submit an application<\/h3>

Send a membership application by email or a form.<\/p>

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Complete a virtual interview<\/h3>

Present information about yourself and your organization to us.<\/p>

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Complete an in-person interview<\/h3>

Meet us in-person at our HQ in NYC or at one of our offices.<\/p>

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WBC internal deliberation<\/h3>

WBC members will hold meetings and review your material.<\/p>

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Day 30<\/div>

Membership final descision<\/h3>

You will be notified of your membership status.<\/p>

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Application Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fill out and send the form below to take the first step in becoming a member. Alternatively, email us the answers to this form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Name<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Last Name<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Position at organization<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Organization Name<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Organization Address<\/div>