Governors Highway Safety Association
The States' Voice on Highway Safety

Join GHSA as an Associate Member

Associate Members enjoy a variety of benefits, and dues are tax-deductible.

Join the more than 180 organizations, associations, businesses and individuals that support the goals and objectives of GHSA. Associate Members enjoy a variety of benefits, and dues are tax-deductible (Federal ID# 521021004).

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Benefits

  • Listing (logo and descriptive copy) on the GHSA's website with a hyperlink to your website
  • Access to members' only content:
    • GHSA’s searchable online membership directory that gives you access to state highway safety office leadership and staff
    • Member e-updates highlighting relevant traffic safety issues and member activities
    • Special reports and publications addressing priority and emerging issues
    • Federal legislative updates
  • Opportunity to be featured in an Associate Member Spotlight video in GHSA's Directions in Highway Safety e-newsletter
  • First look at GHSA RFPs and preference in selection
  • Invitations to top shelf webinars for online learning, networking, thought leadership and sponsorship opportunities
  • Exclusive Annual Meeting opportunities:
    • $150 GHSA Annual Meeting early bird and $100 regular registration discount
    • $250 GHSA Annual Meeting exhibitor discount and priority booth selection
    • Plenary and workshop thought leadership 
    • First look at GHSA Highway Safety Champion (sponsorship) prospectus
  • Access to GHSA staff of subject matter experts
  • Ability to seek assistance from GHSA with introductions to the Associations' members and other partners
  • Notary services at the GHSA office in Washington, DC
  • Opportunities to address the GHSA Board at quarterly meetings and sponsor networking events
  • Opportunities to sponsor and present at the GHSA Executive Seminar and virtual Leadership Forum attended by new SHSO leadership and senior and rising staff
  • Opportunities to amplify relevant traffic safety messaging via GHSA’s social media channels
  • Opportunities (space permitting) to promote webinars and trainings of relevance to the state highway safety offices on the Events page on the GHSA website
  • Optional one-on-one consultation with a GHSA staff member to ensure you make the most of your membership

Membership

Payment must accompany each application. You will receive a refund if membership is not approved. Any applicant not accepted may reapply after one year. The membership year runs July 1 through June 30.

GHSA Associate Members must agree to support the goals and objectives of GHSA:

  • Promote traffic safety as a national priority 
  • Expand and deliver member support services 
  • Develop new partnerships and strengthen existing partnerships 
  • Encourage innovative approaches in the states’ safety programs 
  • Ensure sufficient resources to support association services and priorities

Associate Members may not vote on GHSA policies or other organizational matters. Associate Membership does not imply GHSA endorsement or grant permission to use the GHSA logo.

Associate Member dues are used to support the general purposes of GHSA, including the cost of publications, development and implementation of training for association members, and research of specific highway safety issues.

Categories and Annual Dues

Emeritus - $250
Former Governor's Representatives or Highway Safety Coordinators who aren't eligible for small business or corporate membership

Small Business - $450
Companies with three or fewer employees, including individual consultants

Nonprofit - $550
Applicants must include an IRS letter indicating 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Public Service - $750
State, local or tribal government agency (Requires State Highway Safety Office approval) 

Corporate - $1,000
Companies with more than three employees