MCS Friends Membership Form
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Annual membership donation is
$15.00 minimum
, payable through PayPal on our
donations page
. Or mail a check or money order payable to:
MCS Friends
P.O. Box 204
New Lebanon, NY 12125
In case of financial hardship or if you have any questions, please contact us at
1-248-301-2283
or email us at
mcsfriends.org@gmail.com
.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Donations are tax deductible.
How did you hear about MCS Friends?
Member benefits include:
self-help support group calls
educational teleconferences
periodic newsletter
PLEASE REVIEW THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION IN SUPPORT GROUP CALLS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES.
THEN CLICK ON "SUBMIT FORM" AT THE BOTOM OF THE LAST PAGE WHERE INDICATED.
MCS Friends Guiding Principles
MCS Friends is a support group, providing members with information, emotional support and opportunities for socializing, as well as educating the public about MCS.
We act together to maintain the sanctity of our organization. Our common welfare comes first.
As a support group, we promote politeness, harmony and cooperation among members. Behavior that is disruptive, antagonistic, or disrespectful is not tolerated.
We find unity in our diversity. We respect the cultural, religious and political views of all members and refrain from imposing our own cultural, religious or political beliefs on others.
We are not affiliated with and do not lend our name to any other organization or activity.
With no defined cause of MCS, no case definition or cure at this time, any information about various medical treatments is shared by members based on their personal experience rather than by medical practitioners.
While the cause of MCS is not psychological, psychological issues can make the condition better or worse, depending on one's reaction to the condition. Members are accountable for and self-monitor their behavior.
Members observe, protect and maintain confidentiality regarding all members, and do not share the conference call phone number and access code with nonmembers.
The use of the conference call phone number is for purposes approved by MCS Friends only and is not for personal use of members.
The protocol in the case of any grievance in the membership is to first communicate with the person with whom you have a grievance. If the situation is not resolved, bring the matter before the Executive Committee to be aired and resolved.
Failure to follow the principles and guidelines adopted by MCS Friends may result in termination of membership after prior written warning.
MCS Friends Guidelines for Participation in Support Group Calls
Members are encouraged to give and receive support by participating in support group calls. Following are guidelines for participation:
Be on time.
Announce yourself with your first name and state.
Follow the directions of the call facilitator.
Mute yourself.
Be aware of time limitations so all callers have an opportunity to participate.
Be prepared to take notes if necessary.
Be prepared with your concerns/questions.
Be considerate to the end.