How to become a member

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		Request a Membership Packet by e-mailing rainbowaat@gmail.com or calling Robin Simborg at 773-383-1153.
		When you receive your packet, follow the instructions below. (A copy of these instructions will also be sent with your membership packet.) Contents of the Membership Packet:   Membership Application Form Complete the Membership Application Form and return it to Rainbow at the address below with your $30 annual membership dues for individuals, $40 annual dues for family.   Visitation Guidelines and Code of Ethics Read the Visitation Guidelines and Code of Ethics. Sign the Code of Ethics to indicate your agreement.  Mail with your Membership Application Form to the address below.   Availability Form Complete the Availability Form and mail it to Rainbow at the address below.  We will use this input to identify programs that match your interests and schedule.   Veterinarian Form Have your veterinarian complete the Veterinarian Form. The Veterinarian Form must be received before you take any Rainbow classes or take the Rainbow test.   "Without Dog" Observation Form and Program List On the Program List, look for programs that are open for "without dog" observations. Contact the program chairs to schedule your without dog observation. You may not attend a session without contacting the program chair. At each observation, have the program chair sign your "Without Dog" Observation Form. When you have completed three observations at different programs, send the "Without Dog" Observation Form to the address below.
		You and your dog must take an Introduction to Therapy Course.
		When you have completed your "without dog" observations, you must take the Rainbow Registry Test (if you haven’t already). To schedule your test, contact:  Nancy Lind at rainbow3719@gmail.com or 773-283-1129.
		When you and your dog have passed the Rainbow test, you will receive a "With Dog” Observation Form and Program List. On the Program List, look for programs that are open for with-dog observations. Contact the program chairs to schedule your observation. You may not attend a session without contacting the program chair. When you arrive, present the blue card you received at successful completion of your test. The program chair will complete the “With Dog” Observation Form and mail it to Rainbow.
		When you have successfully completed all of the steps above, you will be a working member of Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. You will be mailed a Rainbow Membership Card and an ID tag for your dog. Your dog must wear this tag when participating in Rainbow programs. In addition, you will be contacted by Charlotte Projansky who will work with you to schedule you into an ongoing Rainbow program.
		Mail forms to: Rainbow AAT 6042 W. Oakton Morton Grove, IL  60053 Attn: Robin Simborg Or, e-mail them to: rainbowaat@gmail.com
		If you have any questions during this process, please contact: Robin Simborg 773-383-1153 rainbowaat@gmail.com or Nancy Lind 773-283-1129 rainbow3719@gmail.com