Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of becoming a member of the Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia?
The benefits of becoming a member are listed in the chart below:

Individual Members Receive
• The satisfaction of knowing that your donation will help to protect a very special part of the Northwestern Georgia mountains
• MCTGA newsletters
• MCTGA Annual Report
• Invitations to membership events such as the Annual Meeting and the Spring Celebration, the Conservation Speakeasy, Mushroom Madness
• Income tax charitable deduction

How much are individual membership dues?
Individual members may join at the following levels:

Leopold Society $5000 +

Conservator $1,000-$4,999
Patron $500-$999
Donor $100-$499
Sponsor $40-$99
Supporter $25-$39

How do I join the MCTGA or renew my membership?
You can join the MCTGA online by sending a check through the mail or dropping by our office in downtown Jasper (we're on the second floor above the Pickens County Progress). The Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia's address is 104 North Main Street, Suite B3, Jasper, GA 30143. The MCTGA’s phone number is 706-253-4077.

How will I know when it is time to renew my membership?
Individual memberships are good for one year from the day you join. As your renewal date approaches, you will receive a renewal notice with a remittance envelope. If you prefer, you may renew your membership online.

How do I prevent duplicate mailings?
If you receive more than one issue of the newsletter or other identical mailings, your name may be appearing in our database more than once. If this happens, please let us know and recycle the mailing by giving it to a friend who may be interested in our work.

What should I do if I relocate or if my contact information changes?
If you are relocating or your contact information changes, please let us know so that we can update your membership record. We value your membership and do not want to lose touch!

How can I make a memorial or honorarium gift to the Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia?
If you would like to make a memorial or honorarium gift, you may do so online by using our Membership form. Please be sure and specify the gift type in the designated comment area and provide the name of the person for whom the gift is being given. If you prefer, you may purchase your memorium by sending a check through the mail or dropping by our office.

What types of gifts does the MCTGA accept?
The MCTGA accepts gifts of any type. We accept cash, checks, gifts of stock, in-kind gifts and bequests. For more information, please see the section entitled Ways of Giving.