Become a Member
Join the Far-Western Nepalese Society of Maryland and be part of a growing, vibrant community.
Verify Your Membership
Search your name below to check your current membership status with FWNS-MD.
Choose your membership
All memberships are subject to approval. Membership is open to individuals who support the mission and values of FWNS-MD and the Far-Western Nepali community.
- Vote at General Assembly & elections
- Access to all FWNS-MD events
- Community support services
- Valid for 2-year EC term
Approved by General Secretary · Must attend 1 FWNS event or be vouched by 1 member
- Two votes at General Assembly
- Access to all FWNS-MD events
- Community support services
- Valid for 2-year EC term
Approved by General Secretary · Same requirements as individual general membership
- Lifetime voting rights
- Eligible to run for Board positions immediately
- Eligible for core officer roles after 1 yr Life
- Priority access to all programs
- Recognition at annual events
Requires 1 yr General Membership + 2 FWNS events + EC majority approval
- Lifetime voting rights (both individuals)
- Both eligible to run for Board positions
- Both eligible for core officer roles after 1 yr Life
- Priority access to all programs
- Recognition at annual events
Each individual must meet Life Membership requirements + EC majority approval
Your Digital Member Card
Payment via Zelle
After submitting your application, please send your membership dues via Zelle to complete your registration.
farwestnepalese@gmail.com
Please include your name and membership type in the Zelle note.
Your membership becomes active upon payment confirmation and EC approval. The General Secretary will contact you with confirmation.
How it works
Submit Application
Fill out the online membership form or in person at a FWNS-MD event.
Review
General Members are reviewed by the General Secretary. Life Members are reviewed by the full Executive Committee.
Pay Dues
Once approved, send your dues via Zelle to farwestnepalese@gmail.com.
Welcome!
You'll receive confirmation and be added to the official FWNS-MD membership roster.
From member to leader
FWNS-MD has a structured pathway ensuring community leaders have genuine, long-term involvement before taking office.
General Member
Apply + attend 1 event or get vouched
→ Vote at General Assembly
Life Member
1 yr General + 2 events + EC approval
→ Vote + run for Board positions
Core Officer
Life Member 1+ yr
→ Run for President, VP, Secretaries, Treasurer
Minimum 2 years of active community involvement required before running for a core officer position.
Membership deadline for election participation
To be eligible to vote or file candidacy in the 2026 FWNS-MD Executive Committee Election, your membership must be active by:
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