A FWS Retiree is any person who worked for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at any point in their career and has now retired, including their spouses or partners. If you were caught up in a reorganization, retired from another agency, or took on a second career, but still consider yourself part of the FWS family, you are an eligible FWS Retiree. Among these are colleagues that were formerly in Research, Animal Damage Control, or certain National Fish Hatcheries transferred to State operation.

If you are a current employee of the FWS you are also welcome to join as a regular member before you retire, though you will not be able to vote or hold office in the Association until you retire.

In addition, any person who has retired and has an interest in the mission of the Association may join as an Associate Member. Associate members must pay dues upon joining (no "First Year Free"). Associate members are not eligible to vote, hold office or participate in directing the activities and operations of the Association. Associate members who fail to pay dues will be removed from the membership rolls at the end of the calendar year when their dues become delinquent.

Our focus areas:                     

• preserving and highlighting the rich history of the Service,
• mentoring youth and new employees,
• learning about current conservation challenges and successes,
• periodic reunions,
• national and international volunteer projects,
• helping celebrate significant anniversaries of FWS facilities.

Items below marked with red asterisks (*) are required!

Note that personal information shared with FWS offices is protected by the Privacy Act and treated confidentially, but personal information shared with Friends Groups is not protected by the Act, and confidential treatment is less certain.

Please Note:

This form can be used to initially join the Retirees Association (first year of membership is free - except for Associate Members), update membership information which may have changed since you initially joined, pay your dues, or make a voluntary donation to the Association by credit card online.

All new members will receive a membership pin. If you are currently a member and have lost yours you may request a new one further down on this form.

Note that if you initially join or pay your dues during the last quarter of the year (October-December), your first year free or dues payment will apply to both this year and next year, so you would be up-to-date with your dues/membership status through the end of next year!

You may select more than one choice, as appropriate, in the next section below.

Use this section to indicate whether you are joining for the first time, simply updating your member information or making a dues payment.  In addition to paying your dues you may also make an additional voluntary donation to the Retirees Association in this section, if you wish.

If you are joining as, or you are already an Associate Member, you must select one of the buttons under the Associate Membership section further down.

When we receive your dues, we will send you a membership card. 

New members receive a membership pin.

Thank you!

The FWS Retirees Association is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Your dues are considered a donation.

You have received no monetary benefit in return. See IRS Publication 1771.