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{{DISPLAYTITLE:What Role Can You Play with OTNA?}}
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We invite you to join our collaborative efforts in transforming freight transportation and industry infrastructure. Your expertise, insights, and participation are essential to building comprehensive solutions for North America's rail and industry challenges.
From Visitor to Initiative Leader to Sponsor there are a full range of ways to contribute your perspectives, concerns, and resources.  


==== Our Focus Areas ====
= Roles =
'''[[VitalRail]] State Freight Rail Plans'''
 
Developing comprehensive freight rail strategies tailored to each state's unique needs and opportunities.
 
'''Industry-Specific Planning'''
 
Creating plans for critical sectors such as [[RE-STEM|essential minerals]] extraction and [[RE-FOREST|forestry industry]] optimization.
 
'''IntelliConferences'''
 
Hosting fact-finding specialized conferences that bring together experts to identify challenges, create solutions, and advance breakthrough opportunities.
 
==== Ways to Participate ====
 
===== Visitors =====
'''No commitment required'''


====== Visitor ======
* Access all public content
* Access all public content
* Contact us with questions or feedback
* Contact us with questions or feedback
* Explore our resources and research
* Explore our resources and research


==== Registered Stakeholders ====
====== Member ======
'''Light engagement with discussion privileges'''
 
* Everything visitors can do, plus:
* Everything visitors can do, plus:
* Comment and ask questions on any page using Discussion Tabs
* Comment and ask questions on any page using Discussion Tabs
* Participate in community conversations
* Participate in community conversations
* Regular updates on proceedings and relevant articles
* OTNA Moves, monthly indepth newsletter of our progress
* $50 quarterly membership fee, scholarships available


'''How to join:'''  Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with subject line "Registered Stakeholder" and introduce yourself, including your background and interests. We'll provide login credentials and a site orientation.
====== Participating Stakeholder ======
 
* All Member privileges, plus:
===== Participating Stakeholders =====
* Participation in IntelliConferences
'''Active involvement in shaping the work'''
* Direct input on Initiatives
 
* All Registered Stakeholder privileges, plus:
* Direct input on Initiative development
* Access to working groups and specialized content
* Access to working groups and specialized content
* Networking with fellow participants, experts and leaders
* Networking with fellow participants, experts, and leaders
 
* '''Leaders:''' Recognized identity and expertise in industry, transportation, logistics, policy, or related fields
'''Ideal candidates:'''
* '''Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):''' Ability to provide verified information and expert input on relevant topics
 
* '''Leaders:''' Experience in transportation, logistics, policy, or related fields at any organizational level
* '''Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):''' Ability to provide verified information and expert analysis on relevant topics
 
'''How to join:''' Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with subject line "Participating Stakeholder (Your Topic of Interest)" and describe your background and specific interests in OTNA initiatives.
 
===== Sponsors =====
'''Partnership opportunities for organizations'''


====== Sponsor ======
* Industrial Systems Initiative Sponsor
* IntelliConference Series Sponsor
* Partnership opportunities for organizations
* Strategic alignment with OTNA's mission
* Strategic alignment with OTNA's mission
* Brand visibility and networking opportunities
* Brand visibility and networking opportunities
* Direct input on research priorities
* Access to exclusive insights and early findings


'''How to explore:''' Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with subject line "Sponsorship" to discuss customized partnership opportunities.
====== Sustaining Contributor ======
* Recognition as a valued supporter
* OTNA Moves, monthly indepth newsletter of our progress
* Help sustain ongoing research and IntelliConferences
* Financial support for our progress
* Quarterly contributions of $25+


===== Contributing Supporters =====
= Activities You Can Advance =
'''Financial support for our mission'''


* Quarterly contributions of $50-$500
====== State and Provincial Rail-Enabled Economic Development Plans ======
* Help sustain ongoing research and IntelliConferences
Comprehensive industrial development strategies tailored to each jurisdiction's unique needs and opportunities.
* Recognition as a valued supporter


'''How to contribute:''' Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with the subject line "Contributing Supporter" or click here:
====== Industrial Systems Initiatives ======
Whole industrial systems progress for critical sectors such as [[RE-STEM|essential minerals]] and [[RE-FOREST|forestry and wood products]].


====== IntelliConferences ======
Our large-group, inquiry-based methodology for convening stakeholders to identify challenges, create solutions, and advance breakthrough opportunities.


   
====== OnTrackNorthAmerica Planning and Development ======
Work with OnTrackNorthAmerica to develop our various activities.


==== Our Commitment to Ethics ====
= Commitment to Ethics =
OTNA maintains the highest ethical standards to ensure all participants can contribute on equal footing. All Participating Stakeholders and Sponsors are required to:
OTNA maintains ethical standards that ensure all participants can contribute on equal footing. All Participating Stakeholders and Sponsors are required to:


# Review our [[Founder's Statement]] and [https://sign.ontracknorthamerica.org OTNA Ethics Statement]
# Review our [[Founder's Statement]] and [https://sign.ontracknorthamerica.org OTNA Ethics Statement]
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Our Ethics Statement supports transparency, accountability, and mutual respect among all participants.
Our Ethics Statement supports transparency, accountability, and mutual respect among all participants.
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
Do you have questions about participation, our work, or getting started? When you register, please share any questions that might benefit other potential participants. We continuously update our FAQ section based on community input.

Latest revision as of 15:54, 19 November 2025

From Visitor to Initiative Leader to Sponsor there are a full range of ways to contribute your perspectives, concerns, and resources.

Roles

Visitor
  • Access all public content
  • Contact us with questions or feedback
  • Explore our resources and research
Member
  • Everything visitors can do, plus:
  • Comment and ask questions on any page using Discussion Tabs
  • Participate in community conversations
  • Regular updates on proceedings and relevant articles
  • OTNA Moves, monthly indepth newsletter of our progress
  • $50 quarterly membership fee, scholarships available
Participating Stakeholder
  • All Member privileges, plus:
  • Participation in IntelliConferences
  • Direct input on Initiatives
  • Access to working groups and specialized content
  • Networking with fellow participants, experts, and leaders
  • Leaders: Recognized identity and expertise in industry, transportation, logistics, policy, or related fields
  • Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Ability to provide verified information and expert input on relevant topics
  • Industrial Systems Initiative Sponsor
  • IntelliConference Series Sponsor
  • Partnership opportunities for organizations
  • Strategic alignment with OTNA's mission
  • Brand visibility and networking opportunities
Sustaining Contributor
  • Recognition as a valued supporter
  • OTNA Moves, monthly indepth newsletter of our progress
  • Help sustain ongoing research and IntelliConferences
  • Financial support for our progress
  • Quarterly contributions of $25+

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Activities You Can Advance

State and Provincial Rail-Enabled Economic Development Plans

Comprehensive industrial development strategies tailored to each jurisdiction's unique needs and opportunities.

Industrial Systems Initiatives

Whole industrial systems progress for critical sectors such as essential minerals and forestry and wood products.

IntelliConferences

Our large-group, inquiry-based methodology for convening stakeholders to identify challenges, create solutions, and advance breakthrough opportunities.

OnTrackNorthAmerica Planning and Development

Work with OnTrackNorthAmerica to develop our various activities.

Commitment to Ethics

OTNA maintains ethical standards that ensure all participants can contribute on equal footing. All Participating Stakeholders and Sponsors are required to:

  1. Review our Founder's Statement and OTNA Ethics Statement
  2. Digitally sign the Ethics Statement to confirm agreement
  3. You will receive email confirmation of the signed commitment

Our Ethics Statement supports transparency, accountability, and mutual respect among all participants.