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


==== Introduction ====
= Roles =
Our first [[Industry Action Plan]] (IAP) is VitalRail. Via conversations and iterative IntelliConference Series, stakeholders and OTNA staff organizers and facilitators drill into detailed dialogues on the challenges, opportunities and breakthroughs for rail infrastructure in support of industry.


An important detail: '''The goal of this site is to support stakeholders in staying up-to-date via summaries and digests linked to deeper analysis of the critical issues as they are developed by stakeholders.'''
====== Visitor ======
* Access all public content
* Contact us with questions or feedback
* Explore our resources and research


==== Participation Roles ====
====== 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


====== Visitors ======
====== Participating Stakeholder ======
Visitors can see all our public pages. If, as a visitor, you have any comments or questions, please send a note to [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with the subject line: '''Questions and Comments (Subject of Interest)'''.
* 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


====== Registered Stakeholders ======
====== Sponsor ======
Registered Stakeholders can observe the evolution of our [[IntelliConferences and IntelliSynthesis|IntelliConference and IntelliSynthesis]] process.  You will have your own stakeholder page to introduce yourself, and your background and interests in a specific Industry Action Plan. You can also comment and ask questions specific to the page you are on. To become a Registered Stakeholder select [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with the subject line: '''Registered Stakeholder (Subject of Interest)'''. We will notify you with a temporary login ID, password and user instructions. 
* Industrial Systems Initiative Sponsor
* IntelliConference Series Sponsor
* Partnership opportunities for organizations
* Strategic alignment with OTNA's mission
* Brand visibility and networking opportunities


As a Registered Stakeholder we ask you to:
====== 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+


* Read the [[Founder's Statement]] and [[OTNA/CAPSI Ethics]] pages.
====== Volunteer ======
* Be concise as possible in your communication. Feel free to attach any material you think relevant to the work.
* Please register your agreement with our ethics by commenting in your request to be a Registered Stakeholder.


====== Participating Stakeholders ======
* Participate as an ongoing team member
If you regard yourself as are a leader, subject matter expert (SME), a champion, an early adopter or scout within any of our goals and dialogues, we invite you to become a Participating Stakeholder of one of our Industry Action Plans, for example, VitalRail.
* Access to the site as a member of our volunteer team


* '''Leader:'''  A person with leadership experience at any level within any of the subjects CAPSI is addressing.
* '''SME''': As a Subject Matter Expert, you have the ability to provide verifiable information and considered views on specific subjects related to one or more of our IAPs and IntelliConferences.
* '''Champion''': As a Champion, you may be an SME but in this case you are a specific advocate for a subject.
* '''Scout''':  As a Scout, you interact with professional stakeholders and research information to uncover POVs that may be relevant and valuable to the evolution of critical subjects.


If you fulfill any of these descriptions, we ask you to register as a Participating Stakeholder and identify yourself as a Leader, SME, Champion or Scout. You will be contacted by a member of our organizing team. To become a Participating Stakeholder select [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with the subject line: '''Participating Stakeholder (Subject of Interest)'''.
= OTNA Activities You Can Help Advance =


====== Sponsor Prospects ======
====== State and Provincial Rail-Enabled Economic Development Plans ======
Sponsorship of our work offers many direct benefits to the near and long term goals and mission of your organization. We invite any organization within the sectors of business, government, labor, associations, advocacy, industry media and academia to contact us about '''sponsorship of one of our Industry Action Plans or a specific IntelliConference Series'''.  To investigate sponsorship, select [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with the subject line: '''Sponsorship'''. You will be contacted by an organizer.
Comprehensive industrial development strategies tailored to each jurisdiction's unique needs and opportunities.


==== FAQs ====
====== Industrial Systems Initiatives ======
When you register let us know if you have any questions that would be good for FAQs.
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 on specific topics to identify challenges, create solutions, and advance breakthrough opportunities.
 
====== OnTrackNorthAmerica Organizational Planning and Development ======
Work with OnTrackNorthAmerica to develop our various activities.
 
'''Please complete your Interest Form and we will respond appropriately.'''
 
= Commitment to Ethics =
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]
# Digitally sign the Ethics Statement to confirm agreement
# You will receive email confirmation of the signed commitment
 
Our Ethics Statement supports transparency, accountability, and mutual respect among all participants.

Latest revision as of 17:32, 18 December 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+
Volunteer
  • Participate as an ongoing team member
  • Access to the site as a member of our volunteer team

Donate Now Interest Form

OTNA Activities You Can Help 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 on specific topics to identify challenges, create solutions, and advance breakthrough opportunities.

OnTrackNorthAmerica Organizational Planning and Development

Work with OnTrackNorthAmerica to develop our various activities.

Please complete your Interest Form and we will respond appropriately.

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.

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