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{{DISPLAYTITLE:What Role Can You Play with OTNA?}}
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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.  
This is a team sport. We're synthesizing North America's industrial systems through stakeholder dialogues, research, and infrastructure planning. That requires diverse expertise and perspectives. Here's how you can contribute:


= Roles =
= Roles =


====== Visitor ======
====== Visitor ======
* Access all public content
* Access all public content
* Contact us with questions or feedback
* Contact us with questions or feedback
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====== Member ======
====== Member ======
* Everything visitors can do, plus:
 
* Comment and ask questions on any page using Discussion Tabs
* Everything Visitors can do, plus:
* Comment and ask questions in the Discussion Tabs on any page
* Participate in community conversations
* Participate in community conversations
* Regular updates on proceedings and relevant articles
* Regular updates on proceedings and relevant articles
* OTNA Moves, monthly indepth newsletter of our progress
* Receive the OTNA Moves monthly in depth newsletter on our progress
* $50 quarterly membership fee, scholarships available
* $50 quarterly membership fee, scholarships available
* Membership Form
====== Sustaining Contributor ======
* All Member privileges, plus:
* Recognition as a valued supporter
* Help sustain ongoing Initiatives and IntelliConferences
* Quarterly contributions of $75+
* Sustaining Contributor Form


====== Participating Stakeholder ======
====== Participating Stakeholder ======
* All Member privileges, plus:
 
* Participation in IntelliConferences
* Membership required
* Direct input on Initiatives
* Direct participation in IntelliConferences and Initiatives
* Access to working groups and specialized content
* Access to working groups and specialized content
* Networking with fellow participants, experts, and leaders
* Leaders and Subject Matter Experts welcomed: Ability to provide expert input on relevant topics
* '''Leaders:''' Recognized identity and expertise in industry, transportation, logistics, policy, or related fields
* Participating Stakeholder Application
* '''Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):''' Ability to provide verified information and expert input on relevant topics


====== Sponsor ======
====== Sponsor ======
* Industrial Systems Initiative Sponsor
 
* IntelliConference Series Sponsor
* Underwrite an [[Industrial Systems Initiatives|Industrial Systems Initiative]] or an IntelliConference Series
* Partnership opportunities for organizations
* 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
* Sponsor Communication
====== Volunteer ======
* Participate as an ongoing team member
* Access to the site as a member of our volunteer team
* Volunteer Application


====== 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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====== State and Provincial Rail-Enabled Economic Development Plans ======
====== State and Provincial Rail-Enabled Economic Development Plans ======
Comprehensive industrial development strategies tailored to each jurisdiction's unique needs and opportunities.
Comprehensive [[:File:New-Blueprint-for-Rail-Enabled-Economc-Development-Online-PDF-Format-4.pdf|industrial development strategies]] tailored to each jurisdiction's unique needs and opportunities.


====== Industrial Systems Initiatives ======
====== Industrial Systems Initiatives ======
Whole industrial systems progress for critical sectors such as [[RE-STEM|essential minerals]] and [[RE-FOREST|forestry and wood products]].
Whole industrial systems progress for critical sectors such as [[RE-STEM|essential minerals]] and [[RE-FOREST|forestry and wood products]].


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


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Work with OnTrackNorthAmerica to develop our various activities.
Work with OnTrackNorthAmerica to develop our various activities.


'''Please complete your Interest Form and we will respond appropriately.'''
'''Please complete your Interest Form and we will respond appropriately.'''


= Commitment to Ethics =
= Commitment to Ethics =
OTNA maintains ethical standards that 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 Promise Statement]
# Digitally sign the Ethics Statement to confirm agreement
# Digitally sign the Promise Statement to confirm agreement
# You will receive email confirmation of the signed commitment
# You will receive email confirmation of the signed commitment


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

Revision as of 21:23, 2 February 2026

This is a team sport. We're synthesizing North America's industrial systems through stakeholder dialogues, research, and infrastructure planning. That requires diverse expertise and perspectives. Here's how you can contribute:

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 in the Discussion Tabs on any page
  • Participate in community conversations
  • Regular updates on proceedings and relevant articles
  • Receive the OTNA Moves monthly in depth newsletter on our progress
  • $50 quarterly membership fee, scholarships available
  • Membership Form
Sustaining Contributor
  • All Member privileges, plus:
  • Recognition as a valued supporter
  • Help sustain ongoing Initiatives and IntelliConferences
  • Quarterly contributions of $75+
  • Sustaining Contributor Form
Participating Stakeholder
  • Membership required
  • Direct participation in IntelliConferences and Initiatives
  • Access to working groups and specialized content
  • Leaders and Subject Matter Experts welcomed: Ability to provide expert input on relevant topics
  • Participating Stakeholder Application
  • Underwrite an Industrial Systems Initiative or an IntelliConference Series
  • Partnership opportunities for organizations
  • Strategic alignment with OTNA's mission
  • Brand visibility and networking opportunities
  • Sponsor Communication
Volunteer
  • Participate as an ongoing team member
  • Access to the site as a member of our volunteer team
  • Volunteer Application


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 Promise Statement
  2. Digitally sign the Promise Statement to confirm agreement
  3. You will receive email confirmation of the signed commitment

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