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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.
If you think its is time for real change join us! This is a team sport. We're advancing North America's industrial systems through stakeholder dialogue, [[Collaborative Industrial Optimization]], and in-the-field action. That requires diverse expertise and perspectives. Here's how you can contribute:


==== Our Focus Areas ====
= Roles =
'''[[VitalRail]] State Freight Rail Plans'''
Use our Interest Form to express your interest in any of these roles!


Developing comprehensive freight rail strategies tailored to each state's unique needs and opportunities.
====== Visitor ======
 
'''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'''


* Access all public content
* Access all public content
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* Explore our resources and research
* Explore our resources and research


==== Registered Stakeholders ====
====== Member ======
'''Light engagement with discussion privileges'''
 
* Everything visitors can do, plus:
* Comment and ask questions on any page using Discussion Tabs
* Participate in community conversations


'''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.
* Everything Visitors can do, plus:
* Comment and ask questions in the Discussion Tabs on any page
* Observe IntelliConferences and Initiatives
* Regular updates on proceedings and relevant articles
* Receive the OTNA Moves monthly in depth newsletter on our progress
* $50 quarterly membership fee, scholarships available
* Additional quarterly contributions are greatly appreciated, and will be recognized on our website.


===== Participating Stakeholders =====
====== Participating Stakeholder ======
'''Active involvement in shaping the work'''


* All Registered Stakeholder privileges, plus:
* Membership required
* Direct input on Initiative development
* 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


'''Ideal candidates:'''
====== Sponsor ======


* '''Leaders:''' Experience in transportation, logistics, policy, or related fields at any organizational level
* Underwrite an [[Industrial Systems Initiatives|Industrial Systems Initiative]] or an IntelliConference Series
* '''Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):''' Ability to provide verified information and expert analysis on relevant topics
* Partnership opportunities for organizations
* Strategic alignment with OTNA's mission
* Brand visibility and networking opportunities


'''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.
====== Volunteer ======


===== Sponsors =====
* Participate as an ongoing team member
'''Partnership opportunities for organizations'''
* Access to the site as a member of our volunteer team


* Strategic alignment with OTNA's mission
= OTNA Activities You Can Help Advance =
* 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.
====== State and Provincial Rail-Enabled Economic Development Plans ======
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.


===== Contributing Supporters =====
====== Industrial Systems Initiatives ======
'''Financial support for our mission'''
Whole industrial systems progress for critical sectors such as [[RE-STEM|essential minerals]] and [[RE-FOREST|forestry and wood products]].


* Quarterly contributions of $50-$500
====== [[IntelliConferences]] ======
* Help sustain ongoing research and IntelliConferences
Our large-group, inquiry-based methodology for convening stakeholders on specific topics to identify challenges, create solutions, and advance breakthrough opportunities.
* Recognition as a valued supporter


'''How to contribute:''' Please [[Special:Contact|contact us]] with the subject line "Contributing Supporter" or click here:
====== 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:


==== Our Commitment to Ethics ====
# Review our [[Founder's Statement]] and [https://sign.ontracknorthamerica.org OTNA Promise Statement]
OTNA maintains the highest ethical standards to ensure all participants can contribute on equal footing. All Participating Stakeholders and Sponsors are required to:
# Digitally sign the Promise Statement to confirm agreement
 
# 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
# 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.
 
== 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 18:41, 16 February 2026

If you think its is time for real change join us! This is a team sport. We're advancing North America's industrial systems through stakeholder dialogue, Collaborative Industrial Optimization, and in-the-field action. That requires diverse expertise and perspectives. Here's how you can contribute:

Roles

Use our Interest Form to express your interest in any of these 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
  • Observe IntelliConferences and Initiatives
  • Regular updates on proceedings and relevant articles
  • Receive the OTNA Moves monthly in depth newsletter on our progress
  • $50 quarterly membership fee, scholarships available
  • Additional quarterly contributions are greatly appreciated, and will be recognized on our website.
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
  • Underwrite an Industrial Systems Initiative or an IntelliConference Series
  • Partnership opportunities for organizations
  • Strategic alignment with OTNA's mission
  • Brand visibility and networking opportunities
Volunteer
  • Participate as an ongoing team member
  • Access to the site as a member of our volunteer team

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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.

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