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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.
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:


==== Our Focus Areas ====
= Roles =
'''[[VitalRail]] State Freight Rail Plans'''


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:
* 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 ======


===== Participating Stakeholders =====
* All Member privileges, plus:
'''Active involvement in shaping the work'''
* 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


* All Registered Stakeholder privileges, plus:
====== Sponsor ======
* Direct input on Initiative development
 
* Access to working groups and specialized content
* Underwrite an Industrial Systems Initiative
* Networking with fellow participants, experts and leaders
* Underwrite an IntelliConference Series
* Partnership opportunities for organizations
* Strategic alignment with OTNA's mission
* Brand visibility and networking opportunities


'''Ideal candidates:'''
====== Sustaining Contributor ======


* '''Leaders:''' Experience in transportation, logistics, policy, or related fields at any organizational level
* Recognition as a valued supporter
* '''Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):''' Ability to provide verified information and expert analysis on relevant topics
* OTNA Moves, monthly indepth newsletter of our progress
* Help sustain ongoing research and IntelliConferences
* Financial support for our progress
* Quarterly contributions of $75+


'''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
* 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.
 
= OTNA Activities You Can Help Advance =


===== Contributing Supporters =====
====== State and Provincial Rail-Enabled Economic Development Plans ======
'''Financial support for our mission'''
Comprehensive industrial development strategies tailored to each jurisdiction's unique needs and opportunities.


* Quarterly contributions of $50-$500
====== Industrial Systems Initiatives ======
* Help sustain ongoing research and IntelliConferences
Whole industrial systems progress for critical sectors such as [[RE-STEM|essential minerals]] and [[RE-FOREST|forestry and wood products]].
* Recognition as a valued supporter


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


==== 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 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.
 
== 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 16:25, 2 January 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 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
  • Underwrite an Industrial Systems Initiative
  • Underwrite an IntelliConference Series
  • 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 $75+
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 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.