To get access to the members area of this web site you will need to register. Please note that most of the web site content is available to the public and does not require you to log in. The exception is the members area. Here is the process that you should follow to register and get access to the members area:

1. Register with us by filling out the registration form and submitting it. You need to do this even if you are a member. In fact, you must already be a member or a workshop participant. If you are not one of these, the first thing to do is Join.
2. You will automatically (and almost immediately) get an email that contains your user ID and password. The password was generated by our system, you did not enter it. Be sure to save this email for reference in step #5.
3. WAIT. Unfortunately, at this point, you must wait while we verify that you are a member. We validate the email address you entered into the registration form against our list of member email addresses. This is a manual process and may take a day or two depending on how busy we are.
4. Your account will be activated once we verify your information.
5. You can then log in using the user id and password you received in the email. If, after two days, your user id and password does not work please email us and let us know.
6. Click on "my account" in the navigation section, and then the "Edit" tab, to change your password to something you prefer.

If you need any assistance, or have any questions, or would like a status of your approval - please email us. Please be sure to include the user id you created in the email.

As always, the YFA will never sell or distribute any member information, for any reason, without written consent from you, our members.