$(document).ready(function(){


	// validate signup form on keyup and submit
	$("#requestform").validate({
		rules: {
			member_username: {
			required: true,
			minlength: 3
			},
			member_email: {
				required: true,
				email: true
			}
		},
		messages: {
			member_username: {
				required: "Please provide a username",
				minlength: "Your username must be at least 3 characters long"
			},
			member_email: "Please enter a valid email address"
		}
	});	        

});