Governance

Applicants admitted to an initial class of membership or affiliation between:

• January 1 and before April 1 pay 100% of the current year’s dues;
• April 1 and before July 1 pay 75% of the current year’s dues;
• July 1 and before October 1 pay 50% of the current year’s dues; and
• October 1 and December 31 pay 0% of the current year’s dues.

On or after October 1 of the current year, all members (except Full-Lifetime) and affiliates are invoiced 100% of the next year’s dues.

Members approved to change their class of membership or affiliation, except to Full-Lifetime Memberships, on or after:

• March 1 and before October 1 will on October 1 change membership and receive the appropriate dues invoice for the next year (January 1); and
• October 1 and before March 1 will immediately change membership and receive the appropriate dues invoice for the next year (if before January 1) or the current year (if on or after January 1).

Members approved to change their class of membership or affiliation to Full-Lifetime Memberships anytime throughout the year will become effective immediately with no refund of dues.

Applicants approved for Corporate Affiliation during the:

• summer Board of Directors Meeting pay 50% of the current year’s dues; and
• winter Board of Directors Meeting pay 0% of the current year’s dues.

Online Education Credits Program

No refunds on subscriptions after 30 days or if any quizzes have been taken.