Society News
Board Establishes New Membership Categories
As part of its transformation initiative, STC will introduce five new membership
categories this fall. The new categories vary in price and give members the
option of joining multiple STC communities (chapters and SIGs).
The Society board of directors recently approved the cost of member dues for
four of STC’s new membership categories. The board also decided how many STC
communities members may select. The new categories will appear on dues renewal
forms (to be mailed in November) and on new member applications for 2005. The
board will establish the amount of community rebates for fiscal year 2006 at
its annual meeting in May (the deadline to file for the 2005 rebate is September
30).
Descriptions of the new membership categories follow. All dollar amounts are
in U.S. dollars (USD). A table describing the costs and benefits of these categories
has been provided on the STC Web site at www.stc.org/transformation/.
Classic Membership
The classic membership entitles members to the paper versions of Intercom and Technical
Communication and to access to the online versions; full access to the
members-only area of the STC Web site; and a choice between the following
options for membership in STC communities:
- one chapter and one SIG
- three SIGs
The costs of classic membership are as follows:
- U.S. members: $145
- Canadian members: $145 + $15 postage
- Overseas members: $145 + $35 postage
- Retired members: $72.50
Members who choose classic membership may join additional SIGs at a cost of
$5 per SIG and additional chapters at a cost of $10 per chapter. To be eligible
for the retired member rate, an individual must be retired and have been an
STC member for ten years. As in the past, retired members will not be counted
in the calculation of chapter rebate amounts.
E-Membership
E-membership entitles members to the same benefits as classic membership, except
that e-members will not receive paper copies of Intercom and Technical
Communication. E-members may join additional SIGs at a cost of $5 per
SIG and additional chapters at a cost of $10 per chapter. E-membership costs
$135 for members worldwide.
Limited Membership
Limited membership includes subscriptions to the paper versions of Intercom and Technical
Communication and full access to the members-only area of the STC Web
site. Limited memberships do not include membership in communities (chapters
or SIGs).
The costs of limited membership are as follows:
- U.S. members: $125
- Canadian members: $125 + $15 postage
- Overseas members: $125 + $35 postage
Student Membership
Student members receive the same benefits as e-members but have no voting rights.
Student members may join additional SIGs at a cost of $5 per SIG and additional
chapters at a cost of $10 per chapter. Student memberships cost $50.
Corporate Membership
To allow for further study, the board has postponed a vote on the costs and
benefits of corporate membership.
Prorated Dues for New Members
As in the past, new members who join STC in 2004 receive prorated credits on
their first renewal. The amount of credit new members receive does not depend
on the membership category they select.
A member’s credit is based on 2004 dues ($140 for regular members, $56 for
students) and the month he or she joined the Society, as shown in the table
below. These credits will appear on new members’ renewal invoices. New members
who join the Society in November and December 2004 are considered paid in full
for 2005.
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Renewal Credits for New STC Members (in USD)
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Credit toward 2005 Dues
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Month Joined
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Members
(2004 dues = $140)
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Student Members
(2004 dues = $56)
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January ’04
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0
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0
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February ’04
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14.00
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5.60
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March ’04
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28.00
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11.20
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April ’04
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42.00
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16.80
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May ’04
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56.00
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22.40
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June ’04
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70.00
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28.00
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July ’04
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84.00
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33.60
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August ’04
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98.00
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39.20
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September ’04
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112.00
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44.80
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October ’04
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126.00
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50.40
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November ’04
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n/a
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n/a
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December ’04
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n/a
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n/a
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Members who join in September pay $140 dues (plus a $15 enrollment fee) for
a membership that extends until December 31, 2004. According to the prorating
schedule, these members will each receive a $112 credit toward 2005 dues. Those
who select e-membership on their 2005 renewal invoice will pay $23 ($135 minus
$112). A U.S. member who joins in September and selects limited membership
at renewal will pay $13 ($125 minus $112), while an overseas member who joins
in September and selects limited membership at renewal will pay $48 ($125 plus
$35 postage minus $112).
If you have questions regarding prorated dues credits, please contact the STC membership department.
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