wpsa membership information
membership benefits
- World’s Poultry Science Journal (published four times/year)
- Reduced fee for:
– World’s Poultry Congresses
– Congresses and Symposia of Federations - Branch meetings
- Email WPSA Newsletter
- Travel Grant Programme
- Speakers’ Bureau
- WPSA Awards
WPSA MEMBERSHIP
There are two types of membership – National Branch and Non-Branch member. Because of the many benefits, most members of the WPSA belong to a branch. This arrangement is strongly encouraged by the Association. Non-Branch membership is intended mainly for those who live in countries which do not have a National Branch. National Branches are listed. However, please note that where there is no WPSA branch it is possible, by agreement, to join the Association through the branch of another country.
BRANCH MEMBERSHIP
Because each branch normally makes an additional charge to cover its own administration costs and any programme of activities it may undertake, subscriptions vary between branches. The amounts payable by branches to the ‘parent organization’ for each type of membership are shown in the Appendix to the Constitution.
Individual membership
Any person who is, or has been, engaged in any activity connected with the poultry industry and is interested in its objectives may become a member of the Association. To become a member simply apply to your local WPSA Branch Secretary. The names and addresses of Branch Secretaries are also printed in each issue of the WPS Journal.
Affiliate membership
Associations, societies, institutions, clubs etc., or commercial organizations connected with poultry industry activities are entitled to become Affiliate members. Affiliates may designate one person as a representative who shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of an individual member except becoming a member ofCouncil or holding office.
Student membership
Student membership may be held by bona fide poultry students, while they are studying at universities, colleges and agricultural institutes.
Life membership
Individuals may become Life Members through a Branch in return for a once only payment.
Membership dues
Since 1991 the membership dues have been US$ 15.- per member per year. In many meetings this fee has been discussed. Any increase in the cost of membership would be difficult for most people in developing countries. After further wide ranging discussion the following compromise was agreed. Starting in 1999 the schedule of membership dues has been as set out below.
| Type | High income country | Low income country |
|---|---|---|
| Individual member | 20 USD | 10 USD |
| Affiliate member | 50 USD | 50 USD |
| Student member | 10 USD | 5 USD |
| Life member | 500 USD - once only | 500 USD - once only |
non-branch Membership
To become a Non-Branch Member of the WPSA, application should be made to the WPSA Secretary: Ir Peter van Horne, Secretary, WPSA, PO Box 31, 7360 AA Beekbergen, The Netherlands, or by email.
Dues (apart from Life Membership) are levied every two years so as to reduce administration costs and bank charges. We prefer payment by Western Union. For details please contact the WPSA secretariat .
Membership dues for Non-Branch Members shall be:
| Type | High income country | Low income country |
|---|---|---|
| Individual member | 50 USD | 30 USD |
| Affiliate member | 120 USD | 120 USD |
| Student member | 25 USD | 20 USD |
| Life member | 650 USD - once only | 650 USD - once only |
The membership dues for low income countries apply to members in those countries listed in the most recent International Monetary Fund Yearbook as having a per capita GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of 4000 SDR or less (SDR is the weighted exchange limit of account used by the IMF).
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