Membership
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
| Regional Members - INSTITUTE members who are also members of the Section (Qualified to vote or hold office). | DUES: $10 |
| Regional Associates - NOT INSTITUTE members. | DUES: $10 |
| Emeritus Member - Emeritus Membership is granted to retiring members with a membership tenure of 20 or more years. Emeritus Members do not pay dues and receive substantial discounts on publication subscriptions and event registrations. | NO DUES |
| Student Members - a full-time student working toward an Associate or higher degree in food science/technology or a related field. | DUES: $10 |
For information on becoming a member of the INSTITUTE click here:
ANNUAL DUES
(Any adjustment to the annual dues for Regional Members, Associate Members, Emeritus Members and Student Members is submitted to the executive committee before implementation)
The dues year is from January 1 through December 31 of each calendar year.
Members in arrears over 60 days (end of February) shall be dropped from the official rolls of the SECTION.
PRORATION OF DUES
Applications received between November 1 and May 1 require a full year’s dues.
Applications received between May 1 and November 1 require one-half (1/2) of the full year’s dues.
Student Member applications received between November 1 and August 1, the dues will be credited to the current calendar year.
Graduating Student Member applying for Member status will be granted a fifty percent (50%) discount during their first full year of full Member status.
Annual Dues Exceptions:
· A member with Emeritus status pays no dues.
PUGET SOUND IFT MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Click here for the application form (.pdf)
Print out the form, fill it out, and mail with your check to:
Amy Leir
7060 S 238th
Kent WA 98030
(253) 437.6247
Email: amy.leir@oberto.com
BENEFITS of SECTION MEMBERSHIP
Participation in a Regional Section provides up to date scientific information, along with an excellent opportunity to network and help your profession
· 6 Newsletters including all meetings and events information and job postings
· Access to advertise in the newsletter and/or on the website
· Membership Directory
· Free admission to supplier’s night