ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Any non-profit association or organization, other than an institution of higher education, is eligible for an Associate Membership. Associate Members do NOT have voting privileges, nor the right to be elected to the Board of Directors, but do have access to all resources of ACCED-I available to members in good standing. The membership has the privilege of two (2) individual representatives from the organization.

Associate Membership fee - $475* Annually (Fiscal Year: July 1 - June 30)
* Dues are prorated quarterly: July - September 100%, October - December 75%, January - March 50%, April - June - 15 months for 12 month price. If you do not wish to take your prorated discount, (if appropriate) a dues credit will not be issued.

Associate Members may enjoy these benefits:

• Subscribe to the ACCED-I (members only) LISTSERV and learn from the experiences of over 1,000 colleagues of this active electronic discussion forum. The discussions are available by topic in the Resource Library.
• Attend the Annual Conference at the discounted member rate. This conference attracts 500-600 of your colleagues. Engage in thought provoking general sessions, nuts and bolts concurrent sessions, interactive roundtable discussions, experience unparalleled networking opportunities, and explore exhibits showcasing products and services of value to you.
• Participate in the ACCED-I Mentoring Program that assists those with less experience in our field with professional growth, and provides those with longer careers an opportunity to share their expertise.
• Receive access to the ACCED-I Membership Directory on-line and expand your professional nedworking base.
• Enjoy reading ACCED-I Connections, ACCED-I's informative newsletter, and keep up-to-date on current trends, association business, and regional news.
• Become certified! We offer both individual professional (Collegiate Conference and Events Professional (CCEP) Certification program) and institutional programs (One-Stop Shop Certification program).
• Access an extensive resource library of information including sample contracts, job descriptions, mission statements, marketing plans, conference sessions, and books and periodicals on conference and event planning.
• Increase revenues and visibility with a link on the ACCED-I website, a free listing in the Unique Venues directory (print and on-line),  and the opportunity to market your facilities at industry trade shows.
• Advance your career with the ACCED-I CareerCenter, the premiere source for connecting professionals with positions in collegiate conference and events management. Job seekers can search jobs and advertise their resume to employers free of charge.   

Click here for a membership application:

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