IBBA Dues Policy

IBBA Dues Policy 2012

January 1^st, 2012 to December 31^st, 2012

Information on this page is reviewed annually.

IBBA Membership Dues
Membership Levels, Benefits and Definitions
Renewing Members
New Member Application Form
Questions?

IBBA Membership Dues

The IBBA Board of Directors has set the Membership Dues for the current year as follows:
(See Levels and Benefits section for more details of these categories.)

Corporate Dues:	$300.00
Regular Dues:	$160.00
Second Membership Dues:	$105.00
International (non-US) Dues:	$105.00
Associate Dues:	$105.00
Student Dues:	$55.00
Honorary / Advisory	not applicable
Sponsor	by agreement

New members (i.e anyone who has not previously been an IBBA member) who join after the First Quarter of the year will pay pro rata as follows:

	Joining Q2 Apr - Jun	Joining Q3 Jul - Sep	Joining Q4 Oct - Dec
Corporate Dues:	$225.00	$150.00	$75.00
Regular Dues:	$120.00	$80.00	$40.00
Second Membership Dues:	$80.00	$55.00	$30.00
International (non-US) Dues:	$80.00	$55.00	$30.00
Associate Dues:	$80.00	$55.00	$30.00
Student Dues:	$45.00	$30.00	$15.00

Dues are normally payable on January 1^st of each year, however rejoining member payment will not be considered in arrears until after January 31^st.

Dues may be paid by check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard).

Each membership is entitled to all benefits that IBBA offers for that level.

Current members' dues are payable on or before January 1^st of the year covered by the dues. Notice will be given to any member that has not paid by January 31^st. If dues remain unpaid within two weeks from the end of January, the non-paying member will be removed from member list and benefits will cease. Membership dues for delinquent members will be paid at the normal annual rate upon reinstatement to membership.

Once a delinquent member is removed from the list, no member discounts or benefits will be available until reinstatement to good standing.

Only members in good standing (paid dues) and in the mermbership Levels indicated below will be eligible to vote in that year's elections.

Membership Levels, Benefits and Definitions

Membership Level

Corporate Member	Note 1			Note 1
Full Member	Note 2
Second Full Member	Note 3
International Member	Note 4
Honorary Member	Note 5
Advisory Board Member	Note 6	Note 6	Note 6
Associate Member	Note 7
Student Member	Note 8
Sponsor Member	Note 9

Notes:

	Membership Level Definitions
1	Corporate Member: One price for as many employees as are in the business. One vote per corporate membership.
2	Regular (Full) Member: Full access to all IBBA member benefits. Applies to the first paying member on a membership account.
3	Second Full Member: Companies with more than one paying member receive a reduced rate for 2nd and subsequent members.
4	International Member: Same benefits as Regular/Full Member but resides outside the U.S.A..
5	Honorary Member: Granted by Board.
6	Advisory Board Member: Board Appointed. Access to password area of website & IBBA Mailing List granted on individual basis at Board's discretion.
7	Associate Member: Members related to butterfly industry, but not selling butterflies and moths. Individuals who derive an income from the Butterfly industry are not eligible to become Associate members.
8	Student Member: Enrolled in any school. Individuals who derive an income from the Butterfly industry are not eligible to become Student Members.
9	Sponsor Member: An opportunity to support the work of IBBA! Please contact a member of our Board to discuss this special option! Interested parties who derive income (although possibly indirectly) from the industry. These individuals will receive certain benefits of Membership in the Association with the exception of voting rights and nomination to Board.

Renewing Members

IBBA Members: your membership renews in January of each year. Information about membership categories and dues rates can be found above. Please note that the pro rata reductions do not apply to existing or former members.

The easiest way to pay your dues is to use the PayPal link below. Please enter your full name and company name (if applicable) in the “Description” field before you submit your payment. We suggest that you also e-mail Membership Services Coordinator Bobbie McGee to inform her that your payment is on its way.

Please e-mail Membership Services Coordinator Bobbie McGee if you need to discuss payment options or if you have any other questions about making your payment.

New Member Application Form

Click HERE to go to the membership application form

Questions?

Please e-mail Membership Services Coordinator Bobbie McGee if you need to discuss payment options or if you have any other questions about making your payment.