MEMBERSHIP TYPES
Professional Membership
500 Club
Retiree Membership
Student Membership
Student Transition Membership
Corporate Membership
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
The vast majority of IABC members are professional members. As of Jan. 1, 2009, Kentucky chapter dues are $287, plus a $40 application fee for new or lapsed members. IABC membership belongs to the member, even if the employer paid for it. If the employer pays for the membership and the member moves to another employer, the member retains IABC membership for the duration of the year and can renew without paying a reinstatement fee. The former employer (who paid for the membership) can also arrange to have a successor “assume” the remainder of the paid membership (if there are three or more months remaining on the membership). If the member is changing positions within the same organization or has a 500 Club membership, this policy does not apply.
Professional Membership Dues
International Dues $237
Heritage Region $10
Kentucky Chapter $40
Total $287
Application Fee $40**
**Application fee applies only to new or lapsed members.
THE 500 CLUB
So-named because only 500 members were allowed to participate, the 500 Club offered lifetime membership in IABC. The 500 Club is closed, as all slots have been taken.
RETIREE MEMBERSHIP
Individuals who have been professional IABC members for at least five years, are retired from employment in the communications industry, and are at least 55 years of age are eligible for retiree status. International dues for retired members are $43.
Retiree Membership Dues
The following annual dues are collected for Retiree Membership:
International Dues $43
IABC Heritage Region Dues $10
IABC-Kentucky Chapter Dues $40
Total Annual Dues $93
Application Fee* $40
*Application Fee applies ONLY to new or lapsed members.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Student memberships are available to full-time students of colleges, universities and other educational institutions as well as part-time students working toward a degree, or a certificate program in Canada, who are not presently working in the communication profession.
Student Membership Dues
The following annual dues are collected for Student Membership:
International Dues $46
IABC Heritage Region Dues $10
IABC-Kentucky Chapter Dues $40
Total Annual Dues $96
Application Fee* $40
*Application Fee applies ONLY to new or lapsed members.
STUDENT TRANSITION MEMBERSHIPS
Current IABC student members are eligible for the student transition rate up to one year after graduation from college or university. The regular application fee is waived and the student pays half of the international dues (plus full district and chapter dues).
Graduates who have not been IABC student members are not eligible for this rate and must pay full professional dues.
Student Transition Membership Dues
The following annual dues are collected for Student Transition Membership:
International Dues $113
IABC Heritage Region Dues $10
IABC-Kentucky Chapter Dues $40
Total Annual Dues $163
Application Fee Waived
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
Corporate packages offer discounts to five or more employees from the same company. To initiate a package, payment for all members must be made with one check or one credit card charge (dues for current IABC members will be pro-rated according to time left on the membership).
A higher value “Gold Plus” package is also available, offering on-site training, PR opportunities for the company, and special pricing on IABC products and events. Download Corporate Package Brochure