WPSA membership
There are two forms 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: 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.
Student: Student membership may be held by bona fide poultry students while they are studying at universities, colleges and agricultural institutes.
Life: Individuals may become Life Members through a Branch in return for a once only payment.
Affiliate: associations, societies, institutions, clubs etc. and commercial organizations connected with poultry industry activities are entitled to become Affiliated Members.
Patron: The Council of the WPSA may designate as a Patron of the Association any government department contributing to the Association through the local branch.
Non-branch membership
To become a Non-Branch Member of the WPSA, application should be made to the WPSA Secretary: Dr Roel Mulder, Secretary, WPSA, PO Box 31, 7360 AA Beekbergen, The Netherlands, phone: +31 55 506 3250, mobile: +31 6 515 19584fax: +31 55 506 4858 and e-mail: roel.mulder@wpsa.com.
Dues (apart from Life Membership) are levied every two years so as to reduce administration costs and bank charges. Cheques must be drawn on a bank with a US bank connection and made payable to the World's Poultry Science Association.
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 will be as set out below (for an experimental period).
| High income countries | Low income countries | ||
| Individual members | 20.00 US$ | 10.00 US$ | |
| Affiliate members | 50.00 US$ | 50.00 US$ | |
| Patron members | 50.00 US$ | 50.00 US$ | |
| Student members | 10.00 US$ | 5.00 US$ | |
| Life members | 500.00 US$ once only | 500.00 US$ once only | |
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Membership dues for Non-Branch Members shall be:
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| High income countries | Low income countries | ||
| Individual members | 50.00 US$ for two years | 30.00 US$ for two years | |
| Affiliate members | 120.00 US$ for two years | 120.00 US$ for two years | |
| Patron members | 120.00 US$ for two years | 120.00 US$ for two years | |
| Student members | 25.00 US$ for two years | 20.00 US$ for two years | |
| Life members | 650.00 US$ once only | 650.00 US$ 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).
Membership application form
You can download the application form for membership in Word or PDF.
Unesco coupons
For low income countries it is possible to pay with Unesco Coupons. For more information see also the Unesco website.