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The following are descriptions of the membership categories offered to STC members for 2008. Please note that under the new dues structure approved by the Board of Directors in August 2007, the cost of each additional chapter membership (beyond what is included in a member’s respective membership package) is $25 per year, and each additional special interest group (SIG) membership (beyond what is included in a member’s respective membership package) is $10 per year. For more information about the new dues structure, please refer to “Q & A for Chapter Leaders: New Dues Structure” in the October Tieline (www.stc-cdx.org/node/692).

Classic Membership
Classic membership entitles members to the hardcopy versions of Intercom and Technical Communication and access to their online versions, as well as full access to the online STC members-only knowledge base. Members in this category may choose one of the following community options for 2008: one chapter and one SIG, or up to three SIGs. Members in this category may join additional SIGs at a cost of $10 per SIG and additional chapters at a cost of $25 per chapter.

E-Membership
E-membership entitles members to the same benefits as classic membership, except that e-members do not receive hardcopies of Intercom and Technical Communication. Members in this category may choose one of the following community options for 2008: one chapter and one SIG, or up to three SIGs. E-members may join additional SIGs at a cost of $10 per SIG and additional chapters at a cost of $25 per chapter.

Student Membership
Student members receive the same benefits as e-members, but have no voting rights. In addition, student members may join up to three SIGs and up to two chapters (one student and one professional). Students may join additional SIGs at a cost of $10 per SIG and additional chapters at a cost of $25 per chapter.

All SIG Membership Package
In addition to these membership categories, as part of a one-year pilot program, STC members have the option of joining all of STC’s twenty-one SIGs at a reduced rate. For $300, in addition to membership in all SIGs, members will receive membership in one chapter and printed versions of Intercom and Technical Communication. This rate includes overseas postage for international members.

Details are available on the registration/renewal section of the STC Web site (www.stc.org/membership/join01.asp).