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Class Voting Dues Renewal period Benefits Notes
Individual Member Yes $40/year until MayJune 10 2006; $50/year after (Extended for May Membership Month) One year All general member benefits as defined by the Board, specifically including:
  • Right to vote in all LOPSA elections
  • Access to members-only LOPSA web content
  • Access to members-only LOPSA web archives
  • Access to participate in members-only LOPSA mailing lists
  • Opportunity to be involved in members-only project- or topic-specific groups
  • Member discounts on selected LOPSA merchandise and publications
  • Other benefits as they are developed
Charter Member Yes $50 N/A All benefits of Individual Membership, plus:
  • The lifetime right, for as long as membership is maintained in good standing, to refer to oneself as a "Charter Member"
  • A 3- or 4-digit member number (offered on an as-available basis)
  • Recognition by name as a Charter Member on the website (may be declined at member request)
  • Other such benefits as defined by the Board
 Admission to this membership class shall be limited to those joining prior to 10 MayJune 2006 (Extended for May Membership Month). Renewals of Charter Members shall be as Individual Members. Individual Membership dues shall not be applied, in whole or in part, to Charter Membership dues.
Founding Member Yes Same as Individual Member N/A All benefits of Charter Membership, plus:
  • The lifetime right, for as long as membership is maintained in good standing, to refer to oneself as a "Founding Member"
  • A 1- or 2-digit member number
  • Recognition by name as a Founding Member on the website (may be declined at member request)
  • Other such benefits as defined by the Board
 Admission to this membership class shall be by invitation of the Board. Renewals of Founding Members shall be as Individual Members. Individual or Charter Member dues may be applied to Founding Member dues on an annualized pro-rata basis.
Student Member Yes $25/year One year All benefits of Individual Membership, plus such other benefits as defined by the Board Admission or renewal of this membership class shall require proof of full-time primary, secondary, or post-secondary student status.
Honorary Member No $0 N/A As defined by the Board Admission to this membership class shall be by invitation of the Board.
Trial Member No TBD One month As defined by the Board. Not quite ready for this one, but soon.
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