Membership To become a member simply fill out the Membership Form: WCACYM Membership Form (PDF/163) Membership Year September 1 - August 31 Benefits of Membership 1. personal support from partners in youth ministry 2. professional skills development 3. sharing of resources, contacts and programming 4. ongoing advocacy 5. quarterly newsletter 6. scholarships for ongoing training 7. discounts for summer seminars and the annual gathering Who can purchase a Membership? Personal Membership The individual retains membership when she/he changes job positions or locations. Organization Membership The organization retains membership when staff changes. (Parish, Diocese, Eparchy, Other) 2 Types of Memberships Voting Members Must attend the WCACYM Annual General Meeting or give notice if unable to attend (assigning a proxy vote in this case), be a Catholic, and live within the boundaries of Western Canada; as outlined in Article 1.4 of WCACYM's Constitution. Associate Members May attend the WCACYM Annual General Meeting, may include those of other Christian Denominations and other geographic areas. Associate Members do not have voting privileges. MEMBERSHIP FEES: (September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011) $100 - Diocese/Eparchy Diocese/Eparchy is a member: *$25/year - Parish/Institution *$25/year - Personal *Requires approval from Diocese Diocese/Eparchy is not a member: $75/year - Parish/Institution $50/year - Personal **No discounts apply to parish or personal membership at $25. Pro-rated (after April 1): $50 - Diocese/Eparchy $40 - Parish/Institution $30 - Personal