Free memberships

I have a question. I would like to suspend the requirement to pay membership fees for this year as we are undergoing significant changes in the organization as we focus on implementing the Business Plan that was ratified at the June 06 AGM. I realize that some of you have already paid your fees for 2006 but I propose we award you with a free year in credit for that so you will not have to renew until April 2008. So, my question is, would you support this, or would you have a problem with this?
Rod Corbett

Membership Services

• The Distance Newsletter - monthly in e-zine format
• Professional development opportunities
  • Fall Workshop or equivalent
  • Monthly online presentations
• An annual conference -This year Interface will be combined with the Synergize and Energize conference in Calgary.
• Access to the ADETA listserv, an active communication tool for members (ADETA-NET)
• Networking with fellow practitioners in our association (An ADETA membership list containing professional contacts across Alberta)
• An opportunity to influence distance education and online learning policy in Alberta
• Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the Spring and special meetings as required
• Voting privileges at the AGM (student members excluded)
• An annual research award for members who share their research activities
• An opportunity to support ADETA by volunteering for:
  • The Board of Directors (Student members excluded)
  • Standing Committees: Membership, Nominating and Elections, Public Relations and Professional Development and Research
• Priority registration for online PD events