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Requirements for Membership

Any person interested in the supply management field shall be eligible to be a Direct Member or Regular Member of an Affiliated Association provided that such person does not solicit business on behalf of such person or his or her employer during meetings of any ISM activity, including without limitation, meetings of Affiliated Associations (including chapters) ISM Committees and ISM groups and forums (as defined in Policy).

In principle and in practice, the Institute values and seeks a diverse membership, volunteer leadership, and staff. There are no barriers to full participation in the Institute on the basis of ethnic background, gender, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

The Institute values the efforts, knowledge and commitment of all volunteers and staff, and structures the volunteer system to maintain continuity by encouraging participation in integrated activities to enhance value-added activities and optimize productivity.

Categories of Membership

Option 1: Regular membership includes ISM membership and membership in an Affiliated Associations. You receive the full value of membership.

Option 2: Direct Membership includes membership with ISM only. Membership with an affiliate, local networking opportunities, and other affiliate benefits are not included.

Option 3: The Regular Membership Volume Discount Program provides dues discounts to companies with 50 or more individuals as members. Organizations must enroll as a Volume Discount participant initially. For more information on the Volume Discount Program, please e-mail Rob Palmer, call 800/888-6276, extension 3111, or write to: