Requirements for Membership

Membership in ISM is open to any person interested in the supply management field provided that such person (i) is not primarily engaged in sales activity; or (ii) 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. For the purposes of this section, "primarily" shall mean a majority of a person's time. However, no person shall be ineligible by reason of incidentally disposing of scrap, surplus stock, or equipment of the concern by which he or she is employed. The eligibility of an editor, secretary or business manager employed by an Affiliated Association shall not be affected by reason of sales activity directly related to any magazine, bulletin or other publication, or exhibit, product, show or similar activity sponsored by such association.

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 national membership and membership in one of the local affiliated associations. You receive the full value of membership both locally and nationally.

Option 2: Direct Membership includes membership in the national association only. Membership in the local affiliate, local networking opportunities, and other local benefits are not included.

Option 3: The Regular Membership Volume Discount Program provides dues discounts to companies with 50 or more purchasing employees 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:

ISM - Volume Discount Program
Membership Department
P.O. Box 22160
Tempe, AZ 85285-2160

For more information on membership, please e-mail ISM Customer Service, call 800/888-6276, extension 401, or write to:

ISM
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 22160
Tempe, AZ 85285-2160

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