Membership Types  Certified Professional Members are those whose membership is in good standing and who are currently certified with AASECT. These Members are eligible to vote in elections, to hold positions as Officers, as Directors, or as Chairs of Committees, and to serve on all Committees and other functional bodies. ($225 per year) Professional Members are those whose academic or professional credentials make them eligible to pursue AASECT certification, but who, for whatever reason, are not yet certified by AASECT. These Members are eligible to vote in elections and to serve on all Committees and other functional bodies, but not to hold positions as Officers (with the exception of the position of Treasurer), as Directors, or as Chairs of Committees (with the exception of the Finance Committee). In extraordinary circumstances, the Board of Directors may determine that, in a particular instance and for a specified reason, an exception needs to be made to the requirement that Directors and Chairs of Standing Committees must be Certified Professional Members, and a Professional Member may then hold such a position. ($195 per year) Supporting Members are those who support the AASECT Mission and Vision of sexual health, but who are not eligible for Professional Membership. These Members are eligible to serve on all Committees and other functional bodies, and to vote within these structures. Supporting Members are also entitled to vote for their Regional Representative on the Membership Services Steering Committee, and for the Chair of the Membership Services Steering Committee, who shall serve on the Board of Directors. Supporting Members shall not be eligible to hold positions as Officers (with the exception of the position of Treasurer), as Directors, or as Chairs of Committees (with the exception of the Finance Committee), nor vote in general elections. ($195 per year) Student Members are those who support the AASECT mission and vision and are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate training at a recognized and accredited educational institution, with a view to becoming eligible for Professional Membership. Annual documentation of student status is required in order to remain in this category of membership. These Members are eligible to serve on all Committees and other functional bodies, and to vote within these structures. Student Members are also entitled to vote for their Regional Representative on the Membership Services Steering Committee, and for the Chair of the Membership Services Steering Committee, who shall serve on the Board of Directors. Student Members shall not be eligible to hold positions as Officers (with the exception of the position of Treasurer), as Directors, or as Chairs of Committees (with the exception of the Finance Committee), nor vote in general elections. ($90 per year) Distinguished Honorary Members are those individuals who are recognized by the Board of Directors as having made and outstanding contribution to the field of sexual health and/or to the goals and organization of AASECT. Distinguished Honorary Members will be so elected by the Board of Directors for a specified and time limited duration and shall have such opportunities to vote and serve as the Board of Directors may decide their specific recognition entails. Institutional Members are those Professional or Supporting Members who are employed by, or otherwise associated with, a public agency, educational institution, or a professional corporation, that has assumed the responsibility of the dues payment to AASECT. The Board of Directors shall entitle such institutions to nominate three Members to represent the institution within AASECT. Institutional Members have voting rights in accordance with their equivalent status as Professional or Supporting Members. ($475 per year) Retired Professionals who have reached a retirement of at least 60 years, practice less than full time and/or have greatly reduced their professional income. These Members are eligible to vote in elections and to hold positions on Committees, as Directors or as Officers, according to their prior status as Certified Professional Members or as Professional Members. ($110 per year) Membership Fees Annual payment must be in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. affiliated bank. Please note membership fees have increased, effective July 1, 2005. General membership in AASECT does not imply credentialing, professional expertise, or competence as a sexuality educator, counselor or therapist. back to Membership Page