IAHAIO
Membership Criteria

 

	Criteria for Members. National Members Associate Members Affiliate Members Benefits of Membership
	Applying for IAHAIO Membership.
	Procedure for Selection.

Criteria for Members

NATIONAL MEMBERS

In order to qualify as a National Member, a national non-profit organization or a group of national non-profit organizations must be recognized by IAHAIO as promoting the purposes of IAHAIO in each country and must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of National Members.  IAHAIO accepts a maximum of two national members per country at any one time; if there is only one national member from a country, it has two votes, if there are two national members, each has one vote in the General Assembly.  If two national members from a country already exist, then only applications for other membership categories, especially Affiliate Member, can be considered.

 

Criteria to become and remain National Members (at least 3 of the 5)

Applicants must have a significant record of activities for at least two years before qualifying for membership.

Governing board members from diverse sections of the country

Volunteers and/or staff active in various sections of the country

Activities have a demonstrated effect on national policy

Programs and/or activities functioning in various sections of the country and/or have national impact

Cooperating with other organizations that operate at the local, regional, and/or national level in the country.

Performance of National Members

At each annual meeting, representatives of National Members will report on how they are sharing IAHAIO information with other groups involved in human-animal interactions in their country as a condition of continuing membership. The report will be submitted in writing if the National Member will not have a representative at the annual meeting.

The Membership Committee will review each National Member's activities every six years to determine if the organization is the appropriate national representative in light of its activities and the appearance of other organizations.

If a National Member no longer qualifies for membership or if a National Member slot becomes vacant, any Affiliate Members in that country will be notified and invited to apply for national membership.

Annual Dues: $500 USD

 

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

In order to qualify as an Associate Member, a world or international association of related groups must be accepted as such by IAHAIO and must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the National Members.  Each Associate Member shall share at least one of the objectives of IAHAIO, and shall have a membership of not less than 100 from at least six different countries, the national organizations of which are National Members of IAHAIO.

Each year the Directors, with input from members, will target those international organizations that we wish to invite as IAHAIO Associate Members. The President will extend the invitation and follow up. The President will explore ways in which both organizations can be represented at each other's conference.

Annual Dues IAHAIO will exchange memberships with Associate Member organizations, rather than charge or pay dues.

 

AFFILIATE MEMBERS

In order to qualify as an Affiliate Member, a national or international non-profit organization related to concerns for animal or human well-being must be accepted as such by IAHAIO and must be approved by the affirmative
vote of a majority of the National Members.  The general criteria for Affiliate Members are the same as for National Members except that the scope of their activities and influence in the country is more limited than that of National Members. The applicant must engage in activities relevant to IAHAIO's mission.

IAHAIO is in the process of creating a new membership category, Friends of IAHAIO, for for-profit supporters of IAHAIO's work.

Annual Dues $1,000 USD For-profit Companies,  $250 USD Non-profit Organizations

 

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

1. Representatives receive information at the Annual Meeting from each IAHAIO National Member (All Members)

2. Representatives receive IAHAIO mail list and contacts (All Members)

3. Two representatives may attend meetings of members 

4. Representatives may chair (National Members) and serve on committees (National and Affiliate Members). Current committees are Conference, Project, Membership and Finance.

5. Representatives may serve as advisors to IAHAIO and consultants to committees (Associate Members)

6. Member has two votes and may nominate representatives to serve as Directors (National Members only)

7. Members may submit candidates for international awards (All Members)

8. Members are listed in the directory and on the website (www.iahaio.org) (All Members)

9. Members participate in creation and endorsement of international declarations (All Members)

10. Member is given priority consideration in sponsorship of IAHAIO projects, including the international conference (National Members)

11. Member may apply for IAHAIO endorsement of regional or specialty conferences in years when international conference is not held (All Members)

12. Member may refer to association with IAHAIO and to use the IAHAIO logo using specified guidelines (All Members)

 

Procedure for Application

APPLYING FOR IAHAIO MEMBERSHIP

Send a letter signed by a person in authority requesting specific membership status according to criteria listed above. Explain in detail how:

The organization's activities meet the criteria stated in the Membership Invitation.

The organization reflects the objectives of IAHAIO.

Include relevant official documents.

All applications must be submitted in English.

Send and fax a four-page (or less) summary of the application.

 

ALL MATERIALS MUST ARRIVE AT THE ADDRESSES LISTED BELOW AT LEAST SIX WEEKS BEFORE THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.  The next annual meeting will be held on Saturday and Sunday, July 5th (1:30 p.m. - 5: 00 p.m.) and 6th (9:30 - max. 4:00 p.m.) 2008, in Stockholm, Sweden.

DO NOT SEND DUES PAYMENT UNTIL THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED.

All materials and inquiries should be addressed to both (in duplicate):

• Anne Docherty Secretary of IAHAIO, 10B Leny Road Callander FK17 8BA Scotland
  E-mail: animals@mypostoffice.co.uk
• Dennis C. Turner, President of IAHAIO and Acting Membership Chair, P.O. Box 32, CH-8816 Hirzel, Switzerland

The material will be forwarded by the Secretary to committee members.

 

Procedure for Selection

A. The Secretariat and Membership Chair

1. Will receive all documentation from each potential member organization.

2. Will submit the application to the Membership Committee for their scrutiny and provisional approval.

B. The Membership Committee

May invite candidate organizations to make a presentation and attend a "Question & Answer" session before the Membership Committee.

C. The Executive Committee

Will recommend membership of a candidate organization to the General Assembly at the next scheduled meeting.