Cindy Curry, the STC President, explains how the new STC pricing structure works.

STC spends, on average, just under $250 to provide services to a member, yet dues rates have been well below that amount. She adds that “for several years the revenue generated by the annual conference and our earnings from invested reserves have covered the difference—until now. We need to change our business model and adopt a pay-as-you-go approach.”

The key points in are as follows:

• Dues will cover basic member benefits with a la carte pricing for additional features.
• Basic dues do not include membership in a chapter and SIG.
• You are encouraged to purchase a la carte membership for $25 USD and $10 USD
• All members will receive the electronic version of our publications.
• Print subscriptions to Intercom and Technical Communication are available for $30 USD and $75 USD respectively.

The 2010 membership fees, approved by the Board of Directors, are:

• Basic Membership:  $215 USD
• Students: $ 75 USD
• Retirees: $145 USD

A split payment plan for dues will be offered so that members can make 4 payments.

2010 membership renewals will open online at noon EDT (GMT -4) on Thursday, 15 October.

See: http://notebook.stc.org

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