EDA CURRENT 2015 Levels Regular Includes individuals that support the objectives of the organization and are employed in economic development in Alberta as a private practitioner, corporate business representative or a municipal, provincial or federal government employee. Regular members have full rights to vote in the affairs EDA and otherwise enjoy the benefits of membership as from time to time defined by resolution of the Board of Directors. Associate/ Corporate Elected Official Student /Alumni Conference Corporate Includes individuals of a corporation or business who do not necessarily belong to an Alberta economic development organization, but support the objectives of EDA and may supply goods or services to EDO's. Associate members do not have the power to vote or hold office, receive awards or scholarships, or host major EDA events. Open to elected officials that support the objectives of the Association. Elected Officials do not have the right to vote or hold office, receive awards or scholarships or host major EDA events; however, they are eligible for specific member discounts on EDA events. Open to students, with a valid student card, or past members of this association retired, in transition, or no longer employed in economic development, that wish to remain in contact with the profession and its members. Student/Alumni members do not have the right to vote or to hold office receive awards or scholarships and host major EDA ALBERTA events. This is a conference benefit for Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum partners. Conference Corporate memberships are given to one individual in the organization. They do not have the power to vote or hold office, receive awards or scholarships, or host major EDA events. Honorary Life Shall be any person that, by resolution of the Association s Board of Directors, is deemed to have given distinguished service or support to the Association. An Honorary Life member shall enjoy such entitlements to benefits and votes as from time to time defined by resolution of the Board of Directors. Reciprocal These are provided to the CEO/ED of our sister economic development organizations. EDA is also provided with a reciprocal membership in each of the organizations. They do not have the power to vote or hold office, receive awards or scholarships, or host major EDA events.
EDA RECOMMENDED 2016 Levels Below are the proposed recommended bylaw changes: 2.01 Classes: There shall be two classes of membership in the Association: Voting and Non-Voting. The board shall have the authority to establish and revise non-voting categories of membership as required. 2.02 Categories: Voting Members: - Active Professional () - Active Professional- Basic (Group) - Active Professional- Enhanced (Group) - Honorary Life () Non-Voting Members: - General Professional () - For Profit- Basic (Group) - For Profit- Enhanced (Group) - Not For Profit- Basic (Group) - Not For Profit- Enhanced (Group) - Reciprocal Active Professional Shall be an individual that supports the objectives of EDA, and is employed in economic development in Alberta as a municipal, provincial or federal government employee; or as a private practitioner. Active Professional members have full rights 5) Access to professional education and training courses $210 + GST
to vote in the affairs of EDA and otherwise enjoy the benefits of membership as from time to time defined by resolution of the Board. s are non-transferable. 6) Access to EDA scholarships in our Professional Development Program 7) Access to networking events and opportunities 8) Event member-pricing 9) Access to resources on member-only section of website, 10) Members are listed in the directory pages of the annual 11) Access to special pricing for Invest in Alberta Advertising 13) Monthly Newsletter 14) Volunteer roles 15) Insurance and pension Program 16) Participation in member surveys 17) Profile in "Member Feature" section of EDA s website 18) Upcoming events are posted on our website, and as a 19) Active Professional members vote at the AGM and have the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors 20) Opportunity to receive Awards of Excellence for initiatives General Professional Shall be an individual that supports the objectives of EDA, but is not directly employed in the economic development field in Alberta. This includes: Elected Officials Economic Development Committee or advisory board members Students Economic Development Alumni Unemployed economic development professionals/those seeking re-employment in the field Private sector individuals $175 + GST
General Professionals do not have the power to vote or hold office or receive awards or scholarships. s are non-transferable. Honorary Life An Honorary Life member shall be any person that, by resolution of the Board, is deemed to have given distinguished service or support to the Association. An Honorary Life member shall enjoy such entitlements to benefits and rights to vote as from time to time defined by resolution of the Board. This membership category provides for a waiver of dues for the lifetime of the Honorary Life Member. All EDA Immediate Past Presidents are provided with an Honorary Life membership upon completion of their term. It is to recognize their commitment to the organization. s are non-transferable. None. These cannot be purchased. For Past Presidents, they are provided upon completion of a full term of office. They do not expire.
Group (up to 5 members) Active Professional- Basic Covers up to 5 individuals in the same organization that are employed in economic development in Alberta as a municipal, provincial or federal government employee or an economic development organization. Active Professional-Basic group members have full rights to vote in the affairs of EDA and otherwise enjoy the benefits of membership as from time to time defined by resolution of the Board. s are non-transferable. 5) Access to professional education and training courses 6) Access to EDA scholarships in our Professional Development Program 7) Access to networking events and opportunities 8) Event member-pricing 9) Access to resources on member-only section of website, 10) Members are listed in the directory pages of the annual 11) Access to special pricing for Invest in Alberta Advertising 13) Monthly Newsletter 14) Volunteer roles 15) Insurance and pension Program 16) Participation in member surveys 17) Profile in "Member Feature" section of EDA s website 18) Upcoming events are posted on our website, and as a 19) Active Professional members vote at the AGM and have the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors 20) Opportunity to receive Awards of Excellence for initiatives $735 + GST
Group (6-10 members) Active Professional- Enhanced Covers 6-10 individuals in the same organization that are employed in economic development in Alberta as a municipal, provincial or federal government employee or an economic development organization. Active Professional- Enhanced group members have full rights to vote in the affairs of EDA and otherwise enjoy the benefits of membership as from time to time defined by resolution of the Board. s are non-transferable. 5) Access to professional education and training courses 6) Access to EDA scholarships in our Professional Development Program 7) Access to networking events and opportunities 8) Event member-pricing 9) Access to resources on member-only section of website, 10) Members are listed in the directory pages of the annual 11) Access to special pricing for Invest in Alberta Advertising 13) Monthly Newsletter 14) Volunteer roles 15) Insurance and pension Program 16) Participation in member surveys 17) Profile in "Member Feature" section of EDA s website 18) Upcoming events are posted on our website, and as a 19) Active Professional members vote at the AGM and have the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors 20) Opportunity to receive Awards of Excellence for initiatives $1500 + GST Group (up to 5 members) For Profit- Basic Covers up to 5 individuals in the same forprofit organization. For Profit- Basic Group members do not have the power to vote or hold office, receive awards or scholarships, or host major EDA events. names can be changed during the year. $700 + GST
Group (6 10 members) For Profit- Enhanced Covers 6-10 individuals in the same for profit organization. For Profit-Enhanced Group members do not have the power to vote or hold office, receive awards or scholarships, or host major EDA events. names can be changed during the year. achievements on our social media pages a nd website $1400 + GST Group (up to Not for Profit- Covers up to 5 individuals working in the same not for profit organization (i.e. $625 + GST
5 members) Basic Government Department, educational institution or association). Not for Profit Basic members do not have the power to vote or hold office, receive awards or scholarships, or host major EDA events. names can be changed during the year. Group (6-10 members) Not for Profit- Enhanced Covers 6-10 individuals working in the same not for profit organization (i.e. Government Department, educational institution or association). Not for Profit-Enhanced members do not have the power to vote or hold office, receive awards or scholarships, or host major EDA events. names can be changed during the year. $1200 + GST
Reciprocal These are provided to the CEO/ED of EDA s sister economic development organizations. EDA is also provided with a reciprocal membership in each of the organizations. They do not have the power to vote or hold office, receive awards or scholarships, or host major EDA events. Complimentary for the ED/CEO of the organization.
Employed in economic development. of Organization Yes Active Professional Voting Non-Transferable No General Professional Non-voting Non-transferable Active Professional Basic- up to 5 members Enhanced- 6-10 members Voting Non-Transferable Honorary Life All Past Presidents or someone board deems to have given distinguished service Voting Cannot apply for this Group For Profit Basic- up to 5 members Enhanced- 6-10 members Non-voting Transferable Reciprocal CEO/ED of sister organization Non-voting Non-transferable Not For Profit Basic- up to 5 members Enhanced- 6-10 members Non-voting Transferable