IRSCL - Application for membership The purpose of the IRSCL is to further research into children's and young people's literature, reading and related fields. Thus the primary aim of the Society is that professional information be exchanged, theoretical questions discussed, research initiated and, if possible, coordinated. To reach this purpose, the Society strives to work in cooperation with specialists, institutions and organisations whose activities are related to the aims of the Society. As a consequence, the IRSCL has three types of membership: >
Individual membership for researchers in the
field of children’s literature studies; Membership Fees Dear Member: As of January 1, 2006, your annual fees are due. Please consider paying for two years, in which case you should just multiply the number of years for which you wish to pay by the rate that applies to you. Table of annual fees: CDN$ US$ EURO€ Individual $40 $35 €30 Student/Retired $20 $17.50 €15 Affiliated $80 $70 €55 Institutional $80 $70 €55 Fees can be paid by cheque, money order, or bank transfer in any of the currencies listed here. All cheques should be made payable to the University of Winnipeg. All payments by credit card will be processed in Canadian dollars. To ensure the security of your personal information, if you choose to pay by credit card, you are advised to print the invoice, complete it, and fax or mail it to the attention of the Membership Secretary. Space is provided on the second page for your credit card number and applicable information. If you are paying by bank transfer , the applicable information is as follows: Bank: CIBC Address: One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaAccount: 52-84317 Transit #: 00007Swift Code: CIBCCATT Financial Institution #: 010The IRSCL will consider discounting or waiving the fees for individuals and institutions who, due to economic circumstances, cannot pay the full fee. (This concerns primarily individuals and institutions from developing countries.) Please contact the Treasurer and Membership Secretary, Mavis Reimer, for more information. See address below. Your fees, any questions, or concerns can be directed to Dr. Reimer at m.reimer@uwinnipeg.ca , to her assistant, Sharlee Reimer, at s.reimer@uwinnipeg.ca , or through regular mail or fax toMavis Reimer Fax: 1-204-774-4134 Department of English Phone: 1-204-786-9185University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 CanadaPlease fill out the information on the next page and mail it to the above address with your payment. By taking care of your fees within four weeks, you help us to avoid the extra work of reminders. Thank you!If paying by cheque , money order , or bank transfer : Name: ………………………………………………………………………… Category (regular, student, etc.): ………………………………………………. As my fees for the year(s): …………………………Amount: ………….. in CDN$, US$, EURO€ (Please circle one.) Paying by: ? cheque (CDN$, US$, EURO€) Must be made out to the University of Winnipeg. ? bank transfer (CDN$, US$, EURO€) ? money order (CDN$, US$, EURO€) Do you require a receipt? Yes / No *********************************************** If paying by credit card : Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Address (according to your credit card company): …………..…………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Category (regular, student, etc.): ………………………………………………. As my fees for the year(s): ……………………. Amount: ………….. in Canadian dollars Please note that all credit card payments must be processed in Canadian dollars on a shared credit card machine located at the University of Winnipeg; thus, you can expect your statement to show a charge to Aurora Family Therapy Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Paying by: ? Visa ? Mastercard Card number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Expiry date: _ _ / _ _ Card Validation Code/Safety Code (last three numbers on the back of your card): _ _ _Do you require a receipt? Yes / No Date: …………………… Signature: …………………………………………
Individual membership Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are actively researching in the field of children's literature studies. Applications are reviewed by the board. Application
form for individual membership. Affiliated
membership is available for national and regional research
societies for children's literature. Affiliated members:
To be eligible for membership, a national or regional society must:
Affiliated membership does not carry with it the right to vote in General Membership Meetings. Application
form for affiliated membership. Institutional membership is available for organizations involved with children's literature, such as libraries, research centres, journals, and children's book collections, whose activities are related to the aims of the Society (i.e. further research into children's literature, reading and related fields. With their membership, these organizations further research and strengthen their contacts with professionals all over the world. Institutional members are:
Institutional members receive the Membership Directory - a global 'Who is who?' of children's literature research - and printed copies of the Newsletters.Institutional membership does not carry with it the right to vote in General Membership Meetings, nor does it provide access to Board membership. |