INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

CRITERIA

Individual Members shall be individuals, such as students, retirees, or professionals, who support the purpose of the CASC and share its focus on the public understanding and appreciation of science and technology. They may or may not be employees of a Science Centre/Museum Member or Affiliate Member organization. Individual Members include Honorary Members designated through the CASCADE award process. An Honorary Patron is a lifetime status.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

ADP

ADP for HR services offers a full range of flexible HR and payroll options with  integrated payroll, time and attendance software and specific solutions for small and large businesses.  CASC members can exclusively receive 25% off payroll processing, including base fees, per employee fees, and the general ledger interface. Find out more with this partner information sheet.

Castle Builder Financial

Castle Builder Financial provides credit card processing services that can reduce your costs by as much as 50%, depending on your current systems. For more information check out their English rate sheet and French rate sheet. 

We encourage members to reach out to these companies to find out more and determine if these programs are suitable for your organization. If you have any questions, concerns, or need help navigating this information, please contact Stephanie at CASC. Your participation in these new benefit programs are also a benefit to CASC. We will receive a 10% referral fee from these program providers at no additional cost to members.

Advocacy

• Helping to drive policy change to recognize and value the informal science learning and public engagement sector.
• Representation at the federal level on issues of support and science awareness and literacy.

Networking & Professional Development

• Exclusive CASC member virtual webinars, forums, and social events.
• Access to Communities of Practice (CoP).
• Networking events including our Annual Conference and Canadian Get-together at ASTC.
• Discounts on CASC events.
• Opportunities to sit on a CASC Committee and Advisory Boards.
• Opportunities to sit on the CASC Board of Directors.
• Access to a detailed members' directory.
• Access to CASC Research Publications.

VOTING

Each Individual Member is entitled to receive notice of, attend and vote at all meetings of members and each Individual Member shall be entitled to one (1) vote at such meetings.

TERM

The term of membership of Individual Members shall be annual (January 1 to December 31), subject to renewal in accordance with the CASC membership policy.

MEMBERSHIP DUES