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About Your Membership
Advantages of Membership
Networking
Society meetings and events are invaluable opportunities for you to exchange ideas, build relationships and socialise with all sectors of the weed industry
Events and Monthly Meetings
Members are invited to attend monthly Executive Meetings and the annual program of events including workshops, conferences and field days
Newsletter
Keep up to date with Society news and developments in the weed world with the bi-monthly Weedscene newsletter.
Publications
The Society publishes various books, brochures and proceedings at reduced rates for Society members
Member Links
The Society host links to members web pages on weed related matters
Who Can Join?
Membership is open to everyone interested in weeds and their management. Members receive a newsletter six times a year and discounts to society functions. The annual general meeting is held in February every year when committee places are thrown open to all members.
Fees
- Joining fee $0
- Ordinary membership: $50 p.a.
- Student membership: $20 p.a.
- Corporate membership: $120 p.a.
- International Weed Science Society: $20 p.a.
Membership Types
Ordinary Membership
Available to any person interested in the Society's objectives, whose application is approved by the Executive Committee, and who has paid the annual subscription of $50.
Student Membership
Available to any student interested in the Society's objectives, whose application is approved by the Executive Committee, and who has paid the annual subscription of $20.
Corporate Body Membership
Available to corporate bodies at $120 per annum, who may nominate one representative who shall have the same rights as an ordinary member.
International Weed Science Society Membership
The International Weed Society (IWSS) is an international society which is
open for membership to all Weed Society of Victoria members. The IWSS
holds the International Weed Control Congress every four years, which
members are invited to attend. The venue for the Congress changes but
for 2008 will be held in Vancouver, Canada. Every few months the Secretary
will
send out an update of information to members.
Honarary Membership
The Society can elect people who have made a major contribution to the Society and to Weed Science as Honorary Members.
How Can I Join?
For membership enquiries contact:
- The Weed Society of Victoria Inc.
- The Secretary
- PO Box 987
- Frankston, Vic 3199,
- Australia
- Phone: (03) 9576 2949
- Email Ros Shepherd: secwssv@surf.net.au
Download a Membership Form (pdf).