Organizational Membership

This membership is available to corporations, firms, government agencies or associations which have suggestion systems or other participative/employee involvement programs or are interested in developing one. Regular members are entitled to all EIA services and to one vote on each matter submitted for membership vote. Annual dues are $250. Membership is via application and is categorized by industry code or group.

Membership Information

Memberships are held by the organization. Each organization has a contact person. Each organization membership is per location and offers member services to individuals from the organization at that specified location. Additional locations must purchase additional memberships in order to receive member services.

The membership year is based on a calendar year, January 1-December 31.

Membership Benefits

  • Annual Conference
  • Certification
  • Chapter Network
  • Education /Training
  • Opportunities
  • Membership Directory for
  • New Horizons Newsletter
  • Publications
  • Recognition & Awards
  • Members Only Chat Room

Associate Membership

Associate members consist of corporations, firms or associations which have employee involvement promotional materials and/or services for sale. Associate members are entitled to all EIA services, plus a listing in the Buyer's Guide section of the Membership Directory and to one vote on each matter submitted for membership vote. Annual dues are $290. Membership is via application.

Membership Services/Benefits

Associate members receive discounts on:

  • Education/Training
  • Opportunities
  • Annual Conference
  • Registration
  • Publications
  • Statistical Benchmarking
  • Information Membership Directory for Networking
  • Buyer's Guide for Products/Services
  • New Horizons Newsletter
  • Awards and Recognition
  • Chapter Network
  • Certification
  • Members Only Chat Room

Recognition

Receive recognition for your accomplishments by entering EIA awards programs; by obtaining certification in the industry, your Certified Administrator of Suggestion Systems or Certified Manager of Suggestion Systems (CASS of CMSS) designations; by submitting articles for the EIA newsletter; or by serving on an EIA committee.

Individual and Student Membership

Individual membership is held by an individual who is interested in the employee involvement or suggestion systems fields. Individual members are entitled to one vote on EIA matters. Individuals may purchase the Annual Statistical Report and Membership Directory at discounted prices. Annual dues are $70.

Student membership is held by any full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university. Student members are entitled to one vote on EIA matters. Students may purchase the Annual Statistical Report and the Membership Directory at discounted prices. Annual dues are $35.