Membership
Categories of Membership
We’re About Belonging
VSA invites you to become a member today. Join us and take advantage of up-to-the-minute information, opportunities for growth, and the value of belonging to an organization that is about the visitor.
Membership Benefits
- Visitor Studies – Published 2 times per year, Visitor Studies is the Association’s premier publication featuring peer-reviewed articles.
- E-Newsletter – For members only, our bi-monthly e-newsletter contains the latest information about VSA programs and services, exciting opportunities to become involved in the organization, and updates and announcements from other organizations that focus on visitors and informal learning.
- Vote - All members in good standing are entitled to a vote on any matters that come to the full membership for vote including the election of VSA’s Board of Directors.
- Conference and Workshop Discounts – Discounted fees for conference activities, workshops, and professional development opportunities (not available in Basic membership).
- Membership Directory – A complete directory of all current VSA members.
- Choice of Printed Recognition – Patrons, Sustaining, and Supporting Members can choose how they’d like to be recognized for their support from a menu of options.
| VSA Membership Categories | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Cost | Visitor Studies |
E-News | Vote | Conference Discount |
Workshop Discount |
Member Directory |
|
| Basic | $60 | Y | Y | Y | - | - | - | |
| Full | $100 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Student/Retired* | $30 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Institutional** | $300 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
*Student Membership requires evidence of current and active enrollment in a degree granting program.
** Institutional members receive benefits for up to 4 people in one organization.