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MEMBERSHIPThe WFAE encourages you to join one of seven affiliated organizations located around the world. As an affiliate member you receive the benefits provided by a regional association and those of the WFAE. An individual WFAE membership is also available when no regional affiliate organization is available to meet your needs.
See Also: Associate Organization Membership, Library and Non-Member Journal subscriptions, and how to find out about starting a WFAE Affiliate Organization in your area.Donations to help support WFAE activities are most welcome. Membership questions should be directed to individual affiliate organizations. Or contact: Membership Secretary WFAE Affiliate organizations have been formed to represent the interests of individuals and carry out activities at a local or regional level. The WFAE is a collective of these local organizations who wish to co-operate with each other and create a global vision for acoustic ecology. WFAE affiliate organizations serve Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Ireland,Italy, Japan, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States. Particulars:
WFAE Affiliate Organizations And Membership Fees
What is an Affiliated Individual Membership? A WFAE Individual Affiliate membership is available when no regional organization is available. An Individual Affiliate receives WFAE discounts and the twice yearly Soundscape: The Journal of Acoustic Ecology . Regular: US $35 - Students: US $20 (with copy of your current student ID). Individuals may pay their membership fees directly to the WFAE from wherever they live. This is particularly for those who have no convenient Affiliate Organization, who relocate frequently, or for any other reason. However, we recommend that where possible, the appropriate Affiliate Organization be joined.
Please send US cheques, international money orders, or travelers
cheques made out to the WFAE. Do not send drafts, as bank charges
are very high! Mail to:
What is an Associate Organization? This category is designed for memberships of groups who have an interest in the field of Acoustic Ecology and wish to support the WFAE. Associate Organizations can be involved in the deliberations of the Board of WFAE but do not have voting rights. Any organization sharing the goals and objectives of the WFAE can become an Associate member. Associate Organizations are entitled to limited rights within the WFAE. Individual members of Associate Organizations may apply for membership as an Individual Affiliate.
Organizational Fees: US $75.- (or suitable amount by agreement)
Associations who have an interest in acoustic ecology and wish to support the WFAE are asked to pay your the membership fee directly to the WFAE. Do not send drafts, as bank charges are very high! Please send US cheques, international money orders, or travelers cheques made out to the WFAE. Please note our new address. World
Forum for Acoustic Ecology (WFAE)
About Non-Member and Library Journal Subscriptions: Non-member
subscriptions to Soundscape:
The Journal of Acoustic Ecology (two issues): US $25.00 and
Single issues: US $15.00. These are available from: A one year library or institution paper copy subscription is US $50. (Each subscription includes 2 copies per year including postage) Use the WFAE address listed above. Please do not send drafts, as bank charges are very high! Please send US cheques, international money orders, or travelers cheques made out to the WFAE. Forming a WFAE Affiliate Organization Individuals or groups interested in establishing an affiliate organization should contact the WFAE for guidelines. Many affiliates have started with only a small group of dedicated individuals. The WFAE strongly supports such efforts and welcomes inquries about planning for an affiliate organization in your region of the world. Contact the board at: WFAE Secretary E-mail: secretary(at)wfae.net Additional donations (in CDN$, US $ or Eurofunds) will be gratefully accepted. Donations will be used toward the production of the journal, and to help subsidize those who cannot afford membership, or who come from countries with disadvantageous exchange rates.
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