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Download and print a current membership application (Adobe pdf® format). 
Download and print a current membership application (Works with any word processor).
Regular : a person practicing in the field of soil science with a professional interest in the purposes and objectives of VAPSS. May vote and hold office. An applicant shall satisfy one of the following criteria in order to qualify for Regular Membership:
1. A person holding a baccalaureate degree with 30 semester hours or equivalent in biological, physical, and earth sciences with a minimum number of 15 semester hours in soil science and receiving approval by majority of the Board; or
2. A person holding a current certificate as a Virginia Certified Professional Soil Scientist from the Board of Professional Soil Scientists in good standing and receiving approval by majority of the Board; or
3. A person holding a baccalaureate degree in one of the natural sciences and have at least five years of experience in soil evaluation, and receiving approval by majority of the Board; or
4. A person having a record of at least eight years of experience in soil evaluation, and receiving approval by majority of the Board; or
5. A person having at least four years of experience in soil science research or as a teacher of soil science curriculum in an accredited institution of higher education which offers an approved four-year program in soils and at least two years of soil evaluation experience, and receiving approval by majority of the Board.
Affiliate : A person interested in the purposes and objectives of VAPSS. May not vote or hold office.
Student : A person pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in soil science or related field. May not vote or hold office.
Honorary Member : Elected by VAPSS Board of Directors because of outstanding contributions to the profession. May vote and hold office.
Lifetime Member : No Longer Available. The Lifetime Member may elect to pay regular dues on an annual basis. May vote and hold office.
Corporate Donor : Corporate Members wishing to contribute to a higher level of annual support to VAPSS to further the goals of the Association. There shall be one (1) individual named as the designated corporate donor for purposes of receiving correspondence; however, the corporation shall receive recognition throughout the year via promotional flyers, annual meetings, etc. May not vote or hold office.
Dues: Change each year, but are listed on the application form. VAPSS dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for tax purposes, but continue to be deductible as a business expense.
Copyright VAPSS 1999-2007
Last updated 2-3-07
Do not copy without permission.
