The primary purpose of WOSEE is to build a vibrant community of societal systems professionals. Through this, we would enable systems solutions for societies, business organizations, and government institutes. WOSSE Membership Categories and Benefits To address diversified needs of a society of different groups, including student, business organization, consultants, academician, non-profit, sponsors, and societal systems engineers, WOSSE offers a choice of memberships in three main categories: 1) BUSINESS CATEGORY: In this category, the following types of membership are covered:
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
2) PARTNER CATEGORY: In this category WOSSE partner’s membership is considered. 3) ASSOCIATES CATEGORY: In this category, the following types of memberships are considered:
- Small Corporations
- Consultants/Service Providers
- Individual Faculty
- Emeritus Retired
- Student
By joining WOSSE, all organization and individuals members receive the following benefits: Member rate for conferences and Webinars where applicable Member discounts on books from the WOSSE Bookstore
Member listserv access Access to and listing on the Member Directory Access to members-only pages on WOSSE Web site Membership certificate or plaque only for Silver, Gold and Platinum
Member Benefits by Category
1) BUSINESS CATEGORY
Silver Membership
Eligibility:The joining organization operates sponsors or is developing a Societal system program, or represents a Societal System development agency (public or private) or other entrepreneur support organization. Number of people receiving full membership benefits: Three (3). WOSSE Links to Member organization: Free access to WOSSE member’s organizations and business network of associates and affiliated members. Discount Rates: Discount rates for WOSSE associated linked market places and conferences. Annual dues: $1,000.0 (U.S. funds).
Gold Membership
Eligibility:The joining organization operates sponsors or is developing an incubation program, or represents a Societal Systems development agency or other entrepreneur support organization (government or non-government). Number of people receiving full membership benefits: Six (6). WOSSE Links to Member organization: Free access to WOSSE member’s organizations and business network of associates and affiliated members. Discount Rates: Discount rates for WOSSE associated linked market places and conferences. Free Courses: Free one week long course(s) for up to three persons per year. The course related to Societal Systems Engineering will be offered by WOSSE associate Global Institute of Sustainability and Technologies. Annual dues: $5,000 (U.S. funds)
Platinum Membership
Eligibility:The joining organization operates sponsors or is developing a Societal system program, or represents an economic development agency or other entrepreneur support organization (government or non-government). Number of people receiving full membership benefits: Ten (10). WOSSE Links to Member organization: Free access to WOSSE member’s organizations and business network of associates and affiliated members. Free Courses: Free one week long course(s) for up to five (5) persons per year. The course related to Societal Systems Engineering will be offered by WOSSE associate Global Institute of Sustainability and Technologies. Discount Rates: Discount rates for WOSSE associated linked market places and conferences. WOSSE LOGO: The member organization will be allowed to display WOSSE logo on its website. it will help an organization to establish Industry credibility through the WOSSE member logo, available for display on member Web sites and printed materials. Annual dues: $7,500.0 (U.S. funds)
2) WOSSE PARTNERSHIP CATEGORY
Eligibility: The joining organization operates, sponsors or is developing a Societal system program, or represents an economic development agency or other entrepreneur support organization (government or non-government). Number of people receiving full membership benefits: Fifteen (15). WOSSE Business Partnership Opportunities: Business development opportunities jointly with WOSSE and its associated organization. WOSSE Links to Member organization: Free access to WOSSE member’s organizations and business network of associates and affiliated members. Free Courses: Free one week long course(s) for up to ten (10) persons per year. The course related to Societal Systems Engineering will be offered by WOSSE associate Global Institute of Sustainability and Technologies. Discount Rates: Discount rates for WOSSE associated linked market places and conferences. WOSSE LOGO: The member organization will be allowed to display WOSSE logo on its website. it will help an organization to establish Industry credibility through the WOSSE member logo, available for display on member Web sites and printed materials. Annual dues: $10,000.0 (U.S. funds)
3) ASSOCIATE CATEGORY
Consultants and Service Providers Membership Eligibility: Joining organization wishes to offer its products or services to WOSSE organizational members, and employs five or fewer persons.. Number of people receiving full membership benefits: One (1). Note: The one named member must have a formal relationship with the company, such as being staff, a board member or owner. The additional members might be physically located at a site different from the joining member’s location. Annual Dues: $750.0
Corporate Membership
Eligibility: Joining organization wishes to offer its products or services to WOSSE organizational members and employs more than five persons. Number of people receiving full membership benefits: Four (4). Note: These four named members must have a formal relationship with the member organization, such as being staff, a partner or a board member. The additional members might be physically located at a site different from the joining member’s location. Annual dues: $1,500 (U.S. funds)
Emeritus Retired Membership
Eligibility: An individual who is retired from the business organization or is an entrepreneur support industry who wants to get involved with WOSSE. To be eligible, he/she must no longer be working in the industry and earning no money in it. Annual dues: $0.0 (U.S. funds)
Student Membership
Eligibility: An individual who is a full-time undergraduate/graduate student and who is not employed in the business. This category is not open to those employed in the industry who also attends college courses. Upon graduation or employment in the industry, individual must transfer out of this membership category. Annual dues: $25 (U.S. funds)
Individual Faculty Membership
Eligibility: An individual who is an instructor/professor in an undergraduate or graduate level school/college/University. Faculty members who are associated with WOSSE affiliated training institutes are exempted from this. . Annual dues: $100 (U.S. funds)
Membership Benefits Descriptions
WOSSE membership offers both intangible and tangible benefits to members throughout the world. The intangible benefits of your membership helps fund WOSSE worldwide activities that enhance World Societies sustainability and public awareness of world issues and their solutions. More tangible benefits include: Subscription to WOSSE newsletters (WOSSE News &Reviews, featuring Societal Systems Engineering news, WOSSE development and updates, and introduction to new members). Access to and listing in online WOSSE Member Directory, connecting you with WOSSE members worldwide. WOSSE business processes Information research, referral, documentation and dissemination service. Eligibility to join WOSSE members-only listserv and get answers to your industry specific questions. Eligibility to vote in WOSSE elections and run for the WOSSE board of directors or a committee chairman position. Eligibility to serve on association committees, task forces and awards judging panels and get an inside look at the new direction of Societal Systems Engineering and its benefits to World Sustainability. Eligibility to join a WOSSE forum and gain specific information to improve business performance. Members-Only Discounts on: WOSSE bookstore purchases, including important publications related to Societal Systems Engineering for managers, developers and clients both in private and public sectors. WOSSE affiliated training institute(s) and other educational events to enhance members’ skills. Business products and services available through WOSSE worldwide Partner Programs.