IPAC 2009 Switch to a Calendar Year Period of Membership

The IPMAAC Board has been working during the past year to ensure a smooth transition as we become independent from IPMA-HR. We recently changed our name from IPMAAC to IPAC (International Personnel Assessment Council)! Our next step is to ensure that membership dues are applied to the new organization. Historically, membership has been maintained on a rolling, anniversary basis. That is, the date an individual joined the organization was used as the renewal date for membership dues purposes. The board has carefully considered and voted to move to a calendar year membership (i.e., January 1 to December 31) beginning in 2009. This will enable us to more effectively manage IPAC membership moving forward. Transitioning to a calendar year membership will have no negative impact on current members in terms of membership status or dues owed/paid. Annual dues for IPAC membership will remain $75 for 2009.

Dues for 2009 will be prorated based on your anniversary date (i.e. the date you originally joined IPMAAC). The Board has established four cutoff dates in 2008 that will allow for prorated dues in 2009. These dates are based on standard fiscal quarters and are as follows:

For members who have joined/renewed since October 1, 2008, the membership dues paid will be applied to the complete cost of membership for 2009 ($0 due).
For members who joined between July 1, 2008 and September 30, 2008, dues for 2009 will be prorated such that the obligation for the 2009 membership will be one quarter of the annual dues amount ($19 due).
For members who joined between April 1, 2008 and June 30, 2008, dues for 2009 will be prorated such that the obligation for the 2009 membership will be one half of the annual dues amount ($37.50 due).
For members who joined between January 1, 2008 and March 31, 2008, dues for 2009 will be prorated such that the obligation for the 2009 membership will be the full amount of the annual dues amount ($75 due).

IPAC leadership is working closely with IPMA-HR staff to implement this dues schedule for 2009. If you receive an invoice to renew your membership from IPMA-HR, please send in your renewal as soon as possible. You will receive a separate communication specific to the dues category you fall in for 2009 – there is no need for you to take any action at this time. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please call or e-mail Julia Bayless (Membership Chair and Board member, 301-987-4343 or julia.bayless @ sodexo.com) or any other board member.

Thank you and Happy New Year!