USITT Membership Changes
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How is USITT Membership changing?
Nothing about your USITT Membership is changing except for how we account for it. To better align our membership structure with generally accepted accounting principles, we need to attribute your member payment over the term of your membership. The easiest way for us to do that is to align your "member year" with USITT's fiscal year.
How is my Membership payment going to differ?
Each spring after we return from the Annual Conference & Stage Expo, but before the beginning of June, you will receive an invoice for the new Member Year. That invoice can be paid online or by check. (We strongly urge you to renew online.) You may also take advantage of the Auto-Renew feature in your member profile, which will easily charge your credit card on file for the new Member Year's dues on July 1. (If July 1 falls on a weekend, your card may be charged on the last business day of June.)
What about Monthly Subscription Memberships?
Nothing changes at all. Your credit card on file will be charged at the beginning of the month just as it has been.
I just purchased a USITT Membership -- or renewed my USITT Membership -- and it expires after June 30, 2024, am I losing months off of my Membership?
No. If you have already purchased a Membership that expires after June 30, 2024, your NEXT renewal will be prorated. If, for example, your current Membership expires on November 30, 2024, before that date you will receive an invoice for seven months to extend your membership for the remainder of the fiscal year. For July 2025 through June 2026, you will receive an invoice for the entire 12-month period.
Are there more changes coming the USITT Membership?
Yes. Over the summer of 2024 and into the autumn, we will be rolling out new membership options for student members, and new Associate Memberships for employees of Contributing and Sustaining member companies. Additionally, we will be announcing new benefits exclusively for Member Plus USITT Members.
Are USITT Membership rates going to increase?
Yes. And no! USITT has not raised its Membership rates since 2019 and a new rate structure with a very small increase across most categories went into effect on July 1. However, some Membership categories -- such as Student Members -- saw their rates decrease by 50 percent. Make sure to explore monthly subscription memberships, too. They are some of the most cost-effective ways to keep your USITT Membership current. Subscription and annual payment members have the exact same benefits!
How can I make sure I get news about upcoming USITT Membership opportunities?
Take a moment and visit your USITT Profile and make sure your email address and your postal address are both up-to-date. Make sure to add any emails that come from a usitt.org address to your allowlist. Consider including your cell phone in your profile and allow us to send you text notifications -- it's one of the easiest and most-efficient ways to manage your Membership.
I have additional questions, how do I get in touch with someone to ask my question?
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