The membership is owned by the organization and can be reassigned at any time by the organization. Individuals must otherwise meet the requirements of regular membership. Attach a completed membership application for each individual. Government membership is available to those who meet the requirement of regular members and who work for a federal or state government entity that legislates or regulates employee benefits. Associate memberships are available to retirees, full-time students and benefit professionals who are unemployed or on an unpaid leave.
Associate memberships enjoy all member benefits.
Click here for the online membership form. Representing some of the Washington area's largest corporations, consulting firms, law firms and government agencies, they looked forward to these meetings not only as a way to catch up on each other's lives, but also as a chance to receive helpful advice about the professional challenges of the moment. Many were frustrated by the fact that traditional pension and welfare organizations did not meet this basic networking need. Those organizations were good at conducting educational meetings, but none created an environment where members became close friends and helped each other. The monthly gatherings started growing, as did the chorus calling for a new association of women who could network with each other and help members break through the glass ceiling.