New Hampshire Speech

Language and Hearing association

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Membership

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What are the benefits of Membership?

NHSLHA is a state association that is an advocate for Speech and Language Pathologists. Yearly dues cover the period of July 1 to June 30 and provide members with:
Membership is grouped into four different classifications;

  • Full Member ($60)

    1. All members, as of December 31, 1984 with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in the area of communication disorders who have maintained continuous membership shall continue to have the full rights of membership in the Association. This may be waived in special instances by recommendation of the Membership Committee and approval by a simple majority of the Executive Board.
       
    2. All new members shall hold a minimum of a Master's Degree or equivalent in the areas of speech-language pathology and/or Audiology. This may be waived in special instances by recommendation of the Membership Committee and approval by a simple majority of the Executive Board.
       
    3. Full membership gives the right to cast ballots in Association elections; to cast ballots for by-law changes; to hold office; to serve to chair committees; to receive Association publications; and to participate in Association functions at membership rates.
       

    CFY membership ($30)

    Associate Member ($50)

    1. Persons who do not qualify for full membership, but hold a Bachelor's degree, in the general area of communication disorders or allied health fields related to speech-language pathology or Audiology shall be eligible as associate members.
       
    2. Persons who have received a certificate of training as Speech-Language Assistants from NHSLHA Inc. recognized training programs.
       
    3. Associate membership gives the right to receive Association publications and to participate in Association functions at membership rates. Associate members have the right to serve as voting members or NHSLHA Inc. committees; however, may not cast ballots in Association elections or By-Law changes, hold office or chair committees.

    Student Member ($20)

    1. Full-time or part-time undergraduate and graduate students in speech-language pathology or Audiology shall be eligible for student status. Eligibility shall be determined by validation of student status by their program's Department Chair.
           
    2. Students enrolled in NHSLHA Inc. recognized educational programs for Speech-Language Assistants shall be eligible for student status. Eligibility shall be determined by validation of student status by their program's Department Chair.
       
    3. Student membership gives the right to receive Association publications, serve on Association committees and to take advantage of designated Association functions. Student members may not participate as voting members of the Association in any capacity.

    Life Member

    1. Any full member may apply to Association for life membership and be granted this recognition if all of the following conditions are met:
      1. Attainment of age 60
      2. Retirement from full time employment
      3. Membership in NHSLHA Inc. for eight or more years
      4. Provision of a minimum of 10 years professional service in the areas of speech-language pathology or Audiology
         
    2. A life member shall continue to enjoy all rights and privileges of full membership but shall be excused from payment of annual dues.
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