Six Great Reasons to Join Decus

This document outlines the benefits and membership structure of the DECUS U.S. Chapter, an organization for professionals working with Digital (and related) products and technologies. The primary purpose of the organization is to provide a forum for peer-to-peer networking, technical training, vendor advocacy, and access to technical resources to help members make informed business and technology decisions.

Key Benefits of Membership:

• Peer Networking: Access to an community of professionals for technical support and knowledge sharing.
• Technical Training: Offers a variety of industry-recognized symposiums and seminars to meet individual curriculum needs.
• Advocacy: Provides members with a direct line of communication to influence product strategies and receive feedback from Digital-related vendors.
• Reference & Planning: Serves as a resource for planning system upgrades and evaluating new technologies.
• Educational Events: Hosts trade shows and conferences for face-to-face learning and hands-on testing of the latest technologies.

Membership Structure:

• Basic Membership: Free of charge; includes access to newsletters, national events, the software library, and standard electronic services.
• Sustaining Membership: Costs $40.00 annually; includes all basic benefits plus access to a job bank, the sustaining member directory, enhanced electronic services, and a DECUServe subscription.

The document concludes with an application form that prospective members can use to join the organization, requiring details on their professional role, industry, and areas of technical interest.