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Why should I join? Membership in the Section on Sociology of Aging brings you together with about 600 colleagues with varied concerns and approaches, but who share a common interest in age and aging as sociological phenomena. The Section's relatively small size provides an opportunity to become involved in its various activities. You receive the Section's Newsletter and Handbook and Membership Directory, which provide timely and helpful information about members, funding opportunities, publications, conferences, training workshops, news of the Section, its committees, and brief reviews of current methodological and substantive topics. The Section organizes stimulating Symposia and Round Table discussions at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association. Year-round Research Committees provide a forum for colleagues to share research interests and exchange information. Annually the Section presents the Distinguished Scholar and Graduate Student Paper Awards for outstanding contributions to Sociology of Aging. The Section's activities are coordinated with and complement those of other organizations concerned with aging, such as the Gerontological Society of America. How do I join? Send an e-mail message or a regular letter to the Membership Chair to receive a membership application form. The only requirement for membership is that you are a member in good standing of the American Sociological Association. (Information about joining ASA is available upon request.) Membership Chair: Deborah S. Carr Sociology Rutgers University 54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Piscataway, NJ 08854 Phone: 732.445.1339 Fax: 732.445.0974 carrds@rci.rutgers.edu How much does membership cost? In addition to the annual ASA dues, the dues for Section membership are: Member $13.00 Student $ 6.00 Low-Income $10.00 Last updated: October 17, 2003 [Return to Top]