Applications & Renewal
We are glad you are considering membership with us!
Application Process
Application for membership with us is open on an ongoing basis. Criteria for each type of membership may be viewed under the ‘Criteria and Benefits’ page. The application forms can be found below and are done through our membership portal, Member 365!
Organizational Membership
Once your application has been received, a member of the BCCIC team will be in touch with you to confirm as well as let you know if any documentation remains outstanding. Once deemed complete, organizational applications are sent on to the Board of Directors for recommendation and approval. Turnaround time for membership applications is one month. Upon approval by the Board of Directors, organizational members will be formally ratified at the next Annual General Meeting or formal membership gathering. Payment will be requested at the time of confirmation.
The following documents are required for Full Organizational Membership application:
• Application Form
• Certificate of Incorporation as a non-profit organization (if applicable)
• Current Board of Directors list
• Financial statements
• Mission Statement
• Documentation which gives an overview of your organization
• 1-2 high resolution photos from your work either in BC or abroad
• An electronic version of your logo
• Any additional supporting documentation as desired
These can be submitted at the end of the application form or emailed to info@bccic.ca
Affiliate Membership & Individual Membership
Once your application has been received, a member of the BCCIC team will be in touch with you to confirm as well as let you know if any documentation remains outstanding. Turnaround time for membership applications is one week for individual and affiliate members. Payment can be completed online with the link at the end of the application form.
Chapter Membership
Once your application process is complete, a first formal chapter meeting is to be organized where a BCCIC representative will participate. As part of the first meeting BCCIC and a designated Chapter representative will sign the Chapter agreement. A detailed account of this process may be viewed in the ‘Chapters’ tab.
Renewal Process
Members pay an annual fee to remain in good standing with BCCIC. Every year prior to the Annual General Meeting, the BCCIC team will prompt all members to renew their membership.
Questions
Any questions about membership with the council, may be directed to info@bccic.ca