| Membership |
| 1. Is membership by company or individual? |
| Membership is by individual. There are more than 500 individual executives, involved in the chemical and allied industries, who are members of the CDMA. back to top |
| 2. When can I join and when are membership dues paid? |
| Membership is accepted throughout the year and is prorated to the month we process your application. Membership dues are paid annually on a fiscal year basis (July-June). back to top |
| 3. What happens after I submit my membership application? |
| Upon receipt of a completed and acceptable application, the CDMA National Office will confirm the application by an e-mail, with your initial login user name and password to the Members only section of our website, and will mail you a New Member Kit. back to top |
| 4.What is included in the New Member Kit? |
| Each new member kit includes: |
| Certificate of membership |
| Join a committee form |
| Meeting brochure |
| Meeting proceedings book or CD (most recent edition) |
| Membership directory or e-mail access |
| CDMA Catalyst newsletter (most recent edition) |
| Refer a Member form (chance to win AMEX gift certificate) back to top |
| 5. How can I recommend membership to another individual? |
| Refer them to our website -- www.cdmaonline.org -- or call or e-mail CDMA National Office (866-511-2362 or info@cdmaonline.org) with contact information. Membership information will be sent to your referral. The contact information to include is: Name, Title, Company, Address, Phone, Fax, and E-mail address. back to top |
| 6. What is my incentive for referring CDMA membership to others? |
| CDMA members who refer membership to others are entered into a drawing (at the spring and fall meetings) and are eligible to win an AMEX gift certificate. At each meeting, there are two drawings; one for members who submit referrals and one for members whose referrals are converted to members. back to top |
| 7. I am not certain I want to join CDMA right now -- how can I put my name on the mailing list to receive announcements? |
| Your name can be added to the CDMA mailing list as a prospect and you will receive information on the upcoming programs. Contact CDMA at 866-511-2362 or info@cdmaonline.org with your name, title, company, mailing address, e-mail address, and phone, fax numbers, and how you heard about CDMA. back to top |
| 8. What are the different membership categories? |
| Regular – Receive all benefits of membership |
| Emeritus – Members who are 60 or older and have been CDMA members for at least 10 years are eligible for a discounted membership dues rate and discounted meeting registration rate. They receive all benefits of membership. If members qualify, they should contact the CDMA National office (866-511-2362 or info@cdmaonline.org) to verify they meet both criteria. |
| International – Members who are located outside North America and they receive all benefits of membership. |
| Honorary – An individual who has received the Honor Award or Award for Executive Excellence is eligible for this category. Annual membership dues are waived and they receive all benefits of membership. back to top |
| 9. I am not certain I will renew my membership this year. What should I do? |
| We understand that members change careers and job responsibilities. If you cannot renew your membership, please contact the CDMA Headquarters (866-511-2362 or info@cdmaonline.org) with your request. If there is another individual at your company who would benefit from membership, we would appreciate his/her contact information. back to top |
| 10. I am a member of CDMA and am changing careers. Can my membership be substituted for another person? |
| One of the advantages of CDMA membership is that it is based on the individual and not the company - so it follows the member to his/her new employment. However, we understand that members change careers and job responsibilities and cannot renew CDMA membership. In this case, we cannot substitute memberships; however, if there is another individual at your company who would benefit from membership, we would be more than happy to contact that person and send him/her membership information. back to top |
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| Meetings |
| 1. I sent in my registration form for a meeting - what next? |
| Upon receipt of your registration form, you will receive a "confirmation of receipt" e-mail (or fax if e-mail is not available). After payment is processed, you will receive a letter confirming a completed registration. back to top |
| 2. How can I get an attendee list before the meeting? |
| Contact CDMA Headquarters at 866-511-2362 or info@CDMAonline.org and a preliminary list of attendee names, their titles, and company names will be sent to you. back to top |
| 3.What does the full registration fee include? |
| The full registration fee includes access to general educational sessions, meal functions (excluding "dutch-treat" networking dinners), receptions, and a plethora of networking opportunities that are listed in the final brochure. back to top |
| 4. Can I bring a companion/spouse to the meeting? |
| Of course! Companions are welcome to attend the meetings – there are even special companion programs arranged just for them. The companion fee includes access to educational sessions, meal functions (excluding "dutch treat meals"), receptions, and networking opportunities. back to top |
| 5. How can I register my company to be an exhibitor at the trade fair? |
| Complete the exhibitor trade fair form and send it in with payment. Exhibitor fee includes one six foot draped table, one chair, and a wastebasket. Exhibiting companies are allowed one person to work at the table with that individual having access to the exhibiting day’s events. back to top |
| 6. What is the meeting cancellation and substitution policy? |
| Refunds are available up to a certain date prior to the meeting (see meeting registration form for exact dates). If you must cancel after the cut-off date, it is recommended that you invite a colleague to substitute for you. back to top |
| 7. What if my substitute is not a member and I am? |
| Your substitute will be registered as a non-member and your payment will be applied toward his/her registration. Your substitute is responsible for the remaining balance. back to top |
| 8. What is the dress attire for the meetings? |
| The recommended dress is business casual. Spring meetings are usually held in a downtown or metropolitan area and the recommended dress is business casual during the day and professional attire for the Awards Banquet. back to top |
| 9. What do I need to register for the academic rate? |
| Academic rates apply for full time professors and students. Professors are asked to include a business card with the registration. Students are asked to include a copy of the student identification card and the current semester schedule or unofficial transcript along with the registration. back to top |
| 10. Can I make changes to my activity participation after sending in my registration? |
| Certainly! Requests may be made by e-mail and can be submitted to the CDMA National Office. Although you can add events at the meeting, it is recommended you make the changes as soon as possible in order to guarantee a spot. back to top |
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| Chapters/Committees |
| 1. How can I join a chapter? |
| Membership varies from chapter to chapter, so it’s best to contact the chapter president for full details. Contact info for the chapter presidents can be found on the "local chapter" page of our website. back to top |
| 2. How can I start a chapter? |
| If there is not an organized chapter in your area and you would like to start one, please contact the Chapters Chair of CDMA listed on the committee chairs page or the National Office at info@cdmaonline.org, for details. back to top |
| 3. How can I become more involved in the CDMA committees? |
| Committee involvement is the best way to make the most of your membership. Contact the specific committee chair to express your interest. You may also send the CDMA National Office (info@CDMAonline.org) your contact information to be forwarded to the committee chair. back to top |
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| Publications |
| 1. How can I purchase publications? |
| Complete the order form on the publications page of the website. Payment can be made by check, credit card, or money order. back to top |
| 2. How often is the CDMA Catalyst newsletter published? |
| The CDMA Catalyst newsletter is published twice a year. back to top |
| 3. How often is the CDMA membership directory published? |
| The printed membership directory is published periodically and is mailed to members in good standing. The online membership directory, available for members only, is the most up-to-date resource and reflects real-time changes being made to our Membership database that supports this online directory; a downloadable version of the membership directory is updated quarterly. back to top |
| 4. Will you be providing copies of past presentations online? |
| Yes, past presentations are available online for free for members and are found in the Meeting Proceedings area of the Members Only section, assuming speakers have submitted their presentations to CDMA. back to top |
| 5. I used to receive conference proceedings in the mail after the annual meetings. Has this service changed? |
| Proceedings are sent to all attendees on CD, at no charge after the meeting. back to top |
| 6. Can I still get a conference proceedings book if I didn’t attend the meeting? |
| Yes, conference proceedings are available to all members online for free in the Meeting Proceedings area of the Members Only section. A CD is available to members for $25 each and to non-members for $100 each. back to top |
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| Website |
| 1. I forgot my password, can you help? |
| Contact the CDMA National Office at 866-511-2362 or info@cdmaonline.org and your information will be provided to you. back to top |
| 2. I can’t log on to the Member Services section, can you help? |
| 1. Use all lower case letters when typing in your login ID and password. |
| 2. If you are still unable to log on, or forgot your password, contact the CDMA National Office at 866-511-2362 or info@cdmaonline.org and the information will be provided to you. back to top |
| 3. Can I register for meetings through the website? |
| Yes. back to top |
| 4. How can I change my information on the online directory? |
| Contact CDMA Staff at info@CDMAonline.org with your new information. Upon receipt, it will be changed within one to two weeks. back to top |
| 5. How often is the website updated? |
| The website and on-line directories are updated every Tuesday. back to top |
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| Financial |
| 1. I received a form with "Statement of Account" on it. Please explain. |
| This is a profile of your account with us. It usually reflects the fiscal year dues. Please call CDMA at 866-511-2362 if you have any questions. back to top |
| 2. I recently paid my annual membership dues, but received a statement with a balance. What should I do? |
| Your payment and the statement of account probably crossed paths in the mail. Please call or e-mail CDMA Headquarters at info@CDMAonline.org for clarification of your status. back to top |