Internet Society Individual Membership Application AN INVITATION TO THE REVOLUTION Face it. The world moves faster these days. From information to current events, just keeping up is becoming the most pressing challenge of the day. Businesses know it. Governments know it. And you know it. If you're one of the tens of millions of Internet users, you've already experienced the exhilaration of a world in transition. The widespread growth of the global Internet is virtually unmatched by any other technology in history. And with new generations of technology emerging every day, there is no doubt that the Internet is going to change the way you work, learn, and live. Whether you're a technologist, a developer, or simply a user, you have a stake in how it all plays out. And the Internet Society is there to make sure that the Internet works for you. Since 1992, the Internet Society has been recognized worldwide as a critical component in the evolution and globalization of the Internet and its related technologies. From commerce to education to social issues, our goal is to enhance the availability of the Internet on the widest possible scale. Who are our members? With a consistently growing number of organizational and individual members in 125 countries, the Internet Society is composed of technologists, developers, educators, researchers, government representatives, and businesspeople, all with one common goal: to ensure global cooperation and coordination for the Internet and its internetworking technologies and applications. Why the Internet Society? Among many other goals, the Internet Society supports and encourages * the development, maintenance, evolution, and dissemination of standards for the Internet and its internetworking technologies and applications; * the growth of Internet architecture; * Internet-related education and research; * assistance to technologically developing countries, areas, and peoples in implementing and evolving their Internet infrastructure and use; and * liaisons with other organizations, governments, and the general public for coordination, collaboration, and education. Your support yields limitless returns. As a member of the Internet Society, you can help foster the evolution of the Internet and its use. In addition, as an Internet Society member, you're entitled to several key benefits, including: * A one-year subscription to OnTheInternet, the Internet Society's international magazine reporting on critical issues surrounding Internet growth, development, and use. * Discounts on Internet Society conferences, seminars, events, and workshops, including the annual International Networking conference. * The opportunity to become actively involved in your local Internet Society chapter. * Access to Internet-related data and research. Most important, your membership enables us to work for you and your future. Don't be left behind. Join the revolution. Join the Internet Society today. *********************************************************** Please enroll me as an individual member of the Internet Society. In addition to being a significant contribution to the evolution of the Internet and its use, membership entitles me to a subscription to OnTheInternet magazine, reduced rates at Internet Society conferences, and other benefits. __ Individual Membership _ $35 Annually __ Student Membership _ $25 Annually Name Title Organization/Institution Postal Address E-mail Address Telephone Fax Please check the box that best describes your position: __ Owner/President/CEO/CIO __ Director/Manager __ Product Development Manager __ Systems Manager/Administrator __ Network Manager/Administrator __ Marketing/Advertising Manager __ Engineer __ Programmer __ Professor/Associate Professor __ Researcher/Assistant __ Librarian __ Consultant/Self-Employed __ Student __ Other Please check the box that best describes your organization: __ Network Service __ Software Company __ Information Systems Management __ Product Provider __ Educational Institution __ Nonprofit Organization __ Public or Private Library __ Publisher __ Other Payment may be made by check, credit card, money order, or wire transfer. U.S. currency only. __ Payment is enclosed. Please bill my __ American Express __ MasterCard __ Visa Card No. Expiration Date Cardholder's Name Signature Send wire transfers to: Internet Society Acct. No.148 38 710 ABA No. 056001260 Riggs Bank of Virginia 8315 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22031 U.S.A. Send checks and money orders to: Internet Society 12020 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 210 Reston, VA 22091-3420 U.S.A.