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2004 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION for
THE INTERNATIONAL SHAW SOCIETY |
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Greetings from the International Shaw Society,
Inc, a not-for-profit, tax-exempt
organization, which you are invited to join.
The ISS provides a means for those
interested in the study of the life, times, and career of Irish writer George
Bernard Shaw and his circle to coordinate their activities, exchange
information and ideas, and promote an interest in Shaw worldwide.
The acronym of “ISS” is appropriate to emphasize
Shaw’s continuing presence in the contemporary world, if only as a talkative
spirit with very relevant things to say, and the suggestion of a hiss on the
end of “ISS” evokes Shaw’s portrayal of the serpent in Back to Methuselah
as a friend to man in encouraging the species to grow and learn, rather than to
continue in the old, stagnant, often self-destructive ways. The Shavian voice,
urging Homo sapiens to grow up, has never been more needed. Growing up, in fact, is probably what Shaw
had in mind when he proposed evolving to Homo super. Desperate metaphors for desperate times! Which have come again.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
We hope that you will wish to become a member
of this worthwhile new organization and contribute to its goals. Eventually there will be much that you can do
for Shaw through the ISS, about which
you will hear more later, but, for now, paying annual dues will bring the
following benefits (among others):
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The right to vote in ISS elections and the right
to hold elected and appointed office.
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Access (by password) to all levels of an ISS
website that will keep everyone informed of relevant activities and invite
participation.
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The latest news on Shaw doings—such as
upcoming conferences, symposia, and the like; theater and book listings;
theater and book reviews; editorials; access to databases & relevant links;
participation in a listserve; and much more.
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Eligibility for and opportunity to contribute
to whatever travel and research grants and prizes the ISS offers to encourage
the study of Shaw and his circle.
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40% discount on the University Press of
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20% discount on the Shaw Correspondence
Series of the
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A discounted price for a year’s subscription
to SHAW: The Annual of Bernard Shaw Studies,
published by the
ISS WEBSITES
The main ISS website is at http://chuma.cas.usf.edu/~dietrich/iss.htm.
“ISS Articles & Bylaws” are at
http://chuma.cas.usf.edu/~dietrich/ISS-Articles&Bylaws.htm.
A list of the ISS Founders, current officers, and
members of the ISS Council may be found at http://chuma.cas.usf.edu/~dietrich/ISS_Founders_&_Council.htm.
To print out the Membership Form below on just one page,
click here for
a printable copy.
2004 Mail-In ISS
Membership Form
Membership fees cover from January
1 to December 31 and must be renewed annually.
If you wish to become a member of the ISS, please print out this form, circle
below or fill in the amounts that apply to your application, and mail in
with your check or money order (in U.S. dollars only) for the total amount owed
made out to “International Shaw Society” and addressed to: ISS,
PO Box 728, Odessa, FL 33556-0728
1. Annual Membership Fee. Circle
whichever ONE applies:
1A. Standard Fee Per Person: $25
1B. Member & Spouse: $35 U. S. (If contributing under
2, 3, or 4 below, indicate if you want spouse listed as well)
1C. Student: $15
2. Founding Contributor: Circle the amount you wish to give (includes
membership fee):
$50 $75
$100 $125 $150
3. Founding Sponsor: Circle the amount you wish to give (includes membership
fee):
$200 $250
$300 $400
4. Founding Partner : Circle the
amount to wish to give (includes membership fee):
$500 More than $500 (please specify_____________________).
5. Discounted Subscription to SHAW: The Annual of Bernard Shaw Studies.
Circle whichever applies: U.S. $32 ; $25 for students. Outside
the U.S. $37 ; $28 for students.
Your Total (tax deductible in
Your Printed or Typed
Names:_________________________________________________
Your Signature(s): ____________________________________________________________________
Date of Signing: _____________________
Street Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Apartment # or
Other Address Matter:_________________________________________________________
City or Town: _____________________________________________________________________________
State or
Province or
District:________________________________________________________________
Country:___________________________ ZIP or Other Mail Code:_______________________
Phone
Number(s):___________________________________________________________________________
Your Email
Address. PLEASE
NOTE: The ISS will be conducted more online than not, and it needs your
email address to make this possible and to cut costs. We urge you not only to give us your current
email address(es), but to notify us whenever you change email address. Please list here current email
addresses:____________________________________________
Thank
you for your membership and contribution.
Richard F. Dietrich
President of the
ISS
Questions? Email dietrich@chuma1.cas.usf.edu. Or call 813-920-2986.