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Membership renewal forms have already been sent out. If you have not received your form please fill out the attached form or contact National Office
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Becoming a Member
Are you concerned about the care and use of laboratory animals? Are you dedicated to improving the quality of animal research? If so, then a CALAS membership provides you with the opportunity to make a difference.
Since 1962, CALAS has been a leading force in ensuring laboratory animals are cared for in the most humane way possible. Currently representing and serving over 1,000 veterinarians, physicians, researchers, administrators and technicians across Canada, CALAS offers tangible and rewarding advantages for institutional, individual and student members alike.
Benefits include involvement in an organization committed to the well being of animals in research, as well as exposure to a vast network of other individuals with similar interests, nationwide. CALAS’ commitment to providing a first-class educational forum for laboratory animal science provides you with the current knowledge and information for career advancements, higher quality animal care, continued education, networking, and self-satisfaction.
There are several different types of CALAS memberships available. The information below will help you identify which membership type is best for you. If you have any questions, please contact the CALAS National Office at
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Membership Categories
NATIONAL MEMBERS:
National members are persons engaged in, or previously engaged in, or interested in, laboratory animal care and/or research. National members have the right to receive notice of, attend and vote at all meetings of the members. National members are eligible for election to the board of directors.
Benefits of a National Membership
Full voting rights
Entitlement for election to Board of Directors
Bi-Monthly Members Magazine
Discounted rate to attend the National Symposium
Ability to register at all ICLAS member organization symposiums and conferences at their member rates
Access to password-protected areas of the CALAS web site
Registry Members*: Your Registered Technician status remains through the registry committee. Registered Technician members are now National members.
Associate Members*: Your ARLAT status remains through the registry committee. ARLAT members are now National members.
*You are still required to obtain your Mandatory Continuing Education Credits as well and renewing your membership on an annual basis. If a lapse of two years occurs, your registration status will be rescinded. To regain entry into the registry, the examination process must be repeated.
To become a NEW NATIONAL member of CALAS please fill out the attached form
STUDENT MEMBERS:
Student members are enrolled in a recognized educational institution and benefit from reduced membership rates in CALAS. Student members are not entitled to vote at membership meetings but are entitled to receive the member’s magazine.
Benefits of a Student Membership
Reduced rate on a National Membership
Bi-Monthly Members Magazine
Ability to register at all ICLAS member organization symposiums and conferences at their member rates
Access to password-protected areas of the CALAS web site
To become a NEW STUDENT member of CALAS please fill out the attached form.
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS:
Institutional members are any educational institutions, or not-for-profit organizations (incorporated or otherwise), that wish to participate in efforts to improve the scientific quality of animal research and educational standards of animal care personnel. Institutional members do not have the right to vote at membership meetings. However, each Institutional member is issued 2 National membership cards for use by 2 representatives of the Institutional member, who are designated in writing by the Institutional member and who may be changed from time to time by the Institutional member upon surrender of the outstanding National membership card(s) and a written direction to the Corporation to issue new card(s) to the replacement representative(s). Every representative of an Institutional member has the right to exercise voting and all other rights of a National member for as long as the representative holds a National membership card. Each Institutional member is entitled to receive a certificate of recognition.
Benefits of an Institutional Membership
Organizational Certificate of Recognition
Commitment highlighted in the annual membership directory
2 national membership cards for named representatives (entitled to all benefits of a national member as described above)
To become a NEW INSTITUTIONAL member of CALAS please fill out the attached form
Members of Distinction:
Member of Distinction is an honour awarded by the Board of Directors in recognition of extraordinary and meritorious contributions to CALAS. Nominees must have been CALAS members for ten (10) or more years and must have been employed in the laboratory animal field for a minimum of 10 years. Members of Distinction have the right to vote at membership meetings and are eligible for election to the board of directors.
Benefits of a Members of Distinction Membership
Full voting rights
Entitlement for election to Board of Directors
Bi-Monthly Members Magazine
Discounted rate to attend the National Symposium
Ability to register at all ICLAS member organization symposiums and conferences at their member rates
Access to password-protected areas of the CALAS web site
New Membership Database
What does the new system mean to you? We hope it will mean better communication with members and eventually, more opportunities for you to network and share information with colleagues from across the country.
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