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MSSA offers agency and individual membership. When you are an MSSA member, you or your agency receives the following benefits.
· Voting Delegate—A voting Delegate to all MSSA Delegate Assemblies which determine legislative agendas and organizational decisions. · MSSA Voice—Published ten times annually. The Voice offers up-to-date information for the human service professional. · Electronic Legislative Alerts—Produced throughout the legislative session. · Jobs eBulletin—Publish your employment opportunities online. Sign up today if you are a member of MSSA. · Block Rate—Opportunity for conference Block Rate allowing employees, board members, foster parents and volunteers to attend the Annual Training Conference & Expo at no additional charge. · Reduced Conference & Education Forum Fees—Lower fees for Individual Members and Individual Agency Members to all conferences and education forums. Discount on Annual Conference Exhibit space. · Committee and Board of Directors Involvement—Agency membership allows for individual members to become active on MSSA committees and Board of Directors. · Special Invitations—Special invitations to attend planning meetings on what your staff and clients need to ensure the most accurate, up-to-date information and training opportunities are available.
MSSA offers something for everyone! Interested in serving on a committee? MSSA offers a wide variety.
Communications—This committee is responsible for MSSA’s publications and website content. Majority of the communication between committee members is done via email.
Conference Council—The Conference Council takes the leadership role in planning the annual spring conference and education forums held throughout the year. The council meets 4-6 times annually. With subcommittees meeting several times throughout the year.
Membership/Diversity Council—The Membership/Diversity Council is dedicated to increasing membership with a special emphasis on diverse populations. The Council meets 4-6 times annually.
Legislative Council—The Legislative Council works with the Agency and Regional Delegates to set the MSSA Public Policy Agenda. The Council meets approximately 6 times annually.
Regions Council—The Regions Council is a statewide committee representing each MSSA region. Regional representatives are elected by each region. This council is open to all Regional Representatives as well as regional board members. The council meets 3 times annually.
Scholarship —The Scholarship Council is responsible for the selection of all scholarship winners. The committee business is conducted via conference calls and email.
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