Why join ICCCPO?Rights, obligations and benefits of membership |
All ICCCPO Member Organisations have certain rights as follows:
To receive copies of the ICCCPO Newsletter and other regular correspondence and publications.
To submit materials for distribution and presentation at ICCCPO meetings
To be represented by ICCCPO officers to SIOP and international health agencies.
To attend and participate in the ICCCPO Annual General Assembly
Full Members (who have paid-up dues) are eligible to vote at the AGA. Associate Members may attend but are not entitled to a vote in the proceedings.
To volunteer to serve on ICCCPO committees.
To apply for scholarship funds to attend conferences and meetings.
All ICCCPO Member Organisations (including both Full and Associate Members) have certain responsibilities or obligations:
To pay yearly dues prior to the Annual General Assembly (AGA), and if seeking reduced dues, to make yearly application for reduction.
To provide the ICCCPO Secretariat with updated information regarding names and contact information for officers and offices.
To share with local chapters, parents and professionals within their organisation, information about ICCCPO activities and publications.
To fully represent their Member Organisation and parents in ICCCPO functions.
To volunteer to serve on ICCCPO committees and task forces.
To respond to ICCCPO requests for information about their programs and operations.
To attend, if possible, Annual Conferences and AGA meetings.
If seeking scholarship funds, to attend meetings and the AGA, to apply early and to provide full information about needs and resources.
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PROGRAMME / SERVICE |
Full Member |
Associate Member |
Non Member |
| Eligible to vote at the Annual General Assembly. |
Yes |
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| Eligible to serve on the Executive Committee. | Yes | ||
| An official voice in how parents are heard by the medical community (SIOP). | Yes | ||
| A voice in the financial affairs of ICCCPO. | Yes | ||
| Actively participate in the programmes and services provided by ICCCPO. | Yes | ||
| Speak for parents, countries and organisations that are not yet members of ICCCPO. | Yes | Yes | |
| Exercising your social responsibility for families of children with cancer. | Yes | Yes | |
| Complimentary copy of "You Are Not Alone". | Yes | Yes | |
| Complimentary copy of the International Bibliography. | Yes | Yes | |
| Take part in ICCD (International Childhood Cancer Day), to raise funds and awareness for their organisation. | Yes | Yes | |
| Eligible to serve on sub-committees. | Yes | Yes | |
| Invitation to all meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Attend all regional / continental meetings, and eligible for stipends | Yes | Yes | |
| Eligible to receive handouts and guidelines at meetings. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Newsletter three times a year. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Eligible to receive a stipend to attend the ICCCPO AGA and conference. | Yes | Yes | Yes, when pursuing membership |