Becoming A Member

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=125 BGCOLOR="#996699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="040467d1erlcll.gif"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Singapore Association of Social Workers</B></FONT><B>     |  </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Singapore Association of Social Workers"><U><B>Home</B></U></A><B> |  </B><A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Introducing Social Work"><U>Introducing Social Work</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendar of Events"><U>Calendar of Events</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Mission"><U>Our Mission</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Team"><U>Our Team</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What It Takes To Be A Social Worker"><U>What It Takes To Be A Social Worker</U></A>   |   <B>Becoming A Member</B>   |   <A 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HREF="id20_click_below_for_our_frequently_asked.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What It Takes To Be A Social Worker"><U><B><U>FAQ Segment</U></B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Members Forum Online Chats"><U><B><U>Forum</U></B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Members Forum Online Chats"><U><B><U>Online Chat</U></B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id21_m.htm#applicationforms" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Becoming A Member"><U><B><U>Membership Application</U></B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id21_m.htm#applicationforms" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Becoming A Member"><U><B><U>Membership Renewal</U></B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id37_frtc.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Training Resources"><U><B><U>FRTC</U></B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=190 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3137f600.gif" border=0 width="127" height="96" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Singapore Association of </B></div> <div> <B>Social Workers </B></div> <div> <B>c/o Family Resource & </B></div> <div> <B>Training Centre </B></div> <div> <B>Block 324 Clementi Ave 5 #01-209, Singapore 120324 </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Tel / Fax: (65)67754776 </B></div> <div> <B>E-mail: </B><A HREF="mailto: admin1@sasw.org.sg" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto: admin1@sasw.org.sg"><U><B>admin1@sasw.org.sg </B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Web Master E-mail: </B><A HREF="mailto: webmaster@sasw.org.sg" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto: webmaster@sasw.org.sg"><U><B>webmaster@sasw.org.sg</B></U></A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1253f310.gif" border=0 width="63" height="49" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Legal Advisors: </B></div> <div> <B>Alban Tay Mahtani & de Silva</B></div> <div> <B>Advocates & Solicitors</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/re"><U><B><IMG SRC="07b581f0.gif" border=0 width="88" height="31" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Becoming a member</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>What is on this page ...</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id21_m.htm#becoming_a_member" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Becoming A Member"><U><B>Becoming a Member</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id21_m.htm#who_can_join_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Becoming A Member"><U><B>Who can join ?</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id21_m.htm#types_of_membership_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Becoming A Member"><U><B>Types of Membership</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id21_m.htm#how_to_join__" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Becoming A Member"><U><B>How to join ?</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id21_m.htm#membership_benefits_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Becoming A Member"><U><B>Membership Benefits</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Important Documents:</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id21_m.htm#_sasw_constitution__1998_2002_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Becoming A Member"><U><B>SASW Constitution</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id21_m.htm#_sasw_code_of_ethics" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Becoming A Member"><U><B>SASW Code of Ethics</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id21_m.htm#_faq_on_membership_benefits" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Becoming A Member"><U><B>FAQ on Membership Benefits</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Membership Application Forms</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Membership Renewal Forms</B></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=355 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B> <A NAME="becoming_a_member"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Becoming A Member</B></div> <div> We are always looking for people interested in joining our association.</div> <bR> <div> For enquiries, to e-mail: <A HREF="mailto: membership@sasw.org.sg" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto: membership@sasw.org.sg"><U>membership@sasw.org.sg</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="who_can_join_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Who Can Join?</B></div> <bR> <div> We invite anybody interested in the issues and topics we focus our efforts on to join. Members must be able to dedicate enough time to participate and make a difference in the association.</div> <bR> <div> Get to know more about SASW:</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="518" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 ><NOBR><div>    <A NAME="_sasw_constitution__1998_2002_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>  <IMG SRC="07a20200.gif" border=0 width="32" height="32" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="436"><div>  <a href="HTMLobj-734/SASWConstitution2004.pdf"><u>SASW Constitution</u> </a>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 ><NOBR><div>      <IMG SRC="0e820200.gif" border=0 width="32" height="32" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="436"><div>  <a href="HTMLobj-735/SASWByLaws2004.pdf"><u>SASW By-Laws</u> </a>  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="_sasw_code_of_ethics"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="07a20200.gif" border=0 width="32" height="32" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B> <a href="HTMLobj-736/SASWCodeofEthics2004.pdf"><u>SASW Code of Professional Ethics</u> </a>  </B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#inquiryappealsprocess" TITLE="Becoming A Member"><U>Refer to the SASW Disciplinary Inquiry and Appeals Process</U></A></div> <bR> <div>   </div> <div> <B> <A NAME="types_of_membership_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Types of Membership</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="615" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1251 WIDTH="609"><div> Currently the Association offers 4 types of membership which are open for application:</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="475" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="135"><div> <B>MEMBERSHIP TYPE</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="108"><div> <B>ENTRANCE FEE</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>SUBSCRIPTION RATE</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="135"><div> Ordinary</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="108"><div> S$20</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="206"><div> S$120 per 2 years</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="135"><div> Provisional</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="108"><div> N/A</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="206"><div> S$60 per year</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="135"><div> Associate</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="108"><div> S$20</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="206"><div> S$120 per 2 years</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="135"><div> Student</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="108"><div> N/A</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="206"><div> S$10 per year</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>1. Ordinary Membership</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> Ordinary membership is granted by application to applicants who possess professional qualification in Social Work recognised by the Association, attained a period of Social Work practice acceptable to the Association and are currently employed / residing in Singapore.</div> <bR> <div> In addition, Ordinary Members are able to register with the Association as a "<B>Registered Social Worker"</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>2. Provisional Membership</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> Provisional membership is granted for up to one year by application to applicants who do not yet qualify for Ordinary Membership but who possess professional qualifications in Social Work OR have passed examinations in Social Work recognised by the Association AND are engaged in Social Work Practice to the satisfaction of the EXCO / Registration Board.</div> <bR> <div> Provisional member shall be exempted from paying the entrance fee when they qualify for Ordinary membership.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>3. Associate Membership</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> Associate membership is granted by application to applicants who do not qualify for Ordinary membership but holds qualifications at the tertiary level AND are currently engaged in positions that place them in close association with Social Workers.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>4. Student Membership</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> Student membership is granted by application to Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents who are undergoing an Association recognised course of professional Social Work Training locally or overseas OR Association recognised Social Work course of Study. </div> <bR> <div> Student members shall be exempted from paying the entrance fee when they qualify for Provisional or Ordinary membership upon graduation.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>Additional Special Membership Categories</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>5. Honorary Membership</U></B></I><B> </B></div> <div> Conferred by the Association to an individual who does not possess any social work qualification but who has nonetheless rendered outstanding service to the social work profession. </div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>6. Fellow </U></B></I></div> <div> Conferred by the Association to any person who is a full member or qualifies to be so and who has rendered outstanding service to the social work profession. </div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>7. Life Membership</U></B></I></div> <div> Life membership was offered prior to 28 June 2003, to persons who have held full membership for an uninterrupted 8-year period. A person who was a Life Member as of 28 June 2003 continues to be a Life Member of the Association until the death of such Life Member. No person shall be eligible to apply for Life Membership on or after 28 June 2003.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>   <A NAME="how_to_join__"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial Black" ><B>How To Join ?</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> To join we need a completed application and payment of the membership dues. Please contact us for more information and a copy of the application. </div> <bR> <div> Remember to add $20/- entrance fee to your application. Only applicants who are applying to upgrade their current student membership status to professional membership will be exempted from paying the entrance fee.</div> <bR> <div> Please note that our membership cycle of 2 years commences on April of the Association's financial year on every odd year and ends on 31 March 2 years later e.g. April 2004 - Mar 2006. According to SASW's Constitution 2003, Point 6.2(b), all subscriptions shall be reduced to half rate for new application and reinstatement of Ordinary, Associate and Student membership during an even year. </div> <bR> <div> Click on the link below to download membership application form: </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="712" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="71"><div>  <A NAME="applicationforms"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="07a20200.gif" border=0 width="32" height="32" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>  <a href="HTMLobj-739/MembershipRegistrationFLO.pdf"><u>Membership/Registration Form for Fellows,Life & Ordinary Members</u> </a>  </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="71"><div>    <IMG SRC="07a20200.gif" border=0 width="32" height="32" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>  <a href="HTMLobj-740/MembershipRegistrationPAS.pdf"><u>Membership Form for Provisional, Associate & Student Members</u> </a>  </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 ><NOBR><div>   <A NAME="cpejournal"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="07a20200.gif" border=0 width="32" height="32" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>  <a href="HTMLobj-741/CPEJournal.pdf"><u>Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Journal for RSWs</u> </a>  </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="71"><div> <IMG SRC="07a20200.gif" border=0 width="32" height="32" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div>  <a href="HTMLobj-855/DialogueFAQ.pdf"><u>View Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on registration here</u> </a>  </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> <B> <A NAME="membership_benefits_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Membership Benefits </B></div> <bR> <div> There are several benefits to becoming a member of our association. Our members are fellow professionals and we have a great time when we get together. Of course we also have a common interest, and we hope to further our cause.</div> <bR> <div> Frequently Asked Questions / Membership Benefits:</div> <bR> <div>   <A NAME="_faq_on_membership_benefits"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="07a20200.gif" border=0 width="32" height="32" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><B>   <a href="HTMLobj-260/FrequentlyAskedQuestionsAboutMembership.pdf"><u>FAQ on Membership</u> </a>  </B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="inquiryappealsprocess"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>The Singapore Association of Social Workers Disciplinary Inquiry and Appeals Procedures </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><I>(to be presented at AGM 2004)</I></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2da1cd00.jpg" border=0 width="540" height="720" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2dc1cd00.jpg" border=0 width="540" height="720" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="RSW Register"><U><B>N</B></U></A><A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="RSW Register"><U><B>ext page ...</B></U></A></div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div>   </div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>