Membership Open for DAMA-Michigan Chapter
 

To become a member of the DAMA-Michigan Chapter complete a Membership Application.

Our chapter needs more corporate and organizational sponsors and members in order to succeed in Michigan. Nationally, many companies and organizations take an active role in encouraging participation by Data Management professionals. Each chapter reflects the local corporate and organizational Data Management environment. For instance, in Washington, D.C. there is heavy U.S. Government involvement including many federal agencies like the FBI and the U.S. Department of Defense. The New York City chapter reflects sponsorship of the banking and securities community. In Houston, petroleum distribution companies and personal computer manufacturing companies provide corporate support. In addition, many IT consulting companies have member involvement in keeping the chapters relevant to local communities.

Currently, our membership is over 150 - consisting of Individual Members, Corporate Sponsors and Corporate Members.

Corporate Sponsors:

• Allen Systems Group

• Computer Associates

• Electronic Data Systems

• General Motors

• Informatica

• R.L.Polk

• Lawrence Technological University

• Michigan State University

• Michigan University

Corporate Members:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

• Kmart

• Wit

With your help, our local chapter of DAMA International will become a vital part of the data management function at all companies in our area. Membership options include:

Individual Member
Dues: $45
Benefits:

• Member can attend regular meetings

• Member can attend special DAMA-Michigan events at member rate (approximatly 4-5 events per year featuring industry experts like John Zachman, Larry English and Peter Aiken)

• Member receives DAMA-Michigan newsletter (published electronically in PDF format quarterly)

• One Ballot for official Chapter voting processes

Student Member
Dues: $15
Benefits:

• Member can attend regular meetings

• Member can attend special DAMA Michigan events at student rate (approximatly 4-5 events per year featuring industry experts like John Zachman, Larry English and Peter Aiken)

• Member receives DAMA-Michigan newsletter (published electronically in PDF format quarterly)

• Has no Chapter voting rights

Corporate Member

Dues:

    Level 1:1-5 people: $150
    Level 2:6-10 people: $250
    Level 3:11-30 people $350

Benefits:

• Designated members can attend regular DAMA-Michigan meetings

• Designated members can attend special DAMA-Michigan events at member rate (approximatly 4-5 events per year featuring industry experts like John Zachman, Larry English and Peter Aiken)

• Designated members receive DAMA-Michigan newsletter (published electronically in PDF format quarterly)

• Identification as a DAMA-Michigan Corporate Member on the cover page of DAMA-Michigan newsletters , and on the home page of the DAMA-Michigan WEB site

• One Ballot for official Chapter voting processes

Corporate Sponsor

Dues: $500

Benefits:

• No limit on number of people who can attend regular DAMA-Michigan meetings

• No limit on number of people who can attend special DAMA-Michigan events at member rate (approximatly 4-5 events per year featuring industry experts like John Zachman, Larry English and Peter Aiken)

• Designated members receive DAMA-Michigan newsletter (published electronically in PDF format quarterly)

• Identification as a DAMA-Michigan Sponsor on the cover page of DAMA-Michigan newsletters , and on the home page of the DAMA-Michigan WEB site

• Opportunity of hosting DAMA-Michigan events and speaker meetings at company’s headquarters

• One Ballot for official Chapter voting processes

As we all know, an organization like DAMA-Michigan has to rely on the dues of its membership as it’s financial lifeline. The larger the paid membership base we have, the more exciting events we can plan. Additionally, within the Michigan area, there are a limited number of opportunities for Information Technology professionals to network and get to know their peers from other companies. DAMA Michigan offers this opportunity as one of the important aspects of being a member. I look forward to seeing this chapter  grow into one of the larger chapters within this region and one of the largest in the US. Please email your comments or questions regarding membership issues to membership@DAMA-MICHIGAN.ORG.