Your decision to become a member shows your dedication to planning and offers a way for you to contribute to the advancement of the profession. The Orange Section offers a professional forum for co-workers, colleagues, and business associates to share knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. By joining together, we raise the level of professionalism of each member. Recruiting new members and retaining current members are the two most important functions of any organization. It is the only way Orange Section of APA California can grow. Join us today or encourage your co-workers to join.Click here to become a member (link to National APA web at) https://www.planning.org/ecommerce/joinApa/member/default.aspx
The many benefits to becoming a member of APA include the following:
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Subscription to Planning, the award winning monthly magazine that reports on cutting-edge debates and developments.
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Discounts on subscriptions to the quarterly Journal of the American Planning Association which links research to application in articles and special sections written with the planning practitioner in mind.
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Zoning News, a monthly newsletter, monitors all the latest trends in local land-use controls and provides current new and ordinance excerpts from nationwide sources.
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APA offers an array of services to help members find the job they want. Members may subscribe to JobMart at a substantial discount and participate in the four-day job market held at the National Conference.
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When you join National or State APA, you will also become a member of the local Orange County Section. In addition to the benefits of the National or State Chapter, the Orange County Section offers the following:
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Notice of monthly Luncheon Programs, Professional Development Programs, and special Section events.
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Subscription to the quarterly publication of the Orange County Planner.
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Regularly scheduled events designed to provide members with an opportunity to share experiences and meet other planning professionals throughout the Orange County area.
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Support and study materials to assist in the preparation for the National AICP Certification Exam.
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Current updates on the most recent Legislation occurring at both the state and federal level.
If you have further questions or comments about membership, please contact Vice Director for Membership, Amy Thomas, AICP, at athomas@tustinca.org.
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