Life Member Benefits

Are you retiring from Extension?

From the National ESP Office we would like to offer congratulations upon your impending retirement from Extension. Epsilon Sigma Phi is indeed privileged to have you as a member. Your involvement and participation are appreciated.

Therefore, we want you to know that you now have the opportunity at retirement to purchase a paid-up ESP Life Membership. This paid-up membership endures for a lifetime.

ESP Life Member status provides you with opportunities to "keep in touch" with your colleagues and join in with others to build support for Extension.

Life Members have full membership privileges at the chapter and national level such as:

• Receive chapter and national newsletters
• Attend chapter and national annual conferences and special functions
• Serve on chapter and national committees and other leadership opportunities
• Support professional improvement activities of younger members by participating in your chapter
• Maintain eligibility for scholarships and awards provided by the ESP Development Fund

Life Members receive a $200 rebate for any ESP National Conference Meeting. Just attending one meeting will return a great portion of your Life Member Dues.

We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to continue your membership in Epsilon Sigma Phi as we all support the programs of our national organization which emphasize:

• Awards and recognition for professional excellence
• Building support for Extension
• Scholarships for professional development
• Building professional competencies

You may apply for Life Membership anytime during the year after you have officially applied for retirement from your university. If you apply before August 1 of the current membership year, your current year's membership dues may be applied to your life member status if paid before September 1. Life member dues are 5X the current national due rate. Currently the life member rate is $275.

If you have any questions, please contact the National Office at espoffice@espnational.org or contact your Chapter's Membership Chair. You can find that person in the ESP Leadership Directory.