AITP Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter Leader

Question: Are there logos or promotional materials available for our chapter to use?

Answer: To view all of our promotional items, please go to: http://www.aitp.org/organization/profile/promotion/promotion.jsp. We have various flyers, brochures and logos of different sizes available through this link.

Chapter Leader

Question: How can I get our chapter officers updated?

Answer: It is strongly recommended that all chapters provide their officer list for posting to the AITP website and that this officer listing is updated as necessary. All chapter officer information is available at http://www.aitp.org/mychapter/. If your list needs to be updated, or if you need to send in a new list, please email aitp_hq@aitp.org with the required information. You will need to include member name, position, email address and member id number. All officers of both student and professional chapters must be official members of the national organization.

Chapter Leader

Question: I'm a chapter leader. Will I be notified when new members join my chapter?

Answer: Yes. Every Monday, an email message is sent out to chapter leaders to notify them of members that have joined in the past week. This message includes all new member contact information for purposes of convenience. We encourage chapter leaders to personally contact their new members in order to welcome them into the organization and provide information on upcoming chapter events or activities.

Events

Question: There are many AITP events taking place throughout the country. Where can I find out more about them?

Answer: For a listing of many of the national and regional events that are coming up in the near future, please click the link below: http://www.aitp.org/media/events/events.jsp or on the AITP official calendar at the link below: http://www.aitp.org/media/calendar/calendar.jsp Also, many of our chapters post their upcoming events on their chapter website. If a chapter has provided us with a link to their website, you can access the site through their chapter listing. You will need to search for the chapter in question (see instructions above) and click on 'Visit Site'.

Membership

Question: Can I become an AITP member without joining a local chapter?

Answer: Yes. If there is not a local chapter in your area, you have the option of joining AITP as an individual member. You will still receive all benefits as an AITP member, but you will not be affiliated with a specific chapter. If a chapter becomes available in your area in the future, you can transfer into that chapter at any time (see membership transfer FAQ for further details).

Membership

Question: How can I find dues pricing for the chapter I would like to join?

Answer: Complete dues pricing for each membership category can be found in the following documents: Professional Chapter Reference and Dues Guide http://www.aitp.org/join/chapterdues.jsp Student Chapter Reference and Dues Guide http://www.aitp.org/join/chaptersdues.jsp Interim Chapter Reference and Dues Guide http://www.aitp.org/join/chapteridues.jsp Please keep in mind that for the Professional and Interim membership categories, an additional $15.00 processing fee will be charged for all new members.

Membership

Question: How can I renew my membership to AITP?

Answer: Current members can renew their membership online at http://www.aitp.org/renew/. This link is accessible by logging into the 'Members' section and clicking on 'Renew Membership'. If your membership has expired and you no longer have access to the 'Members' section, you can call AITP Headquarters at 800-224-9371 and we can take your renewal right over the phone!

Membership

Question: How do I transfer my membership to another chapter?

Answer: If you would like to change your chapter assignment for any reason, please send an email to aitp_hq@aitp.org. Include your name, current chapter and chapter to which you would like to transfer, as well as the reason for your decision. AITP Headquarters will take care of the transfer process and will notify you when it has been completed.

Membership

Question: How much are AITP annual dues?

Answer: Professional dues, which are paid on an annual basis, are $105.00. There is also a $15.00 processing fee for new members, and if the member decides to join a local chapter, an additional fee may be charged for local dues. For full pricing information, please view the Professional Chapter Dues Guide at: http://www.aitp.org/join/chapterdues.jsp. Student dues are also paid on an annual basis, at a cost of $35.00 per year. A third membership category is available exclusively to former student members who would like to transition into professional membership. For further details on interim membership and pricing, please visit http://www.aitp.org/join/chapteridues.jsp. Applications for all membership categories can be found at http://www.aitp.org/join/join.jsp and can be submitted to AITP Headquarters electronically.

Membership

Question: I am currently a student member of AITP, but I have graduated recently. What should I do in order to become involved with a local professional chapter?

Answer: The first step is to apply for interim membership - this type of membership is one of the benefits given to former student members. Students can take advantage of interim membership for up to 3 years after graduating from a college or university. The association dues of $105.00 are discounted each year, as shown below: First year: $35.00, plus chapter dues Second year: $45.00, plus chapter dues Third year: $70.00, plus chapter dues After selecting a professional chapter to join, send in your application via the online form or by mail. The president of your new chapter will be notified that you have recently joined, and will contact you to welcome you into the chapter. If you are not contacted by a representative of your chapter, please call AITP Headquarters and we will assist you in obtaining further information about your new chapter.

Membership

Question: I don't have a record of receiving my membership card or certificate. How can I get a replacement?

Answer: Please send an email to aitp_hq@aitp.org in order to request a replacement. Please give your name, your chapter and your current mailing address, and we will promptly send you a new package.

Membership

Question: I submitted an application for membership. When will I receive my login information for the website?

Answer: Please expect that you will be notified of your login and other general welcome information approximately 2 to 3 business weeks from date of application. Your notification will come via email to the address that you provided on your application form. Please ensure that you include a current email address so that you will receive this, as well as other important member mailings.

Membership

Question: I want to apply for interim membership, but my student membership is still active. What can I do?

Answer: You can apply for interim membership at any time, even if your student membership has not yet expired. We will extend your new interim membership so that it does not expire until one year past the expiration date of your current student membership. In this way, you will not lose any months of your membership for which you have already paid.

Membership

Question: I want to join a local chapter. Where can I find a list of all active chapters?

Answer: For a complete listing of all AITP-affiliated chapters, please go to: http://www.aitp.org/organization/chapters/chapters.jsp In order to locate the chapter that will be most convenient for you to join, you can search by city, state or chapter name.

Membership

Question: My personal information has changed (mailing address, email address, phone number, etc.). How can I update my record online?

Answer: Current members can update their information easily by logging in to the 'Members' section and clicking on 'My Account'. Simply correct any information that needs to be updated and the changes will be made accordingly.

Membership

Question: Should I expect to receive documentation of my AITP membership?

Answer: A membership package will be sent to your mailing address within 3 to 5 business weeks of application. This package will include an official AITP membership certificate and a wallet-sized membership card.

Membership

Question: The chapter in my area doesn't seem to be very active or have an active website. What should I do?

Answer: In this case, it may be a wise decision to consider transferring to a more active chapter (see transfer FAQ instructions above). However, if you would like to try to bring new life to your chapter, it would be a good idea to contact your Region President for help. A list of Region Presidents is available at: http://www.aitp.org/organization/regions/regions.jsp. Together with your Region President, you may be able to come up with some creative ideas to make your chapter more active

New Chapter

Question: I'm interested in starting a chapter of AITP. Where can I find more information?

Answer: There are two types of AITP chapters: student and professional. Student chapters are affiliated with 2 or 4-year colleges or universities and the members consist of students at that particular institution who are interested in the IT field. To learn more about the requirements in terms of chapter start-up and maintenance, please view the Student Chapter Operations Handbook, which can be found at the following link: http://www.aitp.org/organization/profile/manuals/pdf/StuChapOperHandbook.doc Professional chapters are targeted at IT professionals who are interested in networking with others in their field through events, activities and national conferences. The process involved in starting a professional chapter of AITP is outlined in the Chapter Operations Handbook, which can be found at the following link: http://www.aitp.org/organization/profile/manuals/pdf/chapteroperationshandbook.doc

Newsletter

Question: Where can I find past issues of Information Executive / Nanosecond?

Answer: Previously published issues of our newsletter, the Information Executive / Nanosecond can be found at the following link: http://www.aitp.org/newsletter/

Web Page

Question: What can I do if I forget my username or password for the website?

Answer: In order to recover lost or forgotten login information, please utilize the 'Forgot username or password?' feature located at http://www.aitp.org/join/forgot1.jsp. Simply enter in your email address and a message will be generated to your account that will contain the username and password that we have on file for you. If you receive a message stating that we do not have your account on file, please check to make sure that your membership has not expired, in which case your login information will no longer be valid. Please also ensure that the email address you are providing is the one that we have listed under your account. If your email address has changed, you will need to update your information to reflect the change (see below for further instructions). If you receive a message stating that we do not have your account on file, please contact AITP Headquarters at 800-224-9371.