WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICERS

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

The Wisconsin Association of Assessing Officers is dedicated to professionalism in assessment, and has the mission of improving the quality of assessment through education, involvement and commitment to the assessment process – specifically addressing Wisconsin property tax assessment and administration. By joining WAAO, you also become a member of the “North Central Regional Association of Assessing Officers” (NCRAAO).

All WAAO members receive a copy of the annual membership listing, in addition to a quarterly newsletter “The Assessor’s Voice of Wisconsin”. General membership meetings are held in December, March, June and September. At the meetings, reports are given on committee activities, current issues and concerns are discussed, and a program is held to provide accredited training for Assessor (and Appraiser) certifications. New members also receive a membership pin and a copy of the Association Bylaws explaining WAAO operations and procedures. All members are invited to research the information on WAAO’s web site at www.waao.org.

WAAO membership is based on the fiscal year from August 1^st through July 31^st according to the Association Bylaws.

*Name*					*Date*
*Title*
*Affiliation*
*Address*
*City*		*State*		*Zip*
*Phone*
*Fax #*
*Email Address*
*Type of Membership* (See Back Side Of This Form)
_______ Annual Renewal _________ Former Member _______ New Member
*Amount Paid*	*Check #*		*Member # (for Association Treasurer)*

The Wisconsin Association of Assessing Officers
Standing Committees & Ad Hoc Committees
Awards	Computer Assisted Assessment	Property Tax Exemptions	Ad Hoc 2006 IAAO Conference Host Committee
Auditing	Personal Property Standards	Education & Training	Ad Hoc IAAO Endorsement Committee
Nominating	Planning & Management	Public Relations	Ad Hoc NCRAAO 2008 Host Committee
Legislative	Real Estate Standards	Rural Concerns	Ad Hoc Commercial Sales
	Membership Services		Ad Hoc Communications
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
$35.00	*REGULAR MEMBERSHIP* Open to officers, officials, or employees of governmental bodies directly involved in property tax assessment and administration, and for individuals or employees of an organization providing professional services to governmental officers, officials, or offices of a governmental authority or jurisdiction in support of tax assessment and property tax administration.
$25.00	*ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP* For officers, officials, and employees of governmental bodies not covered by regular membership, and to officials, administrators, and employees of educational institutions.
$70.00	*SUBSCRIBING MEMBERSHIP* Open to individuals subscribing to the purpose of WAAO (not eligible for regular or associate membership) interested in the science of property assessment and taxation.
$20.00	*RETIRED REGULAR MEMBERSHIP* Open to individuals retired from, or otherwise terminated from the position under which they previously held a regular membership, not employed in any manner which would qualify them as subscribing members.
$25.00	*STUDENT MEMBERSHIP* Available to individuals enrolled on a full time basis in a program of study on assessment administration, real estate, appraising, or related subjects at a qualifying institution. Available for a maximum of four years.

www.waao.org

REMIT TO:
WAAO
% Joan Spencer, Treasurer                                                                  Phone: (715)-384-3856
City Assessor                                                                                       Fax:    (715) 384-7831
630 S Central Ave   P O Box 727                                                          Email: joan@ci.marshfield.wi.us
Marshfield WI 54449-0727                                                                   WAAO Taxpayer ID #: 39-1367287