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	No Cost - There are no fees pertaining to being a member of this Society. Your commitment to promote and facilitate the objectives of our Society is expected in return for any benefits we offer. We aim to gain your confidence in being a part of our endeavor.
	More exposure -Your organization and its focus will receive more exposure in the community and access to a greater number of computer users.
	Access to CCS Speakers Bureau - The CCS provides a Speakers Bureau Service. This is a large and growing database of qualified speakers, comprised of local, regional and national speakers, covering a wide range of interesting and valuable subjects.
	More Media Attention - The large member base of CCS will attract more media attention for your group from a broader range of publishers. Internet, Magazines, Newspapers, Radio, TV, etc.
	More Discounts - Your members will be able to take advantage of discounts and special offers that the Society can attract because of its prominence and size.
	More Assistance - The CCS will lend its assistance and backing to your special events. This help can be in the form of publicity, facilities and resource sharing.
	More Member Services - Your group will be able to participate in CCS special events such as seminars, trade shows and joint meetings with nationally known speakers and promotions.

More Influence - Through CCS you and your members will have input in the shaping of the computing community in the Northeastern Ohio area.

	Appoint a delegate to represent your group.
	Commit to send that delegate to CCS Steering Committee meetings as called.
	Each Delegate to provide speaker information feedback from your meetings.
	Encourage your membership to rely on the www.CCSOHIO.org website for information about your events and other member group events in their local area.
	Place "Member of Cleveland Computer Society" logo in your group's literature and on your website.
	Allow members of other CCS member organizations to attend your group's meetings as guests unless special circumstances (dinner meetings, room size, etc) preclude this.
	Maintain current information about your organization for CCS website and publications.