Membership Information

We offer both professional and student annual memberships for our local chapter.  

• Professional Membership: New (one year): $75.00 | Annual Renewal: $50 | Monthly Meeting fee $25.00
• Student Membership: New (one year): $40.00 | Annual Renewal: $30.00 | Monthly meeting fee $20.00
• Student Volunteer: The Membership fee will be waived for active student volunteers.

An Active Volunteer is defined as one who signs up for a committee, attends committee meetings and follows through on committee responsibilities.

Active Student volunteerism does not effect the monthly meeting fee for a student volunteer of $20.00.

• Non-Member program fee: $35

Membership to the Central Ohio ASTD chapter (COASTD) is not included as part of membership in the National ASTD organization, nor is membership in the National ASTD organization included as part of membership in COASTD. While encouraged, membership in the National ASTD organization is not a requirement for membership in COASTD.

Many of the benefits we offer are only available to, or are available at a reduced rate to, members of COASTD.

How to Join

Thank you for your interest in joining the Central Ohio Chapter of ASTD. Our membership benefits will help you develop your professional skills and network with other professionals in the fields of training, performance improvement, and organizational development.

To join or renew, we need to receive payment along with your completed membership application. We provide the following options to make joining or renewing easy and convenient:

Join Online

This is the fastest, easiest, and most secure way to join. Complete our online form, enter your credit card information on our secure site, and you're done. You will receive an email confirming your approved membership order.

Via Postal Mail

Download the membership application (PDF) and mail to:

    Central Ohio ASTD

    P.O. Box 1322

    Columbus, OH 43216-1322. 

Benefits of Membership

Thank you for your interest about the Central Ohio Chapter ASTD membership. As a member, you will benefit from these ASTD programs:

• Professional Development Meetings and Seminars
• Member Networking
• Forums (special interest groups): Organizational Development, Technology, and Training & Development Managers
• Interaction and Insights from International ASTD Members
• Entrée to Membership with International ASTD
• Access to the Central Ohio ASTD Job Board.

Active members can participate in any of the following:

• Internal Marketing (newsletter, web site, online discussion groups)
• External Marketing (community activities, public relations/promotion)
• Membership (member recruitment, new member orientation)
• Membership Services and Benefits (resume referrals, job postings)
• Professional Development (monthly meetings, seminars)
• Special Projects (conferences, corporate sponsorships)
• Volunteer Opportunities (event registration, publications, reporting)

Volunteer Information

• What's in it for you?  Volunteering is a perfect way to network, give back to the Chapter and the community, and enhance your professional development.  You can meet other people, learn new skills, be recognized for your time and effort, advance your career and have fun!
• We want your experience to be a win-win for you and the Chapter.  Tell us about yourself and your interests so we can find the best fit.
• Areas of opportunity:
  • Programs–assist with the coordination and preparation of monthly meetings; greet members and guests; assist with meeting registration; and provide support to presenters.
  • Communication–assist with various forms of Chapter communications, including newsletters, web site, advertising, and promotion.
  • Membership–assist with member recruitment and new member orientation.
  • Committee Members–assist Executive Board members in various areas.