The New York State Dispute Resolution Association, Inc. (NYSDRA) is pleased to offer you the opportunity to join one of the country's leading associations for dispute resolution professionals and supporters. We provide our members with training, resources and information to help advance their professional careers, build their practice, enhance their conflict management skills and play a part in shaping the dispute resolution field. Our membership includes private practitioners, community dispute resolution centers, volunteers, business conflict management professionals, educators and supporters of the dispute resolution field.
Membership Categories:
Individual Membership is available to dispute resolution professionals, CDRC program staff and volunteers, educators and other supporters of the dispute resolution field. Dues for this category are $55 per year and are prorated based on join/renewal date as follows:
Individual Dues
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Join Date Range (2008)
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Dues Amount
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January 1 - March 31
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$55
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April 1 - June 30
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$41.25
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July 1 - September 30
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$27.50
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October 1 - December 31
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$13.75
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Organizational Membership is available to any for-profit or non-profit institution or organization consisting of two (2) or more individuals which subscribes to and supports the purposes of NYSDRA, and is not one of the sixty-two CDRCs within New York State. The annual dues for this category are $325 and are prorated based on join/renewal date as follows:
Organizational Dues
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Join Date Range (2008)
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Dues Amount
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January 1 - March 31
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$325
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April 1 - June 30
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$243.75
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July 1 - September 30
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$162.50
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October 1 - December 31
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$81.75
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Student Membership is available to individuals who are enrolled as full- or part-time students in an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral program and have an interest in dispute resolution. Proof of enrollment (i.e. copy of student ID card) is required to join. The annual dues for this category are $25 and are prorated based on join/renewal date as follows:
Student Dues
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Join Date Range (2008)
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Dues Amount
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January 1 - March 31
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$25
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April 1 - June 30
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$18.75
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July 1 - September 30
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$12.50
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October 1 - December 31
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$6.25
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Community Dispute Resolution Center (CDRC) Members is available to the Community Dispute Resolution Centers within New York State recognized by the Unified Court System. Dues for this category are calculated based on the center’s operating budget and income from NYSDRA-administered contracts.
Additional Resources:
Member Benefits
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