Membership Benefits   SBPWA welcomes all women engaged in a business or profession, regardless of race, language, religion or nationality, as long as they subscribe to the aims and objectives of the Association. Associate membership is open to young women who are not yet in a profession or business, but who are pursuing a course of study for a profession in a tertiary institution.   Membership Privileges   Widen your business and professional contacts, both locally and internationally (access to BPW affiliates in over 100 countries) Participate in overseas missions organised by SBPWA as well as meet visiting businesswomen from overseas who are looking for local partners Network through the General Meetings and events Participate in self-development programmes, talks and seminars Availability of SBPWA's ready network of committed career women who are willing to share their knowledge and experiences Access and share information through the SBPWA Worldwide Web Site at http://www.sbpwa.org.sg   Membership Fee $120 (Full members) With immediate effect, SBPWA will be regularising the renewal dates for all members to coincide with the association’s fiscal year, 1st July - 30th June. New members joining during the year will pay a pro-rated subscription fee equal to $10 per month remaining in the fiscal year, subject to a three month minimum. Existing members, whose renewal date does not coincide with the fiscal year, will be charged $10per month for the balance of the fiscal year. If the balance of the year is less than 3 months, the member will also pay the following year’s renewal together. Following this exercise, as of 30th June 2012, all members will renew at the fiscal year end. $80 (Associate members - reserved for female students who are in tertiary institutions and have not yet joined the workforce.)