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Membership

Value Addition of Membership in the Spinal Cord Society of India

1. National Leadership and Advocacy

  • Central Coordinating Body: As a member, you become part of a national non-profit organization that serves as a coordinating, co rrelating, and advisory body addressing all issues related to the causation and prevention of traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord lesions.
  • Policy Influence: Engage in efforts to shape policies and practices for spinal cord injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation at both national and international levels.

2. Scientific Exchange and Professional Development

  • Conferences and Workshops: Participate in national and regional seminars, symposia, conferences, and workshops, such as the International Spinal & Spine Injuries Conference (ISSICON), to stay updated on cutting-edge research and advancements in spinal cord studies.
  • Publications and Resources: Access the latest publications, newsletters, and research findings to enhance your knowledge and clinical practice.

3. Research Collaboration and Support

  • Guided Research Opportunities: Receive support for conducting research related to spinal cord lesions, including participation in multicenter and collaborative projects aimed at advancing spinal cord science.
  • Grant Access: Eligibility to apply for grants and funding opportunities facilitated by SCS-I to support innovative research initiatives.

4. Educational and Training Programs

  • Skill Enhancement: Benefit from education and training programs designed to advance professional expertise in spinal cord care and rehabilitation.
  • Observerships and Fellowships: Access exclusive opportunities for observerships and fellowships with renowned experts, providing hands-on experience in specialized settings.

5. Patient Care and Rehabilitation Initiatives

  • Best Practices Sharing: Collaborate with a dedicated community focused on improving care, rehabilitation, and social reintegration of spinal cord injury patients by sharing and adopting best practices.
  • Resource Accessibility: Gain access to resources and tools aimed at enhancing patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.

6. Networking and Community Engagement

  • Professional Network: Connect with a diverse network of professionals, researchers, and policymakers dedicated to spinal cord injury care, facilitating knowledge exchange and collaborative opportunities.
  • Consumer Committee Participation: Engage with the Consumer Committee to contribute to initiatives focused on raising awareness, providing counseling, and supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries.

7. Advocacy and Public Awareness

  • Awareness Campaigns: Participate in campaigns and activities aimed at increasing public awareness about spinal cord injuries, prevention strategies, and the importance of rehabilitation.
  • Policy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of policies that promote accessibility, education, employment, and social integration for individuals with spinal cord injuries.

8. Member Privileges

  • Reduced Registration Fees: Enjoy discounted rates for conferences, workshops, and seminars, making continuous education more accessible.
  • Newsletter Subscription: Receive regular newsletters with updates on research, events, and developments in the field of spinal cord injury care.

Membership Information

Membership of SCS will be open to all individuals with professional qualification, interests and activities in research, treatment or rehabilitation of persons with spinal cord lesions.

Categories of Membership

Full Members

There will be two categories of Full members, viz Life Members and Annual Members. Individuals, Doctors, medically qualified who are active and professionally involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of persons with spinal cord lesions, according to the objectives of SCS shall be eligible for election to full membership of SCS.

Associate Member

Either medical students, Doctors in training with not more than five years after qualification or person in an allied medical or paramedical profession involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of persons with spinal cord lesions i.e psychologist etc. shall be eligible for election to Associate membership of SCS.

Honorary Members

Persons of distinction in the field of research, prevention, education, medical and surgical treatment as well as in public life who have contributed to advances in rehabilitation and social re integration of persons with spinal cord lesions shall be eligible as honorary members of SCS.

Emeritus Members

Past Presidents and other Officers can be elected as Emeritus Members of SCS on nomination by Apex Body

Rights & Privileges of Members

  • All members of SCS will receive newsletters, as well as notices of all meetings, courses, conferences and other activities of SCS.
  • Full Members of SCS whose subscriptions are not in arrears shall in addition, receive for their personal use such copies of the medical journal of SCS as are published during the year and shall be entitled to receive the notice to attend and vote at all General Body Meeting (s) of SCS.
  • Associate Members whose subscription is not in arrears shall have full privileges of membership, except that they shall be unable to vote the Annual General Meeting and shall not receive a personal copy of the journal of SCS.
  • Associate Member shall receive on payment of an additional subscription and for personal use, such copies of the Medical Journals of SCS as are published during the year.
  • Any member entitled to receive the journal of SCS who joins SCS during the year shall receive all copies of journals as are published during the year.
  • Honorary Members shall be exempted from payment of the annual subscription and shall have full privileges of membership except that they shall be unable to vote at the Annual General Meeting and shall not receive a personal copy of the Medical Journal of SCS.
  • Senior members shall be exempted from payment of annual subscriptions and shall have privilege of full membership except that they shall not receive a personal copy of the Journal of SCS.
  • Emeritus members shall be exempted from payment of Annual subscriptions when they retire from active medical practice and shall retain the privilege of full membership.
  • Members who wish to change their membership category must apply in writing to the Honorary Secretary.

Rules & Regulations

Interpretation: In these Rules and Regulations unless there by anything in the subject or context therewith:

  • The Society means "SPINAL CORD SOCIETY" ( hereinafter referred to as the "SCS")
  • The Members means the members of the society for the time being.
  • The Subscription means the membership fee.
  • The Refusal means the Governing body can refuse any person’s membership.
  • The Expulsion means the Government body can remove any member.
  • The Appeals & Re- Admission of members means re-admission of members who were expelled from the society.
  • The Rights and Privileges means the Rights and Privileges of members of the society.
  • The General Body means The Society consisting of all members.
  • The Powers and Duties of General Body means duties perform by General Body in the society.
  • The Governing Body means Governing Body of the Society to look after and to manage the day to day affairs of the Society.
  • The Office bearers means the President, Vice- President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Members, Filling Up of Casual Vacancies for the time- being of the society.
  • The Year means the financial year of the society commencing from the 1st April of every year to the 31st March of the next year.
  • The Source of Income and Utilization means Subscription, donations, grants-in-aid and gifts from the members and the general public shall be the source of income of the Society.
  • The Audit of Accounts means Yearly accounts of the society shall be audited, after closing the accounts, by the Auditors appointed by the General body.
  • The Bank Account Operation means The fund of the society shall be kept in a Schedule Bank.
  • Annual List of Managing/ Governing Body ( Section 4 of Act).
  • Amendment (Section 12 & 12 A of the Act).
  • Dissolution and Adjustment of Affairs (Section 13 & 14 of Act).
  • Application of the Act.
  • Essential Certificate.

Membership Renewal / Upgrade

APPEALS & RE-ADMISSION OF MEMBERS

All the appeals for re admission shall be referred to the General Body of the Society. The decision of the General Body shall be final. The reason for the rejection shall be communicated to the member concerned. In case of member expelled by the General Body as per Clause 6 of the Rules & Regulations, the same can be re admitted provided the member concerned pays all upto due dates and assures in writing of no reoccurrence reasons which made ground for his / her expulsion / cessation from the society. The decision of the General Body shall be final.

Refusal

The Governing Body of the society may refuse any person for the membership, provided reasons for refusal shall be communicated to the persona in writing.

EXPULSION

EXPULSION ( Cessation):

The Governing Body of the Society may expel member from the Society on the following grounds:

  • On his/her death.
  • If the member fails to pay the timely subscription continuously for three months from the due date of paying the subscription
  • If the member works against the aims and objectives of the society.
  • If the member tenders his/her resignation.
  • If the member fails to attend three meetings of general body continuously without intimation.
  • The reasons of expulsion shall be communicated to the concerned member. Every such expelled member shall have a right to appeal before the General Body which may or may not be accepted.