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CSHS Annual Conference
Attend the Society's most important event of
the year at a members-only price. The Annual Conference offers
horticultural networking and numerous learning events, tours, and
opportunities to present research through poster presentations or
oral sessions. Only CSHS Members may make oral or poster
presentations at the Annual Conference.
The Program & Abstracts of the CSHS Annual Conference
Is an important reference for all conference attendees,
and a record of the latest horticultural research, this remains useful to
members long after the conference is over.
Canadian Journal of Plant Science
Subscriptions (available in both print and
electronic form) at the lowest rates available anywhere.
Professional Enrichment
Society awards
Earn Society and peer recognition on a
national level in a variety of CSHS award categories, and assist in
the process by nominating qualified candidates for consideration.
See the membership
application form.
CSHS holds an annual meeting with scientific conferences and
professional tours, usually in conjunction with Plant Canada or the
Agricultural Institute of Canada. It also publishes a quarterly
newsletter. CSHS contributes to the Canadian Journal of Plant
Science; and awards are issued for outstanding research articles
published in the Journal. CSHS also attributes annual awards to
outstanding cultivars and individuals who have made an impact on
Canadian horticulture. CSHS supports Canada's country membership in
the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS).
Individuals may also become members of ISHS and pay their annual
dues through CSHS.

Membership Conditions
The CSHS recognizes the following seven classes of members,
namely: regular members, student members, retired members,
association members, corporate members, and honorary life
members. With the exception of Honorary Life members, the
term of all memberships is annual and subject to renewal in
accordance with the policies of the Society. |
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Regular Members
Anyone interested in horticultural science, technology and
the horticultural arts. A regular member is entitled to one
(1) vote provided that regular membership has been paid. |
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Student Members
Any student attending a university, college or other
post-secondary institution. A proof of full time attendance
is required annually. A student member is entitled to one
(1) vote provided that student membership has been paid. |
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Postdoctoral Fellow
Any person holding a position of Postdoctoral Fellow hired
at a university, college or other post-secondary
institution. Proof of full time employment by the supervisor
is required annually. A Postdoctoral Fellow member is
entitled to one (1) vote provided that the membership has
been paid. |
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Honorary Life Members
Any member judged by the Society to have rendered
outstanding service to horticultural science or industry.
Nominations for honorary membership may be made by the board
of directors, an awards committee, or any ten members of the
Society for approval by the board. The award certificate
shall read: “in recognition of his/her meritorious service
to horticulture in Canada.” An Honorary Life Member is
entitled to one (1) vote. Annual membership is no longer
required. |
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Retired members
Anyone retired from the work force and interested in
horticultural science, technology and the horticultural
arts. A retired member is entitled to one (1) vote provided
that retired membership has been paid. |
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Association Member
Any institution, group or association wishing to sustain the
Society through an annual contribution, the amount to be
determined by the Board of Directors. An association member
is entitled to one (1) vote provided that associate
membership has been paid. |
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Corporate Members
Any business wishing to sustain the Society through an
annual contribution, the amount to be determined by the
Board of Directors. A corporate is entitled to one (1) vote
provided that corporate membership has been paid. |
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Dues are payable annually |
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