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From: Tim_CDC_Roberts@cup.portal.com
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Subject: Re: "Expertise"
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Date: 5 Apr 89 20:15:05 GMT
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In <15130@bellcore.bellcore.com>, Scott Duncan writes:

> For example, how many organizations that pay dues for people to belong
> to ACM or IEEE actually expect that people will be active in a local
> chapter/section?

Further, how many organizations even pay those dues?  I paid $75/year
ACM dues for 4 years after getting out of college.  I finally cancelled
because I couldn't justify the cost.  I paid $95 to take the ICCP exam
and was awarded the Certificate in Computer Programming.  My personal
opinion is that it is not unreasonable for me to expect to be reimbursed
for these expenses.  However, my company does not do that.

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