Membership FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is the process for applying for Membership?

    You complete and submit the Application Form.  This will be reviewed by the Membership Committee at their next monthly meeting.  Once your application has been approved you will be sent details of fees and payment options.   Your membership will be activated when you have paid the relevant fees.

  • Why are fees shown in South African Rand?

    Payments for membership fees will be paid into the ACEN bank account at the First National Bank in South Africa. This bank will only accept payments in South African Rand (ZAR). If your bank or credit card provider or PayPal do not allow payments in ZAR, please pay the US$ (USD) noted on the Membership Category page and it will be converted into ZAR through the international banking system.

  • When is my Membership due for renewal?

    All Membership approvals are for 12 months; a renewal reminder will be sent out a month before the following year’s fee is due. 

  • How do I pay my membership fee?

    A number of options are available, including direct debit transfers.  You will be notified of these options and guidance will be given once your application has been approved.

  • How do I change category e.g. from FA to CM?

    Please complete the appropriate application form and we will consider your application at the next Membership Committee meeting.

  • What do I do if I want to cancel my membership?

    Every membership is valid for 12 months. If you don’t wish to continue being an ACEN Member, please send an email to membership@acen.africa so we won’t send you a reminder email to renew your membership. 

  • Who is on the Membership Committee?

    The Membership Committee is made up of 3 members of the Executive Team and 3 Country Representatives.

  • Do I need to be resident in the country where I am applying to be a CM or CR?

    If you are applying to be a Chapter Member (CM) there may be circumstances where you are resident outside of the relevant country. 


    If you are applying to be a Country Representative (CR) it is expected that you are resident in the relevant country.

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