STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
A Student Member is an individual either:
Currently enrolled in a herbal program with the goal of continuing herbal training and the possibility of eventual professional membership in the OHA

or

Who can demonstrate completion of any herbal or relevant course(s) studied in the twelve months previous to registration or renewal of OHA membership.

Benefits of Student Membership

    • Membership in a world class herbalists association.
    • The right to attend the OHA Annual General Meeting (AGM).
    • Voting rights at AGM and at most subcommittees except the Professional Members Committee (PMC).
    • The right to run for a position on the Board of Directors of the Association.
    • The support of the Student Members Committee (SMC) which is concerned with the needs of student herbalists.
    • Invitation to the OHA Annual Corn Roast and Plant/Supply Exchange.
    • Association newsletters and announcements
    • Membership card. Benefits of being an OHA Student Member card holder are in development.
    • Opportunity to participate on any OHA committee (including PMC)
    • Representation with the provincial government on issues that affect the practice of herbal medicine in
    • Ontario, and on the federal level through the OHA’s membership in the Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations (CCHA).
    • Opportunity for members to advertise their herbal events on the OHA website and in the quarterly bulletin.
    • Access to the Professional Member’s login area of the Association’s website. This area includes a wealth of guidance documents, articles and e-books, as well as all OHA minutes of meetings, bulletins and newsletters.
    • Student discounts at all OHA seminars and sponsored events
    • Discounts for visits to many OHA Registered Herbalists (see web site listings)
    • Access to information through OHA group memberships. This is under continuing development and the Board of Directors will announce each exciting addition as they become available.
    • Group auto and home insurance
    • Opportunity to earn free entrance to OHA seminars through volunteer hours.
    • Opportunity to help guide the future of herbal medicine in Ontario
    • The right to have input on issues that affect membership.
    • Confidence building through the support of a professional organization with high standards.
    • Community and connection with like-spirited people.
    • Opportunity to network with other student members and professional herbalists at such venues as committee meetings, OHA sponsored events, the AGM, and the annual corn roast and plant/supply exchange.

    To apply for Student membership, complete the information below and return to the OHA with supporting evidence of studies as indicated.

    Student Membership Application

    Yes! I want to become a member today for only $45.00 plus $5.85 HST = $ 50.85 Total
    Make your cheque payable to: The Ontario Herbalists Association and mail to
    PO Box 123, Station D, Etobicoke, ON M9A 4X2

    Name: ___________________________________________

    Address: _________________________________________

    City: ________________________________ Postal Code: __________________

    Telephone: _______________________

    Fax: _______________________

    Email: _____________________________________________


    Attach a copy of any of the following:
    Proof of enrollment in a herbal program, such as a student card, letter from the school, transcript of current studies, etc.
    Proof of studies in any core herbal or medical science field undertaken in the previous twelve months, including seminars, workshops, or certificates of course completion.

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    By signing this application form, I consent to my personal information being collected for OHA documents only and for the purpose of member activities and communications. My information will not to be used for any other purposes unless permission is given in writing.


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