ROFLMAO. What do you want to bet they chose the "Supporting Membership"? Supporting Membership This membership level is a non-fee based membership that is reserved for small businesses, corporations, and academic institutions that wish to receive only limited benefits from the consortium. Supporting members may send representatives to Consortium meetings upon payment of a registration fee. The registration fee is set by the Consortium Director.
Supporting member benefits include:
Notice of upcoming funding opportunities and meeting; Submit projects annually to the consortium for co-funding; and Receive periodic informational publications.
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