Individual Membership Information There are no dues or fees to be a member of PEPPR. There are no fees for services rendered by PEPPR or it's members. What does it mean to have an Individual Membership? An individual membership means that, the individual that holds the membership status, has completed the Orientation Session and learned and adopted PEPPR's evolving methods and by maintaining the qualifications and adhering to the bylaws remains an official affiliate of PEPPR. It also means that he/she will work side by side with the PEPPR team on investigations, lend their talents directly to the PEPPR mission and learn as the group learns. You will be counted on to contribute as a valued and much needed member. It means that you will have the power to rewrite the sentences that you are reading right now, if you can show us a better way. Why should you have a PEPPR membership? The growing trend for ghost hunting is to be a scientific group. Being scientific does not occur because of the use of expensive scientific gadgets. The methods that PEPPR uses are by far one of the most well thought out and scientific approaches used today. PEPPR members are trained not only to understand the equipment and how to use it correctly but also how to conduct a scientific investigation and document it properly. These are the policies and procedures of PEPPR that you would not only work with but would also help edit as needed. These tools will help develop confidence in being a leader within PEPPR. If elected, you will have a greater ability to effect success in PEPPR endeavors as an Officer. This can only be done as an individual member; Organizational Members cannot become officers. However it means you are required to make the maximum effort to attend all meetings. We understand the technology of today and some members are working on the technology of tomorrow in their daily professions. You would be added to that list. PEPPR members have the benefit of contact with other organizations for networking that allows discussions on equipment, getting advice for working out issues, and sharing of information. As a member, you will be able to help to improve the policies and procedures so they evolve to a better working state. PEPPR believes in giving credit where credit is due. Submit a report with an outstanding innovation or findings and we will post a link to it. Help prepare an investigation and you will find your name on it. As the number of completed investigations increase, and with new organizations joining as partners, new strides in the pursuit of PEPPR's mission will be made and you will be intimately involved. How do you become a member? Membership may be granted to any individual or organization that can successfully complete the following process: 1. All applicants for membership are subject to the interview process appropriate for the type of membership that is to be granted (See SOP on Applicant Interview Procedures). 2. Obtain a nomination by a sponsor. A "sponsor" is a current Member in good standing with PEPPR. (Organizational Members cannot be sponsors). 3. Receive membership that is granted by majority vote by the PEPPR Officers. To maintain membership as an individual member: 1. All individual Members must complete an Orientation Session (in person) and learn PEPPR's Standard Operating Procedures, guidelines and Policies. 2. All individual Members must agree to adhere to the Bylaws and Policies of PEPPR. 3. All individual Members must be in good standing with the law. 4. There is a zero tolerance policy for drug and alcohol use/abuse. All members must be able to pass a urinalysis test for illegal substances, if asked, at any time, at their own expense.(A urinalysis test is not required for membership and requires a majority officer vote for request).