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"I really needed the background and genetics info from the TA library to begin
to understand how to work better with the great fish I have acquired. So I've joined the  IBC, went to my first show, met generous and
experienced people, bought some super stock, and I am having a blast
"
-- Janica Tansey
 

If I join, what do I get from the IBC?

 


When you join the IBC, as soon as your membership is verified, you will be admitted to our members-only BetterBetta Yahoo List. Please be aware that it sometimes takes 3-5 days for the verification of your membership and to establish you on the list. You will receive a message from Yahoo with directions about setting up your Yahoo Id. After you have verified your Yahoo Id on the list, you will have access to great discussions about Bettas and all of our publications, like FLARE!, the IBC Handbook featuring our Constitution & Bylaws and Judging Standards, the New Member Package, a current membership list, a photo section where members place pictures of their fish, a "Beginner's Guide" to breeding and raising Bettas, a tip sheet on how to ship fish to a show, etc. As a member you will be able to download and print all of these documents. Sounds good? It is….join today!

In addition, the IBC has established a Betta Pals program, where new members can receive a free pair of Betta to get started. The Betta are donated by IBC breeders and all a new member has to do is pay for the shipping. After joining, contact the Betta Pals Chairperson (bettapals@ibcbettas.org) for availability.

To become a member of the IBC, you may send a check along with our membership application to the membership chairperson

Steve Van Camp
IBC Membership Chair
923 Wadsworth St.
Syracuse, NY 13208 USA
bettacongress@yahoo.com

or fill in the form below for "instant membership" via PayPal. Very important: Please provide your shipping address within Paypal or your membership CANNOT be processed!

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New IBC Dues
Effective 11/01/2006
Standard Rates:
Incl. black & white mailed paper issue of FLARE
$35 Individual (North America/
Area 1 only)
$37 Family1
(North America/
Area 1 only)
$40 Individual
(all other areas)
$42 Family1
(all other areas)
$29 Junior
(under 16 - all areas)
Incl. electronic color FLARE (You must join the IBC Members-Only BetterBettas Mail List in order to access the color FLARE)
$20 Individual
$22 Family1
$14 Junior
(under 16 - all areas)
Associate Rates:
Includes fish hobby organizations and commercial entities.
Above dues apply.
Premium Rates:
Applies to anyone, regardless of country; the extra dues in these next 3 categories help to offset IBC operating expenses. Please be sure to specify either paper or electronic FLARE.
$40 - Patron
$50 - Supporting
$60 - Sustaining
Lifetime Rate:
Available to individuals and families only
$500 - one time fee
1Family: refers to family members living at the same residence.
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