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How to get involved with the BES
Membership
The BES relies on its membership to achieve its aims and objectives. Members receive many benefits including cheap Journals, access to electronic journal archives, book discounts, advance notice of grants and meetings , the Bulletin and networking opportunities.
Joining Council
Council runs the BES and Council members get involved in all the Society's activities. Council members are nominated and are elected annually by the membership at the Society's AGM, held in association with the Annual Meeting. The Society would not be able to operate without the significant amount of time each gives to the BES.
If you would like to be nominated  you need to complete a nomination form and return it to the BES by 1 June in any given year. If you would like to know more about being a Council member you are very welcome to contact the Society's Honorary Secretary, Dr Greg Masters 
Taking part in meetings as delegate or organiser
The Society runs a wide range of meetings that the BES subsidises to maximise participation. They provide an excellent occasion for ecologists to meet and exchange views, both in the formal programme and in the bar. There are lots of opportunities within the BES if you have a good idea for a meeting, be it a thematic session at the Annual Meeting, a Symposium meeting, a workshop or other event. If you are feeling really brave you could put yourself forward as a local organiser for the Annual Meeting.
Specialist Groups
The BES Specialist Groups organise small meetings, field trips and events throughout the year, catering for needs of particular subject areas in ecology. They rely solely on the ideas, enthusiasm and hard work of volunteers. Most Groups hold business meetings at the BES Annual Meeting and anyone is welcome to contribute. Alternatively, contact the Group Secretaries directly.
Policy Engagement
The Society provides opportunities for members to engage in the policy making process. Members are encouraged to fill out a Membership Expertise Form, so that can get further information on consultations and other BES policy initiatives.
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