The SCIP Board of Directors has reviewed the existing bylaws and found that the five-year minimum specifying experience is not a requirement for Affiliate members. Therefore, until we are able to amend the bylaws to create a member category specifically for new specifiers, we have agreed to accept applicants with fewer than five years’ experience as Affiliates. Affiliate members have limited voting rights, but are full participants in education and the annual meeting and receive the same member benefits as Active members. So, spread the word, and invite your proteges and teammates to join SCIP!