Join WINUP
Benefits of Membership Leadership development is one of the greatest benefits of WiNUP and luckily, there are many leadership opportunities within the organization. Local chapter involvement can easily lead to committee chairmanships and local officer positions, as well as International Board participation.
Members learn more about the utility industry and allied fields. WiNUP allows you opportunities to learn, grow, network, lead, and help others.
Members have access to a number of exclusive benefits including a monthly Member's Bulletin and an information-packed quarterly Connections Newsletter.
Members will also have access to a Members Only section of this web site with numerous links to leadership rosters, award application information, a membership directory listing the names of all our WiNUP members, programs and career development opportunities.
Chapter Information
WiNUP has multiple chapters, most of which are based in the eastern half of the Unites States. Note that we also have a "Members-at-Large" chapter, for our WINUP family members who are not residing within one of our chapter areas.
Our Chapters:
| ArkLaTex | Based in Shreveport, Louisiana and includes northwest Louisiana, northeast Texas, and southwest Arkansas. |
| East Tennessee | In the Knoxville area east of Nashville. |
| Indiana | Covers the southern and eastern portions of the state. |
| Kentucky | Based in the Ashland area of the state. |
| Members-at-Large | Any other national or international location not included in a specific chapter. |
| Missouri | For any member residing or working in the state of Missouri. |
| Nashville | Includes the city of Nashville and the surrounding area. |
| New York | Includes the New York City area and New Jersey. |
| North Central -Minnesota | Covers Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. |
| North Texas | Includes the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Waco and east Texas. |
| Northern Indiana | Based in the Fort Wayne area. |
| Ohio | Based in the Columbus area. |
| Oklahoma | Primarily covers the Oklahoma City and Tulsa areas. |
| South Texas | Includes Austin and the south and central Texas areas. |
| Virginia | For any member residing or working in the state of Virginia. |
| West Virginia | For any member residing or working in the state of West Virginia. |
Chapter Dues
To become a member of WiNUP, applicants must complete a membership application and pay the required dues. Annual International dues are $66 ($56 for retirees). Annual Chapter dues are listed below. New members are accepted throughout the year with no late fees applied. A one-time initiation fee of $6 is charged to new members. New members joining between October and December will receive the remainder of the current year for free—up to 15 months membership.
Current members must renew by February 1 to avoid late fees. A late fee of $10 is due after March 1 and an additional reinstatement fee of $10 is required after March 31.
Chapter dues are as follows:
| ArkLaTex | $15.00 |
| East Tennessee | $15.00 |
| Indiana | $15.00 |
| Kentucky | $10.00 |
| Members-at-Large | $4.00 |
| Missouri | $4.00 |
| Nashville | $10.00 |
| New York | $10.00 |
| North Central - Minnesota | $5.00 |
| North Texas | $10.00 |
| Northern Indiana | $15.00 |
| Ohio | $10.00 |
| Oklahoma | $15.00 |
| South Texas | $15.00 |
| Virginia | $20.00 |
| West Virginia | $10.00 |