Membership Membership in WP&BC is open to individuals who are productively, substantially and continuously working in the field of employee benefits. Any individual may become a member upon payment of the membership fee and approval by the governing board. The annual membership fee for the Seattle Chapter is $75. The initial membership fee must be submitted with the membership application. Thereafter, membership is renewed each July 1 and continues through June 30. Application for membership can be obtained by calling the telephone number listed on the "Contact Us" page, or by printing it from the WP&BC website. You may also submit your membership application online. Payment for membership (and renewal) by check or by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express) is accepted. Register now!