Members and Affiliates

Members are individuals or organizations that have officially joined a group or association, often gaining certain rights, responsibilities, or access to resources. Affiliates are entities connected to a larger organization through partnership or association, but they may have different levels of involvement or independence. Essentially, members typically have direct engagement and voting rights, while affiliates are partners or subsidiaries working together towards common goals but with a more collaborative or supportive role. Both foster community and shared interests within their respective networks.