Any employee or retiree of the Federal, state or a local government who is in accord with the principles, policies and objectives of the organization and who agrees to adhere to the same, may become a Regular Member of this organization with the consent of the Board of Directors, and by paying the annual membership fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00).

Any person who is in accord with the principles, policies, and objectives of this organization and who agrees to adhere to same, may become an Associate Member of this organization with the consent of the Board of Directors and by paying a membership fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

Any person who is in accord with the principles, policies, and objectives of this organization and who agrees to adhere to same, may become an Life Member of this organization with the consent of the Board of Directors and by paying a membership fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00).

Any undergraduate student who is not qualified to be a regular member and is enrolled in an accredited college or university may become a student member of BIG (Fee $20.00)