SAHYADRI ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS ORGANISATION
Established under Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Reg. No.MH/28044/KOP)
Office: ‘Shrikrushn Nivas’, 858, 80/4, Chaugle Nagar, Kalamba, Kolhapur, Maharashtra (INDIA) 416007
Working Areas: Environmental Services,
Research and Publications
sahyadrienvironment@gmail.com
Call us: +91 9923066882
Founded in 2010, Sahyadri Environmental
Awareness Organisation (SEAO) is India’s one of the
fast growing non-governmental organisation (NGO),
engaged in environmental conservation, awareness,
education and research. We always welcome the
input, participation and suggestions of our members
regarding the organization. This is your community.
We encourage you to get involved!
To become a new member of the SEAO or to renew
your membership, submit this form by mail or post.
For new members, the membership year is a twelve
month period that begins immediately after the
effective date on the signed membership agreement.
We encourage you to join or renew membership for
immediate access to membership benefits and to be a
part of our family. Membership of SEAO is open to
individuals, corporate houses, institutions and NGOs
in India and abroad.
Membership and Dues:
Membership Categories: The six categories of
membership are: Ordinary, guardian, Life, honorary,
Emeritus and student.
1. Ordinary Member: The member who has agrees
to pay time to time ` 100/- as annual fees is called an
ordinary member.
2. Guardian Member: A member who pays ` 500/-
per annum is called as guardian member. These
members shall not take part into the election of
working committee.
3. Life Member: These are the individuals who have
made a substantial, one-time financial contribution to
SEAO equal to at least ` 1000/- thereafter need not pay
annual dues.
4. Honorary Members: These are individuals who
have donated the property or valuable things to the
society and approved by the board members.
5. Emeritus Members: These members are the
nominated representatives approved by the Executive
Committee. They are scientists, have ten years of
association with SEAO.
6. Student Members: These are individuals who are
currently full-time students at recognized
school/college/universities working toward graduate
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Motto: ‘Save Sahyadri for Survival’
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SEAO’s Vision:
Sahyadri Environmental Awareness Organisation
(SEAO) aims to be one of the important information
centers in the sphere of environmental sciences to
conserve and achieve the goals of sustainable
development.
SEAO’s Mission:
The world is changing is very fast due to technological
advancement and developmental activities are causing
a rapid degradation of pristine natural resources. Our
mission is ”To provide a unique platform for the
survivals of this earth to improve and protect their
own environment”.
SEAO’s Motto:
Our motto is ‘Save Sahyadri for Survival’ and it is
selected as a representative sample of the rich and
pristine biodiversity present throughout the world. It
calls for the conservation of valuable natural heritage
of our mother earth.
or undergraduate degrees and has to pay ` 100/-.
Student membership is limited to 5 years and requires
evidence of full-time enrollment.
Membership Term and Termination:
SEAO’s membership is a long term engagement as a
group of family. If a member voluntarily withdraws or
is no longer working with the responsibilities in society
or a member who acts against the principles and
policies of the society can be terminated (temporary or
permanent) by his membership and such a decision
made during annual general meeting will be final.
Rights and Privileges of Member:
1. Members have right to cast his vote
2. Members have right to check the secret record of
the society
3. Members have the right to express his vies in the
general body meeting
4. A member have right to make or project any
resolution before the general body meetings
Duties and Responsibilities of SEAO
Members/Representatives:
1. To respect and provide input into SEAO’s policies,
programs and initiatives
2. To promote environmental conservation, peace,
health, equality, human rights, social development and
educational access in the country. .
3. To work his/her best efforts to spread the message
of environmental conservation and objectives of SEAO
to make local/regional organization.
4. To work for the service of humanity, as a born
duty to solve the environmental issues.
5. To work for the local/regional environmental
society network creation for the share of knowledge
and proper utilization of resources.
Key Features and Benefits of SEAO Membership
Renewable on an Annual Basis:
Key Features:
1. The right to vote in SEAO’s elections.
2. Sharing knowledge is a keystone to the SEAO
community.
3. Each member is refereed as a ‘Green Soldier’ with
an identity number.
4. Friend of privacy status will be maintained
throughout the membership
5. Opportunity to work and earn with SEAO’s
supporter business organizations
6. Communication, exchange of ideas, networking
with other environmentalists.
7. The cost of SEAO’s membership compared to
most other nonprofit and professional associations is
significantly lower.
8. SEAO’s membership is about you being
competitive and taking personal responsibility for
you’re the society where we live and our generations
survive.
9. Membership is about meeting new colleagues and
coming into contact with excellent, honest and devoted
social workers who join SEAO form friendships that
lasts a forever.
10. We are grateful that some employers reimburse
for SEAO’s membership dues, nevertheless SEAO’s
membership is about individuals who are always
aware, responsible and ready to have check on wrong
things that happens in the society.
11. Participation in support of the advancement in
environmental science and social development.
Benefits of SEAO Membership:
1. Members can access open-door events organized by
SEAO.
2. Members can get free advice and access to SEAO’s
experts
3. Immediate access to news summary and upcoming
events email service
4. Immediate access to conference videos,
publications and papers as they are posted on website
Since the day of foundation SEAO is becoming a leader
in tackling issues of fundamental importance. SEAO is
also developing a code of ethics and conduct related to
fundamental principles, operational principles and
standards not only for the NGOs, but also for the
communities that live on this earth.
Current SEAO’ Activities:
1. Writing proposals and reports
2. Strategic planning and Environmental Services
3. Supporting local SEAO groups of Green soldiers
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6. To provide advice, guidance and support in
regards to issues pertaining to the field of
environmental sustainable development.
7. To organize and facilitate conferences, seminars,
peace march and educational programs dealing with
environmental conservation.
8. To engage in other activities related to the
furthering or obtaining the goals, objectives and
mission of the organization and as the need arises.
5. Access to the SEAO’s jobs board: Perfect for those
who are looking for work or are looking to hire from
the talented pool of SEAO’s members
6. Discount on certificate/diploma distance
education proramme run by SEAO
7. Discounts on technical sessions registration fees
for all SEAO’s events
8. Discounts on all print types of publications such
as books, journals, newsletters, audio-video resources
9. 20% discount to the member authors of the society
to publish research articles in peer reviewed online
open access quarterly ‘Universal Journal of
Environmental Research and Technology’
10. Employment and job placement information
services, including real-time email notification of new
jobs posted
11. Opportunity to learn-earn-serve by getting
involved and participation in volunteer projects.
12. It's a constant challenge between finding the time
to be informed with update knowledge of the society
and SEAO’s publications saves them time, as they do
not need to "reinvent-the-wheel" at work. SEAO’s
publications are becoming the world's best collection
of environmental information. Taking the time to read
this information keeps you Societal and in touch with
the changing social and economic development. Just 30
minutes with one publication could definitely save
your 25-30 hours of research at work.
Ten Reasons to Join SEAO:
1. Awards program
2. Sharing resources
3. Access to teaching aids
4. Work beyond boundaries
5. Networking and communication
6. Workshops and conferences
7. Tools for other NGOs and corporates
8. Access to SEAO’s research and publications
9. Unified, strong and firm advisory role of people to
the governments
10. Development of code of ethics and conduct for
environmental matters
4. Fostering relations with
regional/national/international affiliates
5. Sponsoring local group meetings on social and
environmental issues
6. Provide a neutral platform for discussion of
environmental and social issues
7. Encourage awareness about the environmental
protection into the community
8. Creating job opportunities to the members in
relation with environmental services
 Membership Form 2011-
2011-2012

Please fill in the form in BLOCK LETTERS and do not leave any information blank. Mail this form to our e-mail
address. Please write or tick (√) as applicable or through e-mail you can highlight your choices with red. Please
help us serve you better. By answering the following questions, you can help us plan our activities. All
information is confidential.

Type of Membership:

❑Ordinary ❑Guardian ❑Life

❑Student ❑Emeritus ❑Honorary

Amount received ` ❑` 100 ❑` 500 ❑` 1000

Name (In block letters) Surname Name Middle Name

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What are your primary areas of interest? You can tick more than one.
1. ❑ Teaching/Research 9. ❑Environmental Consulting
2. ❑ Learning 10. ❑ Business
3. ❑ Government sector 11. ❑ Engineering
4. ❑ Medicine 12. ❑ Social worker
5. ❑ Publishing 13. ❑ Politics
6. ❑ Information Technologists 14. ❑ Agriculture
7. ❑ Writing 15. ❑ Translator
8. ❑ Housewife 16. ❑ Other, Please specify

❑ I am a new member ❑ I am renewing my membership

Please specify a member number (if known)…………………………………………………..………………………………

Please send me:
❑ SEAO’s announcements via email only.
❑ I agree /do not agree that my name will be published on the SEAO’s website and print materials.
❑ Occasional announcements likely to be of interest to me, including offers from carefully selected partners.

Declaration by Applicant:
I hereby declare that information I have provided in this form is accurate. I further confirm that the registering
institution accepts to be bound by the terms and conditions spelt out in the membership policy which may
change from time to time with adequate notice.

Date: ..................................................
Place: ................................................. Signature of the Applicant
(For e-mail, not necessary)
Introducer Name and Contact Number: .......................................................................................................................................

Hereby I register as a member to the non-profit social organisation ‘Sahyadri Environmental Awareness
organisation’ (In case of change in address in future please notify to the society officials).

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Please Note:
Pay appropriate amount in cash or through credit
cards crossed cheque/bank draft payable at Kolhapur
drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of ‘Sahyadri
Environmental Awareness Organisation’ and send it
to Dr. A. V. Mane, president, SEAO, ‘Shrikrushn
Nivas, Chaugle Nagar, 858, Kalamba, Kolhapur 416007
Maharashtra (India). Mobile: +91 9923066882.
Interested in a greater level of corporate support?
Become SEAO’s Supporter!
We welcome financial support for our mission and
programs from the companies of all sizes. Please
consider the benefits of becoming corporate supporter
of SEAO. Remember, SEAO does not share, sell, rent,
or exchange email addresses of its members or
conference attendees.

❑Outstation cheques should include additional ` 60/-
upto ` 1,000/- and ` 80/- for ` 1,000/- and above
towards bank charges. Foreign remittances can be
made through IDBI Limited. Account details will be
provided as per the need and interest of the party. For
overseas members, including that resident in SAARC
countries, the entrance fee is US $. 10/-.
Approval of Applications for Membership
All applications for membership will be reviewed in
the general meeting and the applicants will be notified
about the status of their application. All members will
be entered into SEAO’s online membership database,
along with their contact details and date of
membership and/or renewal. You will receive
membership confirmation and information via email
shortly after your submission. Please contact us if
you have any questions. Thank you for your support!

SEAO’s activity contributes to future development, leads to positive impacts on human development through the awareness.

Dr. G. R. Pathade
Head, Department of Biotechnology
Fergusson College, Pune 411004

Our contribution has been most interactive which accorded us the opportunity to meet and share ideas with people to whom we
meet in the society. The experience acquired through SEAO’s activities will be utilised in advancing our cause and existence.
We are really happy and proud to be part of a fast growing SEAO family.

Dr. A. V. Mane
Founder President

You are among the very few people who care for mother earth.
We need you in every decision and activities for the utmost care.
Be a ‘Green Soldier’ to save our mother.
Be in touch with us.

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