ASLO is the only global society that has a mission to create, integrate and communicate knowledge across the full spectrum of aquatic sciences, and to advance public awareness and education about aquatic resources and research. ASLO is truly global, with >50% of its members outside of North America, spanning 60 countries. We share our science through publications, and we enjoy friendship and new connections fostered at conferences. In all, ASLO is people working, celebrating and sharing their science. ASLO is particularly well known for its excellent publications, Limnology and Oceanography, Limnology and Oceanography Letters, Limnology and Oceanography Methods, and the Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin. Each has a distinct purpose and focus, and each welcomes articles from all scientists; one does not need to be a society member to submit. ASLO is also dependent on reviewers and editors to ensure the highest quality submissions are published. ASLO is more than its publications and conferences. ASLO is a welcoming home to students and early career scientists. By highlighting the world of young investigators through our webinar series, and by providing support and networking opportunities for students and early career scientists, new mentoring and opportunities are provided. ASLO celebrates the accomplishments of its members through its awards and fellows programs. Awards are given to various people who have made significant contribution at various career stages and for various reasons. ASLO also offers publication honors, in the form of waived publication fees for authors who may be challenged by the cost of publication and/or language barriers. There are many other programs and opportunities for ASLO members to be involved. The beauty of a society is that members are diverse, in the countries from which they hail, the science that they pursue, but they come together for a common purpose. We at ASLO undertake the work we do because we care about our aquatic environments. We communicate with each other as colleagues, as scientists, and as friends. Our meetings are ideal times to reach out and make new connections. This session will review all the dimensions of ASLO, what it can do for you and how you may benefit from being a part of the ASLO family.