AAPA Membership

Amateur journalism is a unique activity. Amateur journalists publish journals on paper or online & come from many perspectives: from deluxe letterpress printed journals, to computer-generated newsletters, to artistically designed cards and ephemera. We embrace the spirit of being amateurs — loving what we do for pure joy and not financial gain — while creating top quality journals, zines, and homemade publications.

Members receive the monthly bundle mailed via the postal service (including the bi-monthly official organ American Amateur Journalist), have full access to the website and e-journals, get e-mail updates, and share their creations with kindred spirits.

AAPA welcomes printers, bloggers, graphic designers, teachers, students, zine-makers, artists, digital media creators, songwriters, poets, essayists, bibliophiles, and you.

Take a look around our website for such information as:

An introduction to AAPA and amateur journalism
Online examples of amateur journalism
Descriptions of recent annual conventions
Frequently Asked Questions

More questions?

If you have unanswered questions, jot them down and e-mail them to our webmaster If you would like to receive a free sample mailing of amateur papers, ask for it in your message and include your postal address.

Becoming a member

You can join AAPA either by 1) mailing a printed application and a check, or 2) using Zelle® to electronically send your dues and an email message with your application information (United States only).

Additional members of the same household can join for only $2 per year — just submit additional forms with the notation "family member." Only one "bundle" per month is sent to the household.

Option 1: Postal Application and Payment

1. Download the AAPA Membership Application Form (PDF file).
2. Print the form and fill it out.
3. Write a check for $25 for each regular membership plus $2 for each family membership to "American Amateur Press Association."
4. Place the completed application and check in an envelope and mail it to our Secretary-Treasurer:
   Ivan Snyder, 1441 S Ivy St., Unit 1204, Canby OR 97013-4369

Option 2: Electronic Application and Payment

AAPA is enrolled with the Zelle® digital payment network (available only within the United States). If your bank or credit union offers this service, you can use it to send dues and donations to AAPA. For instructions on how to enroll, visit the website of your bank or credit union.

1. Log in to your bank or credit union, go to the transfer money page, and select the Zelle option.
2. Use the Zelle interface to send the funds ($25 for each regular membership plus $2 for each family membership) to treasurer@aapainfo.org
3. Send an e-mail to the Secretary-Treasurer that includes your application information:
     Name
     Address (street, city, state, and ZIP code)
     Email address
     Your involvement: Writing, Publishing, and/or Printing
   

You should receive e-mail confirmation of your membership fee from the Secretary-Treasurer within three days. If you have questions, send an e-mail to the Secretary-Treasurer.

Note: Current AAPA members can also use Zelle to renew their membership. When doing so, please also send an e-mail to the Secretary-Treasurer so he knows who is renewing.