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Membership Levels
Full Membership

Full membership shall be restricted to individuals. The Federation will accept company or firm-sponsored membership so long as the signature of the financially responsible party is included on the application form. Full Membership shall include admission at no charge beyond Full Membership dues to monthly program meetings and some special events (excluding special ticketed events). If a member is UNABLE to attend a monthly program meeting or special event (excluding special ticketed events), he/she may send a representative in his/her place. The representative must be employed by the same employer as the member, and the representative may attend the function at no charge, just as the member would. The membership costs $180 per year, paid annually, plus a one-time $15 initiation fee.* 

Multi-Member Company Discount

Available only to companies with three (3) FULL current memberships. A company that currently has a minimum of three full memberships with the Federation can qualify for discounted dues for additional FULL memberships. Therefore, the fourth and subsequent memberships cost $160.00 per year per additional member, paid annually, plus a one-time $15.00 initiation fee.* These dues must be paid with a company check and that membership luncheon guest fees are reduced to $15.00 at this membership level. 

AD Grad Membership

Ad Grad Membership shall be restricted to recent graduates of a university with an AAF recognized Student Advertising Federation chapter. Ad Grad Membership shall include the same benefits and privileges as a Full Membership: admission at no charge beyond annual dues to monthly program meetings and some special events (excluding special ticketed events). The recent graduate is only eligible for this membership level for the first year after graduation. An Ad Grad member's dues will increase to the Full Membership level of $180.00 after one year of membership. The Ad Grad membership costs $90.00 per year, paid annually, plus a one-time $15.00 initiation fee.* 

Student Membership

Student must be currently enrolled at a local institution of higher learning as a full-time student. Dues for students are $60.00 per year, paid annually, plus a one-time $15.00 initiation fee.* The student membership includes monthly program meetings at a deeply discounted rate of $5.00 per luncheon and provides discounts on additional Federation functions.  

Honorary

Any person outstanding in advertising or related fields may by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors be elected to honorary membership status and will retain such status at the will and pleasure of the Board of Directors. Honorary Members are not required to pay dues and are admitted at no charge to monthly program meetings. If you are interested in applying, please print out the application pdf form located on the right.

Initiation fees are a one-time registration fee with the American Advertising Federation (AAF).

Benefits of Membership

• SAVE! Take advantage of discounts on ADDY© entries and tickets. ADDY® entry fee for non-members is $120 per entry! Become a member and save over 50%. One entry for a member is $55.
• Gain influence in a professional club that impacts the future of advertising in the local community and nationally through its affiliation with AAF.
• Interact professionally and personally with local industry leaders through the club's programs and events.
• Benefit from club participation in the industry's only grassroots legislative network providing an effective lobbying coalition on advertising issues.
• Enjoy professional development and education through club meetings, workshops and seminars.
• Receive recognition for accomplishments and industry contributions.
• Learn about career and job opportunities in the advertising industry.
• Participate in public service initiatives that directly impact the well-being of the local community and enhance the public's perception of our industry.
• Participate in programs that encourage high industry standards and elevate consumers perception of the ad industry.
• Become involved in advertising education for students who have an interest in an advertising career.
• Improve opportunities to recruit talented and experienced professionals to your business and organization.
• Obtain access to new business prospects.
• Take advantage of exclusive club benefits provided by the AAF such as discounts on Ad Age and ADWEEK, insurance, overnight delivery services and rental car charges.

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