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FAAP Membership Frequently Asked Questions 
02.18.2007
Why have membership dues?
FAAP is an all-volunteer organization. It does not have a paid staff. Your membership dues are placed directly into the "general funds" to support the operations of the association and its charitable, educational, and cultural programs. Dues are also used to pay for the expenses of two annual social events (summer picnic and Christmas party) as well as the printing and mailing costs for the quarterly newsletter and the publication of a directory.
What is the membership period?
One calendar year membership period is from January 1st thru December 31st of the same year.
What is the collection process for membership dues?
Membership dues will be due January 1st of each year.
Membership dues will be invoiced in the last quarterly newsletter prior to the start of the next year and in the January newsletter. The January newsletter is the only issue where non-members are included in the mailing list.
Dues will be collected in the months of January and February. If paid anytime after, dues will be credited for same year only.
What is the purpose of "per calendar year" system for membership?
It standardizes the process and time period of collecting membership dues; simplifies the membership registration procedure; organizes membership records more efficiently; and projects membership progress for the year.
If I renew or join in the middle of the year, can I just pay one-half of the membership dues?
Partial dues are not accepted because your entire dues are considered a one-time fee to secure membership for that calendar year period. When dues are paid in the middle of the year, it will be applied to its optimal use for the association. The FAAP depends on your financial support through membership dues and donations.
Do you offer any specials?
A "New Member Courtesy" is offered to NEW members who join after October 1st. Any new members who pay membership dues after October 1st will have their dues waived the following year.
Are my dues tax-deductible?
Membership dues are not tax-deductible because the costs of the direct benefits to you (subscription to the newsletter and admissions to the annual summer picnic and Christmas party) offset the dues you contribute.
How do you define family membership?
It includes both spouses and their children less than 18 years of age.
Do I get a refund when I cancel my membership?
Membership may be cancelled at anytime. However, dues are non-refundable.
Contact Information 02.18.2007
For further inquiries, please send an email to:
Myrna Bella
Membership Committee
membership@theFAAP.org
