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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Print and mail to:
AMERICAN OPAL SOCIETY, INC
P.O. BOX 382
ANAHEIM, CA 92815-0382
The American Opal Society is a non-profit organization, educational in nature,
whose primary purpose is promoting interest in and knowledge of this precious
gem. Our program is principally one of self-help, plus assistance in developing
knowledge related to opal by conducting meetings and programs; providing a
monthly newsletter of Society and Chapter activities and information about opal;
seminars; and an annual Opal and Gem Show & Sale.
Our members include artisans, craftspeople, designers, educators and laymen
whose vocation and/or avocation is opal. One-time initiation fee and annual dues
are used to pay for the operations of the Society and its Chapters.
DUES
Annual Dues are not prorated
Note special reduced dues amount for persons over age 65. Also, if you are
joining on or after July 1 your initial dues payment is a reduced rate---(1/2
annual dues amount plus full initiation fee).
All new members pay a one time $10.00 initiation fee.
All members over age 65 receive a $5 discount on rates listed below
| MEMBERSHIP TYPE |
TOTAL DUES AMOUNT |
| Chapter Members |
$26.00 Annual Dues + $10.00 initiation fee |
$36.00 |
| (after July 1) |
$13.00 Annual Dues + $10.00 initiation fee |
$23.00 |
| Members-at-Large |
$20.00 Annual Dues + $10.00 initiation fee |
$30.00 |
| (after July 1) |
$10.00 Annual Dues + $10.00 initiation fee |
$20.00 |
| Foreign Members** |
$25.00 Annual Dues + $10.00 initiation fee |
$35.00 |
| (after July 1) |
$12.50 Annual Dues + $10.00 initiation fee |
$22.50 |
** US FUNDS ONLY PLEASE
Chapter members are those who live close enough to a chapter to attend meetings
and pay dues to a certain Chapter to enjoy the benefits of such.
Members-at-Large are those who live a great distance away from an established
Chapter or who do not wish to belong to a Chapter.
Foreign members are those who live outside the continental United States or
Canada.
If you expect to attend regular monthly meetings, you are a Chapter Member and
your higher dues cover the associated costs of meetings (refreshments, speaker
fees, room rental etc).
The American Opal Society, Inc. welcomes you. We believe that our present
membership and you will gain both pleasure and knowledge in furthering the
Society's goals.
The next lines request your approval to provide your name and address
information as noted. If you want to be listed you must indicate this, otherwise
your personal information will be treated as confidential and will be
unavailable to the general membership or opal dealers.
PLEASE NOTE: 1) I am interested in receiving information and mailings from
dealers who were selling at the most recent annual Opal Society Opal Show and
would like my mailing address provided to these dealers solely for this
purpose.
(if yes, please sign
or initial here)__________________________date______
PLEASE NOTE: 2) I would like my name/address/phone information to be included in
a membership directory available to the general membership of the Opal Society.
(note---you may specify: name only/address only/phone only---or any combination
you wish for this listing)
(if yes please sign
or initial here)_________________________date_______
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION-AMERICAN OPAL SOCIETY, INC.
NAME: _______________________________DATE:______
ADDRESS: _______________________________________
APT # or P.O. BOX: ________________
CITY: _________________ STATE: ___ ZIP:____________
COUNTRY (IF OUTSIDE U.S.)________________________
TELEPHONE: Home ( _____ ) __________________
Business ( _____ ) __________________
FAX ( _____ ) __________________
EMAIL_________________________
OVER AGE 65 YES [ ] NO [ ] (reduced dues apply if over age 65)
AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $________ CHECK NUMBER: __________
OCCUPATION (OPTIONAL): _______________________________
SPECIAL INTERESTS(OPTIONAL): _________________________
** NAME BADGES (OPTIONAL - 5.00 EACH) PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME BELOW AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON YOUR BADGE **
** PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE $5.00 FOR EACH BADGE YOU ARE ORDERING **
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PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND RETURN THIS FORM WITH YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE PROPER AMOUNT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS AND P.O. BOX.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR AMERICAN OPAL SOCIETY
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Copyright, 1997
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