Application For
				  Associate 
				  Membership



Name:     ________________________________________________________________
Company:  ________________________________________________________________
Address:  ________________________________________________________________
City:     _____________________    State:  ________   Zip:  ______________  
Country:  _____________________
Phone:    ___________________________    Fax:    _________________________
E-Mail:   ___________________________

Type of Company:           Law                                     Law Enforcement
			   Accounting                              Online Consultant
			   Public Library                          Government Employee
			   Content Provider                        Academic Institution
			   Other (specify):     ______________________________________


For our records, please provide information regarding your interest in the online 
industry, specific requirements, services offered or other information that might 
help us to better meet your needs:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________


AOP has a wide variety of committees and groups in you may choose to become 
active.  Please select from the following list:

   Public Policy Group                      SysOp Certification Committee
   Industry Awards Committee                Standards Committee
   Associate Section Board of Governors     Industry Marketing Group

Benefits, instructions and other information are found on the reverse side.

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Instructions for Membership Application

Please complete all information on the reverse side of this page and mail 
this document, along with a check or money order for dues, to:

		Director of Member Services
		Association of Online Professionals
		1818 Wyoming Ave. NW
		Washington, DC  20009
		
The form may also be sent via fax (202-265-7308) or E-mail 
(membership @ aop.index.com) by including the following information:

	___ Master Card         ___ Visa

Card No. ________________________________ Expiration Date: _______________

Signature: _______________________________________________________________

Dues

Dues for Associate Members is a flat fee of $150 for twelve months.  Dues are 
payable by check or money order, and must accompany the membership 
application. This dues payment is not deductible as a charitable contribution.  
However, for most members this fee is deductible as a business expense.  
Twenty percent of member dues will be used for lobbying expenses on behalf of 
the members.  Membership is for a one-year period.  Membership is not 
transferrable or refundable.


Participation in Association Professional Groups and Programs

AOP will operate and support professional groups and committees that work 
cooperatively to the betterment of the industry.  Members are invited and 
encouraged to participate in these programs.  They include, but are not 
limited to:

-- A Public Policy Group to coordinate legislative and regulatory responses 
   at the International, Federal and State levels in support of member 
   interests.
-- A SysOp Certification Committee that will design a training course and 
   test to become an AOP Certified System Operator.  This designation is a 
   hallmark of professional achievement, and oversight of this process is one 
   of the most important contributions a member can make.
-- An Industry Marketing Group to develop and implement joint marketing 
   programs to members and consumers.
-- An Associate Section Board of Governors that will direct the activities of 
   the Associate membership section, setting priorities and guiding the 
   section staff in providing services to associate members.  Board members 
   are elected for a one-year term.
-- An Industry Awards Committee that will establish categories, define 
   criteria, select judges and make awards for achievements in online 
   communication.
-- The Standards Committee will establish a Code of Professional Standards 
   for member system operators.  In cases where violation of this code is 
   alleged, members of this committee will serve to evaluate cases and 
   recommend appropriate actions.