Membership Application Forms Available
March 1 is deadline for applying papers
By AAN Staff
january 25, 2002 10:20 am
Alternative newsweeklies that wish to apply for membership in the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies may request application forms and instructions on the application process from the AAN national office.
Deadline for applying papers is March 1.
Since its inception in 1978, one of AAN's primary missions has been to promote quality journalism and general excellence among its member papers. Therefore, AAN considers qualitative criteria to determine whether applying papers qualify for membership in the association.
The Admissions Committee reviews each application and makes a recommendation regarding the applicant's qualification for membership. The Committee's recommendations are presented to the general membership at the beginning of our annual convention; the members then vote on each application during the Annual Meeting, which is held on the final day of the convention. Every member paper has one vote, and approval by a two-thirds majority of the members present is required for admission.
The 2002 convention will be held May 30-June 1 in Madison, Wis. A newspaper does not have to be a member to attend, nor do representatives from the paper need to be present to apply for membership. However, attendance is strongly encouraged. Registration materials will be mailed in March.
To receive application materials and instructions, contact AAN at, 1020 16th Street NW, 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036-5702, (202) 822-1955.
