Membership Information
The following information explains membership benefits, the four types of membership (Primary Membership by E-mail, Primary Membership by Mail, Associate and Junior) and dues. Membership applications are included so you can join now!
If you have any questions about joining the club contact Membership Coordinator Barry Yedlin at spclubmembership@q.com.
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Membership Types
1. Primary Membership by E-Mail entitles you to:
- Receive the quarterly Newsletter in color by E-Mail *
- Receive the annual Membership Roster by E-Mail - a list of all members and their favorite shaker types
- Vote on all club matters (some restrictions for members under 18 years old)
- Advertise shakers for sale in the club Newsletter
- Post a list of shakers you are looking for in the club Newsletter
- Advertise a collection for sale on the club Web site
- Purchase club authorized merchandise - including the annual commemorative convention shaker set
- Be nominated to be a club officer and/or chair a committee
- Attend the annual convention where you may
- Buy and sell shakers
- Enter and vote in contests
- Attend educational programs
- Bid at the auctions
- Enjoy fellowship with other shaker collectors from around the world
2. Primary Membership by Mail entitles you to:
All the same benefits as above except you will also receive the Newsletter in black and white* by U.S. Mail. You also have a choice to receive the Membership Roster by U.S. Mail and/or E-Mail.
3. Associate Membership was created specifically for additional shaker collectors living at the same address as the Primary Member, e.g., spouses, significant others, other family members. Associate benefits are the same as the primary member except they do not receive club publications.
*The club Newsletter is a quarterly publication that contains photos, articles and historical information regarding novelty and figural salt and pepper shakers and their manufacturers. It also contains officers' reports, regional chapter news, articles by members about sensational sets they discovered, shakers for sale or trade, members' "have and want" listings and other information pertaining to collecting shakers.
and/or
Your choice....
- As a Primary Member by E-Mail you will only receive the club Newsletter in color by E-mail.
- As a Primary Member by Mail you will receive a black and white version of the club Newsletter by U.S. Mail and a color version by E-Mail.
Click here to see a sample Newsletter in color or black and white.
4. Junior Membership is for young collectors between 5 years and 18 years of age. The purpose is to provide education related to the hobby of collecting salt and pepper shakers in a fun and entertaining way. Junior Membership stands alone and does NOT require a Primary Membership in the same household although parental/guardian permission is required. They may NOT hold a national office or chair a committee.
Junior Membership entitles you to:
- Receive the quarterly "Junior News" dedicated to young collectors. Click here to see a sample of the "Junior News."
- Receive the annual Junior Membership Roster
- Join local chapters, as allowed by local chapter guidelines
- Purchase authorized club merchandise - including the annual commemorative convention shaker set
- Attend the annual convention where you may:
- Buy, sell and trade shakers
- Enter and vote in special Junior Member contests
- Attend educational programs
- Bid at the auctions with pre-approval and supervision by a parent/guardian/adult
- Enjoy fellowship with other Junior Members
Membership Dues
The dues year is based on a calendar year; it ends on December 31st of any given year. Dues are based on your country, membership type and length of membership. They may be paid in U.S. funds ONLY.
| U.S., Canada & Mexico | 1 Year | 2 Years | Half-Year (After 6/30th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Membership by E-Mail | $20.00 | Not Available | $10.00 |
| Primary Membership by Mail | $30.00 | $55.00 | $15.00 |
| Associate Membership | $5.00 | $10.00 | $2.50 |
| Junior Membership | $10.00 ** | Not Available | $5.00 ** |
| U.K., New Zealand, Australia & other Countries | 1 Year | 2 Years | Half-Year (After 6/30th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Membership by E-Mail | $20.00 | Not Available | $10.00 |
| Primary Membership by Mail | $35.00 | $65.00 | $17.50 |
| Associate Membership | $5.00 | $10.00 | $2.50 |
| Junior Membership | $15.00 ** | Not Available | $7.00 ** |
**Thanks to the generous donations from our members and chapters the dues for Junior Membership have been waived for 2010 and 2011.
Membership Forms
To join the Novelty Salt and Pepper Shakers Club, just complete the Membership Application Form on line or print a form below and follow the simple instructions on the form.