Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences
Supporting Paleontology through ethical Commerce, Education and Cooperation
Why Join the AAPS?
WHY JOIN NOW?
- All members that sponsor a new member of any category during the year, will be placed in a drawing after the first of the year (2025), for two free diners during our annual meeting in Tucson 2026 or 2-years dues.
- Each new member that signs up will also be placed in a drawing for two free dinners or free dues for two years.
- If you sign up before December 15th, new business members will be listed in our Annual 2026 Tucson Guide.
- New members who sign up during 2025 and attend the 2026 annual meeting will be presented with one of our membership pins.
Two Easy ways to join
Complete a simple webform online and pay securely for your membership, or download a pdf membership application that you can print and mail to us.
Types of Membership
| Membership | Description | Annual Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Business Membership | Any Profesional Paleontological Business (including Sales, Preparation, or Art), Registered Business Owner is a voting Member. | $65.00 |
| General Membership | Any Individual with an interest in the collecting and preservation of fossils, Voting Member | $45.00 |
| Club Membership | Any national, state or local mineral, fossil or natural history entity with an interest in collecting. Registered Club Member is a Voting Member | $65.00 |
| Additional Member | Any employee or co-owner of a Businees. Immediate family (Spouse/Child 18 years of age or older) of a General Member. Member of a club, recorded as a Club Membership (Billed annually with the Business, General Member or Club Membership) Voting Member | $15.00 |
| Associate Membership | Open to any Academic Paleontologist or College Student (with current faculty or student ID) Non-Voting Member | No Dues |
| Honorary Membership | Retired Business Member or other person, nominated by the AAPS Board and voted on by membership. Voting Member | No Dues |
You must complete and sign both the Membership Application and the AAPS Code of Ethics and mail along with the appropriate annual membership dues to:
Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences
617 Fairmont Drive
Springfield, IL 62702