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Initial dues — billed upon acceptance of an application; must be paid in order to activate membership.
Annual dues — billed at the end of each calendar year; must be paid to as part of maintaining membership.
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Submission of Studio Environmental Criteria * is required at least every two years if:
- a (new or existing) Member joins the studio staff
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- Significant changes are made within the studio
* This information can be submitted using the link above and must be maintained in the dedicated Studio Representative account.
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These sister organizations align with the mission of the Association of Professional Piercers, dedicated to enhancing health, safety, and education in body piercing. These are membership organizations that are educational non-profits or not-for-profits that seek to promote the name and mission of the APP, and whose educational outreach is in line with the APP mission.
Patron Members —
This membership type is intended for individuals who are NOT actively involved (or looking to become involved) in the body piercing industry, but support the APP and its goals (for example: health inspectors, healthcare professionals, community leaders, general public, etc.). This membership may NOT be used for the promotion of any form of piercing services, jewelry sales, or web services. Annual dues are the only requirement for this membership type.
Corporate Sponsorship
An entity or individual working in a field involved with or providing support to the field of body piercing can provide sponsorship for the APP. Examples of Corporate Sponsors are jewelry manufacturers, medical suppliers, insurers, educators, etc.
Corporate Sponsor applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the APP Board of Directors; check the APP Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.
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The following items will be required during the application process:
- Business Documentation (like licensure or permitting)
- Letter of intent
- Mill Certificates, product samples, and/or chemical analysis of products (to be evaluated by the Membership Liaison on a case-by-case basis)
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Initial dues: $200
Annual Renewal Dues: $200 |
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Apply to be an
APP Corporate Sponsor
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Right to Refusal — The Association of Professional Piercers (APP), its Board of Directors and Officers, reserve the right to accept or refuse any Sponsorship or proposed Sponsorship of the organization and any of its events, or offerings, at its sole discretion. The APP reserves the right to discontinue Sponsorships of the organization and any of its events, or offerings, and return any contributions made for any reason.
Sponsorship & Contribution Approval — The Association of Professional Piercers (APP), its Board of Directors and Officers, make the final decision about accepting a contribution; a declined contribution may affect your Conference Tier level qualification or Sponsor standing with the APP and its events or offerings.
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