Six (6) issues of the American Journal of Potato Research, published bi-monthly; electronic access to all papers published in the American Potato Journal (1923-1996) and the American Journal of Potato Research (1997 forward) through the Springer/PAA website. You will receive a special password upon payment of your dues annually to gain access. [PAA/Springer Journals website]. You will also receive a 20% discount off "ANY" publication on the Springer website.

EAPR benefits through your PAA membership: An invitation from Springer Journals to PAA members also offers free electronic access to the EAPR journal "Potato Research." ~ http://www.springer.com/11540. To access this secured content, you need to use the individual account password (token) issued with your PAA membership at springerlink.com. You will also benefit from reduced registration rates at EAPR Section and Triennial Meetings. However, you will only receive hard copies of the EAPR journal “Potato Research” and have EAPR voting rights if you join the EAPR [http://www.eapr.net/membership/].

Members will be able to research and print off articles from all three journals. Non-members are able to see the website; however, they are only able to get as far as the abstract before being asked to pay a premium to see the rest of the article.

Only members will have access to the PAA Website's Members Only section, which includes the Annual Meeting minutes, Section information and minutes, online access to journals mentioned above, etc.  This is where the Membership Directory is now located for PAA members under "Find a Member." This will list name, address, phone/fax, e-mail and sections people are affiliated with if they have designated them.

Membership lets you will receive reduced registration rates ($100-125) and voting rights at the Annual Meeting. It gives you access to research leaders in the potato industry and to be part of exploring the development of forming a closer collaboration with the European potato industry. Your membership also gives you the ability to have complimentary announcements sent out through PAA e-mail, such as for job openings, upcoming meetings, new publications you've been involved with, etc.

You will automatically have access to the PotatoNet e-mail/chat list which provides instant access to potato professionals from around the world. For more information about PotatoNet and subscription instructions, see: http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/potatonet

New benefits are constantly being looked into to offer our members...what better reason to become part of our close network of friends.

(*) The PAA Insider may be purchased for $10/year to help cover printing, processing and postage costs; or e-mailed when an e-mail address is provided, or by visiting the PAA Insider website under the Members Only section.

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2. Honorary Life - No membership fee. Honorary Life Membership may be granted at the discretion of the Executive Committee to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the interests of The Association or the potato industry. Not more than four new Honorary Life Members shall be elected at any Annual Meeting. Honorary Life Members are entitled to all membership rights and privileges, shall receive for a period of one year the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF POTATO RESEARCH, including lifetime electronic access to the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF POTATO RESEARCH and AMERICAN POTATO JOURNAL; PAA Insider, other publications authorized by the Executive Committee, and are not obligated to pay dues. Biographies of newly elected Honorary Life Members shall appear in the official publication of The Association following their election at the Annual Meeting

4. Emeritus Membership - $35.00 U.S. for one year's membership OR $200 for a 10-year membership. Emeritus membership status may be granted to any person who pays the appropriate dues, has previously held an individual membership, and has retired from their professional position.  Emeritus members are entitled to all membership rights and privileges and shall receive for a period of one year the PAA INSIDER, electronic access to the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF POTATO RESEARCH, and the AMERICAN POTATO JOURNAL, and other publications authorized by the Executive Committee.

5. Sustaining - $500.00 U.S. for one year’s membership. Sustaining membership may be granted to any person, firm, association or organization upon payment of Sustaining Membership dues and shall receive for a period of one year the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF POTATO RESEARCH, with electronic access to it and the AMERICAN POTATO JOURNAL, the PAA Insider, and other publications authorized by the Executive Committee. Participation in The Association affairs requires that one individual be designated as representative for the Sustaining Membership. Sustaining members contribute their knowledge, expertise, and professional involvement to ensure the continued strength of The Potato Association of America and promote excellence in the potato. Membership benefits the individual and organization through public recognition of participation in The PAA, access to technical information through subscription to the publications, and discussions with the general membership at Annual Meetings.

SUSTAINING members will also receive a recognition certificate, the company's name and contact information is printed in each issue of the Journal and also on the PAA website. You will also receive special recognition at the annual PAA Annual Meeting Banquet and in the Annual Meeting Banquet program.