As a member of The Potato Association of America, you will receive numerous benefits: six (6) issues of
the American Journal of Potato Research, (AJPR) published bi-monthly in the new, updated format with colored
pictures and an annual index of authors. The “Index of Authors,” as well as abstracts are also available on
the PAA website: [http://www.umaine.edu/paa/pubs.htm]. And
starting in 2008, Vol. 85, you will have access to the AJPR
electronically.
You’ll also receive reduced registration rates and voting rights at the annual meeting; access to research
leaders in the potato industry; be part of exploring the development of forming a closer collaboration with
the European potato industry. As an added benefit of your PAA membership you will automatically have access
to the PotatoNet mailing list/chat room. PotatoNet gives you 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 always being looked into to offer our members...the best possible reason to become part of
our close knit family.
Sustaining members receive all of the above benefits, in addition to all issues of the
PAA Insider. As a Sustaining Member, you will not only stay abreast of potato research in the
Americas by receiving the Journal and the PAA Insider newsletter, but you will also receive a
recognition certificate, your company's name and information is printed in each issue of the
Journal and posted on the PAA website. You will also receive special recognition
at the annual PAA banquet and in the program.
(*) The PAA Insider may be purchased for $10/year to cover printing
and postage costs, e-mailed
when an e-mail address is provided, or by visiting the website:
PAA Insider Index.
POSTAGE RATES: 2nd class postage is included for address in
US & Canada. All other areas must be sent AIR MAIL so add an additional $45/year*.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Individual - $100.00* U.S. for one year’s membership. Includes all benefits and Association
voting rights.
Honorary Life - No membership fee. Granted at the discretion of the
Executive Committee to a very limited number of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to
the Association and/or the potato industry. Includes all rights granted to Individual members, as well
as all copies of the PAA Insider newsletter.
Graduate Student - $20.00 U.S. for one year’s membership. Held by graduate students who are
active at the time of application and are conducting potato research. Graduate students must have the signature
of their major professor to certify membership. Includes all benefits as
Individual except only has online access to journal. If printed copy of journal
is desired, may be purchased separately for $10/copy.
Emeritus Membership - $35.00 U.S. for one year's 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, shall receive for a period of one year the PAA Insider and other publications authorized by the Executive Committee, but would not receive
a printed copy of the
American Journal of Potato Research.
Sustaining - $500.00* U.S. for one year’s membership. Sustaining Membership support is
critical to PAA as it works to address potato production and utilization problems, as well as publish the
highest quality research results within the American Journal of Potato Research. Held by individuals,
companies, and organizations dedicated to the potato industry who may benefit from the programs and
published information by the Association, and who wish to support PAA. Includes all benefits and voting
rights for one designated official to participate in PAA. Air Mail postage is
included for countries outside of North America.
Library Subscriptions - are no longer available through the PAA. The American Journal of
Potato Research will be published by Springer Journal starting January 1,
2008. All matters to do with receipt of the Journal need to go through them (6 issues published bi-monthly).
The PAA Insider Newsletter will still be ordered through the PAA office
at a price of $10.00 sent 2nd class postage. (4 issues published quarterly].
Contact the home office to order. E-mail: umpotato@maine.edu