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One-Time Initiation Fees

Federation: $65
Local 99: $20

If you are a current or former member of another AFM Local, you only need to pay the Local 99 initiation fee. Initiation fees are waived for bands joining as a group, youth members (under 21), and during membership drives.

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2024 Dues Rates

Regular Membership Dues

Per Quarter: $46.75
Per Year: $179.00 (an $8 discount)

Life Membership Dues
(over-65, with 35 years of AFM membership)

Per Quarter: $25.25
Per Year: $101.00

Youth Membership Dues
(under 21)

Per Quarter: $29.50
Per Year: $118.00

2025 Dues Rates

Regular Membership Dues

Per Quarter: $49.75
Per Year: $191.00 (an $8 discount)

Life Membership Dues
(over-65, with 35 years of AFM membership)

Per Quarter: $27.00
Per Year: $108.00

Youth Membership Dues
(under 21)

Per Quarter: $31.75
Per Year: $127.00

To pay your dues and initiation fees, you can:

PAY ONLINE
Call the office (M-F, 9am-4pm) to pay over the phone (503-235-8791)
Mail a check, payable to “AFM Local 99”, to 325 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Visit our office (M-F, 9am-4pm) to pay in person

To join Local 99, start by filling out our application below. After that, contact the Local 99 office and let us know how many quarters of dues you’d like to pay to start—you can pay by phone or mail, or we can send you a link to pay online. You are required to pay Local 99 and Federation initiation fees, and at least two quarters of membership dues.

You can also download the application, and either email it to our office, or mail it to: AFM Local 99, 325 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97232

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Membership Application

Name(Required)

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Phone (Home, Principal)

Phone (Work, Message)

Phone (Cell)

Website

Date of Birth(Required)

Social Security #(Required)

Gender

Citizenship

I am a U.S. Citizen

I am NOT a U.S. Citizen

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Place of Birth

City State / Province / Region Country

Closest Relative (or other person who will always know your address) not living with you:

Name

First Last

Address

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Their Phone:

Are you currently an AFM member?(Required)

Yes

Which Local? (#)

Have you ever been a member of any Local of the AFM?(Required)

Yes

Which Local(s)?

How was membership terminated?

When was membership terminated?

Are you currently a member of a musical group or Orchestra?

Yes

Name of the group(s)

Name any personal manager(s) or booking agent(s) with whom you have any agreements:

What is your Primary Instrument?(Required)

What is your Primary Instrument? (Other)

Select any other instruments you play professionally:

Select any other instruments you play professionally: (Other)

Describe your musical skills (check all that apply):

Read Music

Sight Read Music

Read Lead Sheets

Play by Ear

What styles of music do you play professionally?

What styles of music do you play professionally? (other)

Do you do vocals?

Yes

What type of vocals?

Lead

Backup

Do you teach privately?

Yes

What instruments do you teach?

Location where you teach

Preferred Levels/Styles

Do you have a music group or solo that you book?

Yes

Group Name

What kind of music? (check all that apply)

What kind of music? (other)

I have read and agree with the Membership Obligation below.(Required)

I agree

I pledge to abide by all Rules, Regulations, and Bylaws of the AFM and Local 99 stated above. I agree to pay all dues and assessments (including work dues on all musical services performed) required by those Bylaws. I further agree to complete any orientation or indoctrination required by Local 99 within the time specified by its Bylaws. I authorize the American Federation of Musicians and Local 99 to act as my collective bargaining representative with full power to execute collective bargaining agreements with employers governing terms and conditions of employment.

I further authorize the AFM, in the name of the AFM or in my name, to do all acts, initiate all proceedings, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all documents and pleadings, litigate, collect and receive money, and, in the AFM’s sole judgment, join me as a party plaintiff or defendant in suits or proceedings, or to bring suit in my name or the AFM’s name, in respect of any AFM collectively negotiated agreement or any statutory royalty or remuneration payment to which I may be entitled under the laws of the United States or other countries or under international law or treaties. I authorize the AFM to offset from any royalties and remunerations collected the reasonable expenses of collecting, administering and distributing those royalties and remunerations.

I also understand that, when the Federation receives any residual payments for a new use of a musical product, the Federation will deposit those monies into a separate interest-bearing account and then will attempt to identify and locate the musicians to whom the payments are due and to distribute those payments to them. In the event that I cannot be identified and located, and I do not file a claim for payment with the Federation within three years after the Federation receives the payment, I authorize the Federation thereafter to transfer the monies due to me to the general treasury to be used to defray the costs of administering and operating the Federation; provided, however, that at any subsequent point I may file a written claim with the Federation and, upon doing so, I shall be entitled to receive the residual payment to which I am entitled (without interest and offset by the applicable Federation work dues) unless the State is then holding the residual payment I am due, in which case I shall apply to the State for my payment.

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