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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.

2023 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

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. From there, you’ll be able to pay initiation and membership fees online, or by phone or mail if you prefer. You are expected 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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