Membership in the ABA is obtained through Clubs.  Any individual desiring to affiliate may submit his/her membership through an ABA Club if (s)he resides in the area of its jurisdiction (a 35-mile radius). It is the Club's responsibility to inform individuals of dues obligations.  Payment to the Club for annual does should be made in full.

Membership IS A Bargain -

• National Membership dues are $50 per year.

• The membership year is January1st  through December 31st of the same year.  Membership rosters are sent to independent Club/Unit Secretaries in October. Dues should be collected and submitted to arrive in the National Office no later than December 31st.  Dues paid are not returnable or transferable.

• Dues for new members, joining during the last quarter of the current year, will be applied to the following year.  

Special Membership

Members-at-Large - Persons living more than 35 miles from an ABA Club may join the Association as a "Member-at-Large"  These persons must pay National and Section dues.  National dues are paid directly to the National Office.  

• The Free Membership Policy  is a "Two-for-one" membership (pay for the first year and get the second year free) to persons meeting the following eligibility requirements:  (1) complete a class of at least eight weeks in duration; (2) class must consist of at least four or more students; and (3) class must be instructed by a certified ABA teacher.  Upon completion of the class, the teacher will be responsible for submiting the roster of elibible recipients to the National Office.

• LIFE Membership -  Four Life Memberships are awarded annually to 20+ year members who fulfill the criteria.  The ABA Merit/Life Membership Awards Program is designed to recognize individuals who have rendered long and faithful service to the Association, oft-times inconsiculously.  Four Life Memberships are awarded annually to 20+ year members who fulfill the criteria.