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To become a member you can join online by clicking here or to send an application via mail you can download a printable membership application here.

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Current Benefits | Potential Benefits | Committee Involvement | Board Involvement | Requirements

Current Membership Benefits: (click here to fill out the online membership form)

• Invitation to Annual Fall Marketing End-user Showcase in Richmond and Virginia Beach (As well as unlimited clients of the member – includes lunch for all attending $16.00 value per guest – bring 4 clients and cover your membership!)
• Invitation to Annual Spring Professional Development and Table-Top Show, Networking luncheon – (discounts on education portion of the event for members only)
• Invitation to MAPPA Kickoff  Party/ Annual Meeting
• Membership meetings with suppliers – at least one per quarter
• Eligibility in MAPPA Scholarship Program – for education towards CAS/MAS sessions
• E-Specialty Newsletter (e-mail) / Quarterly Newsletter (print)
• Discounts on Newsletter Ad Space for newsletters and website ads(suppliers only)
• FedEx Discounts
• Annual Membership Directory (Distributed at the fall show)
• Company listing on the website with link to your website (MUST INCLUDE WEBSITE ON FORM TO PARTICIPATE!)
• Free subscription to PPB Magazine
• Coupon books from Promotions East
• RAC station at national Shows.  Place to check emails, grab a beverage

Potential Membership Benefits:

• Discounts on Sams Club /Office Max /Verizon
• Scholarship Programs for children of Members for their secondary education

Committee Involvement:

• Membership Committee – Assist in finding and cultivating new members, also working on social events and membership meetings/programs.
• Professional Development Committee – Assist in working on Education Day (in early Spring) as well as finding new speakers and researching new topics to brig to the membership.
• Communications/PR Committee- Assist in working on press releases, newsletter content and Website content for the Association.
• Show Committee – Assist with the three shows we offer each year by working on theme, logistics and other details of the shows.

Board Involvement:

• All board members will serve three years board term.
• Required to attend 6 Board meeting, as well as any committee meetings required (if committee chair). Board members who miss 2 consecutive board meetings without reason will be excused from the board.
• Service on one committee for at least one year is required to serve on MAPPA’s Board of Directors.

Membership Requirements:

• Any person, firm or corporation engaged as a promotional products distributor, supplier, marketing firm or supplier representative shall be eligible for consideration for membership in MAPPA. Principles of firms applying must have been in promotional products sales for at least one year and have achieved a gross annual sales volume of no less than $50,000. Applicants must be approved by the MAPPA Board of Directors.
• Supply one of the following:

• Proof of membership, in good standing, in the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI); OR
• Your UPIC, PPAI# or ASI# OR
• Ten (10) invoices/purchase orders from companies with whom the applicant is doing business.  Distributors must furnish invoices from at least ten (10) recognized promotional products supplier firms.  Suppliers must furnish ten (10) purchase orders from recognized promotional products distributor firms.  Invoices/purchase orders submitted must be for actual orders, not samples, and must be dated within six (6) months of the date of the application.  Organizations or individuals that are primarily end-users of promotional products are not eligible for membership.

Join the MAPPA TEAM (click here to fill out the online membership team form)

Maximize your membership experience by getting involved in those activities that match your interests or goals.  Tell us more about yourself and we promise to show you how your membership can become a valuable tool to achieve your goals. Click here to become a member of the Volunteer Team and someone will contact you in the next 30 days to explore the possibilities.

• What does the Membership Team do?
  The Membership Team is responsible for helping to recruit and retain members.  This could mean everything from finding new and exciting benefits to offer our members, making follow-up phone calls to people who have voiced an interest in getting involved (like YOU!), or helping coordinate fun member events. This is a great Team to be a part of if you love to talk, meet new people, or if you’re trying to improve your communication skills.
• What does the Showcase Team do?
  The Showcase Team is responsible for coordinating the annual Promotional Products Showcase that takes place each fall.  The Team meets primarily via telephone conference calls and brainstorms innovative ways to make MAPPA’s Showcase a huge success.  The team also helps recruit exhibitors for the show as well as encourage distributor attendance.  This is a great Team if you love special events and all the many details that go into putting them together. If you’re interested in learning more about coordinating trade shows, this is the place to be!
• What does the Professional Development Team do?
  Each spring MAPPA holds its annual Spring Expo and Professional Development Day in Williamsburg, Virginia. Those on the Education Team are responsible for finding exhilarating speakers to recommend to the Board of Directors. The Team not only helps coordinate the details of the Professional Development Day, but also keeps the MAPPA Board abreast of educational opportunities that may be available throughout the year. The Education Team is the team for you if you have a yearning for knowledge, or if you’re interested in helping mentor those wanting to learn more!
• What does the Host Team do?
  The Host Team is the friendly face at every event.  As a member of the Host Team, you’ll attend MAPPA events as the “life of the party.” You will meet & greet new (and old) faces and be a wealth of information for the aimless wanderer.  Are you really outgoing or wanna climb out of your shell a little bit? Then the Host Team is just for you!
• What does the Communications Team do?
  The Communications Team serves as information central. This team will help make sure information is given to the Executive Director for publication in the monthly eNewsletter as well as make sure the information is accurate (by proofreading).  Communication Team members are also the Social Butterflies of the group helping to coordinate new and fun ways for MAPPA members to socialize and network.  Are you a party animal? This is the place to be. An aspiring writer? Yep, you too.  A wanna be?  Come on… we need you too!
  What if I don’t know WHAT I want to do?
  That’s OK. We’ll let you test drive a team or two. Or, if you have a great idea or a new team that you think MAPPA should be putting to work, well, let us know!  Still more questions?  Give us a call! (757) 491-3114.