Professional members shall be persons who have actively participated in the training, husbandry, and/or management of birds for a total of at least three (3) years accumulated over a period of no more than five (5) years preceding the date of application. Professionals shall have the right to vote, hold elective office, and chair and serve on committees.

Please note you must provide details of experience when applying for Professional membership. This is done by completing the employment entries on the application form. Applications that do not include work experience will be delayed until the information is provided.

Active members shall be persons who have actively participated in training, husbandry, and/or management of birds for at least one (1) continuous year within a period of no more than three (3) years preceding the date of application. Active members shall have the right to vote and to chair and serve on committees. Active members shall not have the right to hold elective office.

Please note you must provide details of experience when applying for Active membership. This is done by completing the employment entries on the application form. Applications that do not include work experience will be delayed until the information is provided.

Associate members shall be persons who are interested in the objectives of the Association and wish to support them.

Student members shall be persons who are interested in the objectives of the Association and wish to support them. Each student member shall be enrolled in an accredited academic institution on a full-time basis.

Please note you must provide proof of student status when applying for Student membership by emailing or mailing a copy of your student ID to the secretary. Please use the contact form on the web site to send this information. Applications that do not include proof of student status will be delayed until the information is provided.