Benefits
Who can belong to the organization?
AATH welcomes professionals who incorporate humor and laughter into their lives at work and at home, people committed to humor and laughter, scholars and researchers who study humor and laughter and all who feel they would benefit from this organization! AATH’s pillar communities include Health & Wellness, Seniors & Aging, Education, Spirituality & Faith Communities, and Business.
Download the Membership Application (pdf) or join or renew online.
AATH Membership Benefits
- AATH Discussion Forum
- Subscription to the Humor Connection - AATH's quarterly publication
- Discount on AATH Annual Conference
- Continuing Education Credits
- Peer Networking
- Monthly Member Memo providing organizational news from the board and the AATH office
- E-zine with the latest new and humor research from around the world
- Speaking opportunities
- Professional development
- Publishing opportunities
- Professional recognition through the Doug Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award
- Marketing opportunities on Website and in Humor Connection
- Humor Essay Contest
- Membership Directory
- AATH Book Award
- Access to Extensive Humor Library
- Leadership opportunities
- Gold membership includes all the above PLUS your very own web page hosted by AATH and listing in the AATH Speakers & Performers Bureau!
Regular or Gold Membership – what’s best for you?
The Regular AATH membership is ideal for the member who wants access to the latest humor & laughter news and the opportunity to exchange ideas with more than 500 other AATH members. The Gold Membership includes the additional benefits of:
- A searchable listing in the AATH Speakers & Performers Bureau directory
- Gold page on AATH’s website where you can feature a personal humor bio and the programs / products you offer
- A great link from your AATH Gold page back to your own website
- A presence on the internet if you do not maintain a separate website
- The opportunity to market your products and speaking services to thousands of press and other individuals using the AATH Speakers & Performers Bureau each month!
Who should join AATH?
- Nurses & Physicians
- Psychologists & Mental Health Professionals
- Caring Clowns
- Researchers & Scholars
- Educators
- Speakers
- Social Workers & Counselors
- Occupational & Physical Therapists
- Clergy & Faith Communities
- Human Resource Directors
- Trainers
- Allied & Complementary Healthcare Practitioners
- Military & Government Personnel
- Business Owners
- Anyone interested in advancing the understanding and application of humor & laughter for their positive benefits!
AATH Membership Dues Schedule – as of July 1, 2007
- Regular Membership - $107/year
- Gold Membership (linked to personal website) - $157/year
- Senior Membership (65+ years old) - $77/year
- Student Membership - $47/year
