AAPS Membership Benefits
The Association of Alternate Postal Systems, Inc. was started in 1975 to enhance and support the sales efforts of private delivery companies throughout the United States. Since that time, the membership has expanded to over 100 companies. During this same period, the industry has undergone significant evolution. The association has used these years of experience to develop and refine a multi-faceted program that genuinely meets the needs of its members.e-Newsletters
Receive a regular flow of information through the AAPS e-Newsletters with monthly industry related topics, news and ideas.
The AAPS Update
The quarterly mailed newsletter that informs you about the latest developments in postal rate cases, congress, the annual AAPS Conference, industry trends, revenue ideas, legal issues and anything else related to helping your private advertising distribution company compete and succeed.
Network Directory
A listing by state and city on the AAPS website that is available on a 24/7/365 basis to prospective clients needing distribution services and to fellow association members and associate members that co-op or broker distribution for their clients.
Free Legal Advice/Information
You have immediate access to free information and legal advice on local delivery ordinances that attempt to stop or ban distribution of advertising or publications in your market.
Information and representation of your right to deliver advertising materials is available through Jim Judge, AAPS Legal Counsel and paid in part by your annual dues. Certain limitations will apply so please contact AAPS for complete details.
AAPS Conference
Enjoy unparalleled education, networking opportunities, idea exchanges and industry experts - all packaged for AAPS members at the lowest possible registration rates.
Postal and Congressional Representation
Perhaps the singular most important aspect of your membership is the support it provides the industry during any matter before the U.S. Postal Rate Commission that could affect the future of our industry and more specifically, your business.
In addition, Postal Reform issues within the U.S. Congress pose a threat to the long term health of advertising delivery in the private sector. AAPS's long time Postal Expert and Attorney, David Straus is your legal representative in Washington, D.C. for any Congressional or Postal matter.
Awards of Excellence
Outstanding public relations and increased awareness opportunities for your company if you enter and win any of the five categories of the annual Awards of Excellence presented each year at the AAPS Conference.
College Scholarship
A $1,000 Mike Somers Memorial College Scholarship is available each year to a deserving college bound student who has a parent that either works for or owns a company that is a member of AAPS.
Discounts
New AAPS members can receive an even lower than usual conference registration fee if they attend the annual meeting during their first year of membership. As a member of AAPS, you can attend the conference without paying the non-member fee.
Asociate Member Directory
Access to a wide variety of distribution related products including plastic delivery bags, distribution supplies, auditing services, mapping software, commercial printing and much more.
New Revenue Opportunities
Association membership exposes your company to many publishers, manufacturers and companies that deliver coupons, product samples, shoppers, doorhangers and phone books. Many of these companies are members of AAPS.
Online Resource
Get information and answers to your questions about operations, IRS regulations, workman's compensation, carriers, etc. by emailing AAPS at aaps@cox.net
Professional Standards
AAPS holds its members to the highest standards of honesty and integrity with a professional code of ethics.
Direct Marketing Services
A printed version of the Directory of Private Advertising Distribution is mailed to media buyers, decision makers, publishing executives, national delivery network coordinators and association members all over the United States and Canada.