{"id":45,"date":"2015-03-06T16:02:53","date_gmt":"2015-03-06T16:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/hmahobby\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2026-10-04T01:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T01:30:13","slug":"join","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hmahobby.org\/?page_id=45","title":{"rendered":"Join"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul data-spread=\"false\" data-pm-slice=\"3 1 []\">\n<li>\n<h1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">WHO SHOULD JOIN HMA?<\/h1>\n<p>HMA welcomes companies and professionals throughout the hobby industry.<\/p>\n<p>Membership may be appropriate for:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Manufacturers<\/li>\n<li>Distributors<\/li>\n<li>Importers<\/li>\n<li>Publishers<\/li>\n<li>Hobby retailers<\/li>\n<li>Internet retailers<\/li>\n<li>Mail-order companies<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturer representatives<\/li>\n<li>Industry service providers<\/li>\n<li>Nonprofit organizations<\/li>\n<li>Retired hobby-industry professionals<\/li>\n<li>Individuals who want to remain involved with the hobby industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1>VOTING MEMBERSHIP<\/h1>\n<p>Voting members select the HMA division that most closely represents their business.<\/p>\n<p>Current divisions include:<\/p>\n<h3>General Hobby \/ Plastic &amp; Die Cast<\/h3>\n<p>Including related hobby products and tabletop gaming.<\/p>\n<h3>Model Railroad<\/h3>\n<p>For companies serving the model railroad industry.<\/p>\n<h3>Radio Control<\/h3>\n<p>For companies involved in radio-control products and related categories.<\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1>VOTING MEMBER DUES<\/h1>\n<p>Annual dues are based on the company&#8217;s gross sales for the previous fiscal year.<\/p>\n<h3>Under $250,000<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$275 per year<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>$250,000\u2013$750,000<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$505 per year<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>$750,000\u2013$3,000,000<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$735 per year<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>$3,000,000\u2013$6,000,000<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$1,195 per year<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Over $6,000,000<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$1,770 per year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Voting membership gives eligible companies the opportunity to participate more directly in the direction and activities of HMA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JOIN AS A VOTING MEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1>NON-VOTING BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP<\/h1>\n<p>Manufacturer representatives, retailers, mail-order businesses and internet retailers may join HMA as non-voting members.<\/p>\n<h3>First Year<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$150<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Subsequent Years<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$230 annually<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JOIN AS A NON-VOTING BUSINESS MEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1>NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP<\/h1>\n<p>Qualifying nonprofit organizations may participate as non-voting HMA members.<\/p>\n<p>Contact HMA for current eligibility information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONTACT HMA<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1>INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP<\/h1>\n<p>Individual membership is available for people who are retired, have left the hobby industry or simply wish to remain involved with HMA and the model hobby community.<\/p>\n<h3>Individual Membership<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$35 per year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JOIN AS AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h1>READY TO JOIN?<\/h1>\n<p>Joining HMA means supporting an organization working every day to strengthen the hobby industry.<\/p>\n<p>Whether your company is large or small, every member adds knowledge, experience and a stronger voice to our industry.<\/p>\n<h2>Help us build the future of hobbies.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>JOIN HMA ONLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Questions about which membership is right for you?<\/p>\n<p><strong>CONTACT HMA<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHO SHOULD JOIN HMA? 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