Become an ATAA Member
We are stronger together, for brighter tomorrow!
Membership in the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) is vital because it strengthens the collective voice of Turkish Americans across the United States.
As a nonprofit umbrella organization, ATAA unites diverse associations and individuals around shared cultural, civic, and advocacy goals. Through membership, communities gain representation at the national level, ensuring Turkish American perspectives are heard in public discourse, policy making, and community relations.
ATAA membership also promotes cultural preservation and education by supporting programs that highlight Turkish heritage, history, and contributions to American society. It fosters collaboration among member organizations, encourages civic engagement, and builds leadership capacity within the community.
By joining ATAA, members help to sustain a unified, credible, and impactful organization that works to protect community interests, combat misinformation, and promote mutual understanding and respect.
Thank you for choosing to be part of ATAA Family. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community. Ready to make a difference? Start your journey by becoming a member now!
ATAA Membership Categories
ATAA offers Individual and Component membership options designed to give you flexibility in how you engage with and participate in the Association.
All memberships are valid for 12 months from the date of payment and are non-transferable and non-refundable. If your membership is not approved, we will refund your payment.
Individual Membership Family Membership Component Membership
ATAA Individual Membership
Eligibility for Individual Membership
Assembly Members shall be individuals who concur with the goals and aspirations of ATAA. They shall apply, and must be admitted for membership.
Benefits
- Individual members participate and can vote at ATAA elections.
- Gets discount at ATAA Annual Conference.
Applying: a two step process
- Complete Membership Application Form — this form helps us to understand the applicant’s expectations and areas of interest, as well as the skill set they bring to support ATAA’s programs: https://forms.gle/ZpjoV7jcX32xyeEu9
- Pay membership fee — ATAA relies on membership fees to continue its work to support Turkish Communities in North America.
Become a New ATAA Individual Member
Acceptance for Membership
Acceptance to Assembly Membership shall be upon approval by the Board of Directors. Upon payment and approval of the membership fee, the membership card will be emailed to the member.
ATAA Family Membership
Eligibility for Family Membership
Assembly Members shall be individuals who concur with the goals and aspirations of ATAA. They shall apply, and must be admitted for membership. ATAA Family membership provides individual membership to two adults within the family.
Benefits
- Two family adult members participate and can vote at ATAA elections.
- Gets discount at ATAA Annual Conference.
- Children under 18 will be able to participate in the ATAA Youth and UN programs.
Note: children are not allowed to vote in ATAA elections.
Applying: a two step process
- Complete Membership Application Form: https://forms.gle/ZpjoV7jcX32xyeEu9
- Pay membership fee.
Become a New ATAA Family Member
Acceptance for Membership
Acceptance to Assembly Membership shall be upon approval by the Board of Directors. Upon payment and approval of the membership fee, the membership card will be emailed to the member.
ATAA Annual Membership Renewals
Thank you for your dedication to the Turkish American cause through your membership in the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA). Your support has been vital in helping us represent our community and promote our shared heritage. Please use the appropriate link below to renew your Individual or Family membership.
Renew Individual Membership Renew Family Membership
ATAA Component Membership
For new Component Membership, please follow the instructions below:
Application to become an ATAA component association must be made in writing to the ATAA Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will determine the eligibility of the applicant to become a component association. Once the application and required documents are received and reviewed by the Board of Directors, the President of the Assembly shall report the recommendation of the Board at the next annual Assembly Meeting of Delegates. Component status shall be granted upon an affirmative simple majority vote of the delegates present.
Eligibility for Membership
- Consistency of Purpose — the purposes, objectives, and activities of the applicant association shall be consistent with those of ATAA, as evidenced by the applicant’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
- Application and Acceptance — the applicant association shall submit a formal application for membership and shall be admitted only upon approval in accordance with the procedures set forth in the following section.
- Non-Interference with ATAA and its Existing Component Associations — neither the applicant association nor, upon acceptance, the Component Association shall engage in activities that conflict with, interfere with, or are otherwise inconsistent with the purposes, activities, or interests of ATAA and any existing ATAA Component Association.
- Minimum Period of Operation — the applicant association shall have been duly incorporated and in continuous, active operation for a minimum period of three (3) months prior to the submission of its membership application.
- Continuing Obligations of Component Associations — upon acceptance into membership, each Component Association shall comply with the following ongoing requirements on an annual basis, and shall promptly submit updated information whenever changes occur.
Failure to meet these requirements may result in cancellation of Assembly membership:
- Payment of membership dues in the amount and manner established by the ATAA Board of Directors;
- Submission of the names, addresses, email, and telephone numbers of all members of its Board of Directors;
- Submission of a current membership roster, including member names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers;
- After membership is approved, be prepared to designate the delegates that will represent the association at ATAA Assembly of Delegates meetings;
- Support the Regional ATAA VP where the Component Association is located with projects.
Application for Membership
- Letter of Intent — applicants shall submit a formal Letter of Intent to the ATAA Board to assembly@ataa.org, president@ataa.org and secretary@ataa.org, explicitly stating the organization’s desire to seek membership and its commitment to the association’s mission.
- Submission Requirements — the
Membership Application Form
must be accompanied by the following supporting documentation:
- Governance: a complete roster of the Board of Directors, including full names, mailing addresses, email and primary telephone numbers.
- Membership Data: a certified list of current members including their respective names, addresses, emails and telephone numbers.
- Constitutional Documents: copies of the organization’s Articles of Incorporation, current Bylaws, and EIN number.
- Operational Records: the current annual budget and a comprehensive schedule of organizational activities.
- Administrative Fee: annual Component Membership fee of $300 (payment can be processed electronically below).