January 17, 2012

Dear NAHP Members and Friends:

On behalf of the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), I would like to extend a personal invitation for you and your publication, organization or corporation to become a member and join fellow industry leaders to further the excellence, recognition and usage of Hispanic publications by providing access to professional development opportunities to better serve and empower our Hispanic communities. Over the past year NAHP has made significant strides to provide educational and procurement opportunities for member publications to increase industry knowledge of marketing and sales strategies, as well as to create important relationships with corporations, organizations and government entities that have shown the commitment to work with minority publications.

As an NAHP member, you will receive the following member benefits:

• Increased Visibility
• Advertising Sales Representation
• Grant Opportunities
• Publishing & Recognition Awards
• Professional Development / Technical Assistance
• Reduced Member Registration Rates for Annual Activities
• Free Access to Member Photo Bank
• Networking Opportunities with Corporate, Government and Advertising Representatives; Community Leaders; and Communications and Media Experts
• An NAHP Directory Profile Page
• A Link From NAHP Website to Yours
• Member Discounts
• And More!

There are three membership categories:

• General: Open to publications with a Hispanic Editor and no less than 51% of Hispanic employees that have been audited by a recognized circulation audit company. General members are entitled to vote and to hold office.
• Associate: Open to publications that do not meet one of the above requirements. Associate members are entitled to vote but cannot hold office.
• Supporting: Open to Corporate Partners who support Hispanic Print; Related Businesses such as advertising agencies, news agencies, public relations firms, suppliers, printers and other service providers to the Hispanic print media; and Individual Supporters or “friends of NAHP” such as journalists, authors, photographers, graphic artists, designers, marketing professionals, professors. Supporting Members are not entitled to vote or hold office.

The General and Associate Membership dues are assessed using a formula that combines the frequency and circulation of the publication. For more information on how to become a member, or pay dues, please contact the NAHP National Office at 202-662-7250 or via email at directory@nahp.org.

We look forward to welcoming you to the most influential Hispanic print media organization in the country and to providing you with the necessary tools to enhance market presence and grow your business.

Sincerely,

Jose Luis B. Garza
Vice President of Membership
National Association of Hispanic Publications