Frequently Asked Questions AAII Eastern Michigan Chapter
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FAQs . . . frequently asked questions
How often and where are Chapter meetings/presentations held?
Meetings are held four to six times per year. The Bloomfield Township Library, Lone Pine and Telegraph; The
Troy Community Center; Farmington Community Library; Livonia Civic Center Library and other locations are
popular. Venues are selected depending on cost, the need for space and the popularity of the speaker.
In addition to general meetings, chapter subgroups have monthly meetings for members. These Special
Interest Groups (SIGs) have their own pages on this website. Check them out by clicking the buttons on the left.
If you live on the west side of Michigan there is a Western Michigan Chapter that holds meetings in Grand
Rapids. Find out more by visiting AAII.com.
How can I be notified about any future presentations?
The best way is to join and get on the mailing list. If you are already a member and do not receive a mailing,
contact:
American Association of Individual Investors
625 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611-3110 Call: 800-428-2244
Unlike some organizations, AAII does not automatically put you into a local chapter. You must personally
request mailings or email notification concerning the chapter(s) of your choice. Be sure to fill out the request
form in the AAII Journal when you join and annually renew your membership.
Once you become a member, you can receive local chapter news and up-to-the-minute meeting information.
Just visit www.aaii.com/ChapterEmail and enroll in the local chapter E-mail update program.
Do I have to pay to attend a meeting or presentation?
$10.00 for members (and spouses), $15.00 for nonmembers
Since this is a non-profit organization, why charge a fee?
Costs associated with meetings include speaker's travel expenses, refreshments and meeting room rental.
Are local board members paid for their services?
No, board members are unpaid volunteers. They are compensated only for expenses, such as stationery
supplies and dinner with speakers.
How do you select your programs and speakers?
Program selection is made solely on the basis of educational benefit to our members. We want to maintain the
trust of our members and our reputation for providing unbiased investment information. We try to avoid the
potential abuse of those whose primary interest may center around selling investment products or services
rather than providing a learning experience.
How much does it cost to join and are there any requirements?
Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the financial marketplace.
Current annual membership fee is $29.00, which includes a subscription to the AAII Journal, mailed 10 times a
year; The Individual Investor's Guide to Low-Load Mutual Funds, published annually in March; and the
Personal Tax and Financial Planning Guide, distributed to members in December.
Lifetime memberships are also available.
How can I get more information about the organization?
Contact the national headquarters in Chicago. 800- 428- 2244
Their website has more details at AAII.com.
How often and where are Chapter meetings/presentations held?
Meetings are held four to six times per year. The Bloomfield Township Library, Lone Pine and Telegraph; The
Troy Community Center; Farmington Community Library; Livonia Civic Center Library and other locations are
popular. Venues are selected depending on cost, the need for space and the popularity of the speaker.
In addition to general meetings, chapter subgroups have monthly meetings for members. These Special
Interest Groups (SIGs) have their own pages on this website. Check them out by clicking the buttons on the left.
If you live on the west side of Michigan there is a Western Michigan Chapter that holds meetings in Grand
Rapids. Find out more by visiting AAII.com.
How can I be notified about any future presentations?
The best way is to join and get on the mailing list. If you are already a member and do not receive a mailing,
contact:
American Association of Individual Investors
625 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611-3110 Call: 800-428-2244
Unlike some organizations, AAII does not automatically put you into a local chapter. You must personally
request mailings or email notification concerning the chapter(s) of your choice. Be sure to fill out the request
form in the AAII Journal when you join and annually renew your membership.
Once you become a member, you can receive local chapter news and up-to-the-minute meeting information.
Just visit www.aaii.com/ChapterEmail and enroll in the local chapter E-mail update program.
Do I have to pay to attend a meeting or presentation?
$10.00 for members (and spouses), $15.00 for nonmembers
Since this is a non-profit organization, why charge a fee?
Costs associated with meetings include speaker's travel expenses, refreshments and meeting room rental.
Are local board members paid for their services?
No, board members are unpaid volunteers. They are compensated only for expenses, such as stationery
supplies and dinner with speakers.
How do you select your programs and speakers?
Program selection is made solely on the basis of educational benefit to our members. We want to maintain the
trust of our members and our reputation for providing unbiased investment information. We try to avoid the
potential abuse of those whose primary interest may center around selling investment products or services
rather than providing a learning experience.
How much does it cost to join and are there any requirements?
Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the financial marketplace.
Current annual membership fee is $29.00, which includes a subscription to the AAII Journal, mailed 10 times a
year; The Individual Investor's Guide to Low-Load Mutual Funds, published annually in March; and the
Personal Tax and Financial Planning Guide, distributed to members in December.
Lifetime memberships are also available.
How can I get more information about the organization?
Contact the national headquarters in Chicago. 800- 428- 2244
Their website has more details at AAII.com.
