Club Benefits
Commission Program
One of the benefits of being an ARRL Affiliated Club is a commission for recruiting new ARRL members and securing timely ARRL member renewals. The commission structure has been updated and the process has changed to make it more lucrative and easier for the clubs. All membership dues are sent to ARRL to be processed and the club receives a commission payment directly from ARRL. No more complicated adjusting funds around credit cards, checks and cash. ARRL does all the processing. As a result, your club could earn money while promoting the many benefits and programs of ARRL to ensure that amateur radio is protected and continues to be strong.
FAQ New ARRL Affiliated Club Commission Program
Q. What is the ARRL Affiliated Club Commission Program?
A. The ARRL Affiliated Club Commission Program allows ARRL Affiliated Clubs to earn a commission on new and renewing STANDARD memberships.
Q. How much commission does the club earn for new and renewing members?
A. Each new ARRL STANDARD membership earns the club a $20 commission (family, student/youth, and blind memberships are not eligible). New members are defined as never having been a member or a returning member that has not been a member for two years. Each renewal now earns the club a $5 commission. There is no limit to the amount a club can earn in this program.
Q. What is the process for the club?
A. The club will follow the process for both new and renewal applications.
- Each new or renewing ARRL member should fill out a membership application form: ARRL Membership Application Form
- Payment in FULL can be made to ARRL by check, credit card, or cash.
- The club then sends all applications with FULL payment along with the Club Commission Reconciliation Form to ARRL for processing: Club Commission Reconciliation Form
- The memberships are processed once received by ARRL, and the club receives the commission.
- Commission payments can be made by check to the club or Direct Deposit.
Q. Can the club keep the commission from the applications before sending them to ARRL?
A. No, the applications must have full payment, and the commission is then paid to the club.
Q. Can the member combine the Club Commission with a premium or incentive offered separately by ARRL or at a Hamfest?
A. No, the member will not be eligible to receive a gift or incentive if the club collects a commission on the membership.
Q. Which memberships are eligible for a commission?
A. Only STANDARD memberships. Multiyear memberships earn only one commission. Life, Family, International, Blind, and Student/Youth memberships are not eligible for a commission.
Q. How quickly should the club expect to get a commission check?
A. A club should receive a payment within two to three weeks of ARRL receiving the forms.
Q. If we have a question on how to process the forms, who do we contact?
A. Questions can be directed to clubs@arrl.org or contact Member Services at ARRL.
