Why get involved?

That must be one of life's eternal questions.

The answer is the same in life as it is for AEA members:  You increase the benefit of membership in this Association to the extent that you participate in AEA committees, programs, meetings and other activities.

Join a committee
Your membership in AEA can become more meaningful just by volunteering to spend a couple of hours a month at most as a member of one of AEA's committees. 

AEA is an active Association and our committees are responsible for making many of the decisions and doing much of the work that directs and shapes AEA.  Committee meetings are a way to help ensure the success of our Association and they are a great networking opportunity, too.

AEA committees look at the issues important to Authorities -- NJPDES, water, benchmarking, legislative, conference and solid waste.  These issues also happen to be important to associate and affiliate members who work for Authorities or who want to work for them.  Our committees comprise the Association's top professionals and, during regular committee meetings, members exchange news and information that has value far beyond the day's agenda.

Committee work requires a high level of commitment, however.  When you join a committee, expect to be engaged.

Sponsor an event
AEA workshops and meetings are another way to more fully enjoy the benefits of your membership.  Sponsoring an event is a great way to gain exposure for your Authority or firm where colleagues and potential customers will be sure to notice.

These events include the Spring Conference and Annual Meeting, where sponsorships help defray costs and ensure that everyone finds the program and socializing worthwhile.  In addition, there are workshops on a broad range of issues concerning AEA.  When you sponsor an AEA event your name is featured prominently before the audience you want to reach.

Write for The Authority View newsletter
The Association newsletter, The Authority View, provides another opportunity for further participation in AEA.  Many of our regular and associate members write articles for the newsletter on topics that are timely and important for Authorities, especially ones that are clients.  Our members read our newsletter and it is a terrific way to get noticed within AEA.  However, the Authority View is distributed beyond the AEA membership, too.  Copies go to the Governor's Office, DEP and state legislators and other elected officials.  It is a valuable forum for expressing ideas and for making a name for your Authority or firm.

Volunteer your know-how
Members can provide a valuable service to the Association on a more informal level by lending their technical expertise.  From time to time AEA needs knowledgeable members to review proposed legislation and regulations.  Often, we look to members of AEA standing committees, but just as often we reach out to tap the expertise of our members more informally.

Let us know if you would be willing to review draft legislation or regulations.

Regular Membership Form
Municipal Membership Form
Associate Membership Form