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Welcome to our Club & Member Resource Hub

In the following sections, you will find a collection of resources you designed to be helpful to you and your Club.

Please note that accessing a few of the club-specific links below requires that you are logged in to access. (See the section on New Club signup for additional details.)  Note that for protection of our community, signup requires approval, please allow a few days for your request to be reviewed.

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This guide is a work in progress - comments and suggestions are welcome.

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New Pipe Clubs

Thinking about starting a new pipe club in your area, or online?  Amazing! Please review this handy guide for some pointers to get you started.

Do you have a new or established pipe club that would like to join the UPCA?
Wonderful! And welcome, you are about to join a great group of clubs.
New clubs are asked to fill out a membership application, please click HERE to do so.
 
You will be asked to choose a membership level (see renewing club section below for details).
Please note your club is considered to be the account holder when signing up in this way.  You will also be asked to designate a primary contact person during the member application process.  You may also assign a secondary contact person.  Please note that the primary contact person designated will receive communications from the UPCA

Once your club application has been approved and your dues have been remitted, we will work with you to create a club info page and include your desired information.

If you have questions about joining or need clarification on this, please feel free to reach out to secretary@upca.org for assistance.

Renewing Clubs

If your current member club is interested in renewing membership the UPCA, you may do so at either the Premium or Regular member level.

All renewing clubs and their members receive the following benefits annually:
1.  Discounted registration for the annual American pipe smoking competition
2.  Possibility of representing the UPCA at the annual international pipe smoking competition
3.  Ability to connect with other clubs, industry professionals, and fellow pipe enthusiasts

In addition, Premium clubs receive quarterly premiums

Regular club membership dues are $60 per year. 
Premium club membership dues are $120 per year.
 
Please note that memberships for all clubs are set to renew in January of each year.

Resources for New Individual Members

Not currently a pipe club member?  Welcome! There are several ways you can participate.
There are many active pipe clubs across the USA.  Click here to see the UPCA's total club membership.
No club near you? No problem!  The North American Society of Pipe Collectors is a club that embraces solo membership of members anywhere in the US.