Membership

AAMA is a non-profit organization of mediators and those who share an interest in the value of alternative conflict resolution methods.  Your membership will support the services the Association provides to the Bexar County mediation community.

Benefits of Membership

Meetings focusing on current topics in the field of mediation
Continuing education for each meeting attended
Opportunities to network and be a member of a professional community
Outreach to help raise the public’s awareness about the value of mediation

Membership Requirements

Regular Members – A person who has been certified by a dispute resolution center (as authorized and organized by the county government, such as the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center located in San Antonio)as having completed a training  program for mediators lasting at least 40 hours or a person who meets or exceeds these training qualifications.

Associate Members-A person who wishes to support the Association and to participate in its activities, but who is otherwise ineligible to be a Regular Member.

Maintenance of Membership. In order to maintain Regular Membership after acceptance in the Association, the member must 1) complete six hours of in-service mediation training, or 2) mediate six formal disputes, or 3) perform six hours of intake service at a Dispute Resolution Center, or 4) participate in any combination of the above three selections to total six hours or 5) provide mediation instruction for at least three hours.  It shall be the responsibility of the Regular Member to pay the prescribed dues and certify that he/she meets the required qualifications.

Annual Membership Dues

Regular Member -  $30.00

Silver/Olive Branch Member - $75.00

Gold Star Member - $100.00

Associate Member - $15.00 (students)

To become a member of AAMA or renew membership

1) download the Membership Application/Renewal form

2) fill out the form and submit it Email to aamaboard@gmail.com or via US Mail; and

3) pay dues by clicking the "Add to Cart" button above or by Mailing a check payable to AAMA to:

   Alamo Area Mediators Association

   ATTN:  Membership Coordinator

   PO BOX 831093

   San Antonio, TX 78283

In Person (Print form and hand deliver Form and Payment to the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center, Cadena-Reeves Justice Center 300 Dolorosa, Suite 1.102,  San Antonio, TX 78205-3009, Phone: 210-335-2128, Fax: 210-335-2941 Attn: Al Cortez)