We welcome and invite individuals and organizations to apply for CAPA membership. When the application and membership dues are received, the applicant is presented to the Board for a final approval. You can contact the Membership Chair: Ke Zhang Miske (Coco) or Bing Shuttlewood at membership@capa-mi.org, if you have any questions regarding membership application.
Click here to complete online Individual Membership Application form
Click to print Organizational Application form
The membership benefits include:
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Opportunity to learn and promote greater cultural awareness and understanding of Asian American culture.
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Networking with activists and leaders of various Asian American communities.
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Promoting your unique cultural heritage with all Americans.
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Mentoring.
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CAPA website posting of your events.
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Discount tickets to many community events.
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Opportunity to be an ambassador for your community.
CAPA Membership Application
CAPA is a networking organization that works to unify all Asian Pacific American communities in the Metro-Detroit area. There are two types of membership: individual membership and organizational membership. Any person can join CAPA as an individual by paying a lifetime membership dues of $25.
Organizations are also welcome to join CAPA. Non-profit organizations can either pay an annual fee of $50, or $100 for lifetime membership. For-profit organizations can pay an annual fee of $100, or $500 for lifetime membership.
Membership Qualification: All organizations and individuals who agree with CAPA’s mission:
1. To celebrate the heritage of Asian Pacific Americans and their contributions to the American society;
2. To encourage all Asian Pacific American communities to promote greater cultural awareness and understanding through education and community service;
3. To disseminate information concerning services, programs and opportunities to other Asian Pacific Americans;
4. To provide all Americans with socially and intellectually enriching experiences; and
5. To promote the welfare of Asian Pacific Americans.
Application Process: Once the application and the dues are received by the Membership Chair, the applicant is presented for a final approval to the CAPA Board that meets monthly.
How to Apply
Please mail the form with your check payable to CAPA to:
P.O. Box 407, Northville, Michigan 48167
It would help us greatly if you would write a few things about yourself or your organization on the application form that follows:
Individual Membership Application form
Organizational Application form