SSAI Membership Benefits

SSAI Membership Benefits

Q: Why should I belong to SSAI?

SSAI was developed to help members…

Network with each other
Learn from each other
Share with each other
Secure new bookings
Attain wider professional exposure

Q: I am an already established sword swallower, and already know many of the other sword swallowers. What do I get out of SSAI that I don't already have? What will SSAI do for ME?

SSAI is set up to be an advocate for sword swallowers worldwide
SSAI is set up to help you meet and network with other sword swallowers so you can learn from each other and encourage the creative process.
SSAI strives to set high standards for the art of sword swallowing and elevate it from being perceived as a cheap "trick" to a high-value performance art
SSAI is dedicated to researching historical archives for information on sword swallowers of the past
SSAI continues to search for information on present sword swallowers
SSAI will keep you abreast of the latest news, records, innovations, performances, appearances, gigs, vendors, booking opportunities, and resources such as articles, books and videos, etc.

Q: How much will it cost me to join SSAI?

Recommended donation* of $25/year

*SSAI was not designed to be a revenue-generating organization. However, there are significant costs associated with establishing and running the organization, as well as providing membership benefits. The suggested donation is encouraged to merely help offset a small portion of the operating expenses.

Q: What do I get for my membership fee?

1 year membership to SSAI

SSAI membership card, featuring personal membership information on the front and emergency medical information on the back. Use this card to help establish with authorities such as airline security that you are a legitimate sword swallower, as well as assure your safe medical attention in case of emergency.
Your own profile webpage with photo at www.swordswallow.org
Your own prestigious e-mail address yourname@swordswallow.org forwarded to the e-mail address of your choice
Booking opportunities through SSAI's online booking referral service
SSAI member discounts on products, conventions and events when applicable
The right to use the SSAI logo on your website, business cards and publicity
The legitimacy that you are an official member of the world's only sword swallowing organization, which can help translate to higher booking rates.
The networking, support, dedication and backing of SSAI and your fellow SSAI members

Q: What can I do to help SSAI?

Contribute suggestions for what we can all do to improve and elevate the art of swordswallowing
Help us strive to set high value standards and competitive rates
Network with each other and share what you have learned
Become a part of the SSAI advisory board or a regional rep
Add links on your site pointing to www.swordswallow.org and www.swordswallow.com
Offer your skills by speaking and performing on behalf of SSAI at the 1st Annual SSAI Sword Swallowers Convention

Q: How do I join?

To join to SSAI, you must first be verified as a confirmed sword swallower. If you are not already on our list of known sword swallowers, you must contact us and show proof that you are a serious sword swallower, either in the form of a website or photo of you swallowing swords, or a recommendation from a current SSAI member or other recognized sword swallower.
To become a member of SSAI, please complete the information on our membership application page and pay via PayPal.