Becoming a member of the JACL will make
many benefits available to you. These include:

Pacific Citizen: The biweekly newspaper of the JACL, providing the most up-to-date information on issues pertaining to the Japanese American community.

JACL Credit Union: Membership in the JACL's national credit union.
California Bank and Trust Visa Card - Eligibility to receive a California Bank and Trust issued credit card.

Scholarships: College bound high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students are eligible to participate in the scholarship program that distributes over $70,000 each year.

Mike Masaoka Fellowships: Eligibility to receive a Mike Masaoka Fellowship.

A Magazine: JACL members receive the Asian American magazine for $15/year versus $25.

Blue Shield Health Insurance Program* (for Californians only): Two comprehensive medical insurance programs through Blue Shield of California: Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) or health Maintenance Organization (HMO). Also included are dental and vision care.

Medicare Supplemental Insurance*: Helps to pay those expenses that Medicare doesn't cover.

Long Term Care Insurance*: For prolonged illness or extended coverage in case of a serious illness or accident.

Rental Car Discount: You receive a card entitling you to a 15% discount on Hertz car rentals.

Adventures' Club: Reduced prices on ticket admission and more at Knott's Berry Farm.

*Membership does not guarantee acceptance to the above insurance programs. The insurers have developed their own acceptance criteria.

Please contact JACL National Headquarters for more information:

Phone number: (415) 921-5225
E-mail: mbr@jacl.org
or visit their website: jacl.org

To join our chapter, please complete our membership application.