The Bloomington Press Club welcomes members at any time. Among our current members are those working in digital media, radio, newspaper, public relations, government, education and publishing, among others. Our ranks also include retired journalists and educators, and those who simply have an interest in media and communications.

Dues:

Membership is $25 per year – due by Oct. 1 and payable by mail or in person at the next meeting.  Please mail dues (and include your email address) to Bloomington Press Club, P.O. Box 574, Bloomington, IN 47402.

Membership dues support the Press Club’s college internship and high school journalism institute scholarship programs.

Join us!

Use this membership form (PDF) to send your information and your dues to us by mail. Or, attend our next meeting and fill out the form there.

Frequently Asked Membership Questions

When are memberships due?

BPC membership years run from October through September, with annual renewals due Oct. 1.

Can I pay for multiple years?

Of course! When submitting your payment with the membership form, please note on the “Amount Enclosed” line that you are renewing for multiple years.

Does BPC have sustaining memberships, organizational memberships, or sponsorship opportunities?

Yes! We’re adding these this year. Please reach out to us to discuss details and benefits.

Can I make an additional contribution to support BPC’s operational costs and/or scholarship programs?

Yes! The Press Club is a volunteer-run organization, and we welcome contributions to help support future BPC member programming and ensure our scholarship programs are possible for aspiring young people interested in media and communications careers.

Can my additional contribution qualify for a charitable tax deduction?

If you would like your contribution to be tax-deductible, you can make a gift to our fund at the IU Foundation. Gifts to the Bloomington Press Club Internship Scholarship Fund support IU Bloomington students pursuing media-related internships in Monroe County.

Whether you give directly to the Bloomington Press Club or through the IU Foundation, your support makes a meaningful difference in our work!