San Diego Disc Jockey Association
Membership Application Process

In order to apply for full membership of the SDDJA, applicants must do the following:

(1) Attend an SDDJA meeting and give an introduction briefly describing your business.

(2) Liability Insurance.

Obtain a Certificate of General Liability Insurance and submit a copy with your application. Suggestions:
a) American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA)*. Tel: (626) 844-3204
b) National Association of Mobile Entertainers (NAME)*. Tel: (215) 658-1193
* Insurance is available to members only. If you are not already a member you will need to apply for membership first, then apply for insurance.
c) R.V. Nuccio & Associates. Tel: 1-800-567-2685; web site:
d) KDN Corporation in Pennsylvania. Tel: 1-800-345-4004, ask for Bob Pickell or Nellie Cruz.

3) Business License.

a) Ensure your business license is current and submit a copy with your application.
b) You will also need to verify that you have been in business as a DJ for at least two years by providing copies of previous business licenses. In the absence of previous business licenses, you may provide a DBA (Doing Business As), Fictitious Name Statement or original business bank statements.

4) Client References.

Obtain three client references preferably at least one Bridal reference.**

5) Professional References.

Obtain three professional references from people who have seen you perform in the last two years (e.g. from hotel or special event planners; or photographers, videographers, florists, caterers etc.)**** If you do not have recent letters of thanks and/or recommendation, call or write to your past clients and to Vendors that you work with. Tell them that you are applying for membership of the SDDJA and ask if they would be willing to provide you with a reference.

6) Membership Application Form. Complete an SDDJA membership application form.

7) Letter. Write out a short letter describing why you are seeking membership of the SDDJA.

8) Schedule. Put together your schedule of several upcoming events, including date, time, location and type of event so that we can arrange for two of your performances to be viewed by two SDDJA members.

Please note that the membership process cannot begin until all of the above has been submitted. Once your paperwork has been received, the process can take up to three months, particularly dependent upon the time of year and how soon your performances can be viewed. Your patience is appreciated!

Send all the above items to the SDDJA Secretary. (Call an SDDJA member for mailing address). Once your application & accompanying documentation have been received, the following process will take place:

a) The Membership Committee will review your application and letter.
b) A brief interview will be conducted with you, either by phone or in person, where you will be asked questions about your experience, performance, equipment, administration and marketing.
c) Your references will be contacted by phone and asked a few brief questions about your relationship with them, your performance, your business and any additional comments.
d) You will receive an anonymous telephone inquiry regarding DJ services.
e) Two different members of the SDDJA will come to view you at two separate events where you are performing. (Please note that the SDDJA will arrange the viewing DJs).

Once the above has taken place, the information gathered by the membership committee will be presented at the next SDDJA business meeting where at least half of the members are present. You will be informed at which meeting the voting will take place and you will be asked not to attend that particular meeting. After presentation and discussion of the information, a vote will take place by the members present. Your application must be approved by at least two-thirds of the members voting to qualify for membership. After the meeting, you will be contacted and informed of the result.

If you have any questions or require any support with your application, please contact:

Jerry Beck, SDDJA Secretary, at (619) 440-0797.