Hi Jody,
      I'll be happy to relay info on AMICA for the readers and participants
of the group here.

AMICA, International (AUTOMATIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COLLECTORS' ASSOCIATION,
INTERNATIONAL) is a non-profit, tax exempt group devoted to the restoration,
distribution and enjoyment of musical instruments using perforated paper
music rolls and perforated music books.  AMICA was founded in 1963 (actually
in the late 1950's, but organized as a group in 1963) in San Francisco.  We
have about 1750 members and members are furnished with a Membership
Directory, and the Publisher (Me) and the Publications Committee serve to
give the members a glossy magazine (The AMICA Bulletin) every 2 months or 6
times/issues per year.  We have 13 Chapters which hold a minimum of 3
meetings per year in their region at member's homes (for collection sharing)
and outside locations (museums, concerts, dinners, tours etc.).  The AMICA
Bulletin is about 80 pages glossy and contains: Historical, Technical,
Biographical, old Ads, New Classified and Display ads from all over the
world.  Members submit info from their collections of Paper items, share
experiences and discoveries, as well as regular chapter reports and don't
forget technical projects and descriptions of personal rebuilding techniques
and secrets.  We have an annual AMICA Convention (this year is in London,
England, a first, by the way), next year is St. Louis (1996) and the year
after that is in my home town of Sandusky, Ohio.(1997).  Approximately 150
members attend these Conventions which give a great social time for them as
well as technical sessions, a Mart for sales and purchase, tours, dinners,
dances, concerts, boat rides, collection tours and sharing, etc.
     The Publications Committee has taken a new direction under my
Editorship.  We are now regularly reprinting paper items of historical
importance such as service manuals, technical monographs, instrument sales
literature.  Many rare items that are simply not available ANYWHERE.  These
also tie in with AMICA's goals and are free to members.  Although not
specifically mentioned, Education is a strong push in AMICA.  We recently
funded the 900+ page book THE WELTE-MIGNON: ITS MUSIC AND MUSICIANS by
Charles Davis Smith and Richard James Howe.  We are almost sold out of them
and there will not be any more printed.  When this is completed (the sales),
we will be investigating another project of this type.
      Dues are quite reasonable.  Annual dues are $27.  Make checks payable
(in US funds) to AMICA and send to:
            Michael Barnhart, Membership Secretary
             919 Lantern Glow Trail
             Dayton Ohio 45431
              513-254-5580

      Chapter dues vary from chapter to chapter, but are usually in the $5.00
area.  Members are encouraged to join the Chapters as it gives them a
personal relationship with sharing their interests and music with others.  No
collection is too small, either.  I hope this gives you enough info to
understand AMICA and its goals.  AMICA means friend and friendly we are.
If I can answer ANY more/other questions, please don't hesitate!
                           Robin Pratt, Publisher/Editor
                           (PIANOLA)