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International
Al Jolson Society, Inc.
A 501(c)(3) Corporation

With members worldwide, the International Al Jolson Society, Inc., promotes and rejoices in perpetuating the memory and spreading the fame of The World's Greatest Entertainer, Al Jolson. Here is news of interest to members of the Society, as well as Society sponsored events that help us remember Jolie.

Every year, the International Al Jolson Society, Inc. gathers together for an annual Jolson Festival. Here is a look at some of the Festivals that have been held over more than 20 years, including the recent Virtual Festivals.

As a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation, your donations to the International Al Jolson Society, Inc., may be deductable on your income taxes. Your donation — one time, recurring, or in your estate — could enable the Society to pursue more projects and educational efforts. Here is some information about donating funds or Jolson materials to the International Al Jolson Society, Inc.

The Video Department of the IAJS has a wealth of material transferred to DVD in crisp, clear format. Not only are all of his movies available, but there are special features and compilations that are "must haves" for the Jolson enthusiast. Click here to see the latest materials available to members of the International Al Jolson Society, Inc., from the Video Department!

The International Al Jolson Society, Inc. is pleased to announce an extensive collection of Al Jolson on Radio and Recordings, exclusively available from the IAJS. Check them out and order yours, today! Not a member yet? Just click and Join Today!

Twice a year, the International Al Jolson Society, Inc. publishes the Jolson Journal. Each issue, one in the Spring and one in the Fall, contains a wide variety of articles and stories about Jolson, frequently reprinting articles published under Al's name, along with facts and information available nowhere else. With over 60 pages of material, the Journal alone is reason enough to be a member of the IAJS; only full members of the IAJS receive the Jolson Journal. Be sure to let us know with your Journal feedback form what you liked and thought of the publication. If you aren't yet a member of the Society, you can take a look at the table of contents and get an idea what you are missing! Then fill out the Online Application Blank and join the IAJS!

Many have asked about a little wallet sized card that could be handed out to promote the International Al Jolson Society, Inc.. You can download this PDF file, and print it out on card stock, cutting it on the lines, to yield ten business card sized promotions for the IAJS. It will also print on the perforated Avery Business Card forms, for easier production. Hand them out to friends and associates who ask you about where they can see more about Al Jolson!

Viewing or printing these cards requires the free Adobe Reader, which is often preinstalled on most computers, and allows reading the PDF file format used. If you don't have a copy, click the Adobe link at right to download a free copy of the reader.

Shaken by the death of their idol, Al Jolson, a group of Jolson fans got together in 1950 and put together the International Al Jolson Society, Inc., out of the fragments of Al Jolson fan clubs throughout the United States. Over the years, the Society has grown to international proportions, with well over a thousand supporters throughout the world. Dues are modest, US$25, UK£18, annually, and benefits are many. In addition, there is a one year eMembership that allows you access to the bulk of the Society's offerings for no cost at all. The IAJS sponsors Jolson Conventions, maintains a complete library of Jolson recordings and radio programs, and even has a line of Jolsonesque collectibles. If you would like to join the Society, or renew your membership, press the button below, and follow the prompts to join or renew.

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Officers of the
International Al Jolson Society, Inc.
2019-2023

Office	Officer	Email
President	Jan Hernstat	JolsonVP@optonline.net
Vice-President	David McCarthy	davidcmccarthy@btinternet.com
Treasurer	Tom Nestor	TNestor295@aol.com
Secretary	Marc Leavey	webmaster@jolson.org
Trustees	Sandy Gerloff	flufftwo@dejazzd.com
	Jon Sonneborn	sonnecj@aol.com
	James Privitt	James.Privitt@gmail.com
	John Rendon	JolsonFan@aol.com
	Jens Reinke	jens.j.reinke@web.de
USA Audio Director	Debbie Eifler	debjolson39@gmail.com
UK Audio Director	Kevin Roberts	adale24@aol.com
USA Video Director	Cynthia Frank	cynthiafrank147@gmail.com
UK Video Director	Steve James	steve.blackpool@talktalk.net
Journal Editor	David McCarthy	davidcmccarthy@btinternet.com
Archive Director	David Huss	coolkidjolson@aol.com
Publicity Director	David Miller	dmsm396@aol.com
Internet Director	Marc I. Leavey	webmaster@jolson.org

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Updated 22 Sep 23