About APEX

 

APEX Mission Statement

The Arizona Power Exchange (APEX) is a not-for-profit corporation that provides education, social opportunities, and support for adults who are interested in Bondage and Discipline; Dominance and Submission; and Sadomasochism (BDSM) who value individual responsibility, integrity, confidentiality, and respect for self and others. APEX provides on-going forums for education and practice of BDSM and opportunities for like-minded individuals to socialize, explore and learn in a respectful and dignified environment. APEX welcomes all sexual orientations, consensual relationships, and risk-aware BDSM and sexual practices.

APEX Core Values

We Believe In:

Respect for One’s Self and Others: Individuals engaged in BDSM are valued members of society and deserve to be treated with respect regardless of the role assumed in that society.

Stewardship of the BDSM Lifestyle: The participation in community service, volunteerism, educational forums, and support and encouragement of personal growth.

Diversity: The respect of individual differences including the respect of all religious and political beliefs, nationalities, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations.

Personal and Communal Integrity: The individual freedom to make one’s own decisions and take one’s own actions, when doing so with honesty, personal responsibility, risk awareness, and consensuality.

Confidentiality: The right of each member to decide how much information about their own lifestyle, activities, and words shall be shared with any other individual.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Vision

Arizona Power Exchange is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that supports, encourages, and celebrates the uniqueness of our community.  We are committed to continuous improvement, and bringing the best of our community and ideas forward.  We aspire to foster, sustain, and promote a culture of belonging, allyship and stewardship where all, regardless of their perspective and various backgrounds can be their authentic selves–free of judgement.  This is not possible without diverse perspectives and outreach to include those members of the community that go unheard.

DEI Commitment: APEX is committed to investigating our policy, language, programming, and culture to provide our under-served community members with the dignity we seek for all,  and to provide our wider membership with the education and tools they need to succeed at making APEX the place of opportunity and inclusion we want it to be.

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Renewing Your APEX Membership

Membership Renewal (Updated for 2023)

To Renew Your Membership: 

You may renew at the door of any event, or you may use the renewal form below and pay online.   If your coming to an event, the desk will process your renewal.  Members signing up for recurring billing will need to renew in person.  If you’re not going to be attending an event please let  us know by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., so it can be processed,  Thank you for your continued support!!!   

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2023 Membership Renewal (for expired members ONLY)

 
 
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IF IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN TWO YEARS SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF APEX, ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE YOU MAY ATTEND AN EVENT.

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New Membership Application

 

 

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APEX Mission Statement

The Arizona Power Exchange (APEX) is a not-for-profit corporation that provides education, social opportunities, and support for adults who are interested in Bondage and Discipline; Dominance and Submission; and Sadomasochism (BDSM) who value individual responsibility, integrity, confidentiality, and respect for self and others. APEX provides on-going forums for education and practice of BDSM and opportunities for like-minded individuals to socialize, explore and learn in a respectful and dignified environment. APEX welcomes all sexual orientations, consensual relationships, and risk-aware BDSM and sexual practices.

APEX is NOT a sex club, and APEX does NOT provide partners for people. Fees collected are for the purpose of supporting the organization´s expenses, and do not entitle payer to anything other than admission to the event. Anyone found engaging in or soliciting an act of prostitution will be permanently expelled.

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Becoming a Member

To read more about the Membership Options, please visit Membership Types

If you are ready to become an APEX Member, visit the New Member Application. 

How To Become a Member of APEX

First, fill out the New Member Application.  Then pay for your membership and find a New Member Orientation on our Calendar of Events that works for you.    New Member Orientations listed on our calendar are open to anyone over 18 who wishes to apply for membership. Please arrive on time. More details about the process are below, and most questions will be answered in your New Member Orientation.  If you want to attend a virtual orientation, please follow the instructions on the calendar to register for your spot!

What you need to bring

  • Government Issued Photo Identification that includes your birth date
  • Form of payment (Cash, Check, Major Credit Cards are all accepted) unless you paid online

 

The Process

All Membership types need to fill out the New Member Application.  Then pay for your membership and find a New Member Orientation on our Calendar of Events that works for you.  New Member Orientation which covers the APEX rules and basic etiquette, and a tour of the Club.

 

When Are Applications Approved?

New member applications are voted on approximately 90 days after you join at the Executive Committee meeting. The APEX Executive Committee vote upon all new membership applications per APEX Policy. During your “Temporary Membership” status, you will be afforded all of the rights and privileges of Membership. You will be contacted within 15 days of the vote if your membership is not approved for any reason.

 

If You Would Like More Information

If you would like more information before joining, please attend one of our “Open to the Community” events. There are  support opportunities called Special Interest Groups. that are open to non-members. These discussion groups are FREE to ALL consenting adults in the community, no APEX membership is required. If there is a subject you are interested in, you are welcome to attend.

You can also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you don’t find what you need on the web.

 

Renewing your APEX Membership

You can do this at the door of any event or on the Payment Gateway.

 

Membership Options

Couple’s Memberships

APEX does not offer a “couple’s” membership option. We all meet at APEX as equals, and no relationship style gets preferential treatment. Offering a “couple’s” membership would mean that couples are valued more than singles, poly families, triads, or any other relationship type, and that just isn’t what APEX is about.

 

Gendered Pricing

APEX does not offer special pricing based on genders (or lack of gender). Everyone is welcome at APEX and no gender (or lack of gender) is any more valuable than another, and we don’t need to engage in invasive conversation about your gender in order for you to be welcomed at APEX. Giving preferential treatment based on gender (or any construct or label) is just not how we work.

 

Guest Policy

APEX Members are NOT entitled to a guest or a +1 at APEX Events. Everyone needs their own membership. There is an Annual Guest Pass available to our Annual All Access Members. You can read more about that on the Membership Type page.