Updated: October 9, 2003.
As we were planning the mission of the Knife Collectors N. America Fan Club for Shonen Knife in December of 1999, everything changed suddenly with the announcement of Michie Nakatani's retirement from the band. This made certain changes necessary and some delays inevitable. With the release of subsequent albums by Shonen Knife ("Strawberry Sound", "Heavy Songs" and "Candy Rock") it was reassuring to see that Naoko & Atsuko Yamano were forging ahead on their journey through new musical landscapes. The addition of a skilled new drummer, Mana Nishiura, and transfer of Atsuko from the drums to the front stage as the new Bassist, has worked very well for the band - and today's Shonen Knife have bold, powerful drive... but retain that whimsical approach to life in their songs, that made them the premier band in the world, from Japan. Shonen Knife have created a wonderful history & musical legacy uniquely their own. The real mission of Knife Collectors is to provide information and perspective on Shonen Knife and their continuing adventure in the new millennium, for fans who truly love their music.
We have learned that the National Association of Fan Clubs, of which Knife Collectors was a member, has closed down their operation. For many years, they provided information and news about Fan Clubs across N. America, and were devoted to that cause. We are sorry to see them go... their newsletters featured helpful information on Fan Club procedure and lots of input from Fan Club planners. Fan Clubs for a really diverse spectrum of Personalities were listed there: ABBA, Shirley Jones, James Dean Remembered, Englebert Humperdinck, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Monkees, The Ventures, Kevin Costner, Roger Waters, Tom Jones, Robert Redford, Tommy Sands, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Star Wars, among many others - well, a lot of talent was honored under the tent of the NAFC. It filled a unique place in the enjoyment of the fun things of life.
Want to join Knife Collectors and keep up-to-date on “The Shonen Knife Experience”? Here's the fun part:
All new members receive a Membership Kit, featuring:
It is easy to become a member of Knife Collectors! The following is the schedule for applying for membership! Knife Collectors, NA is registered as a Non-profit Organization - with all membership dues used to cover expenses for the printing, mailings and information outreach to Shonen Knife Fans, everywhere - both on the Net... and beyond. For fans without Internet access, these mailings are their primary source of information about the band.
Paid Yearly from date of Membership.
Valid until expiration date on individual membership card.
U.S. Membership 1 year: $13.00
(Note: CA Residents ~ please include 8.25% sales tax= total: $14.07)
Canada/Other Countries: $15.00
Payment/U.S.:
Personal Check or Postal Money Order made to: "Knife Collectors, NA". Please allow time for checks to clear. Payments by Money Order shipped ASAP. First Class Mail, postage paid.
Payment/Canada-Other Countries:
International Postal Money Order in U.S. Dollar equivalent, made to:
"Knife Collectors, NA." Please allow time for shipment of fan club kit via overseas/air mail.
Mail correct payment (per instructions) to:
Membership
Knife Collectors, N. America
The Official Fan Club for Shonen Knife
PO Box 7077
Van Nuys, CA 91409-7077 U.S.A.
Please include your current postal mailing address, so your personally autographed membership card/kit will arrive safely! If you have an original membership number from the first Knife Collectors Fan Club you'd like to keep, please state this number in writing with your membership request letter. Whenever possible, we honor original member requests to retain original numbers from the old 1992 Fan Club in New Jersey. Original '92 membership numbers known to Knife Collectors, NA - will be withheld from any new assignment to future members. All information on the Knife Collectors Mailing List is privately held, and never distributed.
"Knife Collectors, NA" is registered in USA, and 
1999-2003 by Shonen Knife/Knife Collectors, North America. All rights reserved.
The Standard Disclaimer: "Knife Collectors, NA reserves the right to regulate and/or refuse membership as determined necessary."
We have received many letters & emails of appreciation - from U.S./Japan about the fan club to date. We are thankful, and remain pledged to best efforts in making Knife Collectors ~ North America a true "Fun Club" for Shonen Knife Fans. Sincere thanks toNaoko & Atsuko Yamano, Tomato Head Management... & Mr. Shin Hirakawa of Knife Collectors Japan for their cooperation, approval and assistance in translating the Fan Club to the North American Continent and beyond. We hope you will decide to join us for the best of Shonen Knife ~ past, present and future ~ as an Official Member of Knife Collectors, North America!
For Knife Collectors, N. America
George Ojisan ~ Director.
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