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Re: NEON- Tubebenders Association
"Jack's on the right track", in other trade associations I've been
involved with, the company membership fees are usually graduated by the
total number of employees, i.e. larger companies pay a larger fee.
Typically, there are ranges, 1-10 employees, 10-20, etc.
It seems a shame that we have a fairly old industry with no trade
association, now's the time!
Roger Spott
Capitol Neon
spottr@mail.wdn.com
> I've had some comments about company versus individual membership for
our trade association --- I should have been more detailed in my previous
post on this subject.
>
> Typically company memberships are non-voting and are several times the
cost of individual memberships. Employees of a company member get their
individual membership at a reduced rate -- say $25 in our case. And the
individuals are the voting members whether they are suppliers or
fabricators. The company gets a
nice wooden plaque to hang in the lobby to tell the world they support the
goals of the association -- and they get a free 1/4 page ad in the annual
membership directory.
>
> One of the main advantages of company memberships is their support for
local chapter meetings and activities --- but that's down the road. We
should focus on the prime directive and establish a strong foundation --
we can vote on the color of the front door later.
>
> Best regards -- Jack
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