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Why Join
America Outdoors?
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Membership Benefits Include:
 LaSalle Merchant Services and America Outdoors
have been working together for more than 15 years and have negotiated and
tailored a credit card processing program specifically for the needs of America
Outdoors members. LaSalle offers low processing rates, no monthly fee, no
minimum fee, no chargeback fees and quality customer service. Additionally,
LaSalle facilitates transactions for members using traditional terminals,
wireless options, and software and reservation systems. Our account specialists
are committed to working closely with you during account set up and support
needs. For more information call LaSalle at 877-434-2194. (You must be a member
of America Outdoors to participate in this program.)
- America Outdoors Property
and Casualty Insurance Program. Comprehensive liability, property, auto and
other insurance coverages. Contact Dan Schneider, Program Administrator at
(520) 670-1111.
- The Assurant Health America
Outdoors Member Health Benefits Program provides great rates on both
Group and Individual/Family Health Insurance Plans. Do you own your own
business or are you the purchaser of health insurance for your company? If so,
your America Outdoors Membership can help you potentially save money for your
company.
- The America Outdoors®
Member Resources Page, (password protected) containing more than $10,000
worth of legal briefs on compliance with federal regulations, the AO By-laws
and Operating Policies, tips on marketing & public relations, the AO Risk
Management Manual, Risk Management Self Assessment Workbook, the Barriers to
Participation in Outfitted Trips study, AO Marketing Plan template, and much
more.
- Quarterly newsletters and
monthly E-bulletins, timely bulletins, analysis and alerts to keep you
informed on changing permitting policies, lawsuits, fees, and other regulatory
issues before they impact your profitability.
- A listing on our Web site
www.adventurevacation.com with a
click-through to your site.
- Hosting discounts of
$100/year provided by OutdoorMind (outdoormind.net), Included in the
hosting fee is a link in
Adventure Sports
Online/Outdoor Mind.
- Discounts on registration for
America Outdoors' Marketing and Managment Conference,
Confluence® is AO's international marketing and management conference for
adventure travel companies. It features valuable seminars on risk management,
improving profitability, operations, plus the Outfitter Expo trade show
featuring all the products you need for your outdoor business.
Confluence® 2008 will be held in Knoxville,
TN, December 3-5, 2008. Call America Outdoors® for more
information.
- Representation in legislative and legal efforts on issues
that effect our industry, and the benefit of the America Outdoors staff with
over 50 years of experience in representing outfitters.
- The Risk Management
DVD titled State of Risk - Risk Management in the Outdoor Industry
by Knutson and Associates is now available to America Outdoors members for a
reduced price. Contact America Outdoors for details.
- The Adventures in Travel
Expos (ATE) has partnered with America Outdoors to provide members with
10%** off exhibit booth space for its highly regarded active and adventure
travel shows. ATE is located in top DMA markets including Seattle, New York,
Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. Over 65,000 highly qualified
consumers attend the shows each year. To inquire about the shows and booth
space call 203-878-2577 x 108 or email sales@adventureexpo.com. Visit
www.adventureexpo.com for dates and
locations. **Discount does not apply to already contracted exhibitors in
2008/2009 shows.
- Discounts on Background
Checks Now Available as a New Member Benefit. America Outdoors and
Intellicorp have partnered to provide an online background check for the deeply
discounted rate of $27.95. The package includes: SSN Verification with Address
History, Criminal Supersearch, Sex Offender Registry of 50 States, Unlimited
Single County Criminal Searches. Contact AO for more
information.
- Significant saving on
QuickBooks accounting software for home or office.
- Discounts on advertising in our quarterly
newsletter.
- Exclusive
rental car benefits from
Avis. Save up to
15%.
- DHL Preferred Pricing
for AO Members. Save up to 25% on Next Day, 2nd Day, Ground and International
services.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AMERICA OUTDOORS
MEMBERSHIP
Applicants must possess the following
qualifications:
- Agree to abide by the America Outdoors® code of
ethics if as it is applicable to their operation;
- Hold required permits for the areas in which they
operate;
- Support the mission of America Outdoors®: the
enhancement of quality outdoor experiences on America's lands and
waters;
- Associations or other entities must not have purposes
or functions, which constitute a conflict of interest or detract from AO's
ability to sustain the financial resources necessary to fulfill its
mission.
DON'T MISS OUT ON AO'S MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
CONFERENCE - CONFLUENCE®!
This
year, AO's Conference will be held in Knoxville,
TN, December 3-5, 2008. It is the premier national trade show and conference
for outfitters. Since its inception in 1989, Confluence has provided the
industry with quality professional development training and opportunities to
network with others in the industry. In addition to the exceptional seminars
and networking, many come to Confluence® to save on their pre-season
equipment purchases. It is open to members and non-members alike but members
receive a significant discount on registration. Please call us if you are
interested in the details. We hope that you will be able to join us.
Discover what over 500 of the nation’s finest
outfitting businesses already know!
Call 800-524-4814 for more information or go to
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