Why Join America Outdoors Association?
America Outdoors Association offers three types
of membership.
View the membership types
and join AOA, or read on for membership benefits.
Membership Benefits Include:
-
 Bank of America and America Outdoors Association
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 Association members. BOA offers low processing rates, no monthly fee,
no minimum fee, no chargeback fees and quality customer service. Additionally,
BOA 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 BOA at 616-540-5541. (You must be a member of America
Outdoors Association to participate in this program. America Outdoors
Association is compensated by BOA for endorsement of this program.)
- America Outdoors Association
Property and Casualty Insurance Program.
Comprehensive liability,
property, auto and other insurance coverages. AOA members receive a 15%
underwriting credit on premiums. Contact Dan Schneider, Program Administrator
at (520) 670-1111 (America Outdoors Association is compensated by the Schneider
Group for endorsement of this program.)
- The America Outdoors Association® Member Resources
Page, (password protected) containing more than $10,000 worth of legal
briefs on compliance with federal regulations, the AOA By-laws and Operating
Policies, tips on marketing & public relations, the AOA Risk Management
Manual, Risk Management Self Assessment Workbook, the Barriers to Participation
in Outfitted Trips study, AOA Marketing Plan template, and much more.
- Quarterly newsletters and Monthly
Electronic 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. Bulletins are posted
in the password protected area of the
Member
Resources page.
- A listing on our Web site
www.adventurevacation.com with a click-through to
your site.
- Discounts on registration
for America Outdoors Association's Marketing and Management
Conference, Confluence®
! is AOA'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®
2010 will be held in Salt Lake City, UT, December 7-9, 2010. Call America
Outdoors Association for more information. 1-800-524-4814
- Representation in legislative and legal efforts on
issues that affect our industry, and the benefit of the America Outdoors
Association staff with over 50 years of experience in representing outfitters.
Contact Your Senators and Representatives
Congress.org
publishes a directory of members of Congress and their contact information.
- Free Reports and Manuals for AOA Members: Our members can now
access, at no cost, The Business Library Information Center of 56
business and personal reports and manuals to use immediately and save for
future reference.
Learn
more
- Discounts on Mystery Shopping America Outdoors Association is partnering with Signature to offer special pricing on these calls. Signing up is quick and easy, and the calls will be tailored to your situation. They will work with you on scenarios. In addition to the calls being recorded and scored, they are accessed through Signature Worldwide’s secure Web site.See the Member Resources area for more information
- Pro Deals with Coleman, and 40% off on TrekSta USA
Shoes for hiking and running. Ordering information for AOA members is
available on the Member Resources Pro Deals page in the password protected
area.
- AOA Members are Eligible for Free Two-Hour Business Evaluation
with Estrada Strategies Members are eligible to receive free, two-hour
business evaluations through the business coaching firm, Estrada
Strategies. Estrada Strategies developed the Core Disciplines of Business TM,
which when implemented help companies form a strategy for successful business
management. AOA members receive Estrada services at a reduced rate and you only
pay for the time spent. In other words, if it isn't working for you for
whatever reason, you can opt out and only pay for what you have participated
in. For more information on Estrada and to learn how to get your free, two-hour
business evaluation, contact the AOA office at 800-524-5814.
- Discounts on Background
Checks Now Available as a New Member
Benefit! America Outdoors Association and Intellicorp have
partnered to provide an online background check for the deeply discounted rate
of $19.95. The package includes: SSN Verification with Address History,
Criminal Supersearch, Sex Offender Registry of 50 States, Unlimited Single
County Criminal Searches. Contact AOA for more information. America Outdoors
Association receives a small royalty from members' participation in this
program.
- Discounts on advertising in our quarterly
newsletter.
- America Outdoors Association's Service and Supplier
Members offer the best in outdoor products. Check out our
members.
Qualifications for America Outdoors
Association Membership:
Applicants must possess the following qualifications:
- Agree to abide by the America Outdoors Association® code of
ethics if as it is applicable to their operation;
- Pay annual dues on time;
- Support the mission and purposes of America Outdoors Association;
- The Board may establish additional qualifications as may be
appropriate for each class of membership.
DON'T MISS OUT ON AOA'S MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
CONFERENCE - CONFLUENCE® !
Discover what over 500 of the nation’s finest
outfitting businesses already know!
Call 800-524-4814 for more information
or go to
Types of Memberships &
Applications and Join Online
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Friday Jul 23, 2010
- Outfitter Association Benefits |
Tuesday Jun 08, 2010
- Oppose Sec. 301 in H.R. 3619 |
Wednesday May 26, 2010
- AOA Market Outlook Survey Forecasts Modest Recovery for the 2010 |
Tuesday Apr 27, 2010
- The National Park Service is accepting nominations for the 2010 NPS Environmental Achievement Awards. |
Friday Mar 12, 2010
- Executive Director’s “Trends” Presentation to Southern Oregon Visitors Association |
Thursday Mar 04, 2010
- AOA Comments to the Proposed DO 35B |
Wednesday Feb 10, 2010
- Summary of Notice of Intent, FS Planning Regulations |
Monday Feb 08, 2010
- Sample Letters Regarding CDL Regulations |
Friday Jan 22, 2010
- NOLS Letter on CDL Legislation |
Tuesday Jan 05, 2010
- AOA's Innovation Marketing Seminar Video |
Sunday Dec 13, 2009
- AOA 2009 Conference a Huge Success |
Tuesday Oct 06, 2009
- New FTC Regs on Testimonials and Blogging |
Friday Oct 02, 2009
- How to Contact Congress |
Thursday Jun 04, 2009
- Choosing the Best Outfitted Adventure Based On Your Fitness Level |
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