Get Growing With TCIA Membership!
FREE Business Success Kit for All New Members Upon Joining,
a Start off right…this package was designed with your tree care business success in mind. Includes: Value! • 8 ANSI Standards ($200 value) • TCIA Safety Pocket Guide Set ($16 value) • Business Management Guide on CD ($200 value), and more.
The products and support you need to get ahead of the competition!
$500
Cutting Edge News You Can Use
Members-only publications the TreeWorker, Reporter and Tree Care Manager e-newsletter, as well as a subscription to TCI Magazine, the official publication of the tree care industry.
Train Yourself and Your Crew for Less!
Get deep discounts on training materials and other products. Enjoy discounted enrollment in programs like Tailgate SAFETY, Electrical Hazards Awareness Program, Tree Care Academy, the only tree care industry Accreditation program, the acclaimed Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) program, and more. TCIA safety programs and products will help your crews come home safely at the end of the day and give you a way to prove federallymandated safety training has been performed.
Business Development and Arboriculture Assistance
TCIA’s staff arboriculture and business experts are here to help! Call us with your business management, regulatory compliance, OSHA, DOT and training questions.
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We’ll Put You in Front of Potential Customers
Your company will be added to the company search feature on TCIA.org, where more than 30,000 visitors per month look to find qualified tree care companies. Don’t get passed by! Customize your listing with a description of services, as well as your company logo.
Full Access to the Members Only Section of our Web Site
You’ll find business management guides designed for tree care businesses, archived copies of our members only publications, downloadable logos for advertising use, and business form templates to help you improve your paper trail.
Earn Credits Shopping for the Supplies and Services Your Business Needs
You do it anyway! Why not get some money back at the same time? Shop with any of our Affinity Partners and earn credits toward your annual TCIA dues. Get more program details online, in the Reporter each month or in the flyer in your Business Success Kit.
Make Your Voice Heard in Washington, DC
Impact our lawmakers regarding the crucial issues in tree care! You can define the tree care industry’s future by getting involved with TCIA’s Voice for Trees Political Action Committee.
Let Us Show You What TCIA Membership Can Do For Your Business!
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Put TCIA to work for your company now. First time member special: email membership@tcia.org
*OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/2009
your first year $299 formembership!* of
Join today!
TCIA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
136 Harvey Road, Suite 101
Londonderry, NH 03053 Fax: 603-314-5385
Join TCIA Today!
1. MEMBERSHIP CONTACT INFORMATION Prefix: Mr.___ Ms.___ Mrs.___ Company Owner: ___________________________________________ Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Shipping Address: __________________________________________________________________
For New Member Kit
City: ____________________ State:________ Zip Code:__________
Mailing Address:
PO Box:____________ City:_____________________ State:________ Zip Code:__________ Phone:(______) ______-_______ Fax:(______) ______-_______ Email:_________________________ 2. TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR COMPANY
Business Start Date: ____/____/_____ # Employees: ______ Spanish Speaking %______ # Branches: _______ # Spray Rigs: ______ # Chippers: _______ # Cranes: _______ # Active Customers: _______ # Lift Trucks: _______ # Forestry body Trucks: _______ Primary Business (must add up to 100%): Residential______% Commercial______% Utility______% Municipal______% All information collected will be kept 100% confidential and will only be used to create and deliver high quality TCIA products and services to your organization in the future.
3. PAYMENT TYPE Payment Type: Check Enclosed Visa/MasterCard/Amex
Total Amount Due:
Credit Card #: Expiration Date ______/______ Signature _______________________________________________
Your membership will begin upon receipt of the following items: 1. This completed membership application 2. Payment of $299 (Checks payable to: TCIA) 3. Proof of General Liability insurance* (Fax or photocopy acceptable) 4. Proof of Worker’s Compensation insurance (If you have employees or as applicable in your state) (Fax or photocopy acceptable) * A certificate of bondability may be sent in place of the liability insurance with proof of Business Registration or Incorporation. ** Future annual dues will be based on the company’s tree care related sales. *** This offer is only available to new members of TCIA, price good until 12/31/09
Complying with tax law, TCIA estimates that 5% of your dues payment is not deductible as a business expense because of TCIA’s direct lobbying activities on behalf of its members.
$299
***New Members Only (first year membership)
If you have any questions, please contact a TCIA member rep….
Toll Free: 800-733-2622
or
memberservices@tcia.org
YES, please have a representative contact me regarding TCIA’s limited benefit program for capped medical, dental and life plans.
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New benefit program for
NOW ! Enrolling
NEW programs are now being offered to you because of your membership in TCIA. It is Open Enrollment time for the TCIA Limited Benefit Program! This is an exclusive offer for TCIA member companies. These plans are available to all active employees and their eligible dependents, but may not be available in all states. Please note that there is a potential discount if you, the employer, contribute a fixed amount toward these benefits for your employees. Make sure to ask how! THESE BENEFITS MAY FIT IN YOUR BUDGET! Highlights include:
Limited Medical & Value Added Elements:
Three Plan Designs to Choose From National Doctor and Hospital Networks Outpatient Prescription Drug Benefit Wellness Coverage Health Information Hotline Wellness Benefits Flexible Premium Structure Allowing Spouse Only and/or Children Only Coverage
Dental:
Two Plan Designs to Choose From Choice of any Dentist or Specialist Includes Preventive Care and Basic Care on All Plans
Vision Care:
Vision Exams Coverage for Lenses and Frames Additional Discounts for Lasik Eye Surgery
Accident Insurance:
Off the Job Accident Lump Sum Payment Based on Type of Accident Initial and Aftercare Coverage
Critical Illness:
Heart Attack, Stroke, or Coronary By-Pass Surgery Transplants Paralysis Lump Sum Payment
If you would like to offer these benefits to your employees, Call 800-733-2622 for more information.
Not a TCIA Member?
Call the Membership Department at the number above to see how you can start taking advantage of these and many more TCIA member benefits!
Term Life Insurance:
Guaranteed Issue Employee Coverage Included with Limited Medical Plan May Purchase Spouse and Child(ren) Coverage
Please note that this is NOT a Major Medical Insurance Plan. These benefits are limited in nature. Certain exclusions and limitations apply. The Limited Benefit Medical Insurance is underwritten by HM Life Insurance Company and TransAmerica Life Insurance Company; coverage may not be available in all states. Outpatient Prescription-Drug Benefit is underwritten by Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company. The National Doctor and Hospital Networks, Health Information Hotline and Wellness programs are non-insurance services provided by entities other than HM Life Insurance Company and TransAmerica Life Insurance Company.
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ATTENTION TCIA MEMBERS:
STRETCH YOUR MARKETING DOLLARS!
A BUCK A ZIP CODE!
Consumers search for TCIA member companies by ZIP Code on our Web site. Make sure your company is included in all of your service areas.
Each TCIA member company receives FIVE FREE ZIP CODES in its service area.
Enter your five FREE ZIP Codes in the boxes below: You may choose to invest in additional service area ZIP Codes for $1/each*
Offer available to current TCIA members only! See other side to add more details to your profile.
*one time fee
Total ZIP Codes ordered
Company Name:
x $1* = $
(for more ZIP Codes please attach list to this form)
Contact:
_________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________________ Check/Money Order Visa MC AmEx Please bill my company __ Payment information should be written on back of this form.
Mail completed form to: TCIA, 136 Harvey Rd., Suite 101, Londonderry, NH 03053 or Fax both sides to: 1-(603)314-5385
To receive a list of the current ZIP Codes in your company profile e-mail TCIA’s Membership Department at: membership@tcia.org • online: www.tcia.org • toll free: 1(800)733-2622
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
You can also add the following to your TCIA listing for FREE!
WEB SITE ADDRESS Note: Member web sites are reviewed by our safety department for content that demonstrates
adherence to safe operating practices and standards along with proper techniques. Both text and images are reviewed in this context. All information that is connected with TCIA must be verified to demonstrate a commitment to best practices.
www. ____________________________________________________________
Main Company e-mail For customers to contact your company
with inquiries, estimate requests, etc. _____________________________________@_______________________
SERVICES Provide a brief description of your company’s services (25 words or less).
__________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________
COMPANY LOGO To attach your logo to your company profile on our website,
please email a .jpg or .gif image file to: french@tcia.org
If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact TCIA’s Membership Department at 1(800)733-2622. We’re here to help you!
Method of Payment
Check enclosed American Express Visa MasterCard Expiration:
MO. YR.
Card Number:
Printed Name (as it appears on card, for credit card payments)
Authorizing signature (required for all methods of payment)
To receive a list of the current ZIP Codes in your company profile e-mail TCIA’s Membership Department at: membership@tcia.org • online: www.tcia.org • toll free: 1(800)733-2622
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