Associations: Dynamic Connections for the Profession
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This consortium also supports MCA's
Metal Roofing Certification Program, which is designed to
promote widespread use of appropriate metal roofing products
that have met designated quality standards. Design professionals
and contractors are now able to clearly differentiate quality
levels of steep slope metal roofing by applying industry performance
standards and identifying the most appropriate metal roofing
products for specific needs.
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Using Association Resources
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With more than 77,000 of them out there, how
do you know which association is right for you?
And do you have to join to get the information
you want and need? Here are some questions to
ask. Remember, many of the answers can be found
on the associations' web sites.
- Is it an educational opportunity for me?
In a given year, how many conferences, seminars,
and meetings does the association offer, and
who attends?
- Do my competitors belong to this association?
- Does the association have something to do
with my business?
- What type is the association (Trade, Professional,
Manufacturing)?
- Do I want an association that is international,
national, regional, statewide, or local in scope?
Does the association have a local chapter?
- How is the association managed (association
management company, paid staff, volunteers,
etc.)?
- What are the dues and what is the total annual
budget? How is it allocated?
- Is the membership growing?
- What is the association's reputation
in my industry?
- What information do they provide on a regular
basis? What publications does the association
produce? How often are they published?
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Originally published in Architectural Record.
Originally published in June 2005
