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Benefits of Regular (Voting) Membership
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Benefits of Regular Membership in the ICCFA include:
Voting privileges for ICCFA Board of Directors, and eligibility to hold elected office in the association. For more information on the ICCFA voting structure, read Whose Vote Counts the Most?
Earn CEUs Online! In conjunction with Service Corporation International's "Dignity University," ICCFA members now have access to a variety of online safety training courses relevant to the cemetery and funeral service profession. For more information and to enroll in the program, visit http://dignityu.ecampustraining.com, or call 1.800.645.7700.
Discounted Credit Card Processing Through our agreement with Applied Merchant Systems, the ICCFA currently offers a special discount rate on credit card processing, allowing members to efficiently and inexpensively accommodate customers who wish to pay by credit card. Call today at 1-800-675-6573 or go to: http://www.appliedmerchant.com/partners/iccfa/ for more information.
The ICCFA Insurance Program, administered by Alliant Insurance Services, will allow members to purchase commercial property and casualty insurance at rates you probably would not be able to afford on your own.
Free Listing in ICCFA's Online Provider Directory Each month more than 2,500 consumers access this directory to search for ICCFA member cemeteries and funeral homes by name or location. If you're not a member, you're not on the list. Your identification as a member of the ICCFA also fosters confidence in your service by promoting ethics and professionalism.
Free Telephone Consultations on HR and Management Issues The ICCFA has an exclusive agreement with labor relations and employment law attorney Michael Pepperman for free telephone consultations. If you've ever had to make difficult decisions regarding hiring, firing or disciplining staff, or if you just want to ensure you've got the necessary personnel policies in place, this benefit can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars in legal fees. Just pick up the phone and give him a call at (215) 665-3032. It's like having an on-staff attorney without the expense!
Free Telephone Consultations on Tax Issues You'll have access to free telephone consultations with a tax attorney who can assist you with tax-related questions associated with trust earnings, capital gains, care fund allocations, investments and more.
The Network You can join The Network, an e-mail service that will allow you to pose questions and discuss topics with colleagues from throughout the world without having to leave your home or office. Brought to you by the ICCFA, The Network is quickly becoming one of our most valuable member benefits. If you are not in The Network, you are missing out.
A Free Subscription to ICCFA Magazine Our acclaimed trade magazine, ICCFA Magazine, will arrive at your office 10 times a year, offering dozens of "how to" educational articles as well as in-depth federal legislative news and analysis.
A Free Subscription to ICCFA WIRELESS Available exclusively to ICCFA members, this bi-weekly electronic newsletter provides timely updates on the latest government and legal news affecting the industry, as well as information on association products and services.
All informational mailings from ICCFA, regarding your association's programs and current initiatives.
Free Print Advertisements for Use in Your Local News Outlets You'll be given access to a series of free professionally designed advertisements that you can use to promote prearrangement and memorialization within your community. These ads can be customized to include your company's logo and contact information.
ICCFA Buyer's Guide and Membership Directory You'll receive a free listing in and a free copy of the annual ICCFA Buyer's Guide and Membership Directory. This valuable resource includes all ICCFA-member funeral homes, cemeteries, allied businesses and suppliers.
Discounts on Conference Registrations You'll receive top-quality staff education at a significant discount. The ICCFA holds five conferences each year, as well as an ongoing series of live Web conferences. Our membership is known for its willingness to share ideas, and these events provide excellent opportunities for learning, networking and developing staff. CE credits are available for funeral directors.
Discounts on Products and Services You can obtain premier training, sales presentation, aftercare and other products to help you do your job at special ICCFA member prices. Check out some of our inventory at the ICCFA Store.
Recognition and Involvement You'll find rewarding opportunities for recognition and involvement. The ICCFA welcomes volunteers for its leadership positions and on its committees. We offer certification for experienced, qualified cemetery and funeral service professionals. And we recognize members both within the profession and in their own communities through our annual KIP (Keeping It Personal) Awards.
Support of the ICCFA Government and Legal Program ICCFA members support important government and legal affairs work that directly affects your business, including our semi-annual government relations newsletter. Recent initiatives have included the ICCFA's opposition to Senator Dodd's proposed legislation to establish federal regulation of the industry; the filing of "friend of the court" briefs contesting anti-competitive legislation; and publication of model guidelines for use by state legislatures. ICCFA members also are eligible to support the ICCFA PAC, which supports select members of Congress to ensure that the voice of the ICCFA membership will be heard and that the association will receive a fair hearing as issues affecting our members' businesses develop in the future.
Support of ICCFA 's Public Education Efforts The ICCFA conducts an ongoing campaign to educate consumers about the value of memorialization, remembrance and prearrangement. To date, we have produced six newspaper articles and two radio announcements, with coverage in all 50 states, as well as providing extensive consumer information on our Web site. In addition, the ICCFA regularly responds to misleading media reports relating to the industry.
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