WQA Membership Brochure (PDF 295 KB)

? tech support? product & professionalcertification? lead generation? marketplace protection? credibility? education? networkingThe not-for-profit trade organization repre-senting the residential, commercial, industrial,and small system water treatment industry.ThePowerofMembershipThe Power ofThe Power ofMemMembbershipershipThe Power ofMembershipInternational Headquarters & LaboratoryWeb site www.wqa.orgA not-for-profit organizationJoin WQA & you’ll receive one full conferenceregistration to WQA Aquatech USA, in Chicago (Rosemont), IL,March 17-21, 2009...a $330 valueFREE CONFERENCEREGISTRATIONExpert Tech SupportWQA supports products, people, and the industry to buildyour business through…Technical ServicesResearch and Technical Reports(through the Water Quality Research Foundation)Members can call on WQA’s technical staff for answers to a widerange of questions - an invaluable tool when you are searching forquick, accurate information on nearly any sector of the industry.Technical information is also available on the WQA Web site(www.wqa.org).Product CertificationWQA provides certification and testing capacity through…Product Testing LaboratoryGold Seal Product Certification ProgramWQA operates an ANSI-accredited product certification programand is solely dedicated to the certification of drinking water andrelated products. This established program offers manufacturersseeking certification quick turnaround times, regulatory compliance,superior reputation, seal recognition, and fair pricing. WQA GoldSeal-certified equipment can differentiate your product in acompetitive marketplace.Professional CertificationWQA enhances your credibility and increases your expertise through…Training Courses, E-Learning, and TestingWater treatment professionals can enhance their credibility anddemonstrate their depth of knowledge and experience to bothcustomers and employers through WQA’s professional certificationprogram. WQA’s textbooks, seminars, and home-study opportunitiesoffer preparation for certification exams in several categories.Individuals who become certified have access to logos, pins, andcertificates that can be used in advertising and on business cards.Join and Support theTrade Association Thatis Working for You.Experience the Powerof a WQA MembershipEnjoy the following exclusive membership benefits:Lead GenerationWQA creates an interactive Internet resource for membersand consumers through…FIND A WATER PROFESSIONAL,Consumer Outreach, and Lead GenerationInteractive Web SiteWQA’s FIND A WATER PROFESSIONAL feature allows potentialcustomers to search for manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers intheir area. This powerful interactive marketing tool lists everymember – searchable by company name, state, zip code, or country.Dealers and Manufacturer/Supplier members tell WQA that thisexclusive member benefit has become an invaluable service – wellworth WQA’s membership dues alone.In addition to providing the latest industry news to members, theWQA Web site provides the public with a wealth of easy-to-accessinformation on water treatment options. The site’s growing libraryof technical information on all aspects of the industry is a valuableresource for consumers, members, and educators. The site alsoincludes a list of Gold Seal-awarded products.Marketplace ProtectionWQA supports your initiatives and protects your interests through...Regulatory InterventionLegislative SupportAs the voice of the water quality industry, WQA provides leadershipand influence at all regulatory levels to benefit the industry andconsumers without restricting trade. WQA serves as a resource andpartner to members seeking help on legislative issues. WQA hasknowledge, expertise, and contacts to assist members in promotingfavorable legislation and combating initiatives that might adverselyaffect your business.Join or renew your membership todaySimply complete the attached membership application. Mail, fax,or email with payment, or contact WQA at 630 505 0160.Increasingly, consumers use the Internet to find information. Many do not godirectly to a manufacturer's Web site to find out about a product. Instead,they go to an independent source, like a not-for-profit trade association.WQA's Web site ranks high on search lists when using search engines likeGoogle and plugging in key water quality phrases.WQA’s FIND A WATER PROFESSIONAL featureon www.wqa.org receives:• More than 8,800 unique page views a day• More than 308,000 print impressions a month• And more than 6,800 click-throughs a month to companieswith Web site addresses. (Your membership listing with WQArewards you with a hot link to your Web site and a map to your location.)FAST FACTS –FIND A WATER PROFESSIONAL FEATURE:Within 10 days of processing your application,your new member kit will arrive. It will include:? WQA Code of Ethics? WQA Membership Card? WQA $100 Credit Coupon (if applicable)? One, free full conference package voucherand registration booklet (if applicable)? Market Builder Folder including your membershipcertificate and Mark of a Professional Certificate,guidelines, and order forms.? WQA Industry Update? WQA NewsFax? Professional Certification Information? Complimentary subscriptions to Water Conditioning& Purification Magazine, Water Quality ProductsMagazine, and Water Technology Magazine.(Please complete activating cards to begin receivingthe subscriptions.)? WQA window decal & logo slicks which can be used onyour business cards, letterhead, in your advertising, aswell as on your Web site. It tells people that you are amember of the only international association of thewater quality improvement industry.? Publication Catalog with member savings of 30-50%Within days of processing your membership:? your listing will appear on WQA’s Web site underthe Find A Water Professional feature, WQA’s LeadGeneration Program. Consumers will begin locatingyour contact information and hot link to your Website (if applicable).? you will receive, by email, your login and password toaccess the MEMBERS ONLY section of the WQA Website (www.wqa.org).Contact WQA with any questions:Water Quality AssociationInternational Headquarters and Laboratory4151 Naperville RoadLisle, IL 60532-3696Telephone: 630 505 0160Facsimile: 630 505 9637Web site: www.wqa.orgA not-for-profit organizationThe Power of MembershipJoin WQA todayWater Quality AssociationMembership ApplicationSimply complete and return the membership application tobegin taking advantage of all your WQA membership benefits.CredibilityWQA targets key audiences with a core message through...Media OutreachTargeted PR CampaignsConsumer AwarenessUse of WQA Logo in Your MarketingWQA serves as the voice of the industry and a key source ofinformation to media outlets nationwide. WQA fields hundredsof media inquiries each year and actively initiates positive mediacoverage of important topics promoting the industry. WQA’snot-for-profit status provides independent, third-party informationto your potential customers and to the public at large.The use of WQA logos in your marketing materials distinguishesyou from others in the marketplace and assures customers of youradherence to the highest industry standards. Use of the WQA logoenhances your credibility to your customers and prospects.EducationWQA keeps you current and gives you guidance onindustry issues through...Industry Updates, Bulletins, and Course BooksIndustry Statistics and Marketing DataMarketing guidelines, Code of Ethics, promotional materials, industryupdates, sales brochures, seminar transcripts, industry statistics, andfact sheets keep members up to date on the latest industry trends andnews. WQA provides members with a code for conducting businesswith customers, fellow industry members, and the public.NetworkingWQA strengthens your knowledge of the industry, its players,and products through...Annual Convention – WQA Aquatech USAEducational Conference and ExhibitionAnnual Mid-Year Leadership ConferenceMember ParticipationMember LeadershipBoards, Special Sections, Committees, and Task ForcesThese industry forums provide a tremendous opportunity formembers to generate sales leads, network with professionals, andlearn the latest industry trends. Educational sessions range fromrelevant technical, marketing, and management topics presented byleading experts – as well as valuable networking opportunities withyour peers. WQA members play a critical role in determining theassociation’s direction and initiatives. Industry consensus is achievedthrough WQA’s boards, committees, and sections where decisionsare made on virtually every issue affecting the industry. The rangeof committees, sections, and task forces allows the membership’sdiverse interests and priorities to be effectively addressed.International Headquarters & Laboratory4151 Naperville RoadLisle, Illinois 60532-3696 USATelephone 630 505 0160Facsimile 630 505 9637Web site www.wqa.orgA not-for-profit organizationWater Quality Association…The voice of the industry to government, media,community, and public health officials.Whether you are in the…residentialcommercialindustrialor retail channel of the industryAs a…DealerManufacturerSupplier of Parts or ServicesManufacturer’s Representativeor Consultant/SpecifierIn…North Americaor overseasthe Water Quality Associationhas something for you.current listing of the issues WQAis monitoring and addressingpublications listingschedule of events (e.g. conventions,seminars, exam testing opportunities, etc.)Talk with a WQA representativeor WQA member,please contact the WQA membershipdepartment at 630 505 0160.You may also visit www.wqa.org24 hours a day.To receive a:Credit coupon good toward WQA purchases including selectpublications, convention registration, certification exams, lab test-ing, booth space, etc. Coupon will be mailed to you upon receipt ofcompleted application. (no refund for cash • valid for one year)Choose any of the suggested item kits below, or you maychoose your own options by using theWQA PublicationsListing (located online www.wqa.org).(Please check desired items and add total at bottom. Also, indicate if ordering English orSpanish editions where noted.) If you wish to wait on using coupon, WQA will mail it to you.KIT #1Certified Water Specialist (CWS)Kit includes:• Water Treatment Fundamentals• Water Processing—Residential, Commercial, Light Industrial• Glossary of Terms English Spanish• Legal Considerations Handbook• Hazard Communication Booklet• WQA Code of EthicsKIT #2Certified Installer (CI)Kit includes:• Installer's Home Study Course• Basic Electricity for Installers• Guidelines for Disinfection & Sanitation• Glossary of Terms English Spanish• WQA Code of EthicsKIT #3Certified Sales Representative (CSR)Kit includes:• Water Processing—Residential, Commercial, Light Industrial• Glossary of Terms English Spanish• Legal Considerations Handbook• WQA Code of EthicsKIT #4CWS Specialty Exam/Reference KitKit includes:• Deionization Basics• Guidelines for Disinfection & Sanitation• Microorganisms in Water QuickCourse• Water Filtration• Reverse Osmosis• Ultrafiltration• OzoneKIT #5Technology Reference CollectionKit includes:• Water Treatment Fundamentals• Water Processing—Residential, Commercial, Light Industrial• Installer’s Home Study Course• Basic Electricity for Installers• Deionization Basics• Guidelines for Disinfection & Sanitation• Microorganisms in Water QuickCourse• Water Filtration• Reverse Osmosis• Ultrafiltration• Ozone• Distillation E-Book (CD-ROM)• Reverse Osmosis Installer Manual• Legal Considerations Handbook• Hazard Communication Booklet• WQA Glossary of Terms• WQA Code of EthicsCONVENTION SPECIALS US$__________US$100 Discount toward Convention FeesChoose One:Registration and/orBooth Space (excludes special tours or meal functions)WQA’S AUDIOVISUALSDistillation (DVD with Workbook) $48.00Reverse Osmosis (DVD with Workbook) $48.00Basic Water Softening (DVD with Workbook) $48.00Cation Resin Technology (DVD with Workbook) $48.00Water Quality 101 (DVD with Workbook) $60.00Water – It’s What We Make It (DVD with Workbook) $48.00Drink to Your Health (VHS) $18.00Safe Water Today (VHS) $22.00LimitedTime OfferAPPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIPCompany ____________________________________________________________________________________________Street Address __________________________________________________________________________________________Mailing Address ________________________________________________________________________________________City __________________________________________________________________________________________________________State/Province/Zip/Postal Code ________________________________________________________________________Country ____________________________________________________________________________________________________Primary Contact ______________________________________________________________________________________________Phone (________ ) ______________________________ Fax ( ________ ) ____________________________________Email ____________________________________________ Web site ______________________________________________How did you hear about WQA? ________________________________________________________________________________Sponsoring Member ______________________________________________________________________________________________(optional)Company ____________________________________________________________________________________________________On behalf of Applicant the undersigned hereby states that Applicant has read and understands and, in consideration ofApplicant’s admission to WQA Membership, agrees to adhere to WQA’s Bylaws, the latest version of the Water QualityImprovement Industry Code of Ethics, which have been supplied, and to pay, whenever due, all applicable initiation fees, dues,and assessments. Member further agrees to use the WQAMembership Mark solely and exclusively in accordance with the WQAMembership Mark Use Policy and recognizes that WQA has the right to immediately suspend or terminate Member’s right touse WQA’s Membership Mark in any respect if, in WQA’s sole judgement, it concludes that Member has violated such Policy.Signature________________________________________________ Title __________________________ Date __________Payment Total: US$____________________(membership fee plus publication order total, if applicable)? Check enclosed (payable to WQA) ? Bank Wire (contact WQA for instructions)? VISA ? MasterCard ? American Express ? DiscoverCard #____________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date ______________Signature __________________________________________________________________________________________________Please Print or Type.New Member Fees and Categories(12 month membership) USA, Canada, and InternationalUS$430 Dealer (USA, Canadian, and International)Residential Commercial IndustrialUS$2,000 Manufacturer/Supplier (Selling into the USA/Canadian Market)Residential Commercial IndustrialUS$900 International Manufacturer/Supplier (Not selling into the USA/Canadian Market)Residential Commercial IndustrialUS$915 Manufacturers Representative: An independent sales agent of at least twomanufacturers products and maintains an office separate and apart from, and independent of, anysuch manufacturers or wholesaler firms.Residential Commercial IndustrialUS$430 Consultant: A professional who provides advice in a particular area of expertise who is notemployed by his client but instead is in business for himself or for a consultancy firm, usually with multi-ple and changing clients.Residential Commercial IndustrialReinstatement Fee (Please inquire.)(Dues to the association are based on sales volume and new members are offered special minimum setprices in each category. The second year of membership, dues will be prorated from the month joined to theend of the calendar year (December). The third year, dues are based on sales volume. Please contact WQAfor more information)Is your business international in scope? Yes No________ (item#) ________ (qty) x $________ = US$__________________ (item#) ________ (qty) x $________ = US$__________________ (item#) ________ (qty) x $________ = US$__________________ (item#) ________ (qty) x $________ = US$__________SUBTOTAL US$__________US$ - 100.00TOTAL US$__________$100CREDITCOUPONChoose any of the suggested items to the right, and/or you may choose your own options by usingthe WQA Publications Listing (located online www.wqa.org).deduct US$100 ifusing coupon now=If you are enclosing a check, please rememberto tape edges of application before mailing.IFYOUAREENCLOSINGACHECK,PLEASETAPEEDGESOFAPPLICATIONBEFOREMAILING.??IFYOUAREENCLOSINGACHECK,PLEASETAPEEDGESOFAPPLICATIONBEFOREMAILING.??International Headquarters & Laboratory4151 Naperville Road • Lisle, Illinois 60532-3696 USATelephone 630 505 0160 • Facsimile 630 505 9637Web site www.wqa.orgA not-for-profit organizationTAPE APPLICATION CLOSED BEFORE MAILING.? ?SPECIAL PRICE US$ 132.00SPECIAL PRICE US$ 115.00SPECIAL PRICE US$ 77.00SPECIAL PRICE US$ 143.00SPECIAL PRICE US$ 441.00100.00($196 if bookspurchased separately)($173 if bookspurchased separately)($116 if bookspurchased separately)($180 if bookspurchased separately)($556 if purchasedseparately)Join WQA & you’ll receiveone full conference registrationto WQA Aquatech USA,in Chicago (Rosemont), IL,March 17-21, 2009...a $330 valueFREECONFERENCEREGISTRATION