ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION BUZZ
The OABA Begins With You Greg Chiecko, OABA President
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hese statements are the backbone of the OABA. They are tried
and true and have stood the test of time. They are words that hold the outdoor amusement industry together in good times and in bad.
However, these guiding prin- ciples only work if you are a member of OABA. Over the course
To promote the preservation and growth of the outdoor amusement industry through leadership, advocacy and education.
Put
of the last several years, our membership has been on an overall downward track. Last year we changed to an electron- ic membership system online. We had several members who did not renew. Many did not even realize, despite a great deal of communication, that their dues had lapsed. We must turn this trend around.
The OABA is here for our industry 24/7. Whatever the need, large or small, our staff and directors will render the best advice, make the best referral, or sometimes will just listen to your concerns. When an industry-wide event takes place, such as the recent derogatory AT&T commercial, the OABA is here to communicate your concerns on a large scale. In other words, OABA is here when you need us. During the recent AT&T incident, the staff fielded several calls and emails a day for several weeks. Forty percent of individuals who communicated with us were not current members. We still listened and expressed your concerns to AT&T. However, the benefits of a membership organiza- tion should be for members. We can’t continue to provide
to wok for you! Our Tagline:
member benefits to those who are not members. We need you to join or renew today. To remind you of what benefits are available to members, please know the following OABA member benefits: • $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance policy where you pick the beneficiary,
• discounts from hundreds of suppliers like Verizon, Office Depot and Sherwin Williams, just to name a few,
• National Purchasing Partners from Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Corporate Security Solutions; discounts on legal services, hotel rooms, insurance and prescription coverage, car and truck rentals and much more,
• Access to weekly ShowTime Extra electronic newsletter; the monthly ShowTime magazine delivered to you; the annual Midway Marquee directory; and a special member only sec- tion to the OABA website,
• Scholarship funds for high school students; industry train- ing and certification scholarships,
• Access, for a nominal fee, to VOLT (Virtual OnLine Training), the best in business online training program for
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