Member Benefits Update for Outfitters, Guides and Active Travel Tour Operators

Read Testimonials from these respected Active Travel Outfitters, Guest Ranch, and Tour Operators about the value of an outfitter membership in America Outdoors Association

Money Saving Member Benefits for Outfitters and Guides, Adventure Resorts, and Tour Operators through America Outdoors Association Membership Benefits

We've listed just a few of the many membership benefits available to outfitters, guides and their suppliers through America Outdoors Association membership.

Your America Outdoors Association membership saves you money and precious time. Go to Member Benefits for more information on member benefits.

To join as an Outfitter Member, click here. To join as a Vendor/Supplier Member click here.

Low Visa/MasterCard Processing Rates
Bank of America offers America Outdoors Association members low processing rates, no monthly fee, no minimum fee, no chargeback fees and quality customer service. Additionally, Bank of America facilitates transactions for members using traditional terminals, wireless options, and software and reservation systems. For more information call (616) 558-0910.

Underwriting Credits on Liability Insurance
America Outdoors Association Property and Casualty Insurance Program. Comprehensive liability, property, auto and other insurance coverages. 15% credit on premiums to qualified AOA members.

Emergency Response, Marketing, Legal & Hiring Issues
The AmericaOutdoors.org web site for members contains more than $25,000 worth of legal briefs, business plans, marketing, and public relations strategies, emergency response and communications plans, and much more.

Business Reports and Money Saving Strategies
New Business Reports on the AOA Website. Access more than 40 new and updated articles from the Business Library in the Member Resources password protected area of the AOA website.

Discounts on High Value Professional Development - AOA's International Marketing and Management Conference
Growing Your Business in the New Economy is the theme of this year's marketing and management revolution. Members receive discounted registration for Confluence; AOA's Marketing and Management Conference, December 7-9, 2010, Salt Lake City, UT. Plus the Outfitter Expo Trade Show. Check out the America Outdoors Association website www.americaoutdoors.org for more information.

Members Eligible for Free Two-Hour Business Evaluation with Estrada Strategies
America Outdoors Association members are eligible to receive free, two-hour business evaluations through the business coaching firm, Estrada Strategies. Kevin Kragenbrink and Estrada Strategies developed the Core Disciplines of Business™, which when implemented help companies form a strategy for successful business management. For more information on Estrada and to learn how to get your free, two-hour business evaluation contact the AOA office at 800-524-4814.

Government Affairs
Representation in legislative and legal efforts on issues that affect our industry. Stay abreast of permitting policy changes, rules making and legislation that affect your bottom line. From Forest Service outfitter and guide permitting issues, National Park concession contracts, BLM outfitting and guiding issues, legislation before Congress, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations for 15 passenger vans, fees and taxes on navigable waters, commercial use authorizations, environmental management issues, to health care reform, we keep you up-to-date on the issues that are most important to your business.

Web Listing
Members receive a free listing on our web site adventurevacation.com.

Pro Deals
Pro pricing on TrekSta Shoes, Coleman Gear, and other items are available to AOA members. You must login to the Member Resources area of the America Outdoors Association website with your email and password to take advantage of these offers. Please call 800 524-4814 if you have questions about member benefits.