MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
When you join the International Association of
Mediators and Arbitrators .....
You will
receive "Info
Guru Marketing" by
Robert Middleton, in a ready to print format (on CD Rom) free of charge (Must
join prior to: July 15, 2001).
This valuable book normally sells in printed form for 
$99.
IAMA has been granted exclusive
distribution rights for the Mediator / Arbitrator market.
This
300+ page marketing material will show you exactly what you
need to do
to attract all the clients you'll ever need. It is periodically updated to
address relevant issues in professional services marketing.
IAMA charges non-members
$50
for this state of the art
Marketing Material. For a limited time,
however, we will send this CD Rom free of charge when
you join prior
to the above deadline.
(Allow 4 weeks for
delivery).
(More Info on "Info Guru Marketing")
The following is a representative list of many existing and planned programs and benefits:
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Free listing in an online searchable database (coming up this summer).
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IAMA Update - A quarterly newsletter that keeps members informed of the current issues facing Mediators and Arbitrators. It includes articles written by colleagues, board members, and other professionals; book reviews; conference announcements; opportunities for members to express their opinions through letters to the editor and information on legislation associated with mediation and arbitration.
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Information on careers, legislation, continuing education and development opportunities, and other areas of interest.
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Reduced rates at all IAMA conferences.
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Minutes - An overview of the Annual Conference.
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Cash and travel prizes are awarded annually for the best articles submitted to IAMA Update.
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Special member rates on audio-video mediation training material.
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Wholesale credit- card-processing rates, plus the waiver of many recurring fees and discounts on Point-of-Sale equipment.
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Discounted rates on professional services, travel, car rentals, and long distance service.
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An annual membership directory.
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A membership card and pin representing affiliation with IAMA.
MEMBERSHIP RULES
Eligibility: To be eligible for IAMA membership, an individual must hold and maintain a certificate of mediation from an accredited education facility, or be a practicing attorney with training in mediation and/or arbitration. Businesses or individuals who are interested in mediation or arbitration are welcome to join but are not entitled to vote for or hold positions as regional or national directors or officers.
Dues: Annual dues are currently set at $100 and are required to be submitted with the applicant’s membership application. Memberships are renewable annually.
Application Instructions: To apply for membership go to the JOIN section and answer all the questions in the space provided. All applications will be reviewed and processed by the Membership Committee. This process takes approximately 2-3 weeks. Incomplete applications will be returned for completion.
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