Membership Benefits & General Information

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Current member companies of the association - exhibitor, distributor or manufacturer's rep - can take advantage of an expanding member benefits package which includes but is not limited to the following (as of August 9, 2010):

RPA Training Manual
65-page manual featuring comprehensive information for new and experienced sales professionals. Content includes: bag styles, boxes, giftwrap, tissue, adhesive labels, ribbons and bows, custom printed packaging, printing methods, applications, art prepartion and a glossary of terms. A $75 value free to members only.
Enews
Electronic newsletter distributed bi-weekly.
Industry Resources
Articles of interest and resources for retail packaging professionals including RPA showguide featuring comprehensive information and product index for manufacturers.
Vendor Promotions & Values
2010 Passport to Savings coupons featuring 100+ offers from particpating RPA manufacturers, many of which do not expire until December 31, 2010. New programs and promotional literature from RPA exhibitors.
Horton Group/Analysis & Customized Insurance Plans for Retail Packaging Businesses
Complimentary analysis of RPA member insurance programs as well as customized plans specifically designed for retail packaging businesses. (This benefit available October 1).
Scholarship Program
Two $1000 scholarships are awarded yearly: the RPA Scholarship and the Dave Haber Memorial Scholarship. Awards may be used at accredited colleges, universities or technical schools where the recipient will be enrolled as a full-time student. Only current members may apply.
GTS/Discounted Freight Transportation
GTS or Group Transportation Services provides RPA members with extensive savings (5%-35%) on any method of transportation across the U.S. Services include dynamic shipment execution, mode optimization, supplier base compliance, returns and drop shipments management, carrier rate negotiation, freight audit & pay, claims support and small parcel bid services.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 2011

2011 RPA Exhibitors
2011 Membership fees are included in the cost of your exhibit space. If you exhibited at the 2010 trade show, your company is in good standing with the association.

Distributors & Manufacturers' Representatives
If you attended the 2010 trade show, your company is in good standing with the association. Contact the office via email: info@retailpackaging.org for your membership number and password if you did not receive on June 8, 2010.

MEMBERSHIP FEES 2011

For distributor and manufacturer's representative companies new to the RPA beginning June 9, 2010, the following fees apply:

$150 per company (1-9 employees)
$200 per company (10+ employees)

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