AMCA Board votes NO to scheduled assessment increase.
Press Release Summary:
In reviewing current dues structure, AMCA International's Board of Directors has voted for no Cap assessment increase for July 1, 2009. Board recognizes that increase during difficult economic times may create additional hardship for some member companies. While realizing that periodic small increases are necessary to comply with Strategic Plan in maintaining Certified Ratings Program, board felt that delaying increase of cap assessment for 1 year was appropriate at this time.
Original Press Release:
AMCA International's Board of Directors Vote Unanimously- NO to Scheduled Assessment Increase
Arlington Heights, IL, USA---The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA International) Board of Directors has reviewed the current dues structure and has approved the following: NO CAP ASSESSMENT INCREASE FOR JULY 1, 2009
The increase was scheduled to go into effect July 1, 2009 increasing the Cap assessment to $50,000 from $47,000.
During the February Winter Board Meeting, the AMCA Board of Directors voted unanimously to delay the assessment increase for one year. The increase was scheduled to happen July 1, 2009, and has been delayed until July 1, 2010.
The Board recognizes that an increase during this time of economic strife may create an additional hardship for some of the member companies. While realizing that periodic small increases are necessary and essential in order to comply with the associations "Strategic Plan" in maintaining the Certified Ratings Program (CRP) and AMCA's growing global presence, the board felt that delaying an increase of the cap assessment for one year was an appropriate action at this time.
The AMCA International website, amca.org is the best resource for current information about publications, industry meetings, trade shows, conferences and the latest news about AMCA International.
The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. is a not-for-profit international association of the world's manufacturers of related air system equipment - primarily, but not limited to fans, louvers, dampers, air curtains, airflow measurement stations, acoustic attenuators, and other air system components for the industrial, commercial, and residential markets.
The association's mission is to promote the health and growth of the industries covered by its scope and the members of the association consistent with the interests of the public. AMCA International, with origins dating back to 1917, has members in most industrialized countries throughout the world.
For more information, please contact:
Marian Vambreck,
Membership, Marketing & Communications
Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.
30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(T)847 394 0150 (F)847 253 0088 (W) amca.org (E)mvambreck@amca.org
