Where do I fit? Is there value in my belonging?

John Norris, Executive Director of HARA, in a recent article regarding Associations is quoted as saying:

“Individual association mandates may be different but their passion and vision should be clear and consistent. Help shops, serve the interests of the repairers, represent them and provide opportunities to move member interests forward. Let’s face it – it’s a tough marketplace out there and many shops are struggling to stay profitable. They need more help right now and should recognize that although their voice may not be strong individually, their association’s voice can be loud, active and successful. Why then are there so few shop members in their trade associations? One reason is lack of communications. And it goes both ways. Some repairers only hear from their trade associations when once a year an invoice shows up on the fax machine. Good professional associations communicate by holding regular neighborhood style meetings or surveys to get better insight into shop needs – yet often shops don’t show up at meetings or respond to the very associations trying to help them. Perhaps, shops haven’t realized the practical benefits of membership in an active association. Can shop concerns be addressed? What’s in it for a shop to be a member?”

This will be addressed in the next addition. In the meantime, here are some of the subject areas, and/or committees to be covered by your association. Is this an individual task? Not likely. This is a team effort.

Summary – What can your Association do you for you? What can I do for my Association? Thank you for your assistance and wisdom in building a championship team.

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