Tree Care Industry Association • 136 Harvey Road, Suite 101, Londonderry, NH • 1-800-733-2622 • membership@tcia.org

Don’t kid yourself,

you work with treesbecause you love them.

you work with treesbecause you love them.

Remember what it was like to see the world from the topof your favorite tree? You grew up in a simpler time, without all of today’s complications. The

passion you developed in your youth for trees hasn’t faded and, in fact, has made your company what it is today. But running a business in this complex world has its fair share of challenges. Let TCIA be your partner and help develop your business to meet today’s standards. We’ve been instrumental in supporting the ever-changing landscape of business tree care for over 70 years – from the days of simplicity to 2011. Your TCIA membership gives you: • Increased profits with marketing programs and resources • Unlimited access to OSHA and regulatory advisors who can • help you navigate the rules • Assistance with business practices that will distinguish your • company from the competition • Training programs to improve worker safety and increase profitsPlus you get: discounts, giveaways, members-only publications and access to TCIA’s online member directory right away!

* New membership rate of $150 is available to first-time, new members only. Please call Brenda or David for details.

For a limited time only we are offering new members of our first-year dues.*

50% OFF

Cutting Edge News You Can UseMembers-only publications the TreeWorker, Reporter and Tree Care Manager e-newsletter, as well as a subscription to TCI Magazine, theofficial publication of the tree care industry. Stay connected with timely updates from our facebook page, twitter alerts and more!

Let us show you what TCIA membershipcan do for your business!

Get growing with a membership!

First time member special: $150 for your first year of membership!*

We’ll Put You in Front of Potential CustomersYour company will be added to the company search feature on TCIA.org, where more than 30,000 visitors per month look to find qualified tree care companies. Don’t get passed by! Customize your listing with a description of services, as well as your company logo.

FREE 2-part business success kit for all new members.

Full Access to the Members Only Section of our Web SiteYou’ll find business management guides designed for tree care businesses, archived copies ofour members only publications, downloadable logos for advertising use, and business formtemplates to help you improve your paper trail.

Business Development and Arboriculture AssistanceTCIA’s staff arboriculture and business experts are here to help! Call us with your business management, regulatory compliance, OSHA, DOT and training questions.

Train Yourself and Your Crew for Less! Get deep discounts on training materials and other products. Enjoy discounted enrollmentin programs like Tailgate SAFETY, Electrical Hazards Awareness Program, Tree Care Academy,the only tree care industry Accreditation program, the acclaimed Certified Treecare SafetyProfessional (CTSP) program, and more.

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Make Your Voice Heard in Washington, DCImpact our lawmakers regarding the crucial issues in tree care! You can define the tree care industry’s future by getting involved with TCIA’s Voice for Trees Political Action Committee.

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Earn Credits for the Supplies and Services Your Business Needs You do it anyway! Why not get some money back at the same time? Shop with any of our Affinity Partners and earn credits toward your annual TCIA dues. Get more program details online, in the Reporter each month or in the flyerin your Business Success Kit.

a $500 Value!

email membership@tcia.orgJoin today!

*LIMITED TIME OFFER.

Start off right…this package was designed with yourtree care business success in mind. Includes: • 8 ANSI Standards ($200 value) • TCIA Safety Pocket Guide Set ($16 value) • Business Management Guide on CD ($200 value), and more.

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Established 1938

Membership Application

1. Membership Contact Information□ Mr. □ Ms. □ Mrs. Company Owner: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Company Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Shipping Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: ______________

Mailing Address/PO Box: ________________ City: ___________________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: ______________

Phone: ( ______ ) _______ - __________ Fax: ( ______ ) _______ - __________ Main Contact E-mail: ____________________________________

2. Tell us more about your companyBusiness Start Date: ____ / ____ / ____ # Employees: _______ Spanish Speaking % _______ # Branches: _______ # Active Customers: _______

Equipment - # Lift Trucks _______ # Forestry body Trucks: _______ # Spray Rigs: _______ # Chippers: _______ # Cranes: _______

Primary Business (must add up to 100%) Residential: _______ % Commercial _______ % Utility _______ % Municipal _______ %

3. Your membership begins upon receipt of the following items: 1. This completed membership application 2. Payment of $150* (checks payable to TCIA) 3. Proof of General Liability insurance** (fax or photocopy acceptable). 4. Proof of Workers’ Compensation insurance - If you have employees or as applicable in your state (fax or photocopy acceptable). * Future annual dues will be based on the company’s tree care related sales. ** A certificate of bondability may be sent in place of the liability insurance with proof of Business Registration or Incorporation. Discounted membership price of $150 is only available to new members of TCIA. Limited time offer. Fax (603) 314-5385 or mail this application (with payment) to: 136 Harvey Road, Suite 101, Londonderry, NH 03053 Complying with tax law, TCIA estimates that 5% of your dues payment is not deductible as a business expense because of TCIA’s direct lobbying activities on behalf of its members.

Payment Information□ Check enclosed □ VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/Discover Credit card no.:

Print Name: _______________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________ Expiration: __________ As it appears on credit card Required for all methods of payment Mo. / Year

for new member kit

Please fill out the information below so we can meet your membership needs.

All information collected will be kept 100% confidential and will only be used tocreate and deliver high quality TCIA products and services to your organization in the future.

136 Harvey Road, Suite 101, Londonderry, NH 03053

If you have any questions, please contact a TCIA member representativeToll Free: 1-800-733-2622 or memberservices@tcia.org

□ YES, please have a representative contact me regarding TCIA’s limited benefit program for capped medical, dental and life plans.

Consumers search for TCIA member companies by zip code on our web site. Make sure your company is included in all of your service areas.

Each TCIA member company receives FIVE FREE ZIP CODES in its service area.

Company Name: _____________________________________________________ Contact: _____________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________ Fax: __________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________

Total zip codes ordered _______ x $1* = $ _______________ (for more zip codes please attach list to this form).

You may choose to invest in additional service area zip codes for only $1/each*Enter your five FREEzip codes in the boxes below:

Mail completed form with payment information to: TCIA, 136 Harvey Road, Suite 101, Londonderry, NH 03053, or Fax to 1-(603)314-5385

Offer available to current TCIA members only!

To receive a list of the current zip codes in your company profile e-mail TCIA’s MembershipDepartment at: membership@tcia.org • online: www.tcia.org • 1-800-733-2622

*this ia a one time fee

Method of Payment

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Here’s another way to promote your business to consumers: you can add your ownweb site address, company e-mail, and company logo to your TCIA web site profile

for FREE! Call the Membership department for details.

STRETCH YOUR MARKETING DOLLARS:

ONLY $1 EACH ZIP CODE!

Expiration:

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