Registered Membership
Introduction & ApplicationIf you've been thinking about joining a
professional organization, we invite you to join the 2,600 individuals who comprise this growing association.
There is no better time than right now to take advantage of the many exciting membership benefits offered.
P.O. Box 101, Clark, PA 16113 724-962-2711 ph [email protected]
JOIN ONLINE AT --- WWW.NDGAA.COM
National Dog GroomersAssociation of America, Inc.
• TheProfessionalLiabilityprogramwasmadeavailabletomembersin1987.Thisplaninsuresyouagainstclaimsresultingfromtheperformanceofyourprofessionalservices.NDGAAwasfundamentalinestablishing,pro-moting&endorsingthisprogram.
• ContinuingeducationalworkshopandCertificationtestingwerelaunchedin1988.Oureducationalprogramsareanimportantadditiontothepetgroomingindustry.With20+workshop/testingsitesconductedannually,NDGAAboaststhebusiestandmostimpressivescheduleofactivitiesthananyotherorganization.
• ThefirsteditionoftheOfficialNDGAAMembershipDirectorywasprintedin1990.Withnearly2,600namesandaddressesofRegisteredandCertifiedmembersthisdirectoryisagreattoolforrecommendingmembersforyourrelocatingclients,enablesyoutocommunicatewithothermembersandservesasanaidinpolicingadvertisinginfringementinyourarea.TheNDGAAMembershipDirectoryisprintedbiannually.
• Webegantheprocessoffederallyregisteringtwoofourwellrecognizedandlongusedservicemarksin1991,thedog/stripedpolelogoandtheNationalCertifiedMasterGroomer®phrase.RegistrationofthesemarkswillprovidethelegalleveragetoenforceourrightsandstopunauthorizeduseofthelogoandNCMGphrase.Inthiswaywecanensurethatoursymbol&certificationsignifythehighestqualitygroomingservicesavailableandthatthesehighstandardsaremaintainedforthefutureoftheprofession.Registrationofthesemarkswasgrantedin1993.
• 1995--Hertzmemberbenefitprogramadded.NDGAAmembersreceiveaHertzMemberDiscountCard.• Addedbenefitsin1999includeanElectronicCreditServiceforacceptingCreditCardsandaMobileGroomers
InsurancePlanformembersnationwidewhichincludescoverageforvehicledowntime!
• Addedin2002!TheCenterforFinancial,Legal&TaxPlanning.Lettheexpertshelpyoufindanswerstoyourfinancial,legalandtaxproblemswhenyouneedit!
• ANewMajorMedicalprogramwasmadeavailabletomembersin2005.Thisprogramoffershealthanddis-abilityinsurance,homehealthcare/longtermcareandlifeinsurance.Thecompanyalsooffersretirementplansandlegalservicesplans.
• 2009--OnlineGroomerLocator--Clientswillbeabletofindyou!(Wewillsupplyyouaccesscode).
• 2011--Auto&HomeInsuranceDISCOUNTEDPricingforMEMBERS!(AllyouneedisMembership#forDiscount).
• 2012--UNAPrescriptionCardofferingDISCOUNTEDPricingforMEMBERS!
• 2013--OfficeDepotDiscountCardofferingDISCOUNTEDPricingforMEMBERS!
• 2018--AflacProgramincluding...Accident,CriticalCare&Cancerprotectionplans
• 2018--NEW!Dental&Visionplansformembers!-startsatonly$12monthindividual/$16family
ThankyouforyourexpressedinterestintheNationalDogGroomersAssociationofAmerica.Weofferatwotiermembershipprogram,registeredandcertified.TheinformationwithinthisbrochurewillfamiliarizeyouwithRegisteredMembershipandbenefits.TheNDGAAwasestablishedin1969,weareaprofessionalmembershipassociationofpersonsengagedinthegroomingandcareofdogsforthepromotionofexcellenceinprofessionalstandards.Ourcurriculumofac-tivitiesincludeeducationalworkshopsandcertificationtesting,conductionofmeetings,seminarsandgroomingcompetitions.
Forover50yearstheassociationhasworkedwithgroomersthroughouttheworldpromotingandencouragingpro-fessionalismandeducationinordertoupgradetheimageofthepetgroomingprofession.Ourgoalistounitegroomersthroughmembership,topromotecommunicationwithcolleagues,tosetrecognizedgroomingstandardsandtoofferthoseseekingahigherlevelofprofessionalrecognitiontheopportunitytohavetheirgroomingskillscertified.
We are always adding NEW Membership Benefits
Questions? N.D.G.A.A., Inc.
P . O. Box 101, Clark, PA 16113 Phone (724) 962-2711
9:00 to 5:00 - Eastern Standard Time Fax - (724) 962-1919
www.ndgaa.com email address: [email protected]
The worlds oldest & largest organization for the Professional Pet Groomer
Your Registered Membership Package will contain:
Registered Member certificate & Code of Ethics Embossedwithgoldfoil,designedforframing
Window decal with NDGAA logo,tellsclientsyoubelongtoaprofessionalorganization (special Mobile decal available) Registered Member bumper stickerAdvertiseyourmembershipwhereveryoutravel (special Mobile sticker available) 3 issues of the "Groomers Voice",Stayinformedofupcomingevents,newbenefits,etc. Membership status card w/expiration date Carryitforrecognitionofyourmembership Information on Professional LiabilityNoshopshouldbewithoutthisprotection Information on Major Medical/Disability Ins.Vision&prescriptiondiscountprogram The Center for Financial, Legal & Tax PlanningLearnmoreabouttaxaspectsofbusiness CPR chart for dogs, 11" x 14" poster board, Amustforanyonewholovesanimals
Dental plans for members,Discounteddentalplansforyouandyourfamily Standard poodle clip chart, 11" x 17"Agreatvisualtoolforgroomersandclients Hotel Discount rate cards. Save$$atdifferentpropertiesnationwide Registered Member Lapel Pin,Addaprofessionallooktoyourgroomingapparel Hertz Car Rental Program! SaveonRentals Office Depot Discount CardSaveonallofyourOfficeDepotpurchases
Workshop & Certification Program GuidelinesBeginthecertificationjourneywithNDGAA
NDGAA Job Placement program. Lookingforajoboranemployee?Tryourprogram! Membership Directory order form - AllRegistered&Certifiedmembersatyourfingertips
Electronic Credit Service-AcceptCreditCardsplusmuchmore Ad Specs flyer - Orderyourshirts,aprons,smocks NDGAA Logo Sheet UseourTrademarkedLogoinallofyouradvertising. Groomer Locator Instruction Sheet - Helpclientsfindyourbusinessonline.
Discount Flyer for your Auto & Home Insurance Memberscansave$100'speryear
Aflac and NDGAA Team UP for our members... Accident,CriticalCare&CancerProtection
NDGAA Ink Pen & Key Chain
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National Dog Groomers
Association of America, Inc.
Serving the professional pet groomer since 1969
www.ndgaa.com
Online Renewals, Workshop, Testing
& Trade Show Registration Plus
More...PayRegistered&CertifiedMembershipFee’s
SignupNewMembers
PreregisterforupcomingNDGAATradeShows
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PurchaseNDGAABreedProfileStudyKits
SeeUpcomingWorkshops&TestSites
PLUSMUCHMORE!!
Groomers Seminar,
Trade Show &
CompetitionFun in the Sun Trade Show, Seminar and
Grooming Competition is held every October in
Orlando, Florida
*Exhibitors*KeynoteSpeakers*BreedDemo's*Workshop
*CertificationTesting*GroomingCompetition*CashandTrophies*EveningActivities*Much,muchmore!!
Membersareencouragedtoattendthissensationaleventplannedexclusively
forProfessionalPetGroomers.
Membersenjoy
discountedadmissionfeeswhenpre-registered.
Groomers Voice
Official publication of NDGAAAs a member youwillreceive3issuesofthe "Groomers Voice".Each issue containsmembershipinformationandupdates,upcomingshows & contests,industrynews,groomingproducts/services ads,certification updates,informative industryarticlesplusmuch,muchmore!
Membersareencour-agedtosubmitarticles,ideas,suggestionsandmayplacebusinesscardsizeadsatnocharge.The newsletter is sentto members only andis intended to inform,educateandserveasanexchangeofinformationwithintheorganization.
Workshop & Certification
ProgramIn1988theassociationde-velopedacontinuingeduca-tionalworkshopprogramwithcertificationtestingoptional.All groomers have the op-portunitytoparticipateinaninnovative and educationalworkshopaswellasprovideaforuminorderthattheymayhave their grooming skillsevaluatedandcertified.
Revisedin2017withnewillustrations breed profileguidelinesavailable(spiralbound) in Non-Sporting,Sporting &Terrier groups(14 breeds in all) are$45.00andincludeastudyguide sheet with samplequestions&NCMGstudymaterial to help prepareyouforthewrittenexami-nations.
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APPLICATION FOR REGISTERED MEMBERSHIP
NATIONAL DOG GROOMERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
P.O. Box 101, Clark, PA 16113Established 1969 - Please Print Clearly
PERSONAL
Name ________________________________________________________ Home Phone_________________
Home Address _____________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ___/____/____
BUSINESS Mail will be sent to business address unless otherwise requested.
Business Name Bus. Phone
Address
City/State/Zip
Email address: _________________________________________ Web Site____________________________
Position - Owner[ ] Co-Owner[ ] Employee[ ] Mobile [ ] How Long? __________________
BACKGROUND List a brief history of years grooming, graduated from, apprenticed under, special accomplishments, etc.
This application must be accompanied with a $95 Registered Membership fee. Please send $95.00 check/money order ( Canadian checks/money orders please send $101.00 in US funds) to:
National Dog Groomers Association of America, Inc., P.O. Box 101, Clark PA 16113 Phone (724) 962-2711, Fax # (724) 962-1919. Email - [email protected]
Membership dues are $40 per year -- Please allow 4 weeks processing time. I am paying by Check [ ] Mastercard[ ] Visa[ ] American Express[ ] Discover[ ]
[ ] - Also send me the 40 page spiral bound NDGAA Breed Profile Guidelines $45
Credit Card Number _______________________________________________________________Sec.Code________
Name on Card ________________________________________________________ Expiration Date__________
CC Billing Address ___________________________________________________________Zip_________________
Thank you for choosing the NDGAA. The applicant must ascribe to our "Code of Ethics". Please allow 4 weeks for processing your Registered Membership. Membership is non-transferrable and subject to revocation. The information given on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature___________________________________________________________ Date_________________