ENGAGEDSEMA’S 3-STEP GUIDE TO YOUR SUCCESS

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STEP 1

MATCH YOUR NEEDSWITH SEMA RESOURCES

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JOINSEMA

More than 6,600 companies rely on the collective power of SEMA to boost sales, save money, gain visibility, learn winning strategies and expand business. For nearly fi ve decades, SEMA has worked to develop and deliver everything you need to succeed—today and tomorrow.

How can SEMA help you?

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MATCH YOUR NEEDS WITH SEMA RESOURCES

JOINING SEMA IS EASYVisit www.www.SEMA.org/app and complete your application online. For assistance or answers to questions, our customer service team is standing by at 909-610-2030 or via e-mail at member@SEMA.org.

WANT ACCESS TO SEMA’S RESOURCES?

STEP 2

Expand your infl uence and contacts through programs and activities exclusively for your specialty market segment. Regardless of your niche—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—SEMA has a council or professional network that promotes your interests. Group volunteer opportunities benefi t member companies but also grow market leaders, including the majority of today’s SEMA board members. Volunteers gain personal and company recognition, market knowledge, infl uential contacts, and opportunities to guide SEMA resources toward positive change.

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STRENGTHEN YOUR COMPANYTHROUGH COMMUNITY

JOINA COUNCIL OR NETWORK

Identify which council best represents your business and/or which network best represents your profession.

Complete an application that can be easily downloaded from SEMA.org/councils-networks.

After joining the council, you will receive a Welcome Packet that includes a certifi cate of membership, a list of programs and services, a membership roster, a schedule of activities and other exclusive materials.

FOR SEMA MEMBERS, JOINING A COUNCIL OR NETWORK IS EASY AS 1-2-3

AS A COUNCIL MEMBER, YOU AND YOUR COMPANY WILL BENEFIT BY:

• Connecting, sharing and problem-solving with similar businesses, including private forums.• Growing leadership skills through SEMA training and council task force involvement.• Accessing specifi c reports and tools designed to enhance/improve operations.• Receiving free or discounted invitations to exclusive council events.

Visit www.SEMA.org/councilsnetworks to learn more about each group and download applications. Annual dues for councils vary from $50 to $150 and networks are free of charge for SEMA members.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

For answers to questions or assistance, feel free to contact our customer service team at 909-610-2030 or via e-mail at member@SEMA.org.

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JOIN A COUNCILOR NETWORK

GET ENGAGEDSTEP 3

Volunteering with one of SEMA’s councils or networks not only allows you to share your talents and make an impact in the specialty-equipment market, but it is also gives you the connections and professional development opportunities to better yourself and your company. When you join a task force to assist with projects in your own area of expertise and interest, you will also grow alongside others who share your same passions. Whether your skills lie in event planning, coordinating educational programs, communication or welcoming new members, your council or network has a place for you. For those who want to go a step farther, running for an elected Select Committee seat allows even more chances to gain leadership experience while guiding the group. Contact your group liaison to learn more about the specifi c opportunities in your council or network.

Increase the size of your contact list

Receive personal and company recognition

Gain leadership experience

Increase your industry knowledge

Guide SEMA resources to affect real change

TOP 5 BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

SUPPORTER Join for the purposes of affi liation and information. Membership supports the group and industry.

CONTRIBUTOR Seek out opportunities to get involved in meetings, events and related activities. Participates on task forces.

INFLUENCER Heavily involved through the Select Committee, attends meetings and discusses issues.

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COUNCILS

NETWORKS

CONNECTWITH YOUR INDUSTRY

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Lisa Chissus President and Owner,

CFM Consolidated/Flex-a-lite

“We are continuously awed at how much value we get from our SEMA membership. It has certainly paid for itself already! We are very proud of our new SDC/ACES integration and are already enjoying the benefi ts of standardized data; it has saved us hundreds of hours managing product listings and related media.”

Ryan Brantley CEO, Complete Auto Source

“I joined SEMA to begin making connections within the industry, gain valuable information regarding the direction of the industry and gather technical information to help me develop better products for the Industry. The abundance of information . . . has been far better than I could have hoped. I have already been able to use this information for presentations to companies, banks and potential investors regarding products I am in the process of driving to market.”

Brad Desatnik Owner, Route 66 Diesel

“SEMA shows their true dedication to our industry by having Town Hall open forums in various states and businesses across the country. The Town Hall meetings consist of networking with other members and potential members, a tour of the host company, as well as a panel discussion regarding the state of our industry and what SEMA is doing to help educate and support their members. The relationships we have made through SEMA are invaluable.”

Karen Evans St. JohnPresident, Kee Auto Top

Manufacturing Co.

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT...SEE WHAT OTHER MEMBERS ARE SAYING.

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MEMBERTESTIMONIALS

For assistance or answers to questions, our customer service team is standing by at 909-610-2030 or via e-mail at member@SEMA.org.

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