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The California Rental Association, represents more than 1,000 contractor/homeowner and party/event rental centers and suppliers. Since its beginning in 1946, it has evolved into one of the largest and most innovative rental associations in the country.


WHY JOIN THE ASSOCIATION

BENEFITS

MEMBER CLASSIFICATIONS

MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE

HOW TO JOIN





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Why Join the Association?



Do you have questions about:


FEES - PERMITS - LICENSES - REGULATIONS - FIRE MARSHALL GUIDELINES - INSURANCE COSTS - TAX QUESTIONS - COLLECTION LAWS - INCREASED COMPETITION - LITIGATION FEES - LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS - ADVERTISING - MARKETING - PUBLIC RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - HEALTH & SAFETY STANDARDS - RISK MANAGEMENT?


The answers are only a phone call away for CRA members.



Think about it! Are...


  • excessive regulatory fees, licenses, permits . . .

  • skyrocketing insurance costs . . .

  • rising litigation costs . . .

  • escalating professional services . . .


    ...taking more of your profits? Are...


  • legal considerations . . .

  • bill collection procedures . . .

  • marketing and advertising strategies . . .

  • health & safety standards . . .

  • government policies and regulations . . .

  • constant changes in industry markets


    ...taking more of your time? Then...

    You need the benefits of a CRA membership.
    Benefits you need for your business’ success at a fraction of the cost of buying the services individually.




     

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    What you get . . .



    REAL BENEFITS

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    invaluable, tangible resources that you can use to solve your contractor/homeowner and party/event rental business problems, save money, increase productivity, and help manage your daily rental business responsibilities.



    Free Industry-Related Legal Advice -

    about taxes, collection procedures, employee relations, vehicle registration and regulations, litigation concerns, and more business-related answers.


    Savings on CRA’s Insurance Programs -

    workers’ compensation, health, property, casualty, liability, and medical insurance.


    Member-only Discount Buying Programs -

    bankcard processing, uniform and linen service, insurance, and message-on-hold programs available at low group prices.


    Industry-Related Programs and Materials -

    membership data bases, lending library on rental information, instructional manuals, videos, seminars and workshops; and Security Alert program.


    Legislative Representation -

    CRA supports or opposes legislation, candidates, and public officials to protect your business.


    Risk Management -

    confidential safety surveys, defensive driving programs and training. Stay current with Cal/OSHA, Cal/EPA, and air quality requirements.


    Free Security Alert Program -

    aids in the identification and recovery of stolen or converted equipment by faxing timely notifications to members in the area, and preventing repeat crimes.


    Free Lending Library -

    Rental information for both general tool and party members, available in instructional manuals, books and videos.


    Rental Services Industry Foundation Scholarships / Disaster Relief -

    established to serve CRA members, the RSIF Fund provides funds for disaster relief and student scholarship grants.




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    Who is eligible to join CRA?



    Membership Classifications include:

    Voting Members:


    Firms which are domiciled in the western states and are regularly engaged in some phase of the rental industry and hold an appropriate membership.



    Non-Voting Members:


  • Branch Members: Headquarters must be a voting member

  • Member at Large: Rental firms domiciled outside the western states

  • International Member: Any rental firm not within the US, Canada or Mexico

  • Associate Member: Suppliers to the rental industry

  • Individual member: Only home addresses accepted



    To receive your Member Information Kit:


    Call 916.922.4222 or 800.272.7400.
    You may also send a fax to 916.922.4242, or e-mail to info@craonthenet.org.




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    Your Full Membership Package includes:


  • Lending Library Catalog

  • Back issues of the CRA Monthly Journal

  • Membership Resource Directory

  • Information about CRA programs - flyers and order forms

  • Security Alert Program materials

  • ID Requirements sign

  • Insurance brochures

  • "Anatomy of a Lawsuit" booklet

  • Model Rental Agreement forms & specifications


      

    (Some of the above items are not available for some states or areas.)




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    HOW TO JOIN!





    You may also call, fax or e-mail requesting Membership Information; and we will mail or fax the application forms to you immediately.

  • Phone: 916.922.4222 or 800.272.7400

  • Fax: 916.922.4242

  • E-mail: info@craonthenet.org






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