An Association of Members of the Accessibility Industry

Membership Application

Please print a copy of this form and submit a signed copy to AEMA along with a check for membership dues.

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Your Name:

Company Name:

Address:

City:

State or Province:

Country:

Zip or Postal Code:

Telephone:

Toll-free:

Fax:

Web Site Address:

Email Address:

AEMA Voting Delegate: Name: Title:

AEMA Voting Alternate: Name: Title:

Structure of Company: Corporation
Partnership
Proprietorship
Other:

Operational Territory:

Subsidiaries/Branch Offices:

Describe your firm's products and services (attach literature):

Total US $ volume (000) of manufactured and/or distributed accessibility equipment sold in North America during the preceding complete calendar year: $0 - 1,999
$2,000 - 4,999
$5,000 - 11,999
$12,000 +

How did you learn about AEMA? Friend/Associate
Industry function/trade show
Web site
Other:

Type of Membership applying for: Manufacturer
Associate

I hereby apply for membership in the Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association. I have reviewed the basic requirements for AEMA membership and Code of Ethical Practices of AEMA outlined below and I agree on behalf of my company to abide by the Bylaws and the Code of Ethical Practices of AEMA. I have enclosed payment for initiation fees and agree to promptly pay the annual membership fees upon approval of our membership application.

Name of Officer:

Signature:

Date:

Initiation Fee Enclosed
(US Funds only):
Please make checks payable to Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Assoc.

Fields below for AEMA use

Approved by AEMA Membership Committee Chair:

Signature:

Date:

Please send completed application forms and payment to:

AEMA Membership
P.O. Box 380
Metamora, IL 61548-0380

Basic Membership Qualifications

Manufacturers: Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the manufacturing or wholesale distribution of accessibility equipment is eligible to become an active Manufacturer member of the Association with the full voting privileges. Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Must have an established place of business.
Must subscribe to the principles, and in practice, apply the rules promulgated in ANSI A17.1 and CSA B355 Safety Code and other codes or ordinances having applicability.
Must subscribe to the purposes of the Association, and be willing to accept committee assignments and other work to further its ends,
The officers who apply on behalf of the firm or corporate must be actively engaged in its business.

Associates: Any person, firm or corporation with an interest in the accessibility equipment industry to become an Associate member. This includes equipment users, building owners, code writers, regulatory authorities, accessibility contractors, industry associates, government and others. Associate members do not have voting privileges.

Accessibility Equipment: The term "Accessibility Equipment" includes the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of vertical, inclined and horizontal conveying systems which are used primarily to provide access and/or egress for physically disabled persons in public and residential environments, commonly known as platform lifts, stairlifts, wheelchair lifts, access elevators, residence elevators, stairway chairlifts and similar products.

AEMA Codes of Ethical Practices

Be it resolved that we will conduct our business affairs in such a manner that they will be fair toall parties concerned.
And further resolved, that we manufacturer and/or distribute any products which reflect good quality, safety and best engineering practices for any given application.
And further resolved, that we will respect our competitors deserving of our respect.
And further resolved, that we will refrain from being derogatory.
And further resolved, that we will not take unfair advantage of our dealers or agents.
And further resolved, that we will always uphold the high standards of the purposes of AEMA.
And further resolved, that we will refuse to be a party to any of the following: price fixing, collusion, monopoly, non-code compliance, deviation from specifications after quoting, knowingly endorsing members of this or any other trade association if they are not qualified or are known to be unethical or dishonest.

Membership Dues

Manufacturer Member:

Initiation Fee (due with Membership Application): $500

Annual Dues: Based upon sales volume of accessibility equipment made during the preceding full calendar year (see excerpt below from the Bylaws of the Association, defining "Accessibility Equipment"). This figure establishes your dues category, which in turn establishes your membership dues factor. Dues therefore vary according to company size. Annual dues are calculated by multiplying your dues factor by a fixed dollar amount approved by the Board. The fiscal dollar amount has been fixed at $200. This dues structure was approved in a previous letter ballot. A dues invoice will be issued upon receipt of your category confirmation.

Please indicate the category for your Company based on your previous fiscal year's sales. All sales figures should be in US dollars and are for North American sales only of Accessibility equipment.

DUES STRUCTURE

Category Gross Sales (000) US$ Dues Factor $ Amount Annual Dues

A 0 - 1,999 2 $200 $400

B 2,000 - 4,999 6 $200 $1200

C 5,000 - 11,999 15 $200 $3000

D 12,000 + 30 $200 $6000

Excerpt from the Bylaws of the Association:

Article II - Definition

The term "Accessibility Equipment" includes the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of vertical, inclined and horizontal conveying systems which are used primarily to provide access and/or egress for physically disabled persons in public and residential environments, commonly known as platform lifts, stairlifts, wheelchair lifts, access elevators, residence elevators, stairway chairlifts, limited use/limited application elevators and similar products.

Associate Member:

Initiation Fee (due with Membership Application): $200

Annual Dues (pro-rated by quarter, based upon data of membership approval: $200

Note: Dues payments to AEMA are deductible as ordinary and necessary business expense for income tax purposes; However, dues' payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Membership Approval: Membership in AEMA is contingent upon a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association
Toll Free: 800-514-1100 | Email: info@aema.com

Your Name:
Company Name:
Address:
City:
State or Province:
Country:
Zip or Postal Code:
Telephone:
Toll-free:
Fax:
Web Site Address:
Email Address:
AEMA Voting Delegate:	Name: Title:
AEMA Voting Alternate:	Name: Title:
Structure of Company:	Corporation Partnership Proprietorship Other:
Operational Territory:
Subsidiaries/Branch Offices:
Describe your firm's products and services (attach literature):
Total US $ volume (000) of manufactured and/or distributed accessibility equipment sold in North America during the preceding complete calendar year:	$0 - 1,999 $2,000 - 4,999 $5,000 - 11,999 $12,000 +
How did you learn about AEMA?	Friend/Associate Industry function/trade show Web site Other:
Type of Membership applying for:	Manufacturer Associate
I hereby apply for membership in the Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association. I have reviewed the basic requirements for AEMA membership and Code of Ethical Practices of AEMA outlined below and I agree on behalf of my company to abide by the Bylaws and the Code of Ethical Practices of AEMA. I have enclosed payment for initiation fees and agree to promptly pay the annual membership fees upon approval of our membership application.
Name of Officer:
Signature:
Date:
Initiation Fee Enclosed (US Funds only): Please make checks payable to Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Assoc.
Fields below for AEMA use
Approved by AEMA Membership Committee Chair:
Signature:
Date:

Category	Gross Sales (000) US$	Dues Factor	$ Amount	Annual Dues
A	0 - 1,999	2	$200	$400
B	2,000 - 4,999	6	$200	$1200
C	5,000 - 11,999	15	$200	$3000
D	12,000 +	30	$200	$6000