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Expense category Expense Notes

JB - Consultant fees (assuming 12 mo. engagement) $ 60,000.00 per year
Travel $ 8,500.00 per year
Rebranding (if new name determined)
Advertising $ 25,000.00 per year
Entertainment (Meals, drinks, tickets, etc.) $ 35,000.00 per year
Marketing Material production $ 15,000.00 per year
Marketing department salaries $ 25,000.00 per year entire department
Training/Meetings $ 7,500.00 per year
Mailing expenses $ 6,000.00 per year ($150 per mailing)
Commissions (AKA "the carrot) $ 50,000.00 Potential - Assuming 1% of jobs earned
Total $ 232,000.00
% of Business Development/Marketing
Memberships (All Company Members) Cost this year Expenses
RECA $ 2,500.00 1%
ACEA $ 500.00 0%
AIA-Austin (for 2016 & 2017) $ 750.00 0%
Home Builders Association* $ 1,500.00 1%

Totals $ 5,250.00 2%

*Estimated until call to HBA returned this week.

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 RECA ACEA AIA-Austin (for 2016 & 2017) Home Builders Association*

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ACEA Membership
ACEA membership benefits ~

> Monthly ACEA newsletters announcing events, news releases, member firm information

> Informative website: www.aceatx.com

> Notices of rules postings and review meetings
> Discuss issues with area municipalities and others in the construction and engineering
infrastructure industry
> Advertisting and marketing opportunities
> Company listing in the membership directory distributed to member firms and area
municipalities
> Networking opportunities with others in the construction industry:
Annual Fish Fry
Three golf tournaments yearly
Monthly luncheons with informative speakers
Networking happy hours
>Annual Central Texas Infrastructure Design & Construction Symposium
Discuss issues with area municipalities and others in the industry
Obtain Engineers Professional Development Hours (PDH)
>Community outreach opportunities
Austin Dog Alliance
ACE Mentoring Program
Dream of Hope Ranch
Candlelight Ranch
Christmas for Children program/Mainspring School
Blue Santa
> Obtain Engineers Professional Development Hours (PDH)
> Scholarship program
>Two complimentary lunches at our monthly luncheons
>Membership plaque and opportunity to speak about your company to membership
at a luncheon
> Educational and training seminars

Membership Categories
Contractor/Engineer: Any person, firm, or corporation who is engaged in the utilities
and street construction industry and engineering design of such utilities and streets in
the Public Works infrastructure
Associate: Any person, firm or corporation who or which is a supplier of equipment,
goods, materials or surety
Member dues for all categories of membership are $500.00 annually. The Association's
calendar year runs from July 1 through June 30. Dues will be prorated quarterly for those
joining during the year.

Annual membership dues (July 1 of current year - June 30 of following year) - $500
Prorated membership dues (July 1 - September 30) - $500
Prorated membership dues (October 1 - December 31) - $375
Prorated membership dues (January 1 - March 31) - $250
Prorated membership dues (April - June) - $125

Please fill out the membership form and mail or email to:
Greater Austin Contractors & Engineers Association
3636 Executive Center Drive, G-40
Austin, TX 78731
Upcoming Events:
ACEA 2016 Annual Fish Fry
Fundraiser
29-Sep-16
Register on EventBrite.com (enter ACEA
Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser or 9/29/16 to
get to page) or send in registration to
info@aceatx.com

Location: Travis County Expo Center

7311 Decker Lane, Austin
Select Your Member Type
Platinum Corporate Membership
For just $2,500, your company gets all the benefits of a Gold Corporate Membership, as well as two
to the RECA Exchange, a table at a RECA Ideas Forum luncheon of your choice and the first opport
to purchase project tour tickets. It includes five Silver Individual Memberships, and more can be ad
even greater discounts off the regular rate.

Join now!

Gold Corporate Membership

For $1,500, your company gets five Silver Individual Memberships. Additional memberships may be
for even greater discounts off the regular rate.

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Silver Individual Membership

Silver Individual Memberships are $350 annually. If your company has a Platinum or Gold Corporat
Membership already, you qualify for a discounted membership.

Join Now!

Student
Current undergraduate or graduate students can join RECA for $50 a year and gain access to future
potential employers and co-workers. Proof of enrollment required.
Upcoming Events:

https://recaonline.site-ym.com/events/calendar.asp?
AIAAustin
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Allied Membership
Allied Membership serves the professional needs of businesses working in fields of
architecture, design, and construction in the greater Austin area. AIA Austin provides the
architecture community with resources and relationships to make a difference through
design. Through professional development, community outreach and advocacy, we open
doors, provide connections, keep our members informed, and demonstrate our commitment
to great design and the value of architects.

AIA Austin Corporate* Allied Member benefits include:

Company listing with weblink in the Allied Member Directory
Member pricing for all AIA Austin events
Member pricing on advertising
Member discounts for Center of Architecture rentals

*Membership benefits apply to each employee in your company

Continuing Education Opportunities
We encourage Allied Members to host continuing education courses for design
professionals. Ten dates will be reserved for Allied Members courses each calendar year
(on a first-come, first-served basis).

Get Involved?!
You can maximize the effectiveness of your membership by getting involved in Chapter
activities such as joining a committee and attending Chapter meetings and events.

$750 for the remainder of 2016 and 2017 annual membership (a $1000 value)
JOIN/RENEW HERE

$500 for 2016

JOIN/RENEW HERE

For more information about our Allied Membership Program, contact Julia Higginbotham.
Upcoming Events:
https://aiaaustin.org/calendar
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Associate Membership: Associate members provide products or services to home builders; essent

does business with members in the home building industry. They sell lumber, windows, appliances
such as mortgage finance. To learn more about associate membership, contact Debbie Horridge at

Five Great Reasons to Become an Associate Member

Network with Builders
The HBA offers many opportunities for members to meet and network with others in the building in
will receive a copy of the HBA’s Member Directory and Buyers Guide that includes contact informa
member.

Professional Recognition/Advertising
Your involvement in or advertising at HBA events such as The MAX Awards, Parade of Homes™, T
Tournament, or Crawfish Boil all provide excellent opportunities for recognition. All members are a
Membership Directory and website.  These listings are a good way to contact or be contacted by ot
public.

Committee/HBA Support
Members have a voice in the actions and goals of the HBA through committee participation. Gettin
your membership success. Each member will benefit from becoming involved and doing business
motto is “Do Business with a Member.”

Educational Opportunities

Through seminars, workshops, and publications, the HBA offers its members many ways to stay cu
ideas crucial to the industry.  Once you are a member of the HBA you are also a member of the Sta
Builders Associations, thus providing you with access to local, state, and national publications and

Supporting Your Industry

A strong organization is the key to success in any industry. By becoming a valuable member of the
strengthening your industry at the local, state and national level.
Upcoming Events:

https://hbaaustin.site-ym.com/events/event_list.asp
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