Value of Membership

Unfortunately, some business leaders faced with shrinking budgets have questioned the value of membership in associations. This shortsighted approach could have future ramifications far greater than the cost of membership dues.

Why ALA?
The Military Resale Industry is under tremendous pressure to survive in an era where consolidations and privatization issues are staring us in the face each and every day. DoD officials have been tasked to find efficiencies wherever and whenever they can. Your membership in the American Logistics Association (ALA) helps to protect the #1 non-pay compensation benefit and the most deserving customer in the world - our uniformed men and women. We are committed to protecting the commissary, exchange and MWR benefits of the troops around the world that are protecting the citizens of our great nation as well as our interests abroad. Having said that, we are asking that you reconsider your membership in the ALA.

In addition to patriotism, the ALA has numerous beneficial member benefits and valuable propositions. Try and think about managing your business without the content available only from this Association. When do you need the most support? When do you need the fastest answers? When do you need a network of colleagues? When all is well or when you are under intense pressure? When your sales are increasing or when you’ve run out of options? Today, we need each other more than ever!

What do you get as an ALA member?
What can ALA provide you and why should you belong? ALA is the only organization that can give you the resources and the information you need to succeed. Consider these important ALA membership benefits:

• The ability to increase your company’s revenue and enhance your professional growth.
• Defined career developments and refined industry training.
• Top-notch conventions and conferences that always hit the mark.
• Access to information and industry promotions that will allow you to get the job done.
• Unparalleled industry promotion and representation.
• The right contacts in Washington to protect your interests.
• A full time staff who is continuously searching, reading, gate keeping, solving, debating, analyzing, projecting, publishing, sharing and most importantly, winning.

Ask yourself: "What will it cost your organization to do this alone?" Then, "How does that compare to an annual dues payment to the American Logistics Association?"

Don’t Just Join -- BELONG!
With today’s increasing market pressures, we can help you manage the strategic challenges of shrinking budgets, downsizing staffs and rapid advances in technology. We forecast trends in industry to help members plan their futures, and capture best practices in areas as diverse as how to do business with the government, technology, communications, and of course, government relations. These best practices are tangible benefits that will save your company time and money. All of this is done collectively with input from current members of the Association, and shared economies of scale which allows many to benefit at a much more reasonable cost.

We may call it "membership," but it is really an investment in our industry! Perhaps Teddy Roosevelt said it best, "Every man owes part of his time and money to the business or industry to which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere."

Together we will succeed!