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Member
Requirements
ADME
members must meet certain requirements before they can become members
of the organization. This assures a quality membership of dedicated
professionals. In turn, this reassures the meeting and events management
professional that companies chosen will perform the services at
the highest possible level.
The primary criterion
is to have a company that can be defined as a DMC. The definition of a DMC Company, as published in ADMExpressions, May 199 and reprinted annually in the ADME Membership Directory is: A professional services company possessing extensive local knowledge, expertise and resources, specializing in the design and implementation of events, activities, tours, transportation and program logistics.
If your company
fits the definition of a Destination Management Company, then you
have met the first membership requirement. The remainder of the
requirements are:
- Business
must be a member of local Convention & Visitors Bureau or
Chamber of Commerce if no CVB exists
- Primary
focus of legal entity of company must be that of destination
management
- Company
must provide 4 out of 5 key services listed: Events, Activities,
Tours, Transportation and Program Logistics
- Company
must carry a designated minimum of general liability insurance.
ADME’s
Mission is to increase the professionalism and effectiveness of
destination management through member and industry education, establishment
of standard ethical practices and promotion of the value of the
industry to the general public. In support of this Mission, ADME
has adopted the following:
Membership
Categories
| Executive |
Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) or Management Designate of a parent
organization of a DMC that has been in existence for at least
two (2) years. May vote on all issues and officers/directors
of ADME |
| Active |
CEO
(or designate) of a subsidiary DMC owned by an Executive Member/Designate
of an eligible DMC or Affiliate. Additionally, A CEO or Owner
of a DMC that has met all requirements of Executive Membership
status, with the exception of the two (2) years in business
stipulation, is also eligible. Upon achieving the required
years in business, member must upgrade to
Executive Membership by paying the required additional dues
at the next anniversary date. Voting rights include all issues,
with the exception of Executive Orders, Bylaws, and Elections. |
| Affiliate |
Representatives
of firms and individual executives engaged in providing products
and services related to the conduct and operation of Destination
Management Companies and the services they implement, who are
not otherwise eligible for Executive or Active membership. |
| Associate |
Employee,
agent or representative of an entity that has at least one
Executive, Affiliate, or Active member in good standing who
is working at the same business location as the Executive,
Active, or Affiliate member. No voting rights are connected
with this category; however, this category of member may participate
in membership benefit programs sponsored by ADME and many attend
the annual meeting at the member fee. |
| Faculty |
Individuals employed as faculty in graduate
or undergraduate academic programs in Destination Management
and having met one of the following requirements; currently
teaching at least two classes per semester; or currently
teaching at least one class per quarter; or at least four
classes in the past academic year.
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Student
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Individuals
enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate academic program
directly related to Destination Management for at least six
quarter or semester hours. Verification of enrollment is
required.
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