AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP​​

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Why Join the Greater Boston Concierge Association

 

Joining the Greater Boston Concierge Association (GBCA) offers several key benefits, especially if you are working in hospitality, guest services or related fields.

 

Access to Exclusive Events and Meetings

GBCA often organizes events that are tailored to the needs of concierges and hospitality professionals. These events can include industry talks, network mixers, and special activities, all of which provide you with insider knowledge and tools to excel in your role. Monthly meetings or events may also provide opportunities for continuing education or discussing trends that impact the concierge industry.

 

Networking Opportunities

One of the greatest benefits is the chance to connect with other local concierges and hospitality professionals. This can lead to valuable collaborations, support, and career growth. You’ll also meet affiliate members, who are partners and vendors in the tourism, hospitality, and service industries. These relationships can provide you with insights, resources, and new partnerships for both your career and the services you offer to clients.

 

Access to Exclusive Resources

Members often gain access to tools, guides, and industry insights that are not readily available to non-members. This includes vendor discounts, services, or first look at new offerings in the local area.

 

Increased Visibility

Membership in the GBCA can increase your visibility within the local hospitality community. Being associated with an established organization boosts your credibility and helps you stand out in the competitive concierge profession.

 

Community Support

Being part of a professional association allows you to stay connected with peers who share similar challenges and experiences. It fosters a sense of community, where you can exchange ideas, resources, and solutions.

 

Social Media

Your company will be prominently featured across various pages on our social media platforms exposing your brand not only to our members, but also to travelers and professionals within the hotel industry. This is a fantastic chance to elevate your presence and reach a wider audience. Through our upcoming initiatives, we will be utilizing email blasts, direct links to websites, updatable information, social media, videos, and much more to enhance visibility and interaction.

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HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

A business may be accepted as a member of the Greater Boston Concierge Association after submitting a letter of intent to the VP of Membership and the Membership Committee. In this letter you must indicate how you would benefit by becoming a member and how the GBCA would benefit by your membership as well. We also request two letters of recommendation - one from a current GBCA affiliate member and the other from an existing Concierge member.

The GBCA is a networking organization, and benefits to members include:

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1. Current membership lists of all concierges and affiliate members.

2. Invitations to our monthly meetings and other activities that will be planned throughout the year.

3. Opportunities to network with concierges and other affiliate members.

4. The opportunity to participate in our annual Trade Show.

 

Dues of $400 per year are payable within 30 days from receipt of application renewal or notification of acceptance of application. Membership is from January 1 to December 31. There are no reduced or rebated memberships for part of the year.

Affiliate membership resides in the business/organization. Each affiliate is permitted only one representative member to the GBCA. This position is transferable to another representative of the business/organization. Membership must be renewed by application each year with designation of the representative for that year.

Affiliates must attend three (3) meetings of the GBCA per year. This is a requirement to be eligible to vote for the Affiliate Representative to the Board of Directors of the GBCA.

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NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP

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A nonprofit organization may be accepted as a member of the Greater Boston Concierge Association after submitting a letter of intent to the VP of Membership and the Membership Committee. In this letter you must indicate how you would benefit by becoming a member and how the GBCA would benefit by your membership as well. We also request two letters of recommendation - one from a current GBCA affiliate member and the other from an existing Concierge member. ally.

The GBCA is a networking organization, and benefits to members include:

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1. Current membership lists of all concierges and affiliate members

2. Invitations to our monthly meetings and other activities that will be planned throughout the year.

3. Opportunities to network with concierges and other affiliate members.

4. The opportunity to participate in our annual Tabletop Trade Show.

 

As a non-profit organization your membership in the GBCA is $175 annually. The nonprofit application should be returned within 30 days from receipt of application renewal or notification of acceptance. Membership is from January 1 to December 31.

Non-Profit membership resides in the business/organization. Each non-profit is permitted only one representative member to the GBCA. This position is transferable to another representative of the business or organization. Membership must be renewed by application each year with designation of the representative for that year.

Non-Profits must attend three (3) meetings of the GBCA per year. This is a requirement to be eligible to vote for the Affiliate Representative to the Board of Directors of the GBCA.