Ontario’s Child<strong>care</strong> IndustryONLY ADCO MEMBERSHIP GIVESYOU ACCESS TO ALL OF THESE GREATPRODUCTS & SERVICESMembership Fee In<strong>for</strong>mationFees are based on a slid<strong>in</strong>g scale to encourage centres to jo<strong>in</strong>. REGULAR MembershipFirst Centre ............................................................................. $250.00(<strong>in</strong>cludes magaz<strong>in</strong>e subscription, owner/manager access to the "members only"section of the ADCO web site, vot<strong>in</strong>g privileges at AGM, discounted pric<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong>ADCO events, eligibility to purchase commercial liability and group benefits<strong>in</strong>surance at special rates through exclusive ADCO programs, and much more.)Each additional centre ..........................................$100.00/centre(<strong>in</strong>cludes one magaz<strong>in</strong>e per centre and member benefits <strong>for</strong> each centre)Maximum membership fee: ...........................................$1500.00(<strong>in</strong>cludes magaz<strong>in</strong>es <strong>for</strong> up to 12 additional centres, plus member benefits <strong>for</strong>each centre)The ADCO membership year runs from January to December. Fees paid by those.jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g ADCO mid-year will be pro-rated. Associate Corporate Membership(<strong>in</strong>cludes one magaz<strong>in</strong>e subscription, advance notice of pr<strong>in</strong>t and mail advertis<strong>in</strong>gopportunities, advance notice of ADCO events and exhibit and sponsorshipopportunities, <strong>in</strong>vitations to network<strong>in</strong>g events with ADCO members, preferentialadvertis<strong>in</strong>g rates and more.)Firms/Persons/Associations that supply goods/services to the<strong>child</strong> <strong>care</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry..................................................... $300.00 Associate Individual Membership(<strong>in</strong>cludes one magaz<strong>in</strong>e subscription, advance notice of ADCO events, <strong>in</strong>vitations tonetwork<strong>in</strong>g events with ADCO members and the option to purchase RECE Errors andOmissions Insurance through the ADCO MY SCHOOL program.)An Individual or ECE <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong>manag<strong>in</strong>g or own<strong>in</strong>g a <strong>child</strong> <strong>care</strong> program................. $150.00 Student Membership(Proof of student status required annually. Includes one magaz<strong>in</strong>e subscription,discount pric<strong>in</strong>g on ADCO events, <strong>in</strong>vitations to events where you can networkwith <strong>child</strong> <strong>care</strong> owners and managers.)An <strong>in</strong>dividual enrolled <strong>in</strong> an ECE degree/diplomaprogram................................................................... $50.00Visit www.adco-o.on.ca and click the Jo<strong>in</strong> ADCO.l<strong>in</strong>k on the front page of the site.Or, if you don’t have easy computer access, please call 1-800-567-7075and ask one of our operators to help you sign up.All applications submitted electronically be<strong>for</strong>e noon on Fridayare processed on Monday, with <strong>in</strong>voices mailed on Tuesday. Remitpayment as directed on your <strong>in</strong>voice. Access to the “members only”section of the ADCO web site and letters of ADCO membership <strong>in</strong> goodstand<strong>in</strong>g are issued only after your membership payment is receivedand cleared by the bank. Please allow up to six weeks <strong>for</strong> delivery.ADCO is dedicated to help<strong>in</strong>g its members optimize their day-to-dayoperations, enhance their f<strong>in</strong>ancial per<strong>for</strong>mance and grow their centres.Whether you deliver licensed <strong>child</strong> <strong>care</strong> services on a commercial or anon-profit basis, jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g ADCO is the smartest <strong>in</strong>vestment you can make.Here are a just few of the excit<strong>in</strong>g benefits of ADCO membership:Liability & Commercial InsuranceDesigned exclusively <strong>for</strong> licensed <strong>child</strong> <strong>care</strong> centres, the ADCO <strong>in</strong>suranceprogram offers unparalleled coverage, service and value. In fact, mostmembers say their <strong>in</strong>surance sav<strong>in</strong>gs alone more than offset the cost oftheir annual ADCO membership dues.Group Benefits InsuranceTh<strong>in</strong>k you can't af<strong>for</strong>d to offer your staff medical or dental benefits, ordisability and long term <strong>care</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance? Th<strong>in</strong>k aga<strong>in</strong>. The ADCO plan offersa flexible range of options designed to suit every need and budget.Child<strong>care</strong> Today Magaz<strong>in</strong>eAs part of your membership, you'll receive a subscription to Child<strong>care</strong>Today, the only quarterly bus<strong>in</strong>ess magaz<strong>in</strong>e exclusively <strong>for</strong> <strong>child</strong> <strong>care</strong>owners and managers.GOVERNMENT UPDATES & ADVOCACY TOOLSWhen you’re <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> a regulated <strong>in</strong>dustry, it’s imperative that youmake advocacy part of your regular operat<strong>in</strong>g rout<strong>in</strong>e. ADCO works witha professional government relations firm to monitor and report on theactivities of the government m<strong>in</strong>istries, departments, agencies andcommittees that most affect your program and your role as an employer.ADCO centre members receive a regular summary of these f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs,complete with advice about how you can take action.Af<strong>for</strong>dable Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g For You & Your TeamADCO conferences always offer sessions customized to meet the uniqueneeds of owners, supervisors and frontl<strong>in</strong>e staff; as well as opportunitiesto meet lead<strong>in</strong>g suppliers to the <strong>in</strong>dustry, see their displays and learnmore about their products and services.The Kids Help<strong>in</strong>g Kids WalkathonEvery year, ADCO members from across the prov<strong>in</strong>ce mobilize theircommunities <strong>in</strong> support of Ontario's four regional <strong>child</strong>ren's hospitals.Together, ADCO centres have raised over a million dollars <strong>for</strong> this mostworthy cause.Onl<strong>in</strong>e Market<strong>in</strong>g OpportunitiesReach out to parents by be<strong>in</strong>g part of the ADCO <strong>child</strong> <strong>care</strong> directory. Inaddition to your contact data, you can <strong>in</strong>clude photos and <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mationabout your centre, or a l<strong>in</strong>k to your website. You can also use the onl<strong>in</strong>ejob bank to advertise <strong>for</strong> new staff.Professional & Social Network<strong>in</strong>gThe "Members Only" section of the ADCO web site provides members witha private discussion area, where you can share ideas, ask other members<strong>for</strong> advice and participate <strong>in</strong> ADCO-exclusive onl<strong>in</strong>e polls that help shapethe policies that govern the <strong>child</strong> <strong>care</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry. Additionally, all ADCOevents <strong>in</strong>clude ample time <strong>for</strong> face-to-face network<strong>in</strong>g, relationshipbuild<strong>in</strong>g and the exchange of expertise.20 Child<strong>care</strong>TODAY • SUMMER/BACK TO SCHOOL 2012
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