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Why join NAPAA?and Section125 Plan when payroll isprocessed with Advanco. For detailscontact: Gerry Flores at (563) 564-1800 or gerbear_61@hotmail.comNAPAA Resource Center• NAPAA HQ has extensive resourcesto help agents locate hard to find informationNAPAA Acts as the Voice of theAllstate Agent:• We say the things that must be saidon behalf of the agent.• We take stands on issues that affectagents, such as ALI, RFG, independentcontractor status, quotas andterminations (See examples in Exclusivefocusmagazine).• We are willing to meet with companyleaders, without fear.• We have demonstrated that we arewilling to take legal action when warranted.• NAPAA possesses “standing” underboth Florida law and Federal law.National EA Conference• Great speakers, informative legal andbusiness tips, vendor fair and muchmore.Free Member Benefits• Useful tools to help buy or sell anagency• Sample business plan• Sample letter agreement• Sample asset purchase agreement• Non-disclosure agreement for CSRP• Quick Reference Guide to buyingand selling Allstate agencies• Agency for sale listing on NAPAAWebsite and in Exclusivefocus magazine• Consultation with HQ staff familiarwith sale process• Access to “Member’s Only” sectionon NAPAA WebsiteFree NAPAA Communications• Subscription to the “NAPAA Forum,”our online discussion group.• Subscription to DirectExpress weeklyemail newsletter• Subscription to Exclusivefocus magazineFree Customer Transfer-in/Transfer-out Service:• We locate experienced NAPAAmember agents for customers transferringfrom state-to-state• As a member, you become immediatelyeligible to receive customertransfers to your areaFree Leads from the “Get aQuote” Page on the NAPAAWebsite• When a consumer requests a quote,we provide the lead to a NAPAAmember in the area.Special Offers and Discounts• Free membership when payroll isprocessed 2X per month with E-chxPayroll Solutions• 25% members-only discount on payrollprocessing with Paychex• Access to dental, group health, 401KExpert Assistance from Staff atNAPAA Headquarters• HQ staff has more than 50 yearscombined experience in and aroundAllstate• Many times, company managers act intheir own self-interest – NAPAA actsin your best interests all the time.• NAPAA members get straight, nononsensehelp on a wide range of issuesfrom the knowledgeable, experiencedstaff at NAPAA HQ. These includesuch issues as buying and selling agencies,staffing, marketing, HO securityinvestigations and terminations.“Legislate for Success” Program• NAPAA sponsors and supports legislationfavorable to Allstate agentsLet NAPAA Help you Succeed• NAPAA acts as a support system forour members if and when they needhelpFree Mentoring Program• We help members sort through themixed messages and misinformationthey receive.• Helps newer agent members by givingthem access to an experiencedagent who can provide solid, sensibleadvice and directionThe Board of Directors• Board members are uncompensatedvolunteers who have your interests atheart.• They are a diverse group that includesboth newer agents and seasonedveterans.06/09 - EF56 — Exclusivefocus Summer 2009
NAPAA Membership Applicationand/or Action Fund DonationNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ALLSTATE AGENTS, INC.P. O. Box 7666, Gulfport, MS 39506Call Toll-Free: 877.627.2248 • E-Mail: HQ@napaausa.org • Fax Toll-Free: 866.627.2232Name:______________________________________ Off Ph:_______________________ Fax__________________________Street:________________________________________________ E-Mail:__________________________________________City:________________________________________ State:_____ ZIP:__________ Home Ph: _______________________Is this address your ❑ Home or ❑ Office?Status: ❑ Active Agent ❑ EFS Agent ❑ Staff ❑ Other (please explain)____________________________________Date: _____________ Years with Allstate________ Office Zip Code (If using home address) __________________Referred by: _______________________________(name of person or publication that inspired your membership)MEMBERSHIP SECTION - (CONFIDENTIAL)Includes:• Free Insurance Leads from the NAPAA Website ❑ Annual $350/yr• Member-to-Member Transfer-in Referrals• Timely Communications, including a weekly newsletter ❑ EFT $29/mo• Comprehensive Resource Center• Resources for Buying and Selling Agencies❑ E-chx will pay duesACTION FUND DONATION SECTION Check or CC EFT amountPAYMENT SECTION$____________ or $____________/mo.❑ CHECK - Annual: Please make payable to NAPAA and mail to the address at the top of this application.❑ CREDIT CARD – Annual: I authorize this amount to be charged to my credit card.(Please complete the information below)Card type: ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard ❑ Discover ❑ American ExpressName on account ______________________________________ Amount to be Charged: $__________ (Annual only)Account Number ________________________________________ Expiration date __________ Security code________Address on Card _____________________________________________________Zip on Card_____________________Signature of Cardholder _________________________________________________ Date ____________(6/09 EF)❑ EFT - Monthly (attach or fax voided check)I understand that the amount stated above will be deducted from my checking account every month until instructed otherwise.I have enclosed a voided check and understand that the withdrawals will occur on or about the 20 th of every month.Authorization Signature: _____________________________________________________________Date ____________❑ E-chx will pay my dues – I am an E-chx client processing payroll at least twice per month.PLEASE FAX APPLICATION TOLL-FREE TO: 866.627.2232MAIL APPLICATION TO: NAPAA, P.O. Box 7666, Gulfport, MS 39506Note: You do not have to be a member to donate to the NAPAA Action Fund
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