August 2010 - Central Alberta Rural Manufacturers Association

NEW BENEFITS FOR CARMA MEMBERS!CARMA has been working very hard to develop a new benefits plan that provides our members and their employees with moretangible benefits to membership. While we fully believe that the most valuable tool we can offer our members is the networking,business-to-business relationship development and database of contacts that continues to grow, we recognize that companieswant to see more value-added benefits to their membership.Below is a list of benefits that have been established (and continues to grow) for CARMA members and their employees:Acklands GraingerCARMA has been set up as a major user, which gives discounts in all categories. Deeper discounts have also been added in welding/cuttingtools, facility maintenance and safety. Almost everything in their catalogue is covered in one form or another.They and their vendors have also agreed to provide training on products (everything from safety to welding). Their vendors canalso do site audits for things such as arc flash protection, slings, gas detection, fall arrest, etc. to ensure proper product usageand how to inspect for themselves.To take advantage of this discount, visit your local Acklands Grainger store and mention you are a CARMA member (a membershiproster has been provided). For further details, please contact Amy Judge at 403.347.3391 or via e-mail at judgea@agi.ca.Clarke InsuranceClarke Insurance has put together an Association insurance plan for home and auto insurance (a commercial insurance programis in progress). All CARMA member companies and their employees are eligible to receive the discounts, which are as follows:Auto Insurance:25% group discount on auto ratesAdditional auto multi-line discount increased from 5% to 20%Mature driver – up to 15%Long-term policy discount – 5%Flexible payment options with no service charges when policies are multi-lined24 hour emergency claims serviceAccess to collecting Air Miles pointsAdjuster responds within 6 hours or they pay $500Lifetime guarantee on automobile claims repairsMulti-vehicle discount – 10%Student living away from home discount – 50%4Theft deterrent – up to 15%

Property Insurance:5% group discount on property ratesAdditional property multi-line of 10%Claims free discount - up to 10%Mature citizens discount - up to 15%Mortgage free discount - up to 15%Home security discounts – up to 10%New home discount – up to 15%Long-term policy discount – 5%Identity theft coverage at no additional cost and no deductible in the event of a claim - $30,000 coverageFlexible payment options with no service charges when policies are multi-lined24 hour emergency claims serviceAccess to collecting Air Miles pointsAdjuster responds in 6 hours or they pay $500$2 million personal liabilityMobile home discounts of up to 10%For a quote, please contact Janelle or Ron at 403.358.3000 or visit their website at www.clarkeinsurance.com. Mention that youare a CARMA Member to receive the discount (a membership roster has been provided to Clarke Insurance).Flight CentreFlight Centre appreciates that their business clients make up a vital part of their business, which is why Flight Centre has createdthe CARMA Members Travel Program; an elite club dedicated to giving you and your colleagues exclusive deals on your leisuretravel, as their way of saying thank you.CARMA Travel Program Members receive:A dedicated travel managerA 5% discount on any international airfare or sun package booked with any oneor more of the following – travel insurance, cruises, tours or day trips5