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Friday, September 03, 2010

WHY IS DBA MEMBERSHIP A GOOD INVESTMENT?

INFORMATION. DBA provides its members with technical, operational, legal and legislative news and information that keeps them on top of issues they need to know to remain viable in the Wisconsin Dairy Industry. DBA also provides information through weekly alert messages and annual publications.

EDUCATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. DBA provides knowledge, insight and resources for Federal, State, County and Town regulation issues. DBA educates consumers, the media and legislators on the economic value dairy operations bring to the state and local communities while working to change perception of livestock operations.

REPRESENTATION. DBA is an effective voice for issues affecting the dairy industry. DBA is proud of its proactive involvement in the legislative process, ensuring the future of the dairy industry. DBA is well positioned with our own lobbyists who are well connected in Madison and across the state.

NETWORKING. As a member of DBA, you will have the opportunity to network with progressive dairy industry leaders across Wisconsin.

If you have questions regarding DBA Membership, please call the DBA office at (920) 491-9956.

Annual Membership Types:

Producer Member:

Any person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or other entity, which is the owner of a dairy, heifer or calf operation. Annual membership dues are $1.50 per mature animal (first year membership is $.75 per mature animal).

Producer benefits include:

Creating a favorable business climate, allowing your dairy business to operate successfully in Wisconsin.
Improving the image of all size dairies.
Representation and voting rights within the association.
Discounted producer insurance plan and reimbursement opportunities.
A dedicated environmental attorney and five DBA lobbyist who work to defend and protect our dairy industry.
Membership plaque.

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Special Producer Offer from Hastings Mutual Insurance (Adobe Acrobat Format)

Special Producer Offer from Ecolab Reimburses Members with Free Product (Adobe Acrobat Format)

Corporate Member:

Any partnership, corporation, limited liability company or other entity, which is a supplier of goods and/ or services utilized within the dairy industry.

All DBA Corporate Recognition Levels Include:

Direct customer contact with key producers at all DBA events
Voting privileges equal total membership contribution

Prestigious: $25,000

Advertising in DBA communications (15% reduced rate)
Opportunity to participate on DBA committees
Company recognition and link on DBA homepage
2 admissions to DBA Annual Business Conference
2 golfer registrations at DBA Annual Golf Outing
Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at all DBA events
2 mailings to DBA producer members annually
New member introduction
Prominent recognition in DBA publications
1 article in DBA publication written by your company
Opportunity to meet with DBA Board of Directors Annually
Ability to format individual membership/sponsorship benefits

Elite: $10,000

Advertising in DBA communications (11% reduced rate)
Opportunity to participate on DBA committees
Company recognition and link on DBA homepage
2 admissions to DBA Annual Business Conference
2 golfer registrations at DBA Annual Golf Outing
Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at select DBA events
2 mailings to DBA producer members annually
New member introduction
Prominent recognition in DBA publications

Platinum: $5,000

Advertising in DBA communications (9% reduced rate)
Opportunity to participate on DBA committees
Company recognition and link on Platinum Page of DBA website
2 admissions to DBA Annual Business Conference
Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at DBA Annual Business Conference
1 mailing to DBA producer members annually
New member introduction

Gold: $2,500

Advertising in DBA communications (7% reduced rate)
Opportunity to participate on DBA committees
Company recognition and link on Gold Page of DBA website
1 admission to DBA Annual Business Conference
1 mailing to DBA producer members annually

Silver: $1,000

Advertising in DBA communications (5% reduced rate)
Opportunity to participate on DBA committees
Company recognition on Silver Page of DBA website
Discounted DBA event registrations

Allied: $500

Advertising in DBA communications
Opportunity to participate on DBA committees
Discounted DBA event registrations

Professional: $250

Any individual person that is not a producer, corporate or allied industry partner and is engaged in the dairy industry. (Professional members are acknowledged as an individual, not a company)

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