Member Benefits - Florida Professional Paddler's Association

*Membership Benefits*
	Brochure Listing: FPPA members are entitled to a listing in the 30,000 to 50,000 4-color brochures printed annually. The brochure is distributed through State Welcome Centers, tradeshows, Canoecopia, Chamber of Commerces, Visitor and Convention Bureaus, AAA offices, fellow member’s places of business, and a myriad of other locations.
	Office of Greenways and Trails under DEP (http://www.floridagreenwaysandtrails.com ) now has a direct link to FPPA website instead of their own on-line outfitter list. Those looking for outfitters now come directly to FPPA.
	Website Listing: FPPA members are entitled to a listing at www.paddleflausa.com. Members work to have FPPA’s website address listed everywhere possible. Member sites include a reciprocal link to www.paddleflausa.com
	Brochure Mailing: A permanent P.O. Box address is maintained for FPPA brochure requests. Requests come from individuals and FPPA listings in magazine articles, newspaper articles, and book listings. Mailing address is P.O. Box 1764 Arcadia, FL 34265
	Nature and Heritage Welcome Center/White Springs: FPPA maintains a display where members can have a brochure slot at a discount price.
	Action Lists: Members receiver quarterly “action lists”, published by the President listing marketing opportunities, paddlesport and conservation information, “heads up” information, deals on equipment, and event announcements which includes a calendar of events.
	FPPA Vendors List: List of vendors used by fellow members and FPPA exclusive discounts offered by vendors
	FPPA Network, facilitated by FPPA, is a proven way to meet others and gain invaluable insight and information regarding the paddlesport industry. Over 90% of FPPA members have e-mail, which makes networking that much easier.
	Bi-annual Meetings in February and September is a chance to paddle a different waterway, meet with other outfitters, and participate in workshops and industry updates.
	FPPA is listed as the paddling resource at: Visit Florida’s Florida Vacation Guide (1,000,000 published) Visit Florida’s tourism website, www.visitflorida.com
	Visit Florida Partner: FPPA is a Founding Partner of Visit Florida and participates in Visit Florida marketing and brochure distribution opportunities and promotes Visit Florida.
	Visit Florida Paddling Trails Brochure: FPPA worked closely with VF to develop the brochure and is a sponsor. Listings were based on VF partnership and FPPA membership. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/PDF/FL_Paddling_Trails.pdf
	Co-op promotion: FPPA members promote each other
	Information source: FPPA strives to be an information resource for it’s members in regard to issues and needs that effect the paddlesport industry including insurance and regulations
	State Agency and Committee Representation: FPPA members attend DEP, Recreational Users Meeting, Enterprise Florida, Visit Florida, FBAC, FWC, and other agency and committee meetings whenever possible to stay up to date on issues.
	Buying Co-op: members work with each other, manufacturers, and dealers to obtain top prices. See FPPA Vendor List
	Conservation Issues: Many of the members are actively involved in a variety of conservation organizations and associations and share that wealth of information with all.
	Government Representation: Members work together to write, phone, e-mail, or otherwise communicate with the various state and federal agencies to make FPPA’s voice heard in decisions that affect paddlesports.
	Continuing Education: part of each bi-annual meeting is set-aside for speakers or workshops to further enlighten attending members.
	Paddlesports Industry Association (PIA) works closely with FPPA and distributes FPPA brochures. Many members are also a member of PIA (the national paddlesport association). www.propaddle.com


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Florida Professional Paddlesports Association
P.O. Box 1764 Arcadia, FL 34265