Member Benefits, Types of Memberships

Individual commitment to a group effort — that is what makes a team work,
a company work, a society work, a civilization work.    Vince Lombardi (1913-1970)

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Networking – Shared Information – Opportunities to meet and collaborate with peers.  Build business relationships, discuss trends and innovative ideas, ask questions and solve collection related issues.

• Conferences – Twice Yearly-Face to Face Conventions – Convenient and affordable, with up-to-date issues pertinent to collection industry professionals.

• Educational Opportunities – ACA Accredited Classes – Offered in conjunction with some of the twice annual conventions and throughout the year.

• Legislative and Regulatory – Updates – Proactive initiatives, legislative knowledge, and insight to affect changes in state laws and regulations.  WCA is proactive at the grassroots level in an effort to educate its members in developing and maintaining a meaningful dialog with legislators.

• WCA Website – New, up-to-date web site with news and links affecting your industry.

• Listing of your company on our web site

• Members Attorney Program (MAP) – Providing access to ACA MAP members familiar with your industry’s laws and regulations.

• Access to WCA Leaders – WCA Executive Officers, Board of Directors, and Committees are available to direct you to numerous resources within the WCA/ACA network.

• Industry Links – Member Resources include links to ACA International, ACA’s Fastfax, State and Federal regulatory links, WCA Reports, WCA Updates, and State Unit links.

• Dual ACA/WCA membership – Access to ACA International website.  Education;  including face-to-face classes, online seminars, and written resources.  Advocacy;  ACA advocates in congress, in state legislatures, and the courts for the benefit of its members.  Code of Ethics, ACA store, ACA Agency Certification, ACA Risk Management, Compliance Assistance, Industry Guide, Collector Magazine, Political Action and ACPAC.
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• Risk Management – In conjunction with ACA, thorough, complete approach to risk management for the collection industry.  Well packaged and priced insurance and bonding programs for members.

• Camaraderie – Socialize with Colleagues – Our twice annual meetings bring out the best in our industry for collegiality and camaraderie.

It has been said, “Attend one WCA Meeting and you will return, again and again!”

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Networking – Shared Information – Opportunities to meet and collaborate with collection agency owners and upper level managers.  Build business relationships, discuss trends and innovative ideas, ask questions and solve collection related issues.

• Conferences – Twice Yearly – Face to Face Conventions –Convenient and affordable, with up-to-date issues pertinent to collection industry professionals.   Vendor and MAP attorney members are invited to all speaker sessions and social networking events.

• Educational Opportunities – ACA Accredited Classes – Offered in conjunction with some of the twice annual conventions and throughout the year.

• Legislative and Regulatory – Updates – Proactive initiatives, legislative knowledge, and insight to affect changes in state laws and regulations.  WCA is proactive at the grassroots level in an effort to educate its members in developing and maintaining a meaningful dialog with legislators.

• WCA Website – New, up-to-date web site with news and links affecting the collection industry.

• Access to WCA Leaders – WCA Executive Officers, Board of Directors, and Committees are available to direct you to numerous resources within the WCA/ACA network.

• WCA Member List – Affiliate Members have access to WCA member contact information.

• Industry Links – Member Resources include links to ACA International, ACA’s Fastfax, State and Federal regulatory links, WCA Reports, WCA Updates, and State Unit links.

• Camaraderie – Socialize with Colleagues – Our twice annual meetings bring out the best in our industry for collegiality and camaraderie.

• Reduced Rate – Attend some of the WCA Meetings at a reduced Affiliate Member rate.

• Listing of your company on our web site on the WCA Affiliate Member Page

NOW AVAILABLE:  WCA AFFILIATE MEMBERS MAY PURCHASE A WCA WEBSITE AD!
See Affiliate Membership Application for details.

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

General Membership

Any person, firm, or corporation operating a collection agency which has complied with the State of Wisconsin licensing and bonding law and which subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the Wisconsin Collectors Association Incorporated and ACA International may apply for WCA/ACA General Membership.

Affiliate Membership

Any out-of-state person, firm, or corporation operating a collection agency who is a member of ACA International;  vendors and suppliers supporting the credit and collection industry; credit grantors may apply for WCA Affiliate Membership.