Most Americans are members of associations, sometimes without even realizing. As a member of the City Market Co-op, I am a member of the cooperative's association. I was thankful for being a AAA member when my car wouldn't start on an empty tank in -9 degree weather last week. While traveling abroad I interned for The World Trade Centre Dublin, which is a member of the World Trade Centers Association. Upon graduation of Champlain College, I will be a member of the Champlain Alumni group.
It is human nature to want to belong to an in-group, and associations speak to this basic need. Although it may not be the most stimulating aspect of
public relations work, there are definitely jobs all over the world that
involve working in member relations.
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSSA) is one obvious example of an association, whose benefits of membership include networking, job opportunities, the latest news and information in the field, as well as other resources and directory available to card carrying members.
Thanks to my very generous and concerned family, I have been a member of the American Automobile Association (AAA) since I started driving at sixteen. After seeing that it is the largest association in America, I decided to look into the benefits I am entitled to.
As a plus member, apparently I am covered for up to $750 if I get into an accident while more than 50 miles away from home on expenses like food, lodging and transportation.
Good to know.
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