GAMA International Journal January-February 2014 - 59

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Your New Year's Resolution
GAMA InternAtIonAl is unique among industry associations in that its sole
mission is to deliver meaningful professional development experiences to members.
through our professional development resources, networking opportunities - such
as at lAMP - and recognition for outstanding achievement in distribution, GAMA
has one client in mind: you.
But to really appreciate the value of GAMA membership, you must take
advantage of the resources that are provided to you. Here are just a few:
Access to GAMA Source-24/7 learning library

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Access to Best Practices teleconferences

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Jeffrey R. Hughes

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Discounts on programs and products
But these are features, not benefits, and as sales executives, we know that what

sells is the benefit of the product. And the product, in this case, is your membership.
Consider the benefit of becoming an expert in the art and
science of recruiting, selecting, training, supervising, and
developing your producers by participating in one of GAMA's
numerous workshops or leadership development programs.
or by delving into some of the excellent, best practices-based

"Consider how you can
take better advantage of
the benefits that GAMA
offers you."

text, audio, and video selections on GAMA Source or from
the GAMA Professional Development catalogue.
Consider the benefit of being able to network with 2,500 of your associates at
lAMP each year to discuss issues inherent in, and solutions to, the complex business
of leading an insurance and financial services organization.
And consider the benefit, and accompanying prestige, of being identified as one
of the most productive and successful field leaders in the industry. not only do our
awards indicate your success, but they signify that you are truly an agency or firm
builder who knows how to get the job done when it comes to developing highly
productive producers.
Plus there's a less obvious benefit of GAMA membership: your ability to volunteer
to help make your association a more relevant resource for members. Whether
you join a committee, write an article for this magazine, moderate a Best Practices
teleconference or participate as a panelist, facilitate a Field leadership Series
workshop, or deliver a leading Practices session at lAMP, you have the benefit of
supporting your fellow members, of giving back to your industry.
Being a member of GAMA International sets you apart from others who have not
affiliated themselves with this made-to-order association for professional distribution
field leaders. By belonging to GAMA, you show a commitment to excellence and
reaffirm it by taking advantage of the benefits your association offers you.
So Happy new Year - which, by the way, is a good time to begin taking
full advantage of the GAMA's member benefits. You will be in investing in your
professional future.
to learn even more about what GAMA offers you, contact Michelle Pike, senior
manager, membership services, at mpike@gamaweb.com. or review your benefits
in detail at gamaweb.com/membership.

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