Frequently Asked Questions: ASCnet Membership
Q: How much does it cost to become a member?
Q: How long does membership last?
Q: Does membership include local chapter
dues?
Q: If I join in June are my dues
prorated?
Q: When is the billing done?
Q: I'm not a member can I join
online?
Q: What educational programs are available for
members?
Q: How can I find a local chapter in my area?
Q: Is it true that Applied Systems will pay for
my first year of membership when I'm a new user?
Q: As a member, do we receive
discounted rates for the Annual Conference?
Q: As a member, are we entitled to
additional technical assistance?
Q: In order to be a member do I have to be on
Applied Systems' support?
Q: How much does it cost
to become a member?
A:Membership costs varies depending on the number of
terminals an agency has. Click here
for current rates
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Q: How long does membership last?
A: Membership lasts for one year from the date of
renewal.
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Q: Does membership include local
chapter dues?
A: No, each chapter has a different dues structure.
Typically the costs range from $50-$150 per year.
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Q: If I join in June are
my dues prorated?
A: We do not prorate our dues, you must pay for 12
months of dues which would run from June to June in this example (or 12
months from the join date).
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Q: When is the
billing done?
A: The majority of invoices are mailed out in the fall
of each year for the following year's membership.
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Q: I'm not a member can I join online?
A: Not at this time; during our initial phase of our new
website, only PDFs
are available
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Q: What educational
programs are available for members?
A: In addition to our opportunity to network with
thousands of users, membership entitles you to discounts when attending
our Annual
Conference and Regional Summits.
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Q: How can I find a
local chapter in my area?
A: To find a local chapter in your area refer to our
section on local
chapters.
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Q: Is it true
that Applied Systems will pay for my first year of membership when I'm a
new user?
A: Yes! Applied Systems will pay for your first 12
months as a member of our user group, but this does not include any
optional local chapter dues.
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Q: As a member, do we receive
discounted rates for the Annual Conference?
A: Yes! In fact, our Annual Conference is one
of the main reasons people join. The discount for a member as opposed to
a non-member is hundreds of dollars.
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Q: As a member, are we entitled
to additional technical assistance?
A: No. We do not provide technical support, nor does
membership allow you to move up in a 'queue'.
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Q: In order
to be a member do I have to be on Applied
Systems' support?
A: Yes. All ASCnet members must be current with
support from Applied Systems. From our By-laws: "Regular members - An insurance agency/brokerage
using an Applied Systems product who is also receiving software support
from Applied Systems or their designate"
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