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Success by Association Ask anyone who has ever become active in a non profit organization and chances are they will tell you that they get far more out of it than they have ever given. The experience of belonging to an organization adds a different perspective to their everyday lives and provides valuable insight into the industry and the people that make up the industry.

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Education The most popular feature offered by the association is it’s specially designed educational agenda. Courses are offered throughout the year on a variety of subjects ranging from Fundamentals of Electricity to Troubleshooting PLC’s, from Fire Alarm Installation to Industrial & Commercial Power Distribution. The Education Committee meets regularly to assess membership needs and identify course content/instructors.  Membership entitles all employees of member companies the greatest discount.

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Entertainment/Networking Several functions are held each year which provide a venue to network and entertain customers and employees. These include the Bowling Party [January]; Electrical Week Luncheon [February]; Golf Tournament [July] and Clambake [September]. The costs are quite reasonable and the events are very popular with the members.

·	Health Care Coverage Members may elect to offer Medical Health Coverage to their employees through the association. This qualifies them for group rates and benefit coverage in several programs through Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield and MVP (formerly Perferred Care).

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Referral Program The association responds to several hundred inquiries for qualified electricians each year. A Referral List is maintained and three contractors are provided for each inquiry. Contractors are required to apply for this program and to meet several qualifications in order to be eligible.

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Scholarships The EAR awards two $1000 Academic Scholarships and two $500 School-to-Work Scholarships.  They are awarded on a competitive basis to eligible applicants who are children/wards of EAR member companies.  Each applicant is evaluated on the basis of academic achievement and personal characteristics by a Scholarship Selection Committee composed of non-Electrical Association members.

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Electri...FYI! Every three years, the EAR sponsors a trade show for the benefit of the electrical community. Exhibitors get to show their latest lines and products and attendees get to see everything new in one sweeping visit. Distributors serve as “Hosts” by providing seminars and food and beverage. Members wishing to exhibit receive a discount providing they have been a member for at least two years.