PLCAA

[TGCummings]

I was just wondering how many of you belong to the Professional Lawn Care Association of America, and whether you felt it a good investment or not. I do about 40K a year in regular lawn care sales, plus pick up some extra in trimming, weeding, etc. I currently work solo and pretty much always have (though that is set to change in the coming months).<p>My question is, who's in it and what are the primary benefits to membership, in your opinion?<p>Help me make an educated choice. Thanks! :)<p>-TGC

[Lazer]

Theres another post on this earlier.<p>I'm a member and I think it's a poor value compared to my local memberships.

[Toddppm]

I considered it too, i'm a member of 2 other associations. Theirs is a flat fee, the plcaa wants a cut of my gross i don't think so, same with the naa ,not. I sent for literature from them seems pretty weak, xeroxed copies etc.

[cutntrim]

We belong to the PLCAO (Ontario). Just joined, can't comment yet on value of membership relative to other organizations.<p>----------<br>Dave in S.Ontario<br>www.cutntrim.com

[HOMER]

Are they really gonna tell you any more than what you can and will be told on this forum? Sounds hip to be a member of something but in my opinion you are already a member of free info by being here. I don't know what they can do for you and they aren't getting any of my money!<p>Homer

[lawrence stone]

I will never belong to any associaltion that would have me as a member.

[TGCummings]

lol...<p>My friends, you have just saved me money and time. Needless to say I will not be joining the PLCAA, or leaving this forum anytime soon for that matter.<p>Now I'll have some money for a Nilsson book or to pledge to Craig's trip... :)<p>-TGC

[grasscapeinc]

LOL That was pretty funny stone:)<br>

[CMerLand]

I agree with stone, I would never belong to an organization that would let stone be a member.

[KirbysLawn]

I also was a member of the PLCAA, no real benifits noted. High $$$ for a newsletter that basically told about meetings, etc.

[HOMER]

Kirby, have you learned more from the forum here or being a member of the PLCAA? Come on, tell the truth!<p>Homer

[KirbysLawn]

Can't say yet, just found this site tonight. Time will tell, but....I can't recall learning ANYTHING from PLCAA. Here in Charlotte we have a local association ( http://www.thecgma.com ) and it is by far the best value for the $$.<p>Ray