Your FSABC Membership … The Benefits of Belonging
Association Membership may not be among your top priorities, given the number of responsibilities that you juggle on a daily basis. After all, professional membership associations often entail get-togethers and what business person has time for more meetings and activities? But such thinking can cause you to miss out on the numerous benefits that membership in a professional Associaton offers – you’ll make valuable professional contacts and gain access to a wealth of useful information that is very specific to the BC funeral services profession. Whether you are a funeral director, funeral home owner, crematorium operator, cemeterian or a supplier … let us show you the value of a FSABC Membership!
As a member you will have access to ….
UPDATE Newsletter and electronic Membership Alerts
New HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING TOOLKIT – a comprehensive online resource for employers and employees. Improve your capacity to gain, train and retain staff! Handy indexed listing of the most common workplace conflicts, questions and solutions for ease of reference.
CEU PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS … to meet your professional development and continuing education needs through seminars, webinars and workshops.
INDUSTRY TRAINING AUTHORITY DESIGNATED TRAINER of BC Funeral Service Apprenticeship Programs. Recently recognized as one of the best programs in Canada !
NEW PRE-EMPLOYMENT FOUNDATION PROGRAM – Members have access to prescreened students who have successfully completed the Foundation Program (Level One) and are looking for Mentors!
MENTOR GUIDELINES – A comprehensive binder to help funeral home managers and licensees guide and mentor students on the practical duties and responsibilities at the funeral home.
FSABC MEMBER REFERALS … to consumers through the FSABC province wide toll-free line and a search engine on the FSABC website.
EXEMPLARY SERVICE PROGRAM … collects honest feedback from the families you have served.
LEGISLATION / COMPLIANCE ISSUES … generic forms; legislation FAQ; occupational health and safety updates; lobbying and death benefit negotiation.
PUBLIC AWARENESS ADVOCACY … public awareness representation through attendance and distribution of information at a variety of palliative care, estate planning and public forums.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE … informative yearly educational and networking event showcasing the newest products and services.
EXTENDED HEALTH & DENTAL GROUP COVERAGE … no prescreening required for existing health conditions, $25 per year single and family deductible; 100% on vision care, prescription drugs, out of country emergency and more.
PREFERENTIAL RATES ON VISA, MASTERCARD AND INTERAC SERVICES. Versapay continues to work with the FSABC members on reducing the cost of credit card processing! Are you paying more fees than necessary that are cutting into your bottom line? Versapay has a dedicated relationship manager who is now available to assist FSABC members calculate monthly and annual savings!
SAVE AT THE PUMP! …. Shell Canada is pleased to offer FSABC members a fuel discount of 2.5 cents per litre off the posted pump price at any Shell Canada retail service station. Shell Commercial Fleet Solutions Brochure . Apply today … Shell faxable application form.
SAVE AT THE RESORT! …. As an FSABC member you will receive our Preferred Corporate Rates for your employees business or leisure travel needs.
FSABC GROUP BENEFITS PLAN. A staff benefits program is an important part of an effective compensation package. Its role is vital to the recruitment and retention of employees. In recognition of the growing complexity of employee benefits planning, FSABC and Morneau Sobeco, a leading employee benefits consulting firm, have worked together to establish a cost efficient group benefits plan specific to the needs of associations and their members. Download Flyer
FSABC WEBSITE … don’t forget to get your PASSWORD to logon to the “members area” of this website. Information packed including late breaking news!! Updated daily! The members area is open to all FSABC members including licensed funeral homes; embalmers and funeral directors; apprentices; and suppliers!
Promoting education, networking, peer recognition, professional development and cultivating business to business relationships.
Would you like to know more about membership with the Funeral Service Association of BC?
FSABC 2011 Regular Member Application Form (a licensed funeral provider)
FSABC 2011 Individual Member Application (any individual associated with a Regular or Associate member)
FSABC 2011 Associate Member Application (any Company that provides supplies and or services to a Regular member)
