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FITA Announces a New Membership Structure!

FITA is offering a new membership structure to enhance the value of your membership. Please see the three-tiered structure below and think about joining or upgrading to the Corporate or Sponsorship level today. 

If you are already a member and your membership has at least six months left on it as of September 1, 2009, you can upgrade at a prorated cost by contacting our Secretary/Treasurer, Dee Roberson, at droberson@fermentersinternational.org or 813-685-4261.

Individual Retailer - $100

  • Tax deductible membership good for 12 months from join date
  • Discounted conferences fee for one participant
  • Single vote on Association business items
  • Free admission to annual trade show
  • One free entry to FITA annual wine competition
  • Active advocacy for beer and wine retailers in our industry
  • Listing in the "Find A Retailer" locator service on the FITA web site
  • FREE annual subscription to The FITA Advocate
  • Membership decal to display in your store
  • Opportunity to achieve accreditation with international association showing your shop meets the highest standards for industry excellence

Corporate Membership - $250

  • Tax deductible membership good for 12 months from join date
  • Discounted conferences fee for one participant
  • Opportunity to exhibit your products at annual conference/trade show
  • One free entry to FITA annual wine competition
  • Single vote on Association business items
  • Eligibility to stand as Wholesaler-at-Large position on FITA Board
  • Low cost ¼-page ($75/year or $25/issue) in quarterly publication, The Advocate
  • Active advocacy for homebrew industry
  • Listing in the "Find A Supplier" locator service on the FITA web site
  • FREE annual subscription to The FITA Advocate
  • Membership decal to display in your store

Corporate Sponsorship - $500

  • Tax deductible membership good for 12 months from join date
  • Discounted conferences fee for two participants
  • Single vote on Association business items
  • Discounted booth to exhibit your products at annual conference/trade show
  • Opportunity to sponsor conference events, such as Pub Crawl, individual meals, transport, etc. with prominent advertising and announcements of your sponsorship on Website , in FITA publication, and in conference materials
  • Two free entries to FITA annual wine competition
  • FREE annual subscription to The FITA Advocate
  • Membership decal to display in your store
  • Eligibility to stand as Wholesaler-at-Large position on FITA Board
  • Free ¼-page advertisement in quarterly publication, The Advocate
  • Active advocacy for homebrew industry
  • Listing in the "Find A Supplier" locator service on the FITA web site
  • “Official Sponsor of FITA” certificate to display in your business and your logo prominently displayed on FITA Website if you offer exclusive specials/discounts to FITA members

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Join us today!

We would be happy to answer any questions, please contact our Executive Director, Diane Chido for information about FITA or our Secretary/Treasurer, Dee Roberson, with membership questions.