Active membership is available to any
staffing/recruiting consultant or staffing firm, which is legally
licensed/registered in the state in which their firm is located and
operates within the boundaries of the United States. Membership
Dues are $225. Dues for 4th
quarter are $100 ($75+$25 app fee).
Each Active member firm designates a
representative that is entitled to one vote on association
recommendations. We encourage each Active member to become actively
involved with the association leadership opportunities.
Active Membership Benefits:
"SCAPSCOOP" Newsletter -
Active members receive our quarterly newsletter - "SCAPSCOOP". This
informs members of important business and legislative issues, industry
news, member benefits, SCAPS events, and related information.
Membership Handbook - Active
members will receive a Membership Handbook, which includes membership
information as well as a detailed membership listing by name, location,
specialties, e-mail address, location, etc.
Arbitration Program - Active
members can utilize our Arbitration system when disputes arise between
member firms. The Arbitration & Ethics Committee provides a forum for
amiable settlement of disagreements between members without legal
expense and assists in handling problems or questions concerning ethics.
Leadership - SCAPS is led by a
volunteer Board of Directors who are elected annually by the membership.
The Board is responsible for directing SCAPS activities to meet the
needs of our members. We encourage each member to serve as a Board of
Directors or Committee member.
Networking - SCAPS offers many
opportunities for its members to 'network'. SCAPS encourages its members
to develop long-term relationships with other members who share in
similar interests.
Publicity - Active members
receive enhanced visibility through our newsletter, membership
directory, press releases, conferences, mailouts, e-mail and internet
website.
Legal Hotline - Active members
can obtain free legal counsel via telephone.
Branch Location Benefit - Active
members with multiple locations can have branch representation for only
$35 per branch.
Discounted Services - SCAPS
members receive substantial discounted rates on Insurance (Health, E&O,
Liability), Long Distance Telephone, Industrial Directories, Legal
Newsletter, Internet Access, Drug Testing and other beneficial products
& services.
SCAPS Website - Active members
receive a complimentary website located on the SCAPS website (http://www.scaps.org).
Each Active member has the opportunity to link their home page to the
SCAPS website. Our website is used as a communication tool for our
members and as a resource for job seekers.
Job Posting - Active members are
able to post Job Orders to the SCAPS Website Job Search Engine.
Candidates have the ability to search the SCAPS Job Database.
Website Candidate Referral -
SCAPS 'on-line' Active members have the ability to receive information
from candidates that visit the SCAPS website. Active members will
receive a password to Members Only area of website.
Discounted Seminar Rates -
Active members receive discounted conference/seminar registration fees.
Member Referral Program - Active
members receive $50 off seminar registration fees for referring
prospects to SCAPS. Prospects must become an Active member to receive
this credit and the referral must be stated on the prospects application
form.
Associate Membership is available to
any non-staffing/recruiting business that is related to the
staffing/recruiting industry. Annual membership for Associate members is
$225. This membership category is non-voting.
Associate Membership Benefits:
"SCAPSCOOP" Newsletter
listing - Associate members receive a free listing in our quarterly
newsletter - "SCAPSCOOP". This informs the Associate members of
important business and legislative issues, industry news, member
benefits, SCAPS events, and related information.
Conference Vendor
Discounts - Associate members will receive discounted vendor rates at
our Spring and Fall State Conferences.
Sponsorship
Opportunities – Associate members have the opportunity to sponsor events
or materials at our conference and events.
Membership Handbook -
Associate members will receive a Membership Handbook, which includes
membership information as well as a detailed membership listing by name,
location, specialties, e-mail address, location, etc. The Membership
Handbook will also include space to promote the services/products of our
Associate members.
Publicity - Associate
members will have an opportunity to meet with our Board of Directors at
scheduled meetings and to share their offerings at our regional and
state conferences. Associate members also receive enhanced visibility
through our newsletter, membership directory, press releases,
conferences, mailouts, e-mail and internet website.
SCAPS Website -
Associate members receive a listing, with logo linking to your website,
on the SCAPS website (http://www.scaps.org).
Each Associate member has the opportunity to link their home page to the
SCAPS website. Our website is used as a communication tool for our
members and as a resource for job seekers.
Member Referral Program
- Associate members receive $50 off seminar registration fees for
referring prospects to SCAPS. Prospects must become an Associate member
to receive this credit and the referral must be stated on the prospects
application form.
SCAPS is now offering a new benefit for member firms with more
than one location called our "Branch Office" benefit. This benefit will
give SCAPS the opportunity to communicate directly with branch offices
rather than the corporate location. This is an optional benefit. Only the
designated representative of an Active Member can enroll individual
branches. See Branch Benefit Enrollment form.
For $30 per year, each branch office enrolled in this benefit
program will receive:
SCAPS Member's Handbook
"Mini-website" on the SCAPS Website
Listing in Membership Directory (alphabetical, geographical,
specialization, etc.)
Receive issues of SCAPSCOOP
Receive all SCAPS correspondence (conference announcements,
flyers etc.)
Branch representative can serve in SCAPS leadership
positions
This is an optional benefit, not a class of membership. Each
Active Member will receive one vote regardless of the number of branches
who enroll in this benefit program. This benefit is offered to Active
members with more than one branch location.
SCAPS approves membership for Active membership in accordance
with our current By-Laws. This is an overview of the application /
membership process.
Prospective members can join apply for
membership using our application
form which can be obtained by contacting our current SCAPS President.
Complete Membership Application and mail with dues payment
to SCAPS. The prospective member will be contacted by the SCAPS VP
Membership to review application and discuss membership.
If the prospective member indicates that they will be doing
"perm", "temp to perm" or "direct hire" recruiting, then our
Administrator will contact the Secretary of State's Office to confirm
the agency's compliance with the state law section 41-25. If the agency
is not in compliance with the state law, the agency will not be eligible
for SCAPS membership. The Private Personnel Placement Services Act can
be found at
http://www.scaps.org.
Our Administrator will send out a 'prospect announcement'
letter to all of our Active members after receiving the completed
application. Each Active member has 15 days to respond to the
announcement letter to voice any concerns about the prospective member.
Concerns will be addressed and handled in accordance with the SCAPS
By-laws.
If no concerns are voiced by the Active members, then the
prospective member will be approved 15 days from the date of the
announcement letter.
All Memberships begin January 1st and end on
December 31st of each calendar year.
