Frequently Asked Questions (ASAC):
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Why should I join the American Subcontractors Association of California?
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If I don't have much time to get involved, what can I really get out of ASA as a member?
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Can I help in my local chapter to better the conditions of my local subcontracting community?
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Are there programs or workshops in my area to educate me in areas of business that I may not be real strong?
Why should
I join the American Subcontractors Association
of California?
The American Subcontractors Association was
formed to improve the profitability of
construction subcontractors and suppliers
through communication, education and
government/industry advocacy. It is the only
association specifically formed to improve
subcontractor's rights in California. The
association also provides a very good networking
tool to meet and learn from the top
subcontractor's and suppliers/services in
California.
If I don't
have much time to get involved, what can I
really get out of ASA as a member?
First of all, the newsletter from ASAC, the
ASACalifornia, always has a lot of information
regarding new laws, new legal cases, and new
services being provided to ASAC members. You
will also receive timely educational material
from ASA National and your local chapter.
Secondly, ASA has group purchasing power. You
may save more money in the group programs than
you pay in dues!
Lastly, one of the great things about the ASA is
that you have access to the best subcontractors
and suppliers of products and services in the
United States. It is often easy to get bogged
down in your own work, and having a network of
people to call on when help is needed for
whatever the issue may be, is an immensely
valuable resource.
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What has
been accomplished by the ASA in California?
Our ASAC legal counsel was responsible for the
ruling making "pay-if-paid" contracts illegal.
Just as important, we have a legislative
advocate in Sacramento continuously working on
getting new laws passed to help subcontractor's
and suppliers. The ASAC does not, however,
accomplish very much without the support of its
members. We are always in need of the members
help with regard to grassroots support on the
current legislation in Sacramento as well as
legal issues which are in need of attention.
Can I help
in my local chapter to better the conditions of
my local subcontracting community?
Every month to two months, the California
chapters have general meetings to discuss local
construction issues from being paid for work
completed to understanding the newest laws in
California. The meetings normally last
approximately 2 hours.
Besides the general meetings, there is always a
need for our local members to contact their
local and state officials about the current
issues affecting subcontractors.
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Are there
programs or workshops in my area to educate me
in areas of business that I may not be real
strong?
You bet there are! You'll find workshops and
programs designed just for you, the busy working
professional in need of the latest information,
taught in a brief concise format with exact
information you can implement in your business
the very next day. We pride ourselves in
offering a wide range of timely topics to keep
you abreast of the latest issues in the
industry.
Each chapter offers a different agenda, but
because of the fairly close range of some
chapters, you may even consider attending a
workshop at a neighboring chapter.
For more information, please e-mail either
the
ASAC office or your nearest
local chapter!
American Subcontractors Association California Inc.
P.O. Box 292867, Sacramento, CA. 95829-2867
Phone: 888-310-2722 Fax: 530-662-2865 Email
