Who can Join GACS?
Membership is open to college stores directly engaged in retail sales of books, supplies, and general merchandise necessary to students and faculties of educational institutions and individuals and/or firms who provide these products and services to those college stores. In summary, you are eligible to join if you are a college store, institutional, private, or contract managed stores in Georgia OR a vendor provider, individual or a firm who wishes to supply or currently supplies the college stores market.
What are the benefits for members?
How can I contribute as a member?
There are many ways members can contribute. In addition to serving on the Board, there are many volunteer opportunities at events or committees to contribute to each year. Please contact a Board member if you would like to become involved in the association.
What is the cost for membership?
Membership dues are required from existing or new members each fiscal year that runs from April 1 to March 31. Store dues are tiered based on sales for stores and vendors pay one flat fee for dues. Additional costs are associated with attending the annual Fall meeting with registration fees differing for stores and vendors. PLEASE SEE CURRENT YEAR MEMBERSHIP FORM BELOW.
Membership is open to college stores directly engaged in retail sales of books, supplies, and general merchandise necessary to students and faculties of educational institutions and individuals and/or firms who provide these products and services to those college stores. In summary, you are eligible to join if you are a college store, institutional, private, or contract managed stores in Georgia OR a vendor provider, individual or a firm who wishes to supply or currently supplies the college stores market.
What are the benefits for members?
- Educational Programs - Leadership meeting sessions are held each Spring to help educate and motivate our members. In addition, general education and break-out sessions on a variety of timely subjects are held at the annual Fall meeting.
- Trade Show - A trade show is held at the annual Fall meeting with existing and new vendors and provides time for exploration of new services and products and opportunities for saving through show specials
- Networking & Support - Events feature unique opportunities to share ideas and experiences with our peers and create relationships that can benefit your career and business. A listserv is formed of members and this is utilized to send out important legislative, industry, and regional information.
How can I contribute as a member?
There are many ways members can contribute. In addition to serving on the Board, there are many volunteer opportunities at events or committees to contribute to each year. Please contact a Board member if you would like to become involved in the association.
What is the cost for membership?
Membership dues are required from existing or new members each fiscal year that runs from April 1 to March 31. Store dues are tiered based on sales for stores and vendors pay one flat fee for dues. Additional costs are associated with attending the annual Fall meeting with registration fees differing for stores and vendors. PLEASE SEE CURRENT YEAR MEMBERSHIP FORM BELOW.
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