MEMBERS RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES
Members of RSVA receive a number of
publications and services. The Vendorscope is RSVA's quarterly publication
available in large print, cassette tape and e-mail. It contains an array of
valuable information and advice for blind vendors to help keep managers abreast
of current issues of importance and benefit to their operations.
The RSVA web site provides vendors/managers
with valuable information on the latest news on topics ranging from issues of
concern to vendors/managers as well as updates on National Account products and
prices and much more. You can visit the
site by going to http: www.acb.org/rsva/
The Trail of the Advocate is an exciting
and educational publication detailing the history of RSVA and the Business Enterprise
Program. It is available only through
RSVA, in large print or cassette tape.
The Braille Forum is a monthly publication
of the American Council of the Blind. It
is available in large print, cassette tape, braille and disc.
Members also have access to the RSVA and
the ACB national offices as resource and information centers, and members are
encouraged to participate in the annual RSVA and ACB national conventions.
Other services include legal consultation,
advice and assistance to protect the legal interest of blind vendors seeking
proper implementation of the Randolph-Sheppard Act. In addition, we assist in negotiation of
national account agreements, which incorporate price reductions to our members.
RSVA can provide speakers at meetings on topics of interest to blind vendors.
Membership offers the opportunity for
fellowship with peers, to get acquainted with experts in the field, and to
participate in the governance of an organization important to a vendor’s
livelihood.
MEMBERSHIP
Regular Membership: Any legally blind person who manages, or is
an employee, in a Randolph-Sheppard facility and who wishes to support the work
of RSVA may join through an RSVA state affiliate, or may become a member, at large.
Associate Member: Any interested person wishing to support the
aims and goals of RSVA.
Life Membership: Any RSVA member that is
retired from the B.E.P. and has been a member of RSVA in good standing for five
years may be awarded a Life Membership by the RSVA Board of Directors. Any member in good standing may become a Life
Member by paying $1,000.00 to RSVA.
Corporate Sponsor: Any corporation, business or organization
that wishes to further the goals of RSVA may join in one of several membership
categories.
Membership dues become due January 1st
and will become delinquent March 1st of the same year. To receive an application or for more
information please contact the RSVA national office.