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Membership Drive

Nominate your colleagues for ATA membership! We know our current members are the best possible source for new members who could benefit from all ATA has to offer. Beginning September 1, we will launch our 1st ATA Member-Get-A-Member Drive. Here's how the drive works:

1. You can simply email us your colleagues' names and contact information and we'll send them a membership information package.

2. You can print a membership application and send it to them.

3. You can direct them to the website and they can join today!

No matter how you choose to participate, there is a great reward for every new member you recruit!

Whenever someone you refer becomes a member, ATA will thank you with $20 off your membership dues. This campaign will last six months.

We've made referring colleagues to ATA easier than ever and every time you recruit a new member, you strengthen ATA. A vital and growing ATA means greater recognition of the appraisal profession, improved educational and networking opportunities for all members, and the advancement of appraisal profession statewide.

We look forward to your active participation in our 1st Member-Get-A-Member Drive.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

ARTICLE II --- MEMBERSHIP (Excerpt from the Bylaws)    Download Membership Application

Section 1 - Eligibility for membership: Application for membership shall be open to any person who is actively engaged in or concerned with real estate appraising or appraisal education. Membership shall be granted after completion and receipt of a membership application and annual dues.

1a: There shall be two (2) membership categories: Appraiser (voting) members shall include all real estate appraisers who are either certified or licensed by the Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board (TALCB) or who are trainees registered with the TALCB. Associate (non-voting) members shall include all others who are eligible for membership.

Section 2 - Annual dues: Annual dues for appraiser members shall be $100 each year and for associate members, $50 each year, unless changed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board.

Section 3 - Termination: Continued membership shall be contingent upon payment of annual dues. A member can have their membership terminated for good cause by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board.

ARTICLE III -- DESIGNATIONS (Excerpt from the Bylaws)    Download Designation Application

Section 1 - Application for Designation: Members may apply for a designation by filling out an application form and paying a one time designation fee of $25. The following designations shall be issued to active qualifying members upon application and approval:

1a: To be awarded the Associate of Texas Appraisers - General (ATA-G) designation, the applicant must have met the requirements of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) for General Appraiser, must hold a General Appraiser certification from the TALCB, and must meet the general requirements listed below.

1b: To be awarded the Associate of Texas Appraisers - Residential (ATA-R) designation, the applicant must have met the requirements of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) for Residential Appraiser, must hold a Residential Appraiser certification from the TALCB, and must meet the general requirements listed below.

1c: To be awarded the Associate of Texas Appraisers - Licensed (ATA-L) designation, the applicant must have met the requirements of the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board for Licensed Appraiser (TALCB), must hold an Appraiser License from the TALCB and must meet the general requirements below.

1d: Candidates for a designation must have two years experience as a General, Residential or Licensed appraiser with TALCB and must be recommended by two designated or charter members of the association.

1e: Notice of application shall be posted in the association's quarterly newsletter, in meeting notices, or through e-mail to each member so that members may advise the board if they have an opinion as to whether the awarding of a designation should be approved or not. (Amended 8-18-06)

1f: Application for designation shall be reviewed and approved by the board, at which time requested designation will be awarded to the candidate.

Section 2 - Maintenance of Designation: In order to maintain a designation, a designated member must attend at least one association meeting per year. Any request for waiver of this requirement due to extenuating circumstances must be submitted in writing to the board for approval.

Section 3 - Termination of Designation: Any designation that is awarded to a member shall at all times remain the property of the Association of Texas Appraisers and shall be returned to the association upon written request by the president of the association if an individual fails to meet the attendance requirements above, if their designation is revoked for cause, or if their membership in the association lapses or is terminated.