MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP COSTS

MEETING PLANNERS {$50}

Membership is open to an individual who serves within a religious organization (volunteer or paid) and is presently involved in the planning and/or managing of its meetings, seminars, conferences, assemblies or other gatherings. These events are typically held in venues such as hotels, convention centers, conference centers, campuses, etc. These members seek to improve their techniques and strategy through education and are seeking information related to venues capable to hosting their future events. Planners are identified as: Local, Regional, National, and Global (International)

SUPPLIERS {$195}

Membership is open to any supplier who represents an organization or firm that provides facilities, transportation or special services required to produce successful events for religious organizations. Some examples include: Hotels, Convention Centers, CVBs, Production Companies, Entertainment Venues, Software Companies, Promotional Item Companies, Transportation Companies, DMC’s (Destination Management Company) and Speaker Bureaus

STUDENTS {$25}

Student membership is available, regardless of age, to anyone that is currently enrolled in a class, course or program of study related to the hospitality industry. (i.e., hospitality, hotel/motel management, event management, etc.)

EMERITUS (Retired) {$25}

Emeritus membership is available to an individual planner or supplier who has proven a lifelong involvement, passion and purpose in the realm of religious events. This person desires to help others succeed, is willing to continue to invest in the lives of other.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

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Membership Portal

Each member will have access to the online RCMA Membership portal! Some of the functions include the ability to manage an update:

  • The ability to search the members directory!

  • Detailed membership info— including facility & meeting details

  • Account Billing and Payments

  • Event Registrations

Aspire Magazine

Members receive Aspire magazine, the official and premier magazine of the religious meetings industry in North America. The newly redesigned magazine delivers all the news of the association, case studies, how-to information, and opinions geared to the specific needs of the religious conference planning community 4 times per year. 

Emerge & Regional Events

Each year RCMA holds a landmark Conference and Exposition called EMERGE that showcases stimulating speakers, practical educational tutorials, exciting entertainment and major exhibits displaying the latest facilities and services. 

RCMA also hosts regional events, giving planners and suppliers an opportunity to connect with others from their own region. 

CFMP Certification

RCMA’s certification program designed to equip you in the essential of faith-based meeting planing. Participation in the CFMP program for Planners is complimentary as a benefit of membership. Active membership in RCMA will be required to maintain and hold the certification. Participation in the CFMP program for suppliers is $199. 

Additional Benefits

FAMILIARIZATION TRIPS
The RCMA member database of religious professionals is a resource utilized by countless venues when developing their invitation lists for familiarization and site inspection trips.

MEMBERSHIP PLAQUE
The attractive RCMA membership plaque testifies to your dedication to highest professional performance. This keepsake will make a great addition to your office desk, bookcase or wall display.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
As a member of RCMA, you will share a common bond with other professionals in the only faith-based society dedicated exclusively to the global field of religious event management.

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