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MCAI-MN offers two levels of benefits for individual members:
LOCAL
Local Chapter Benefits
LOCAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (MICROSOFT WORD FILE)
INTERNATIONAL
International Chapter Benefits -
Includes both MCAI-MN local chapter benefits and additional international benefits.
INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (MICROSOFT WORD FILE)
Local Chapter Benefits For individual members
Networking
Professional contacts may be your most valuable career resource.
MCAI-MN members consistently rate networking with
other members as their number one reason for membership. And for
a good reason - members have unlimited opportunities to share and disseminate the latest information about the media industry. In our yearly surveys, members cite: to learn and grow
from the expertise and experience of other professionals as a major reason to be a member of MCAI-MN.
FREE Monthly
Meetings
MCAI-MN explores relevant issues of the media industry the last Wednesday of the month,covering a diverse range of topics, including technology tools, industry techniques, and business practice for all media industries - video, dvd, web and interactive media. Our members give high points to the increased knowledge, the opportunity to polish their skills, and expert advice they gain by attending MCAI-MN meetings.
Special Events – Reduced rates
MCAI-MN Members enjoy reduced rates to MCAI-MN special events, workshops and seminars including our Summer boat ride, WInter Holiday party and Media Festival Gala.
MCAI-MN Media Festival and Northern Lights Awards Gala
Our juried festival recognizes the best in video and/or interactive media work in the professional and student media communicators arenas throughout the Twin Cities region. The prestigious annual Twin Cities' Media Festival and Northern Lights Gala is now in its second decade.
Online Membership Directory
One of the most valuable membership benefits is our Online MCAI-MN Membership
Directory. Your at-a-glance guide to the individuals, organizations or commercial members within
our association that you can call on for their expertise, advice or to get your production needs taken care of anywhere
in the country. Informative business descriptions about our talented members can be reached using the powerful search engines that allow you to search by name, company, key word or
industry category.
Leadership Development
Chapter Leadership opportunities are available at many different
volunteer participation levels. Chair a committee, host a meeting,
be a presenter,...these are just some ways you can contribute your
talents to MCAI-MN … and reap the rewards of increased networking, deeper leadership
skills, and professional growth.
Web Site - www.mcai-mn.org
The Minnesota Chapter web site is loaded with powerful features including: event calendar, online registration, and cutting edge industry articles to help you with your profession and your business.
The MCAI-MN Journal
The "Minnesota Media Insider", the tri-annual journal of the Minnesota chapter, includes local articles on chapter news, industry events, commercial member profiles, resource directory and member advertising.
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Questions about Local Membership should go to:
membership@mcai-mn.org
International Association Benefits for Individual Members
Internation website is: http://www.mca-i.org
Please notify the local MCAI-MN membership committee of any new or updated international memberships at membership@mcai-mn.org
Local Chapter Membership
Membership in a local Chapter is included at no extra cost. With nearly 100 chapters across North America, there's sure to be one near you.
MCA-I chapters hold regular monthly networking and professional development meetings and events, and provide other valuable services to members.
Members-Only website contains extensive links to valuable industry resources, articles on many aspects of media production and access to the valuable Member Search database. New information is being added all the time, so you'll want to check often.
Resource Membership Directory
The members-only annual print Resource Directory and the online Member Search database make the MCA-I member network available whether you're at home or away.
Advertising opportunities are also available.
Member 2 Member e-newsletter where members share tips and tricks of their art and craft with other members.
e-Community
MCA-I connects members with other members through our member-driven list servs.
Finding the right piece of equipment or software, brainstorming a creative approach to your yearly employee appreciation program, or redesigning your company intranet become easier when you look to MCA-I members for help. And help is as close as your computer- just log on and connect with the MCA-I community.
International Network
MCA-I provides members with global production assistance through our International Affiliates, sister organizations and individual media professionals in countries around the world.
Our global reach means you can access professional, friendly, knowledgeable production help in just about every inhabited place on earth.
Handbook of Forms developed by MCA-I members to help other members do their jobs efficiently and effectively is available to members.
Find a Pro™
The Find A Pro™ database showcases creative MCA-I professionals who provide production services to companies, organizations and institutions on a contract, freelance or consulting basis. Find A Pro™ keeps MCA-I members open for business 24/7.
Job Hotline
If you're in the market for full-time staff employment, MCA-I membership gives you free access to the Job Hotline for positions open near you or across the country.
Those with positions to fill can target their search by following up with qualified professionals who respond to the resume posting service available to MCA-I members.
"Submit a Resume", a free access service where employers post job openings around the country.
Members-Only discounts are available on:
Production Resources including music libraries, stock footage, software, hardware, training materials, production equipment, webcasting, streaming media services.
Business Services/Supplies like shipping, office supplies, production insurance, medical and dental plans, hotel discounts and more.
Seminars, trade shows and conferences , where MCA-I members can learn to communicate better, faster and cheaper. Insurance discounts on medical, dental, vision plans. Production insurance programs coming soon.
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If there's no local chapter within driving distance, you can gain many of the benefits of "local" membership by taking advantage of our many online eCommunities and other resources available via the website.
Question
about MCAI-MN? Contact one of our chapter leaders! by clicking
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