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E-Associates Newsletter

Spring , 2007

Volume 1, Number 4

A MEMO FROM KAROLYN RUBIN, ASSOCIATE at-LARGE MEMBER

Hello Associate Members,

Once again, it’s time to meet at our Spring conference being held in Savannah, Georgia.

It’s a city full of historic sites, landmarks, shopping, and most importantly…golf!

Our meeting will be held April 22^nd through 24^th at the Hilton DeSoto. Rooms fill up quickly so please reserve your room if you haven’t already done so.

TRMG’s theme this year is Better, Faster, Smarter and the conference will continue to provide a great opportunity to network and establish longstanding relationships amongst our peers and business colleagues.

The meeting agenda has been posted, so please make yourself familiar with the dates and times for sessions taking place.

Associate Orientation is being held on Sunday, April 22^nd at 4:15 p.m. and is mandatory for all Associates who are attending the TRMG conference for the first time. Remember this orientation is open to everyone, so feel free to stop by and say hello if you’d like.

Don’t forget…please review the Beer and Browse signage dimensions, Vendor Display Procedures and Code of Conduct.

Shipments to the hotel should be sent to:

Last name, First name-GUEST

Hilton DeSoto

15 East Liberty Street

Savannah, GA 31401

912-232-9000

On another note…as you know this conference marks the end of my two year term as your Associate at-Large Member. I want to thank each of you for the team efforts and support you have assisted me with over the years. I sincerely could not have done this without you. It has truly been my pleasure to serve you and the TRMG Association!

Applications will be posted shortly for those interested in becoming the next Associate at-Large Member.

Please feel free to reach me 24/7 for any concerns, questions or information needed.

All my best to you…stay safe during your travels!

Regards,

Karolyn Rubin

Associate at-Large Member

312-279-8405 (direct)

312-399-7840 (cell)

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Management Group
(Administered by NACM Houston)
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Houston, TX 77099

Phone:

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Fax:

(281) 228-6123

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Transportation Revenue Management Group

Associate Memo . . . .

I wanted to follow up on a few housekeeping items.

Beer and Browse - Signage Dimensions:

All Associates will have ½ table (size of table will be 6 ft in length) to display your agency’s information, promo giveaways, etc. SIGNAGE DIMENSIONS are not to exceed 2 ft. by 4 ft. Anything larger will not be permitted to be displayed.

Associate Membership:

As a reminder, there are still vacancies for Vendor Associate memberships. All companies that represent product or service related business solutions or that business core is not collection agency related, may apply and register for membership as a Vendor.

If you have any recommendations for Vendor Associates or are currently doing business as a Vendor and would like a membership application, please contact NACM South Texas, Deana Gardner, for more information.

Registration for TRMG and Hotel:

If you haven’t already done so….PLEASE REGISTER. It will help give all of us a better understanding of what the sponsorship costs will be per registered Associate company.

Roundtable Discussions:

Finally, please forward any roundtable discussion topics that you would like addressed during our session. Remember, anything outside of the TRMG can also be addressed as well…it’s a great opportunity for all of us to benchmark and work through burning issues or trends that overall affect our agencies or industry. Feel free to send topics to Deana or my attention via email.

Again, I look forward to seeing everyone in April. Always feel free to contact me at anytime if you have any questions or concerns.

Code of Ethics – Associates

It is the primary purpose of the Transportation Revenue Management Group (TRMG) to provide certain educational benefits to the membership within the freight transportation industry in order that the member firms’ representatives may more knowledgeably perform their individual duties with respect to the revenue management activities of their business.

It is a privilege for Associate members to be members of the TRMG; it is imperative and part of this Code of Ethics that each Associate member realizes and acts accordingly.

Associate members are defined as:

Any individual or company supplying products or services to the trucking industry in the area of credit, collections and/or revenue management which is willing to subscribe to and abide by the bylaws and any other rules and regulations of the TRMG. An Associate member must be a member of the National Association of Credit Management and must otherwise be in compliance with the Bylaws of the Group.

Each Associate member of the TRMG should conduct himself or herself in accordance with this Code of Ethics, and their member standing with the TRMG will be conditioned on complying with this Code of Ethics.

Each Associate shall:

1) Conduct himself or herself in a professional and respectful demeanor, treating other members will dignity and respect, while showing consideration for other members.

2) Maintain a high level of honesty and fairness.

3) Refrain from unprofessional communication tactics.

4) Refrain from overly aggressive sales and marketing strategies.

5) Avoid any activity that would bring discredit to the TRMG.

6) Avoid practices or comments that would cause other members discomfort.

7) Refrain from any “inducements” to do business with a member, other than normal business entertainment.

8) Participate in accordance to the majority vote of the Associate membership, and refrain from taking grievances to the carrier members.

9) In all ways and manners, keep the benefit of the carrier membership before them and judge all actions against the benefit for the entire group.

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