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con.cierge (noun)
Pronunciation: kōn-'syerzh, kän-sē-'erzh
The term "concierge" first appeared in France in the Middle Ages. The concierge's responsibilities were diverse, including overseeing the administration of domestic services and performing special tasks at the request of the royal court. The definition broadened with the rise of the grand European hotels in the 16th and 17th centuries, though it was not until the mid-20th century that the concierge became a must-have feature of North American hotels, residences and office buildings. Today's definition of a concierge would be; "a doer of all things" within legal and moral limitations.
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The National Concierge Association (NCA)
grants membership status to concierge professionals and vendors alike.
Benefits
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Unlimited and unparalleled local, national and international networking opportunities
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NCA "Certified Concierge", "Preferred Partner" & Annual Awards programs
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Discounted rates to attend annual educational conferences
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NCA Newsletter "Keynotes" featuring news and information of the organization and industry!
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Online networking tools
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NCA chapters located throughout the United States, Canada and the world.
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Exceptional vendor products and services backed by the organization.
NCA Concierge Membership
(voting) The applicant must have a demonstrable and provable title of concierge for a minimum of six (6) months prior to date of application.
NCA Concierge Jr. Membership
If the Concierge does not meet the six (6) month requirement of full Concierge Membership, however holds a demonstrable title of Concierge and can present proof of employment or incorporation as a concierge business owner, they may apply for Jr. Membership (non-voting)
Concierge member of the NCA, in either category above, may not market, represent, nor promote another service or product which is not specifically a Concierge business within the NCA at any time during the membership. Applicants whose Concierge duties are incidental to another service or product will be denied a Concierge membership.
Membership Dues Vary by Chapter
At-large Concierge Membership - $165 per year
Affiliate Partner Membership
Companies whose products and/or services are of benefit to Concierge clientele, may apply for NCA "affiliate" memberships (non-voting) either through an NCA chapter or as an NCA Affiliate member-at-large.
Affiliated members of the National Concierge Association (NCA) any category, are not permitted to use the title of Concierge with their business title at any time during the affiliated membership and may not promote a Concierge service within the NCA.
Membership Dues Vary by Chapter
At-large Affiliate Member Dues - $375 annually
If your affiliated business is national or international in scope, you may qualify to become an NCA financial partner. For more information, contact Sara-ann Kasner at 612-317-2932
How to Join
If an NCA chapter exists in the city, state or province in which the applicant headquarters its business, the applicant must join the NCA via the chapter.
If no NCA chapter exists in the city, state or province in which the applicant headquarters its business, the applicant may apply for an NCA member-at-large membership. In the event an NCA chapter is established within a reasonable driving distance of the affiliated member-at-large (headquarters), the member-at-large will automatically become a member of the new chapter.
To join, contact your local chapter or contact Julie Ulrich, NCA Executive Vice President of Membership, for At-large Membership at 702-515-0895 or via email at julie@timewiseconcierge.com.
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