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Membership Benefits

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• An annual two-day International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada which is designed to keep you abreast of the latest in techniques, new products and industry trends. Sessions include hands-on workshops taught by top ceramic instructors using the latest techniques and products plus valuable business and professional information is offered.
• Regional Educational Programs that bring the advantages of IADCCT closer to home are hosted by various chapters and/or members.
• Educational Showcase "Inservice" programs are scheduled throughout the country. These are hosted by Manufacturers, Distributors or Ceramic Related Businesses. These on-sight presentations give awareness of their facilities, products and their contributions to the Ceramic Industry.
• "Ceramic Retreat" is another Educational Showcase Program designed for four or more members sharing ceramic expertise. "Each one teach one!"
• The "Youth Program" part of the Educational Showcase allows credits for working in ceramics to our youth.
• Quarterly newsletter to keep you on top of what is happening with other members and all IADCCT scheduled functions.
• I.D. Card, association pin and anniversary charm - Confirmed members annually receive a membership identification card indicating active status and an anniversary charm. An IADCCT membership pin accompanies the ID card the first year of membership.
• Membership directory - annual memberships validated by January 31^st of each year are listed in an annual directory, which becomes a valuable resource to help you contact and communicate with fellow CDTs.
• Local chapters are available in many areas to provide easy access to nearby members who are actively promoting added education.
• Affiliate membership in other allied trade organizations, i.e. ICA (International Ceramic Association), HIA (Hobby Industries of America).
• Opportunity to network with your peers - to share information with people who understand the problems and benefits of the industry.
• Access to the members only portion of this web site, which contains techniques submitted by members, past newsletters, and important IADCCT documents.
• Friendly, concerned volunteer officers, area representatives and committee chairman willing to lend a hand or lend an ear, doing whatever it takes to promote ceramics as a hobby or a business.

Address any questions to the IADCCT President, Larry Knight, larryk54@sbcglobal.net