MEMBERSHIP
AIRS/TAIRS MEMBER SERVICES & BENEFITS
Professional development is offered through free online training materials, webinars, conferences, and free access to the AIRS I&R Toolkit that includes the I&R Training Manual ($450 value)
Networking opportunities are offered through conferences and free access to the AIRS Networker to learn about industry trends and connect with other I&R professionals.
Accreditation is the primary quality assurance mechanism for affirming I&R excellence by demonstrating compliance with the AIRS Standards and Quality Indicators for Professional Information and Referral.
Certification statewide accreditation test dates and sites available from various I&R sites up to six times throughout the year. AIRS Certification Program is a professional credentialing program for individuals working within the I&R sector of human services.
Public Policy updates are provided to members and TAIRS advocates for standards-based practices and for legislative action that supports our profession.
Education & Training Conference meets at different cities throughout Texas. The conference offers training and professional networking opportunities. Registration fees to both TAIRS and AIRS conferences are discounted for members.
Service Awards presented annually to Information & Referral professionals and sites demonstrating outstanding service in the past year. Nomination required.
Website keep up with the latest developments from TAIRS and AIRS electronically www.tairs.org. Do not miss out on these benefits. Visit www.airs.org and get started today.
TAIRS is a non-profit organization as determined under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
JOIN TAIRS!
Texas Alliance of Information and Referral Systems, Inc. (TAIRS) is an independent state/regional Affiliate of the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS). Members include United Ways, crisis hotlines, community councils, libraries, military services centers, state health and human service agencies, senior help lines, 2-1-1s, childcare resource and referral providers, and others who provide hotline and information services.
A single integrated membership structure provides automatic membership to both AIRS and TAIRS. Join both for a single fee. The membership fee is divided between AIRS and the state affiliate. AIRS have 3 levels of membership. For most organizations PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP provides the best combination of benefits and cost savings throughout the year.
TAIRS offers additional member benefits. For details about membership see AIRS Membership.
PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP
$550 for one year – best value and most popular option!
GOLD MEMBERSHIP
$300 for agencies with budgets (for I&R) over $100,000
SILVER MEMBERSHIP
$175 for agencies with budgets (for I&R) under $100,000
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
$75 for students, retirees, or those whose agencies will not take out a membership
All memberships begin on January 1st, any new agency joining after July 1st will pay a partial fee providing membership coverage through December 31st, at which time a full renewal can be made the following year.
For more information, contact AIRS membership director Moavad Zahralddin.