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1. APPLICANT INFORMATION

CONTRACTOR APPLICANTS ONLY

LOCAL SUPPLIES AND STATE ALLIANCE (UMDA) APPLICANTS ONLY

2. TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP (SELECT ONE OPTION):

DIRECT MEMBER $475
INTERNATIONAL $750
To qualify as a Contractor Member, the candidate must be a Contractor Member, duly licensed to practice contracting within his/her jurisdiction, or be qualified by another license holder from the same company, or meet all other requirements established by the OASA Board of Directors & the bylaws. The candidate must apply for and maintain membership within the chapter having jurisdiction over the city, county or state in which his/her home office is registered according to state and county licensing authorities. If qualified by another license holder from the same company, the candidate must be an owner or manager of a home improvement company. Only one person from the qualifier’s company may be a voting member in any one chapter. If you select the “Direct Member” status, you must reside and do business in an area that is not currently served by an existing OASA Chapter. Direct Members are entitled to attend all association events, including board meetings.
1-25 EMPLOYEES $475
26+ EMPLOYEES $950
To qualify as a State Alliance (Supplier/Manufacturer) Member, the candidate must be a company that manufactures, distributes, or sells products or services to or for the aluminum industry, and must meet any and all requirements established by the alliance that would not be in conflict with the state bylaws.
TOTAL $375
To qualify as an Affiliate Member, the candidate must be an employee, salesman, officer, partner, manager or other representative of a past or present member, or be a past member not actively engaged in the aluminum industry. The candidate must meet any and all other requirements established by the chapter board of directors and not in conflict with the state bylaws.
FREE
To qualify as a Government Member, the candidate must be an employee or representative of a county or state building department and be involved in the aluminum construction industry. The candidate must also meet any and all other requirements established from time to time by the OASA Board of Directors.
$375
An Associate Member is a person or entity who furnishes goods, not for resale, or services to the construction contracting industry.
$375
A Professional Member must be a professionally licensed individual or entity (under Statutes) who performs professional services for the construction contracting industry, excluding contractors and building department employees. This category includes Engineers and Architects.

3. CODE OF ETHICS AND AUTHORIZATION

OASA Code of Ethics
As a member of the Outdoor Aluminum Structures Association, I will:
  • Promote respect by actions which reflect favorably upon our industry and my Company.
  • Design and build according to good engineering practices.
  • Maintain all applicable licenses and insurance.
  • Contribute to the public health, safety and welfare by complying with all applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations.
  • Truthfully represent only bona fide products and services.
  • Fulfill completely contractual and moral obligations, keeping my agreements in letter and spirit.
  • Affirm and encourage the American free enterprise system in our industry.
  • Conduct business in a professional manner, never demeaning the actions of others.
  • Use of the name and logo of the Association as a means of showing my affiliation with OASA is a privilege of membership.
  • I agree that if my membership is terminated, I will immediately cease and desist all such usage and forfeit remaining dues.

By signing this document, the applicant affirms they have read and agree to abide by the current & future Bylaws, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and all written and standing procedures of the Outdoor Aluminum Structures Association further known as the “OASA”.

The applicant further grants consent for the Board of Directors and/or their appointee(s) to research their company and its ownership including but not limited to use of the following:

  1. DBPR, FBPE, CILB or any and all Federal, state or local municipality licensing authority.
  2. Any public records available both Civil and Criminal.
  3. Customer reviews from sites such as but not limited to: Consumer Affairs, Angi’s, Home Advisor, BBB, Google, Bing, Facebook, Yelp, Build Zoom, etc.

The applicant further agrees to accept the results of the Board’s findings and grants the Board of Directors the authority to accept their membership with any stipulations determined by the Board. This document further serves as a nondisparagement agreement between the applicant and their companies’ representatives and the OASA, its officers, directors, and members. If membership is revoked the applicant further grants the OASA the right to publish their membership status and the just cause of the action.

The following applies to all applicants for membership, this includes approved, not approved, lapsed, expired and revoked membership status by the OASA.

  • Any dispute shall have mediation in Hillsborough County, Florida as the venue, and Florida law shall govern the dispute.
  • In the event of any dispute between the parties, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party, reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees, including those incurred in connection with an appeal or bankruptcy proceedings; attorneys’ fees shall include those incurred in connection with the entitlement and amount of attorneys’ fees.
  • This page shall survive the lapse, expiration or termination of membership.

I have read and understand the conditions of membership and agree to abide by same. I certify that I have truthfully represented my/our business or organization. I further understand that noncompliance with any of the terms and conditions of membership may result in action by the Board of Directors which could include refusal or termination of membership.

If accepted for membership, I agree to uphold and abide by the Outdoor Aluminium Structures Association’s Bylaws, Code of Ethics, Pledges, Rules, and Conditions of Membership, and promote to the extent of my ability, the association’s purposes and goals. Use of the name and logo of the Association as a means of showing my affiliation with OASA is a privilege of membership. I agree that if I terminate my membership, I will immediately cease and desist all such usage.

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