HDI Introduces Membership Advantage Program  (email this article)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Sept. 7, 2004 — HDI (Company Profile, Past Stories, Case Studies), the world's largest membership association for IT service and support professionals and the premier certification body for the industry, today introduced its Membership Advantage Program, designed to reward members for referring HDI to colleagues for membership, participating in HDI training and certification classes, or attending HDI’s conferences and events. Members will accumulate points for these activities, which can be applied toward HDI discounts or merchandise.

“Our members are our most important resource and valuable ambassadors into the IT service and support community as a whole,” said Ron Muns, founder and CEO of HDI. “We created this program to show our appreciation to members who help contribute to our success.”

HDI members will receive different numbers of points for the following activities: referring a colleague for membership, attending an HDI event, using HDI training products, participating in HDI surveys and attending local chapter meetings. For more information about points received please visit [www.thinkhdi.com/membership/advantage].

All levels of HDI membership are already eligible for this program, and there is no need to sign up. When a member purchases a product or service, HDI will update his or her account to reflect the activity. The only exception is HDI Local Chapter attendance. Members will need to sign in at their local chapter meeting and indicate that they are HDI members. When HDI receives this information from the chapter, it will verify and update the member’s account.

The HDI Membership Advantage program begins September 13, and there is no expiration of points. HDI reserves the right to make adjustments to the rewards, eligibility requirements, or any other aspect of the program, including termination.

About HDI
HDI is the world’s largest membership association for IT service and support professionals and the premier certification body for the industry. Founded in 1989, HDI's mission is to lead and promote the IT service and support industry by empowering its members through access to timely and valuable industry information, including reports and publications; encouraging member collaboration through events and online forums; and establishing internationally recognized, standards-based industry certification and training programs. In addition to membership, certification, and training, HDI produces the highest-rated industry event, the HDI Annual Conference and Expo, for service and technical support professionals. HDI is member-focused, and remains vendor-neutral in its efforts to facilitate open, independent networking and information sharing within the association network. HDI has more than 7,500 members worldwide, (including 90% of the Fortune 500), and more than 50 active U.S. chapters. For more information, visit http://www.thinkhdi.com.