There are many benefits to being a member of the Carolinas Irrigation Association. We have just printed a new packet that gives many important details.  

Adminstration  Your executive director conducts day to day operations of the Association and is avaliable to serve the membership.

Certificate of Membership  Copy your certificate and include it in your project bids. It is suitable for framing and should be displayed prominently so that your clients know that you are a member of a professional organization.

CIA Seal  The seal (logo) is avaliable with adhesive backing to attach to your vehicle, office window, etc.

Membership Meetings  Annual Winter Meeting and Regional Meetings are rotated between the two states in consideration of
members' travel and expense.
Advantages of the membership meetings:
* Networking with colleagues in the irrigation industry.
* Exhibits/ demonstrations by manufacturers and distributors.
* Educational opportunities including seminars on irrigation industry topics utilizing expertise of industry professionals and sound business practices, classes/ exams for certification, and other classses to improve skills, knowledge, and professionalism of CIA members.

National Affiliation  The CIA is a member in good standing with The Irrigation Associaition. The CIA endorses the certification program offered through The Irrigation Association and encourages members to acquire certification.

Publications  CIA publications avaliable to members include:
Consumers Guide to Efficient Irrigation
Consumer Guide: What you should know about your contractor
(A checklist)
Directory of Membership: For those times when you must say "No," refer that business to a fellow CIA member. Contact information for member distributors is readily avaliable.
Newsletter: SPRINKLES is published at least 4 times per year and is your communication with the membership.
Residential installation standards endorsed by the CIA.
Commercial installation standards endorsed by the CIA.

Web site  CIA's Web site www.carolinasirr.org was designed to give members up to date information regarding meetings, industry news, and links to other industry related organizations, vendors, etc. Members are encouraged to visit the site, make suggestions for improvement, and submit information of interest to the members. It is intended as another vehicle of communication to and among members. Just contact CIA office to request information posting; you can also email Angie. The webmaster and executive director reserve the right to edit any information submitted for publication on the web site.

Promote Your Industry
As the irrigation industry continues grow, we are faced with a more complex business environment in which to operate.

The number of irrigation contractors continues to grow making it necessary for the professional irrigation contractor to protect his/her future by promoting some form of quality standards. We cannot allow other trades and agencies to dictate and control our industry so we must take an active part in setting our future course.

With the ever present reminder of water conservation and environmental concerns, especially in regard to governmental regulations, we must be prepared for continuous changes. With these changes, we, as an industry, must adapt and provide leadership for the best direction for all. To make sure you are a part of the decision making process, join YOUR association today.

The Association can make a difference and you are needed as a vital participant in helping to accomplish the Association's purposes and objectives. Become involved! Your particpation on committees, board services, etc. is welcomed! Contact the CIA office to volunteer!

Vision Statement
Our shared vision is to be recognized as the leader in the landscape irrigation industry such that consumers demand CIA members for their irrigation projects because they know that means something!

Our shared vision is that we have influenced the formation of legislation and licensing that positively affects the irrigation industry.

Our shared vision is that we provide a setting for the exchange of information and ideas that help contractors operate better
businesses.

Our shared vision is that we hold regular regional meetings to provide training, to involve members, and to recruit potential new members.

Our shared vision is that we have led the movement in encouraging the proper design, installation and use of more efficient water conserving landscape irrigation systems.

Our shared vision is that we have a solid working relationship with other groups in the Green Industry.

Mission Statement
To increase professionalism in the landscape irrigation industry by:

Providing educational opportunities;
Endorsing ethical business practices;
Creating working relationships with other green industry groups in order to provide a unified voice on industry issues;
Influencing industry friendly legislation and regulations; and
Raising the level of understanding of our industry by the public.

Executive Director: Linda Morris, 
106 Main St., Brookneal, VA 24528
800-682-7774  434-376-1150 
Fax 434-376-1156
Linda's E-Mail is Info@carolinasirr.org