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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to ITMA Based in Houston, Texas, and chartered by the State of Texas, the International Transportation Management Association (&#8220;ITMA&#8221;) is a member-driven organization for companies and people that are involved or interested in international transportation logistics.  Membership Any individual or company involved in the international transportation industry is eligible to join. Read more about [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Based in Houston, Texas, and chartered by the State of Texas, the International Transportation Management Association (&#8220;ITMA&#8221;) is a member-driven organization for companies and people that are involved or interested in international transportation logistics.</span><span style="color: #ffffff;"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Membership</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Any individual or company involved in the international transportation industry is eligible to join. Read more about The Member Benefits and WHY you should </span><a href="about-itma/membership/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">join ITMA</span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Prospective members can </span><a href="http://itmahouston.org/blog/members-area/sign-up-to-be-a-member/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">apply online</span></a><span style="color: #000000;">. Current members can </span>update their member contact information by logging in, and then clicking the &#8216;Edit Profile&#8217; link in the sidebar.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Individual membership is $50 per year. Corporate membership is $200 per year. Corporate membership entitles a corporation to nominate five (5) of its employees as the beneficiaries of the membership. Membership dues are paid annually, are good for the calendar year and are not pro-rated.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Membership dues and event fees must be paid in US funds.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Retired members, Educators and ITMA </span><a href="scholarships/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">scholarship recipients</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"> are entitled to Honorary Membership and are not assessed annual dues and privileged meeting rates. Honorary Membership does not include voting privileges, but entitles members to attend all functions and receive discounted prices for regular meetings.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Meetings and Events</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">ITMA conducts meetings and special events throughout the year. Most </span><a href="events/monthly-lunch-and-learn/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Luncheons</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"> are held on first Wednesdays at </span><a href="http://www.greenspointclub.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">The Greenspoint Club</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"> from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and Learn meetings include an informative program and networking opportunities.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="about-itma/sponsorship-packages/#premier-lunch-sponsor"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Luncheon Sponsors</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"> are showcased at a display at each luncheon. Meet our </span><a href="our-sponsors/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">2011 Sponsors</span></a><span style="color: #000000;">.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="events/special-events/"><span style="color: #000000;">Special events</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"> include annual golf outings, conferences and fundraising events.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Career Opportunities</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">ITMA posts transportation industry </span><a href="employment/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">employment opportunities</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"> at this web site. If you&#8217;re seeking experienced people, or are seeking a position in the international transportation arena, see employment opportunities for current job information.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">ITMA Scholarships</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Each year qualified college students are awarded substantial funding in scholarships from ITMA.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">Learn about ITMA </span><a href="scholarships/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">scholarship qualifications</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"> and submit a </span><a href="../form-scholarship.php"><span style="color: #0000ff;">scholarship application</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"> at this web site.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Industry Education</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">In our commitment to Education for our logistics community, ITMA is working with leading industry experts to present valuable seminars and workshops to keep our members informed of the latest trade practices.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">These Educational Programs have been very well received and proceeds assist our Scholarships!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Transportation News</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">ITMA shares postings from its membership and </span><a href="events/industry-happenings/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">other industry club events</span></a><span style="color: #000000;"> and information.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">If you have an announcement to share on this website, please let us know and we will post as possible. E-mail us at <a href="mailto:hospitality@itmahouston.org"><span style="color: #0000ff;">hospitality@itmahouston.org</span></a></span></p>
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