Greater Boston Concierge Association

2026 GBCA Nonprofit Affiliate Application

As per our charter amended January 1, 2017

V1 CATEGORY OF MEMBERSHIP:

B. Affiliate membership may be granted to an individual whose business or organization has a direct relationship to the services for which a concierge offers their guests. Affiliate members are permitted 1 (one) representative per company to attend GBCA meetings and events. If the representative is unable to attend, another representative from said business may attend with prior approval of the board.

The GBCA is a networking organization with benefits include:

•Current membership lists of all concierges and affiliate members.

• Invitations to our monthly meetings and other activities that will be planned throughout the year.

• Opportunities to network with concierges and other affiliate members.

• Feature on the GBCA website and social media sites with appropriate mentions and hashtags.

• Opportunity to send information to members via email blast.

• The opportunity to participate in our annual Tabletop Trade Show.

Your dues of $185 are requested with this application within 30 days from receipt of application renewal or notification of acceptance of application. Annual membership is from January 1 to December 31, 2026.

Application and payment is due by January 16, 2026. Reminder, Affiliate Membership resides with the business/organization. Membership must be renewed by application each year with the designation of your organization's representative for that year.

Affiliates must attend a minimum of three (3) GBCA business meetings per year to remain in good standing. Only members in good standing will be eligible to run for the Affiliate Engagement board position, vote for the GBCA President, Affiliate Engagement position and attend the Anniversary Member Gala.

Membership in the GBCA is a privilege and not a right. Affiliates must request renewal each year and membership in the GBCA may be revoked at any time with approval of the GBCA board. As an affiliate member of the Greater Boston Concierge Association, you are expected to contribute to the organization in some fashion.

Please check the appropriate lines below:

Applications will not be accepted if this section is incomplete.

At the end of the year, the Board will review all Affiliate members and verify the requirements have been fulfilled. Those that were not able to fulfill minimum requirements may not be invited to renew their membership in 2026.

Please submit this form and submit payment of $185.

Greater Boston Concierge Association Membership PO Box 52440 Boston, MA 02205

gbca@hotmail.com

gbcaonline.org

STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR AFFILIATE MEMBERS

• All Affiliate applicants must present proof of licensing, certification, bonding and/or insurance applicable to their particular business/industry if deemed necessary by the Membership Committee or the Board.

• An Affiliate Member must attend a minimum of three (3) meetings during the membership term. Non-fulfillment of this requirement precludes voting for the Affiliate Board representative in the annual election.

• An Affiliate Member must devote their time, energy and resources to the Association when needed.

• Affiliate Members must conduct themselves in a professional, courteous and ethical manner at all times.

• An Affiliate Member shall uphold a standard of professionalism and act promptly when dealing with a guest complaint. Common courtesy requires that appropriate and timely action taken be taken.

• Affiliate Members’ communication and cooperation among members is expected at all times. Our network is one of friendship and assistance to each other.

• An Affiliate Member shall pay all dues, gratuities and agreed-upon fees in a timely manner.

By signing, I hereby certify that the information listed on this application is true. I also hereby agree to abide by the Standards of Professional Conduct and the Association’s Charter and Bylaws as they now stand and as amended during the term of this proposed membership. I also fully understand membership requirements.

Please return this form no later than January 16, 2026, to remain in good standing.