Value – "Worth in usefulness or importance to the possessor"
An Associate receives the following value:
- Industry Resources – The RMA library and staff can provide you research information on most any credit topic or issue through "state-of-the-art" technology.
- Educational Opportunities – RMA has numerous products, publications, seminars, conferences, round tables, and training sessions to sharpen your skills and keep you abreast of changes in the banking industry.
- Networking – You will be exposed to many other bankers throughout the country and will benefit from their ideas, experience, and expertise. These contacts can prove invaluable to your career.
- "Good of the Industry" – RMA strongly promotes the best quality standard for credit practices. In essence, you will become a better credit professional through association with RMA.
An RMA officer receives the added value of leadership skill development:
- Organization – Being an RMA leader will involve you in numerous planning, decision-making, problem solving, and project management activities.
- Supervisory – You will manage, administrate, delegate, and negotiate with your fellow officers and board of directors.
- Communication – Opportunities will exist for you to speak publicly and make presentations as you share ideas at board meetings and group functions.
- Team Building – You will be challenged to motivate, facilitate, and build consensus among a group of volunteers.