LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Self-Service & Kiosk Association, an organization committed to helping create more successful self-service deployments worldwide, is pleased to announce that 33 self-service deployers have joined the association as a result of a new initiative focused on deployer recruitment. The Association's Advisory Board has elected to offer free one-year memberships to qualified organizations, offers that are valued at $250 each. Letters have been sent to association members asking them to submit five to 10 names of colleagues or clients for consideration. Organizations that qualify are those who have deployed, or are considering deploying, self-service technology. Deployers are organizations in vertical industries such as retail, travel, banking, hospitality, government and healthcare. Deployer member benefits include:
• Access to SSKA's Expert Panel • Contact information of other deployer members for networking purposes • The ability to participate in Deployer's Council meetings and conference calls • Entrance to the association's members-only library of Best Practices documents • Deployer Quarterly newsletters • Webinars with featured industry experts • Networking with leaders in the industry • Discounts on research reports • Complimentary individual consulting and referrals
The new deployer members that have already responded to the recruitment drive are: • 7Cs Winery LLC • Adventist Health System • Ambassadors • American Airlines • American Casino and Entertainment Properties • American Kiosk Management • American Medallion Designs Inc. • American Museum of Natural History • AT&T Mobility • Austin Energy • Bank of Eastern Oregon • Cabela's • Canadian Tire Corporation • Discount Tire Co. • Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group • Financial Service Centers Cooperative • Fontainebleau Las Vegas • Grand Pacific Resorts • Harrah's Entertainment • Lighting4sale • Local Government Federal Credit Union • Lowe's Companies • Macy's West Department Stores • Mahvelous Mailboxes! • Marathon Staffing • Marshall University • Memory Maker Photo Jewelry • Niche Wear LLC • Palace Sports & Entertainment • PCA Services Inc. • Sodexo • Southwest Medical Associates • Toys R Us • Villanova University • Washington's Lottery
"The Self-Service & Kiosk Association is really stepping up to offer more to self-service deployers," said David Drain, executive director of SSKA. "We are proud to welcome the many deployers who have responded so far. The opportunity for some deployers to enjoy free one-year memberships will give them a chance to experience first-hand what the association is all about. Once they see the vast array of resources available at their fingertips, we're confident that first year of membership won't be their last." To apply for this free offer, go to the association's Web site at www.selfservice.org/join and use the discount code FREE2.
