AEE PREFERRED PARTNERS
NOLS
Outdoor Prolink
Project Adventure, Inc.
LeapWare
Stratus
How to become a Preferred Partner
Risk Management Training Discounts
NOLS seminars are geared to help program managers develop sound risk management practices in their outdoor programs. This is a great course for programs that are preparing for accreditation, anticipating the re-accreditation process or desiring new perspectives and tools for risk management in their organization from a system-wide approach.
AEE Member Discounts:
Accredited organizations receive a 25 percent discount off the $565 tuition on NOLS Risk Management Training.
Current members receive a 10 percent discount off of the $565 tuition on NOLS Risk Management Training.
Upcoming Training Dates & Locations:
April 2-3, 2008, Rochester, NY
May 6-7, 2008, San Francisco, CA
September 29-30, 2008, pre-conference to Wilderness Risk Managers Conference, Jackson, WY
For more information or to enroll, please contact NOLS Professional Training at 800-710-6657, x3, nolspro@nols.edu or visit http://www.nols.edu/nolspro/seminars/risk_management_seminar.shtml
“Our partnership with AEE reflects our commitment to support experiential educators from around the world so that they are better equipped to lead. NOLS is proud to associate our name with an organization providing unsurpassed networking, professional development, continuing education, and community building to educators that make learning relevant.”
- Bruce Palmer, NOLS Director of Admission and Marketing
Pro-deals for AEE Members
This offer is available to Individual, Family, Organizational, Institutional and Accredited Members living in the United States.
Outdoor Prolink can save you money while shopping for outdoor gear and apparel. You can join Outdoor Prolink without the preliminary steps involved in becoming a member. That means you do not have to go through their approval criteria. As an AEE member, Outdoor Prolink is providing you the incentive to join easily and quickly.
What is Outdoor Prolink?
Outdoor Prolink matches qualified outdoor professionals with the manufacturers who produce outdoor products. Using your AEE membership as a reference point, manufacturers offer significant discounts (about 40-50 percent off retail) to Outdoor Prolink members. Note: The agreement as a member is that you will only purchase gear for yourself. If you are an organizational member and your company would like to purchase group equipment please send an email with this request to info@outdoorprolink.com.
Participating brands include: Optic Nerve, Indigo Equipment, CAMP, Franklin Handholds, Solstice, Adventure Medical Kits, Macpac, Gregory, Jetboil, Crescent Moon, Julbo, Wild Wasser, Princeton Tec, Kestrel, Smartwool, and M Rock.
How To Become an Outdoor Prolink Member
Go to http://www.outdoorprolink.com/. First, check out the FAQ page to learn the finer details of Outdoor Prolink. Then complete the application via the "Apply" link from the homepage. Send an email to info@outdoorprolink.com stating that you just applied, the name of the company for which you work and that you are an AEE member.
PA is the leader in training, certification, props and equipment for professionals that utilize adventure-learning and experiential education techniques in their work. AEE Members receive a 10% discount on all open-enrollment workshop tuition. Simply include a copy of your AEE membership card or your membership username on the registration form.
To see the full range of workshops, go to http://www.pa.org/
For more information, call 1-800-468-8898 x4554 or email info@pa.org.
LeapWare
Introducing an exciting new company with an even more EXCITING idea about ADVENTURE based, experiential learning. We BELIEVE you should be able to f ind the quality gear you need at a price you can afford from ONE location.
For our complete product list, please visit:
http://www.leap-ware.com/
info@ leap-ware.com
LeapWare will provide AEE members with a 20% discount on Ropes Course Equipment (helmets, harnesses, carabiners, and rope).
Need coverage? Access to general liability insurance is available to AEE Organizational, Institutional and Accredited Members through AEE's Preferred Partner, Stratus Insurance. Stratus Insurance is the endorsed provider of insurance packages for members of the AEE in the country.
Are you interested in becoming an AEE preferred partner?
Partnering with AEE will provide you direct access to a community of more than 1,600 progressive educators and practitioners who impact hundreds of thousands of learners annually. In other words: Having your gear on their feet and in their packs provides instant credibility and broad exposure.
That exposure comes through a number of mediums and venues throughout the year: AEE Preferred Partners are spotlighted at our international and eight regional conferences, which are attended by more than 2,000 professionals every year. Preferred Partners are also given the opportunity to communicate via our member newsletter, targeted marketing communications and links on our homepage. Each partnership is customized to maximize partner visibility and credibility while serving AEE member needs.
Preferred partnership demonstrates your commitment to the advancement of experiential education worldwide and provides you the opportunity to maintain visibility within the EE community year round. Some possibilities include e-news flash, newsletter announcement, website Listing, member handbook listing, advertising opportunities,targeted mailing, and conference exhibit discount.
To make a good AEE Preferred Partner:
- Products or services discounted must represent sought after benefits for our members. The top three categories for which our members purchase supplies include curriculum resources, outdoor and adventure gear and training, and outdoor clothing. The top three suppliers from which our members purchase items for their job include REI, Patagonia, and Black Diamond.
- Members of AEE are given preference
- Discounts of 20% or more are offered to our members
If interested in becoming a preferred partner, please contact Kirsten Kindt at 303-440-8844, ext. 18 or membership@aee.org.
Thank you!
