Membership

Purpose

The purpose of the association is to develop and extend interest in the production and marketing of quality Christmas trees in North Carolina. Through group action, the association seeks to promote better market opportunities, better cultural practices, research, favorable legislation and exchange of ideas among its membership. The membership includes growers and producers of Christmas trees and related products in North Carolina or adjoining areas, persons or firms supplying equipment, supplies or planting stock, Christmas tree buyers, and others interested in affiliating with the association.

Why Should I Become a Member of the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association?

  • To promote the traditions and memories of celebrating Christmas with a real tree.
  • To protect and grow your business. NCCTA works to support beneficial legislation and regulations that are positive to you and others growing, wholesaling and retailing real Christmas trees, and to stop negative legislation and regulations.
  • To be part of a community of Christmas tree professionals and share the knowledge and experiences of thousands who share your concerns, questions and needs.

Special Benefits for NCCTA Members

  • First Pioneer Insurance Agency: Offers a special worker’s compensation insurance program.
  • LifeStore Insurance – Insurance discounts offered to members for property and liability coverage, workers compensation and health plan options.
  • First Benefits – NCCTA members are eligible for workers compensation coverage with no other membership requirements. (LifeStore Insurance and First Pioneer Insurance represent First Benefits Insurance at their respective agencies in the High Country).

Dues Schedule

The basic membership fee listed on the application by category applies to all members. In addition, growers who raise Fraser fir in North Carolina and adjacent Virginia and Tennessee counties pay a minimum of $.05 per tree sold during the most recent season or $5.00 per acre of Fraser fir if not yet selling trees. These funds are allocated to the association’s Fraser Fir Promotional Committee for special and separate use. Membership is for one year beginning January 1 and may not be prorated. Fraser fir growers will pay the grower fee and tree assessment even though they may also fit other categories. In all other cases, those who fit more than one category should apply as an “Allied Business.” Those who raise trees in and out of North Carolina should apply as an in-state grower. The North Carolina Christmas Tree Association members voted in 1995 to participate in the National Christmas Tree Association Tree Industry Partnership (T.I.P.). Each member contributes $25.00 (the price of one tree) for promotion of real trees on a national basis. T.I.P. contributions are also used to fund federal lobbying efforts regarding Christmas tree legislative issues. Members of a T.I.P. participating association are given special privileges for National meetings, including the ability for state tree and wreath contest winners to enter the national contest, and listings on the National website.

Reminder

In order for any member to be listed in the annual Buy/Sell Guide or the Choose & Cut Memories Book a minimum Fraser fir assessment of $50.00 is required. Please remember that the contribution does not automatically result in listing. If you would like more information about joining or about the NCCTA, please feel free to contact us or fill out the electronic form below or a paper membership application today.

Membership Application

The purpose of the association is to develop and extend interest in the production and marketing of quality Christmas trees in North Carolina. Through group action, the association seeks to promote better market opportunities, better cultural practices, research, favorable legislation and exchange of ideas among its membership. The membership includes growers and producers of Christmas trees and related products in North Carolina or adjoining areas*; persons or firms supplying equipment, supplies or planting stock; Christmas tree buyers and others interested in affiliating with the association. The basic membership fee is listed by category and applies to all members. Membership is for one year beginning January 1 and may not be prorated.

The North Carolina Christmas Tree Association members voted in 1995 to participate in the National Christmas Tree Association Tree Industry Partnership (T.I.P.). Note: $25.00 per member is included in membership and goes directly to the National Christmas Tree Association for the Tree Industry Partnership (T.I.P.). Members of a T.I.P. participating Association are given special privileges for National meetings and listings on the National website.

PRIVACY STATEMENT: Any information given on the NCCTA application will be used in the Buy/Sell Guide, Choose & Cut Guide, Roster, and on the NCCTA website. Your e-mail address will be used by the NCCTA office to send you information and notifications about the Christmas tree industry. NCCTA does not distribute e-mail lists to persons that are not members of NCCTA.

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DOWNLOAD MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION HERE if you wish to print out, complete and mail the form back to NCCTA instead of using the electronic form