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ASA to Offer Free Ally Membership to Gems and Jewelry Appraisers in Response to COVID-19

It is available through Dec. 31.

Published

4 years ago

April 8, 2020

INSTORE Staff

(PRESS RELEASE) RESTON, VA – The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is offering free Ally membership to gems and jewelry appraisers impacted by COVID-19.

“The current COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented challenge for our times. As gems & jewelry appraisers struggle to keep up with the ever-changing news, government orders, health guidelines, professional practices, client concerns and economic uncertainty in response to the pandemic, we’re doing our part to help,” said CEO Johnnie White.

Eligible gems and jewelry appraisers may join and receive up to eight months of ASA’s Ally Membership benefits free of charge through Dec. 31, 2020. Limited to new members only.

Benefits include:

Savings on education classes and webinars, including eLearning options
Regulatory advocacy and alerts
Special COVID-19 resources
Subscription to ASA publications
Discipline-centric listservs
ASA benefit partner savings programs
Grants through ASA’s Education Foundation
Job Bank and Career Learning Center

Professionals may apply online at www.appraisers.org/ally or call for more information at (800) 272-8258.

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