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2	Our Mission Statement To provide an environment for education, communication and professional growth by promoting high standards of business methods and ethics among its members.
3	History of MSACS MSACS is a volunteer, non-profit organization with members in four mid-west states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. MSACS was organized in 1971. It has a membership of over 100 college stores and over 90 vendors.
4	Eligibility Any organization that provides goods and services within the college bookstore industry in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri or Nebraska.
5	Benefits for My Store: Networking As a member of MSACS, you can share experiences with peers and discuss the challenges and rewards of serving the modern college campus.
6	"Current Trends" Current Trends Our yearly trade show brings together the people that serve the college store. The casual, no-pressure atmosphere at the MSACS trade show is an excellent chance to meet the companies who can serve you and compare new products, prices and services.
7	Benefits for My Company People Membership in MSACS gets your name in front of every member store in a four state region. The people that you will meet at our social gatherings, trade shows and educational sessions are the same people you will contact in the member stores.
8	"Power" Power The educational sessions available to every member are an excellent chance to learn more about the college store industry, plus give you the opportunity to voice questions and concerns about our stores. In addition, the educational sessions are a great way to work side-by-side with your current and potential clients in a non-sales environment.
9	MSACS Member Meetings The Mid-States Association of College Stores meeting and trade show is generally held the 3^rd week of October and rotates between the four member states of Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. The trade show, educational sessions, business meetings and social events are open to members of the association. Schedules, meeting times and events are available online at www.msacs.net
10	Cost of MSACS Bookstore memberships are $199 per year and $249 for associate membership this includes one full registration for the annual meeting and trade show. The fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. Dues should be paid by July 31. **Pro-rated dues are not available for partial year registration.
11	Questions? Check www.msacs.net for answers and a list of current officers for more information.