ist Magazine May 2022

ASA News

Protecting What’s Yours

IF

you are a tanning salon owner, you know all too well that unfair govern- ment regulations are a

members and advocates from every state willing to join the ASA and strengthen our industry’s collective resources. The most important way to help your salon association defend your business from federal and state government attacks is by becoming a member. Your membership contribution only amounts to what you’re probably spending on

membership financial assistance. If you want to become an advocate, we will supply you with the information and coaching you need to feel com- fortable participating and make your involvement as impactful as possible. We’ll be with you every step of the way. The ASA has created a powerful or- ganization to help defend and improve

constant threat to your business. Right now, there are federal and state regula- tors discussing under-21 tan bans, taxes and other restrictions without any consideration of scientific accuracy or the harm it would cause business owners and their customers. Fortunately, the American Suntan- ning Association (ASA) has had several thousand meetings in Washington, D.C. since 2013 on behalf of your business and this industry. ASA has also suc- ceeded in defeating dozens of onerous state regulations and tan bans. For our industry to hold off these attacks, we must cover a lot of issues and impact a lot of people. Right now, ASA is working to change the federal government’s posi- tion on UV light and to prevent harmful federal and state regulations. This sounds like a lot of work, because it is. To manage this enormous effort, ASA has developed a well-organized team. And though the ASA has a strong team working for you, there is still only so much this group can do without your help. To win this battle waged against our industry and your business, we need

The ASA is the only organization that has the ability to actively represent you in Washington, D.C. and in every state.

your daily morning coffee. This is a small price to pay for the peace of mind that your business is being looked after while you’re busy at your salon. By becoming an ASA member, you make an investment in your future. Regardless of what industry you do busi- ness in, you need to help secure the long- term health and success of your venture. The ASA is the only organization that has the ability to actively represent you in Washington, D.C. and in every state. You don’t need to have extensive knowledge of politics and relevant issues to become an ASA member. Our talented team of representatives and consultants will handle these issues through your

your business and we need your help. So, please send an email to DaleP@ americansuntanning.org right now. Let Dale know that you are interested in joining the ASA. That’s all it takes! Please contact us today.  About the ASA Founded in 2012, the American Suntanning Asso- ciation is committed to defending and growing the industry through a detailed and proactive plan directed by an all-salon board and executed by more than two dozen management and consulting team members who specialize in this type of work.

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