There has been no Association dues increase since the inception of The Association in 2007. And, there will be no increase in 2019. The dues will remain; the first store $250, stores two through five will be $150 each, store six and up there will be no charge.

Each member store will have access to all Association assets with each dues paying store eligible to participate in the Members Choice Program. The Members Choice program
provides discounts from participating Vendor Select Participants of approximately $150 per dues paying store. No member’s cost will be more than approximately $100 per year with the Members Choice Program.

In an effort to have the benefits of membership in The Association reach more owners, new for 2019 will be an option for members to spread their total Association dues
payments over twelve months.

There will be two dues paying options. Option one, will be the normal payment method of all dues for all stores paid on or about January 15th of each calendar year. Option two will give the owner the opportunity to spread the total dues amount over twelve months. If a member chooses this option they will pay twenty-five dollars per month, January through December, for the first store. For stores two through five members will pay fifteen dollars per month, January through December. There will still be no charge for dues for stores six and higher.

The spread dues option will also make it easier for Multiple Store Owners to take advantage of membership in The Association without the large major cash outlay at the beginning of the year.

The new membership options will go into effect with the 2019 dues calendar year.

The new spread dues option for members must be requested by the member. The new option will require them to submit a new application with updated information requesting the spread dues option. With this option auto renewal will be a requirement.

Information about the new spread dues option will be sent to each member in the last quarter of this year. Members wishing to take advantage of the spread dues option will need to return the application to The Association by the end of November for the option to take place starting in January 2019.

An owner that is currently not a member of The Association and would like membership information can click here, and become a member of the National TUPSSO Franchise Owners Association for as little as $25 per month.

New for the National TUPSSO Franchise Owners Association: a quality group health plan at affordable prices. 

For those of you looking for a comprehensive medical plan with access to 3 national provider networks and multiple plan options and deductibles, visit our website to see plans and pricing.

The TUPSSO online enrollment portal has other insurance choices like a PPO dental plan that is like a standard group dental (100-80-50, with a plan year deductible). We are also offering a vision plan, lump sum critical illness and a gap policy. You will also have the option to add up to $150,000 of guaranteed issue life insurance option. See the site for details or contact our broker directly.

Access to these plans is only available to NTUPSSO FOA members and their staff. Access for the enrollment portal is only available to NTUPSSO FOA members or employees.

The costs of these plans are competitive as they are offered on a selective basis. The application includes a questionnaire that will need to be completed for you and any dependents you wish to cover.  All applications are reviewed for approval and your eligibility for the plan. 

You need to apply by the 17th of the month for the following 1st of the month effective date. Enrollment occurs every month throughout the year. If switching from another plan, DO NOT CANCEL YOUR EXISTING PLAN UNTIL YOUR RECEIVE APPROVAL FROM THE NEW PLAN. There is a benefit summary on the enrollment page for you to compare. Individuals are responsible for their own comparison and suitability for each product.

Contact: Sean Pfeiffer
Phone: 214-718-8806
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Visit the TUPSSO enrollment portal

The National Geographic Channel has been running this news story “Ultimate Factories” - UPS’s Worldport.  You can see it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWAwL3Rlbjo  It is very educational. Most customers and some employees do not clearly understand what packages go through.