WHO CAN JOIN UMMA?
We are now a mature organization and are not aggressively looking for new Members. However, we continue to be interested in good boat-builders, which complement our efforts and are willing to support our initiatives. While there are no clear standards for company size in terms of production units or dollar volume, UMMA is structured with seven tiers of Membership, making it is possible to include companies from a few million dollars in sales to nearly one-hundred million. Perhaps the more important issues are a builder’s reputation for quality, innovation, and integrity. Credit worthiness and willingness to work within a group cooperative spirit are essential. Belief that the changing industry requires companies to objectively evaluate and support alternative directions is also important. Simply, if a profitable company, regardless of size, wants to help lead the industry instead of follow, they stand a good chance of being considered for Membership.
