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A2LA 2014 Annual Report
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Membership In The Association

The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) is a professional society driven for and by its
members. A2LA strives to forge stronger connections with those who share the same values and principles as
we do and is committed to offering our members and associates the appropriate information, education, and
resources that are needed to further their personal and career objectives.

Members are eligible to receive discounts on A2LA training courses, registration for the annual Technical Forum,
accreditation fees (for association memberships), and on car rental services through Avis and Budget. In addi-
tion, A2LA members are entitled to one vote in elections of the Board of Directors and to special accreditation
news from our President.

In 2014, A2LA began the process of analyzing the current benefit offerings of the membership program, as well
as the overall infrastructure. A survey was conducted of current members and the results aided in the identifi-
cation of areas to streamline and ideas for future, more meaningful benefits for members.

As of December 31, 2014, membership in the Association was as follows:

Membership Type Number of Members
Accreditation Council Member 166
Accredited CAB Member 129
Honorary Member 8
Individual Member 68
Institutional Member 10
Organizational Member 13
Trial Membership 298
Total Members 692

Financial Summary

A comparison of the total revenue and support plus investment income less expenses resulting in a change in net
assets (in $000s) for the years ended at December 31st since 2005 is shown below.

Year 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Total Revenue $14,422 $13,424 $12,487 $11,225 $11,005 $10,338 $9,074 $8,599 $8,780 $7,939
& Support *

Total Expense $14,056 $13,017 $12,129 $10,999 $10,541 $9,749 $9,688 $8,746 $8,486 $7,678

Change in $366 $407 $358 $226 $464 $589 $(614) $(147) $294 $261
Net Assets

* Includes investment income and losses.