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The pieces of the jig saw puzzle are there, but it will take time, money, know-how, and some considerable cooperation to even begin to get ball rolling.
Perhaps, this endeavor should begin from the ground up versus starting with no foundation. What I mean by this is that starting with a National Association (NA) may not work.
It may work if it started with each county having a chapter that reports to a state organization and then finally to the NA.
The problem is that BEA numbers are so few, and most existing association start ups require money up front with no return--whatsoever--on the investment.
For example, if a start-up organization offered training, support, and, most importantly, work then people would be interested. Again, the problem is that most independent BEAs won't just hand over existing clients, and this is understandable.
In California things are very tight right now. BEA contracts have severely dropped off since the corporations came in and made things impossible for the individual bail bond company owner. Said corporations have their own, overwhelmed in-house crews.
Any successful association must have something to offer worth the money that is expected to be paid. Frankly, I'm not going to pay anyone for services that I don't need with nothing in return--it doesn't make any sense.
Recently, I received an E-mail urging me to join an association. I had to pay for their training, membership, and some other things amounting to nothing more than a scam--in my opinion.
The National Notary Association offers seminars, products, news letters, telephone support and lobbying. The California Bail Agent's Association offers classes and extensive lobbying to make better laws for it's members.
A true body will offer something in return. The pieces are there, but the burden of putting it all together is too great for one person.
I've presented some of the problems with a hint of solutions. In my view, this is where things get started once productive suggestions come in.
Rex
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