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Member Benefits and Professional Services

• Lobbyist
  Executive Director Gerhardt Schulle, Jr. serves as TSPE's lobbyist to monitor daily developments at the Capitol. He also provides technical information to the lawmakers to assist them in their decision-making process. Call him at 800/580-8973 or 512/472-9286 for information on legislation and political candidates. His TSPE mailing address is: P.O. Box 2145, Austin, Texas 78768.
• Texas Professional Engineer
  The Texas Professional Engineer is published bi-monthly by TSPE. A subscription is included with your membership. Contact the TSPE office for information on non-member subscriptions and advertising.
• Past Presidents Advisory Council
  The TSPE Past Presidents have the professional and leadership experience to assist with many of the complex issues facing today's professional engineer. This group of notable PEs is a valuable resource for TSPE members and chapter leaders alike.
• Guide to the Texas State Government Marketplace
  A publication that identifies approved projects within key Texas state agencies, funding allocations for FY 2004 and FY 2005, historical data and projected timelines. Offered at a special discounted price to TSPE Members. Contact the TSPE office for information.
• TSPE Gold Mastercard
  Check out this service - a card with a credit line up to $25,000. Call Bank of America at 800-847-7378, extension 5000, for details. If you wish to write, the address is P.O. Box 15464 in Wilmington, Delaware 19885-9440.
• Westel Telephone Service
  A win/win opportunity....Nothing to buy, and you save money! Westel offers savings on rates on your long distance calls. Not only will you save as a member of this program, but they will also rebate 10% of your billed long distance charges back to TSPE each month. One-half of this amount will be passed on to your chapter on your behalf. A benefit to YOU and a benefit to TSPE! To enroll, call Westel Long Distance Communications toll free at 800/580-5500.
• Broadcast Marketing & Entertainment, LLC / (Formerly OnHold Productions)
  BME provides “on hold” message services and web audio for your business. As your partner, BME marketing advisors will discuss your objectives for your company based on local competition and your position in the market, offering you a customized solution. They will help you identify YOUR brand, allowing you to sell value and not price. Call 866-312-4653 to speak with your TSPE Marketing Advisor.
• Resume-Link
  NSPE has set up a referral service called Resume-Link to help members explore avenues to advance their careers. A resume database of professional engineers, this service is free to TSPE members. Resume-Link allows a member to market himself with full confidentiality while his resume is being searched for possible matches to employers' inquiries. You can block up to three designated companies from receiving your resume, so you get on-going employer visibility without risk. Call 614/529-0429 to enroll.
• Credit Union
  Members and their families are eligible to join TEXANS CREDIT UNION. Enjoy low interest rates on new and used cars, trucks, and vans. Call 1 800/843-5295.
• UPS Discounts
  Save up to 35% over what other companies charge by using UPS. Take advantage of discount rates for every overnight letter and package you ship, a savings program developed just for TSPE. Call 800/325-7000 to sign up. Please reference special discount #C0000700175.
• Group Health and Life Insurance
  TSPE members can access is an impressive array of insurance programs which includes major medical, term life, disability, business overhead expense, accidental death and dismemberment, and dental. These insurance plans are administered by John P. Pearl & Associates, Ltd. Call Pearl's toll-free number, 800/438-2366 for information on these programs.
• Professional Liability Insurance
  Insurance from CNA: contact Victor O. Shinnerer & Company, #2 Wisconsin Circle, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-7003. Phone 301/961-9800.
• Professional Disability Insurance
  TSPE gets the best rates! Professional quality disability income, business overhead, key-person and business buy-out coverage's available at discounts of 15% off published rates. Customized benefits are payable when you cannot work in your "own occupation", including partial disability and income replacement during recovery. Once issued the company cannot cancel your coverage and premiums are guaranteed not to increase (before age 65) regardless of age, claims made, change in health or occupation. Backed by A++ company. Compare and save.
• Manuals and Other Publications
  Numerous publications are available through TSPE and NSPE. For more information or to order, call the TSPE office, 800/580-8973, or call NSPE at 703/684-2882.
• Audio Visuals
  Slide presentations and video tapes are available and are designed specifically for state and chapter use. Call the TSPE office at 800/580-8973 to order these.
• Discounts
  Vacation travel, deluxe cruises and vacation packages to exotic locales are available at discount prices. For reservations or information, call 800/322-6677.

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