Texas Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists
P.O. Box 175 Bryan, Texas 77803

Membership Application Form

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(Last name:________________________________________________, (DOB) _____________

(First name)______________________________________ (MNI)_____________

(Home address ) ______________________________________________

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(Employer's name and address)________________________________________________________________

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Send my mail to: [ ] My home address [ ] My business address

I am applying for: [ ] REGULAR MEMBERSHIP STATUS [ ] ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP STATUS

Regular membership: Shall be granted only after submission of membership application with all required attachments and upon approval by the Board of Governors. One-time, Non-refundable Processing Fee: $15.00 Annual Dues: $25.00

Associate membership: Shall be granted to individuals who have a primary or secondary interest in transportation accident reconstruction and who wish to support the goals and objectives of this organization. Associate members have no voting rights. One-time Processing Fee: $10.00 Annual Dues: $25.00

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REGULAR MEMBERSHIP QUALIFYING INFORMATION

1. Have you completed a prescribed curriculum of accident reconstruction? [ ] Yes [ ]No

2. If Yes, list the date of attendance, name of school, city and state, and ATTACH a copy of your certificate of successful completion of the course.

3. If NO: (a) how did you gain your knowledge; and, (b) are any of TAARS' members familiar with your work? (Use an additional page if necessary.)

4. Are you:

(a) ACTAR Accredited? [ ] Yes [ ] No

(b) A Reconstructionist Grade member of SOAR? [ ] Yes [ ] No

(c) A member of any other accident reconstruction organization? [ ] Yes [ ] No

(d) If you answered YES to any of the above, please ATTACH a copy of your certificate.

5. Have you testified in criminal or civil procedures using accident reconstruction methodology? [ ] Yes [ ] No

If YES, how many times and what methods did you use? (Use an additional page if necessary.)

6. If the Membership Committee requests:

(a) Would you be willing to be tested, at a place near you, using accident reconstruction methodology? [ ] Yes [ ] No

(b) Would you be willing to submit at least two case files of your reconstruction work? [ ] Yes [ ] No

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TAARS attempts to furnish each member with a current roster annually. TAARS does not, knowingly, distribute its membership roster to any person or organization to be used for solicitation of business or retail purposes. However, from time to time, businesses or companies request a roster from which they may select a member to be retained as a consultant or expert in a particular field of accident reconstruction. TAARS does not qualify, certify or make recommendations for any member to fill any position. TAARS will make available to these entities, upon request, a list of members who specifically request to be included on such a roster.

*** [ ] Please include my name on a list of members available for consultation.

*** [ ] DO NOT include my name on a list of members available for consultation.

*** SIGNATURE REQUIRED:____________________________________________ DATE:________________

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PAYMENT BY: [ ] Check [ ] Credit Card [ ] Cash (mailing of cash is discouraged)

Total Enclosed: Processing Fee ($10 or $15)$________________ + ___ Years Dues @ $25/year = ____________________

Charge to my: [ ] American Express [ ] MasterCard [ ] VISA

Card #: ____________________________________________________________

Exp Date: ___________________

Name as it appears on card, please print:

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Authorizing Signature:

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To expedite processing of this application, mail it directly to:

Michael Yosko, TAARS' Secretary, 6580 Howe, Groves, TX 77619 Home: (409) 963-3146

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FOR MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE USE:

Date(s) of consideration: ______________________________________

Recommended for: [ ] Regular Membership [ ] Associate Membership [ ]

Needs add'l documentation: _____________________________________

Chairman's Signature:

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