Meridian One is pleased to announce that we have launched our newest member program, The Member Conferencing Program from Intercall.   Intercall is the world’s largest conferencing provider, and leads the communications industry with leading edge audio-conferencing and web conferencing products for business customers. The member conferencing program offers qualified Associations word class rates on all Intercall services.

Meridian One is excited to introduce a new affinity program with Hewlett Packard (HP), the largest technology company in the world. Through this program, association members can receive discounts on IT products they use everyday, including computers, printers, ink and toner, servers, storage, and more.

HP is a marketplace leader with an unmatched portfolio of server, storage, software, personal computing, and printing and imaging products. With over 310,000 employees worldwide, sales and service in over 170 countries, and business operations in 40 currencies and 10 languages, HP has the capabilities and breadth of coverage to serve customers in every industry. In 2009, HP ranked #9 on the Fortune 500 and #7 on BusinessWeek's Top 50 Most Innovative Companies list.

Meridian One will offer dedicated marketing support, program level reporting, and a competitive revenue share for its association partners. Associations should contact their marketing manager for more information.

Meridian One is happy to announce that it has now expanded its FedEx Advantage Program to include FedEx Office, the leading global provider of document solutions and business services. FedEx Office now has more than 1,800 digitally-connected locations, many that are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In addition to shipping services, associations that promote FedEx are now able to offer their members discounts on a wide selection of business services, including print, copy, sign and graphics, finishing, binding, direct mail, and more. Plus, with FedEx Office ^SM Print Online, members can upload, print, assemble, and ship materials all from the convenience of their desktops.

Associations are urged to contact their marketing manager for more information. If you represent an association that is not yet partnered with Meridian One, complete our Online Proposal Request Form.

Meridian One offices have moved!  Effective September 1st, 2009 our new address is:

5775 General Washington Drive

Alexandria, VA 22312

Please update your records accordingly.  Thank you!

Yellow Transportation and Roadway recently merged to form YRC Worldwide. The integration of their networks, which is now underway and moving forward smoothly, will help the two companies continue to bring its customers the best transportation and logistics services in the industry. Meridian One would like to share some advance information, and assure our customers that we are always available to answer any questions you have.

YRC is in the process of establishing shared service centers that will coordinate both Yellow and Roadway shipments for their customers. By creating shared service centers, they will be able to offer more direct service points, introduce new service solutions, and operate more efficiently. While it may seem different at first, listed below are many customer benefits of integrating into a single network:

§          Will serve about 21,000 more direct points through their unified network versus the individual Yellow and Roadway networks.

§          Reliability will improve on all lengths of haul, enabling them to offer more service commitments and unique solutions.

§          Their professional drivers will handle both Roadway and Yellow shipments, simplifying your supply chain.

§          Yellow and Roadway pickups and deliveries will be coordinated through one service center.

§          Faster introduction of new solutions and services.

§          Expanded customer service, allowing for quicker answers to your questions and resolution of any issues.

Meridian One greatly appreciates your business, and we'll make sure you have all the information you need as additional enhancements are made. YRC Worldwide is building on more than 80 years of success and has been honored by Fortune as the most admired company in the freight shipping industry for six consecutive years.

Meridian One is pleased to announce a new affinity shipping program!  Due to the recent announcement that DHL will no longer deliver packages to and from US domestic addresses, Meridian One has teamed up with FedEx to provide a world-class shipping program.

FedEx provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of shipping, e-commerce and business services. Discounts will be available on FedEx Express^Ò (including international shipments), FedEx Ground^Ò, and FedEx Freight^Ò.

Meridian One remains committed to ensuring a smooth transition and providing complete marketing and sales support for this new program.  Each affinity partner will have a dedicated marketing manager to set up and grow the FedEx program, while 1 800 MEMBERS representatives will be a valuable resource for members from enrollment throughout the customer life cycle.

Associations are urged to contact their marketing manager for more information. If you represent an association that is not yet partnered with Meridian One, complete our Online Proposal Request Form.

Marsh's experienced liability and benefits experts develop comprehensive coverage stratagies that result in seamless solutions for your members.

Meridian One is pleased to announce a new partner for Insurance benefits! With over 72 years of experience, Marsh is the largest third-party administrator of association insurance programs in the world. Its full-service program management administers, markets, and manages both Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance services for Meridian One's association partners. If you are interested in learning more about this member benefit program, please contact Mickey Herbert at (888) 636-2377.

Maintaining an open line of communication with a growing member base is a problem facing associations today. As your membership grows, your ability to interact with your members becomes limited. This may hinder your ability to keep up with contact information changes and overall member satisfaction. With these problems in mind, Meridian One launched a new results oriented program, MemberIQ.

Since 1987, Meridian One has been working solely within the association marketplace. Our experienced in-house call center representatives work and speak with association members on a daily basis. They are highly trained and can speak confidently about a number of member related topics.

Member IQ will do the following for your association: target and sign new members, effectively renew relations with existing members, update member data, connect with members via surveys and research, actively promote your association's member benefit programs and so much more!

The possibilities are endless; we can work with you to customize any type of outreach program you request. The door to staying connected should always remain open; the key is Member IQ. Please see the enclosed flyer for details. Call your marketing manager if you are interested in learning more about how MemberIQ can help you reach your goals in 2008.

After months of research, Meridian One has chosen to partner with Marsh to bring a full-service insurance affinity program to its associations. With over 72 years of experience, Marsh is the largest third-party administrator of association insurance programs in the world. Its program management administers, markets, and manages both Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance services for Meridian One’s association partners.

Meridian One and Marsh will work with each group to assess insurance needs and provide a solution based on its analysis. Since Marsh is an agent for A+ insurance carriers of all insurance types, groups need not supplement their insurance benefits with several partners; it is a one-stop shop for all insurance needs. Marsh's Client Management Team offers unrivaled industry experience and knowledge in consultation and strategic planning in support of membership goals. 

Associations are urged to contact their marketing manager for more information. If you represent an association that is not yet partnered with Meridian One, complete our Online Proposal Request Form.

Meridian One is proud to announce a new partnership with Whirlpool, the world’s largest manufacturer of home appliances. Whirlpool has collaborated with Meridian One to expand its direct to consumer sales through affinity programs. Meridian One plans to market Whirlpool products directly to select affinity groups, whose members will be able to buy products (including Whirlpool brands Kitchen Aid, Maytag, et. al.) at the Whirlpool web site at discounted prices. The 1 800 MEMBERS call center team will be ready to accept inquiries from members regarding this new program, although it will not sell appliances directly.

The Whirlpool program will be Meridian One's first business to consumer program, and Meridian One is Whirpool's first sales agent and only affinity marketing partner. Associations are urged to contact their marketing manager for more information. If you represent an association that is not yet partnered with Meridian One, complete our Online Proposal Request Form.

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First National Merchant Solutions is a full service payment processor offering payment solutions beyond MasterCard® and Visa® Acceptance:

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Electronic Check Acceptance Solutions
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No matter the size of your business, First National Merchant Solutions is able to meet your merchant processing and electronic payment processing needs.  Please allow FNMS the opportunity to provide you with a no-cost analysis of your current processing relationship and provide you the educational tools to make an informed decision on all your payment needs. For more information about offering your members First National Merchant Solutions, please contact your marketing manager at Meridian One.