asterisk users - May 2006 - The CAVP is now accepting memberships applications

On-line signup form are available on our website at www.cavp.ca in the
"Membership" section or please call 1-866-940-CAVP (2287) and select
option 3 (CAVP treasurer).

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The CAVP is now accepting memberships applications.

This is a pivotal moment for the CAVP and we need your support.
Establishing a solid membership base will determine the organizations
ability to function as an effective association.

CAVP Membership is available to any interested party who is involved in
the Voice Over IP industry. Further details including a link to our
on-line signup form are available on our website at www.cavp.ca in the
"Membership" section.

Founding members will be given special recognition within the CAVP and
on the CAVP web site including prominent links to your business. To be
considered a founder, members must join soon and also pay a one time
membership fee which is twice their normal yearly fee.


Benefits for Members
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Membership in CAVP provides many benefits which can have a direct impact
on your profitability.

CAVP Members:
- Have the right to display the CAVP logo on the web sites and any of
their business material.

- Are eligible to vote at CAVP meetings for board elections and general
policy directions.

- Have representation at CRTC working group meetings for issues such as
E911, ENUM, and network interconnection.

- Can ask the CAVP for legal advice with regard to regulatory issues and
compliance.

- Granted access to "members only" area of the web site containing
complete listings of members contact information as well as documents as
listed below.

- Allowed to receive and post to the CAVP mailing lists.

- Can utilize the CAVP's library of legal documents and disclaimers for
customers to ensure they are in compliance with CRTC regulations.

- Entitled to use the CAVP's ENUM system for direct peering with other
CAVP members.

- Participation in the CAVP IP Gateway service which allows members to
terminate calls through other members PSTN gateways in each region.


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Disclaimer: As this organization is newly formed not all of the member
benefits are fully in place at this time.

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Regards,

John Lange
Canadian Association of VoIP Providers
1-866-940-CAVP (2287) ext 2.