Associate members shall be those product or service providers who agree to work with HERN to
provide their unique products and/or services to schools, training programs, etc. There will be no
exclusivity in providers and/or services so that HERN may:
• maintain a diverse offering of brands, resources, supplies, equipment, etc., covering various
technologies and services, to meet the specific and regional goals of each program we serve.
• meet the needs of each program in a timely fashion.
• assist state funded programs in maintaining their purchasing requirements.
Associate members are not required to pay a membership fee and/or contribute to the operating
expenses of HERN.
By registering as an Associate member of HERN, you will agree to provide:
• a principle contact/s including name, address, phone numbers and their assigned role in HERN.
• a written description/details of any discount programs/pricing available to schools and/or training
programs.
• a written description/details of any of training programs offered to schools/instructors.
• a written description/details of any school donation programs including the criteria for
acceptance.
• authorization to HVAC Excellence/ESCO for the use of your name and logo in print (brochures,
flyers, marketing collateral) and/or digital use (website, digital applications, etc.) in association to
your participation in the HERN program. (HVAC Excellence/HERN acknowledges and agrees that
the use of your company name and/or logo will be for promotional purposes of the HERN program
only. The use of your name and/or logo does not constitute any other agreement or partnership.
Your logo will be used in accordance to any established guidelines set forth by your company.)