About
ECAT
Earthmoving Contractors
Association of Texas began in May of 1958 with a few contractors
meeting at Holt Tractor Company in San Antonio under the new name of
Conservation Contractors Association of Texas, to address the
problems of the day. In June of 1977, the association voted to join
the national organization Land Improvement Contractors of America (LICA)
as the Texas Chapter. LICA only addressed problems on a national
level, so in January 1993 the group was reorganized as ECAT.ECAT
is comprised of 12 districts, each having a director. Officers
comprising of a president, vice president and secretary are elected
each June along with district directors. Associate members also
elect a director to represent them at meetings. Each director and
officer is employed as a contractor, pays dues, and volunteers time
to attend four directors’ meetings per year at their own expense.
ECAT has no full time employees. A two-day general membership
meeting is held each June. This meeting addresses safety,
educational topics, legislation, soil and water conservation, new
equipment, and other topics related to our industry and association. Past
accomplishments of ECAT include a sales tax exemption on equipment
and parts for machinery used in conservation work on farms and
ranches. ECAT was also instrumental in establishing Soil
Conservation license plates for contractors and was able to have
legislation passed to stop County Commissioners from doing work on
private land.
Benefits of ECAT Membership
- $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance policy free
with your paid membership.
- Theft and vandalism protection with a paid reward for conviction
or recovery.
- Quarterly newsletter.
- Insurance Program available for members.
- A voice in the organization and at any meeting.
- Membership listed
on ECAT’s web site.
Membership
Application
SCHEDULING
OF DUES:
CONTRACTOR - $125 Spouse - add $25
PARTNERS or
adult family members in business - add $100 each.
ASSOCIATE
(related to earthmoving business) - $100
RETIRED E.C.A.T. members
- $25
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
AD&D Insurance takes
effect the date application is processed. MEMBERSHIP MUST BE RENEWED
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THIS DATE EACH YEAR to remain in effect. |
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Please mail payment of your dues to the
address shown at the
bottom of this page.
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