National Pawnbrokers Association offers Guidance to pawnbrokers

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National Pawnbrokers Association
NPA works to provide independent pawnbrokers
nationwide with resources and tools to strengthen
the pawn industry.
Visit To www.nationalpawnbrokers.org
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National Pawnbroker Association
The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA)
is a trade association representing independent
pawnbrokers. The NPA offers
on how to be involved on
a local, statewide and national level affairs as
well as offering compliance training relating to
federal, state and local regulations in regards
to the pawn industry. One of the major missions
of NPA is to build up the image of the
pawnbrokers as respected part of the community.
Many pawnbrokers are already giving so much to
their respective communities however, the NPA
supports and helps coordinate a few major
communities. Incorporated in 1987 and
headquartered in Keller, TX, the National
Pawnbrokers Association was formed to support the
growing network of responsible pawnbrokers in the
United States. With time, we became a network of
reliable pawnbrokers that help independent
pawnbrokers to enhance their business and at the
same time earn good revenue. As a
trade association, the NPA is the industry's only
national association representing independent
pawnbrokers.
guidance to pawnbrokers
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About National Pawnbrokers Association
With an aim to support the

, National Pawnbrokers
Association was founded in 1987 in the United
States. As a trade association, the NPA is the
industrys only national association. The
Association offers guidance to pawnbrokers on how
to be involved on a local, statewide and national
basis. In addition, the NPA offers members
compliance training related to the federal, state
and local laws that apply to the industry.
Our Vision The NPA visions at providing our
members with the resources and support for
enhancing the image and acceptance of pawnbrokers
through action, representation and Best
Practices. We ensure that the members associated
with us could get an opportunity to find other
pawnbrokers in the country and share their
experiences. Our mission The main
objective of NPA is to accurately represent
pawnbrokers and their interests through
education, mentoring and legislation. We are
striving to create a respected position for
pawnbrokers in society. Thanks to the independent
pawnbrokers who are constantly becoming a part of
our organization.
growing network of pawnbrokers of the country
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Past Presidents of our Association
2011-2013 Kevin Prochaska 2009-2011
David Crume 2007-2009 David Adelman 2005-2007
Fran Bishop 2003-2005 Ed Bean 2001-2003 Brian
Smith 1999-2001 Doin Loftis 1997-1999 Paul
Edge 1995-1997 Pat Stovall 1993-1995 Bob
Stogner 1991-1993 Charles Jones 1989-1991
Louise Seawright (First President) 1988 Miley
ONeal (Founder)
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NPA and Government Relations
We, The National Pawnbrokers Association is
the national voice for legislative issues
affecting independent pawnbrokers. We are
engrossed in educating both the media and Members
of Congress about how the pawn industry is
helping the residents of America in their
day-to-day lives, the association creates a
proactive dialogue about the industry and its
issues. The foundation of our government
relations efforts rests with our many members who
work at the grassroots level to support national
efforts. The members of NPA receives
regular updates on legislative initiatives
through National Pawnbroker magazine and targeted
emails. Rally Congress provides members
direct access to their Members of Congress and
PawnPoint Map pinpoints hot button issues across
the country that affect the pawn industry.
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NPA Community Outreach
NPA is involved in many philanthropic
contributions like The Future Business Leaders
Scholarship (FBL) which is the contribution to
the local community. Each year, students from
across the country fill out the application and
submit it for the opportunity to earn a 1000
scholarship for higher education. The application
is located on the NPA website if you have a
student interested in applying. Every year
the NPA awards 1000 scholarships to students
interested in business. The program is highly
competitive and interested students and parents
should Look at the NPA website for guidelines.
As an industry the NPA looks to support young
people in their business endeavors, as well as
provide positive exposure for pawnbrokers in
their individual communities. Pawnbrokers in good
standing with the NPA can sponsor students from
their community in their application.
The pawnbrokers interested in contributing to the
NPAs scholarship fund can make a 25 or more tax
deductible donation. FLB also supports Concerns
of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) which provides
resources to the surviving families of law
enforcement killed in the line of duty. Each
year the NPA awards FLB scholarships to students
of these families as a way to give back to those
gave their life
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2013 FBL Winners
Michael Alan Johnson, Bellville,
OHSponsor Johnson Brothers Jewelry Loan,
Mansfield, OHOlivia Johnson, Mansfield,
OHSponsor Johnson Brothers Jewelry Loan,
Mansfield, OHMiranda Jones, Louisville,
KYSponsor Bills Pawn Jewelry, Valley
Station, KYWesley Strong, Sylacauga, ALSponsor
Sylacauga Pawn Shop, Sylacauga, ALStacey
Abigail Vanegas, Spring, TXSponsor Sunbelt
Pawn, Houston, TXStephanie Aereal Vanegas,
Spring, TXSponsor Sunbelt Pawn, Houston, TX
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Contact NPA Today!
We possess a highly trained and humble staff
to assist pawnbrokers. We will be more than happy
to hear from you. Kindly get in touch with us at
the below mentioned address or email address for
more assistance. National Pawnbrokers
Association PO Box 508Keller, Texas 76244
Phone [phone]Fax [phone]
Visit www.nationalpawnbrokers.org
Email info_at_NationalPawnbrokers.org Media
Inquiries The National Pawnbrokers
Association welcomes inquiries from journalists,
students, and lawmakers. Please contact us and we
will reply as soon as possible.