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Preface:
Membership
in the FOUNDATION is open to all those who share an
interest in the protection of original design and
who conduct business consistent with the goals of
the FOUNDATION FOR DESIGN INTEGRITY.
Application:
Application forms are made available to those who
make a request by letter, voicemail or facsimile to
the Secretary of the FOUNDATION.
Foundation For Design Integrity
1950 North Main Street, #139
Salinas, CA 93906
Fax: 408-449-7040
Tel: 650-326-1867
Application forms must be fully completed, signed
and mailed to the Secretary of the FOUNDATION along
with a small sampling of the applicants original designs,
marketing material or advertisements. A complete catalgue
is not required. The materials submitted become the
property of the FOUNDATION and will not be returned.
Completed Applications:
Completed Applications are held in the custody of
the Secretary until the time of review and election.
Application Review:
Completed Applications are to presented to the membership
for review at the next general membership meeting.
The purpose of the application review is to determine
if the applicant conducts business consistent with
the goals of the FOUNDATION. During the process, members
may consider any information contained in the application,
as well as any facts that are known about the applicant.
Members may openly discuss an applicant during the
review process.
Application
Ballot:
Each member firm in good standing is entitled to cast
a single vote on a membership ballot. Member firms
must can a representative to the general meeting to
cast a vote. There is no absentee voting. Ballots
are not secret.
Members may vote either "Yes" to grant membership,
"No" to reject membership, or abstain.
Notification of Ballot Results:
The Secretary will notify the Applicant of the ballot
results by letter.
Probationary Period:
Applicants are granted a one-year probationary membership
that begins upon receipt of payment of the membership
dues by the Secretary. During the probationary period,
any member in good standing can challenge the membership
of a probationary member.
To challenge, a member should submit to the Secretary
an account of any known facts or business conduct
by the probationary member that may be inconsistent
with the goals of the FOUNDATION. The Executive Board
will review the challenge and make a ruling. The Executive
Board may revoke the membership of the probationary
member.
Reapplication:
Applicants who have been rejected for membership may
re-apply at any time. A letter should be sent to the
Secretary requesting that the application be re-considered.
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