CFDA Application for Membership

The Chicago Furniture Designers' Association is a not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of furniture design in the city of Chicago.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at Corosh on 1072 N. Milwaukee. (2nd floor) 6:45 PM

Call 312-733-4205 with questions, or visit www.cfdainfo.org.

Both Corporate and individual members are eligible to participate in CFDA shows and the CFDA website. All membership levels receive a monthly newsletter.

Corporate Member	$150
Individual Member	$75

name ____________________________________

company__________________________________

address __________________________________

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STATEMENT OF APPLICATION

In applying for membership in the CFDA, I attest to the accuracy of the above information and agree to abide by the stated code of ethics.

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Date ____________________________________

Return completed application along with payment to:

CHICAGO FURNITURE DESIGNERS ASSOCIATION

S. Lloyd Natof

1217 Monroe St.

Chicago, IL 60607

Phone: 312 733-4205

For office use. Do not write below this line.

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CFDA CODE OF ETHICS

1. A member is obligated to maintain and uphold the integrity of the association in their personal and professional conduct.

2. A member shall honestly represent their qualifications at all times and shall exhibit only original works of their design at CFDA functions.

3. A member shall recognize and respect the professional standards of other CFDA members. Derogatory remarks concerning other members are unacceptable in any setting.

4. No member shall knowingly infringe on a client relationship of another member.

5. Contracts undertaken by members with their employees or assistants must be upheld by other members.

6. A member shall not use their position in the association to gain purely personal advantages in advertising or promotion. However a member is encouraged to use the initials CFDA after their name on correspondence and business related materials and announcements.

7. A member shall conduct themselves professionally and courteously when dealing with personnel of show venues and with other organizations. Members shall act as ambassadors of the CFDA at all times in show situations.

8. No member shall knowingly infringe on copyright designs or proprietary intellectual work created by other designers, companies, or manufacturers.