Raindrop Chapter
                                          of The Society Of Decorative & Tole Painters                                     

                We, as members of the National Society of Tole and Decorative Painters, in order, of

                encourage interest in and appreciation for the art of tole and decorative painting, and

                encouragement and support of the Society itself, do pledge our adherence to this code

                of ethical behavior. The Society's Code is an expression of its members

                determination to maintain high professional standards, and the conscience of the

                individual who subscribes to this code is the only guarantee of its effectiveness.

                I PLEDGE MYSELF:

TO      promote a climate of genuine respect, mutual co-operation and friendship among all members.

TO      seek and maintain associations with fellow members for the purpose of creating a friendly      atmosphere in which the free exchange of opinions, ideas, and knowledge will be mutually beneficial and enjoyable.

TO      understand the necessity for mutual co-operation among all members; students, teachers, shop owners, authors, publishers, manufacturers, and distributors, recognizing the diversity of philosophies, painting methods, techniques, and media which makes the society unique.

TO      maintain the highest stand of honesty and to assure that all promotion and advertising shall be free of claims which are false, misleading or disparaging of others.

TO      recognize that the primary purpose of the Society's emblem is to promote or stimulate interest in the art of tole and decorative painting, and that the use of this emblem reflects the reputation of the Society itself.

TO      be aware of and comply with all copyright laws both as they pertain to the misuse of artwork created by another and as they pertain to the reproduction of patterns, drawings, books, designs and all published materials.

TO      conduct myself with courtesy, thoughtfulness, and fairness to others.

TO      accept any certification or award conferred on me by the Society with a sense of appreciation and responsibility.

TO      adhere faithfully to this code of ethics and by good example inspire my fellow members to do likewise.

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