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FIREARMS ENGRAVERS GUILD OF AMERICA |
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP:
Regular _____ (For Individuals who are engravers or are learning the craft) $50 per year.
Associate _____ (For non-engravers who wish to support the craft) $35 per year.
International ______ (For individuals who reside outside of North America) $75 per year.
FEGA Certified Professional ______(only available to current CP Members) $75 per year.
FIRST NAME __________________________ MI_____ LAST NAME ________________________________
ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________________
CITY________________________________________STATE_______________ZIP_______________________
DAY PHONE (_______) - _______________________ EVENING PHONE (_________)-_________________
FAX (_____) - _________________________ E-MAIL _____________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH (month, day, year) _____________________ PLACE OF BIRTH _______________________
Formal education:______________________________ Military:_________________________________
AT PRESENT, ARE YOU ACTUALLY ENGAGED IN THE ENGRAVING OF FIREARMS? Yes ____No ____
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL RELATIVE TO ENGRAVING?
_______ To engrave as a hobby _______ To engrave on a part time basis
_______ To become a full time engraver _______Other_____________________________________
What year did you start engraving? _________ Is engraving your hobby? ________ business? ______
How many hours a week do you average engraving? ______
Is engraving (not limited to guns) your full time occupation? Yes ___ No ___
Is gun engraving your full time occupation? Yes__ No__ Is gun engraving your sole means of support? Yes__ No __
Are you accepting gun engraving commissions? Yes______ No______ How do you sign your work?____________
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST CHARACTERIZES YOU? (Please fill in all that apply.)
___Received formal training ( ___________________ School/Factory)
___Received training working with/under another engraver ( _____________________________Name)
___Only training was informal occasional assistance from another engraver
___Entirely self taught ____ Not yet able to engrave ____Other_______________________
There are times when FEGA members request a list of FEGA members and we provide a printed list to those who ask.
Do you agree to permit the FEGA to include your name on the list? yes____ no ____
Occasionally the FEGA is asked to provide a list of engravers who are seeking commissions.
Do you agree to permit the FEGA to include your name on the list? yes____ no ____
CODE OF ETHICS FIREARMS ENGRAVERS GUILD OF AMERICA
AS A MEMBER OF THE GUILD
1. I will make a sincere effort to improve my skills and achieve a high standard of quality in my work.
2. I will use fairness, honesty, and integrity in dealing with the public, clients, and colleagues.
3. I will honor all local, State, and Federal laws pertaining to engraving and the pursuit thereof.
4. I will uphold the By Laws of our Guild and support those who are looking after the success and welfare of the Guild and its members.
5. I will support the Guild in its efforts to inform and educate all those interested in the engravers art.
6. I will uphold and defend this code and will conduct myself at all times in a manner that will bring credibility, honor, and pride to the Guild and its members.
7. I understand that the Guild will not tolerate unethical practices and will review any complaints from the public, clients, and/or colleagues; and that any wanton violation of good ethics can bring expulsion from the Guild. A member in question will be reviewed in a fair and impartial manner with a concerted effort to obtain proof before any action is taken. Without proof, a member will be placed under observation until that determination can be made.
8. I understand that acceptance of this code is a requirement for membership.
Signed_________________________________________ Date_____________
Do you wish to show contact information and photos of your work
on FEGA's website? yes _____ No _____
Also note, information will only show if you are a current member of the guild.
Submit photos via disk or email.
The information about yourself, shown below, is what the public visiting the site will see.
Fill in the spaces below with the information you want the public to see.
If there is information you do not want to show -
simply leave the line blank.
Last Name: ____________________________________________
First Name:
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Middle
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Address 1:
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Address 2:
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City:
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State:
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Zip:
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Country:
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Phone1:
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Phone2:
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Email:
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Website (http://www.sitename):
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Your biography/information you want to show: (attach paper if necessary)___________________
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Signed_________________________________________ Date_____________ (01/05)