American Art Deco Dealers Association (AADDA)

Dear AADDA Membership Applicant:
By printing and holding this membership application in your hand, you indicate that you believe you have the knowledge, integrity, and experience to join the premiere National association for art deco and art nouveau dealers - the A.A.D.D.A or American Art Deco Dealers Association.

AADDA Membership Application
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE ALL ENTRIES

Please accept this application for MEMBERSHIP in the AADDA. I am enclosing a check for $10 application processing fee as well as a separate check for first year membership dues of $100.00. I meet the eligibility requirements outlined for AADDA membership and have provided supporting documentation (attached) to support my eligibility:

Check each applicable item:
I have been established in business in the Art Deco/Art Nouveau Collectibles Trade for a minimum of three years.
I have been established in business in the Art Deco/Art Nouveau Collectable Trade shorter than a period of three years, but I feel, based upon my knowledge, experience and inventory, that I should be considered for Membership.
I have been established in business in the Art Deco/Art Nouveau Collectable Trade and carry a stock of art deco/art nouveau collectibles of an acceptable professional standard.
I have a Member Sponsor for my application.
The Member Sponsor is: AADDA Member ID Number:
I am applying as an original "Charter Member" and request that my application be reviewed and approved by the AADDA on it's own merits (limited to first 50 Members).
I am a person of integrity and high ethics in all of my business practices or, being a corporation, is under the control of a person of integrity and high ethics in their business practices.
I hold a current US, State, Foreign Sales and Use Tax License, or Official Business Permit. (attach photo copy of applicable forms)
I have reviewed the AADDA Membership Requirements and Bylaws, and agree to abide by them. I also understand that agreeing to honor all membership standards as well as any and all AADDA Arbitration Decisions, which might arise is a condition of membership in the AADDA.

The following contact information is for AADDA records only. This information will not be released to any party outside the AADDA without the specific written consent of the applicant, except as indicated by the member for inclusion in AADDA website Member Directory listing information identified below, which is accessible to the public. Special Notes: List your e-mail address accurately, as the program will use this address when sending you your password and other information. Select a user name and password for logging into our members-only area. Your username must be one word, using 1-20 characters, with no spaces, using only numbers and letters (a-z, _, or 0-9). Capitalization does matter. Your password must be one word that contains 4-20 characters.
User Name
Password
Password Again
Your Name
Business Name
In Business Since:
Tax ID Number:
Mailing Address
City	State/Province Zip/Postal Code
Shipping Address
City	State/Province Zip/Postal Code
Country
Telephone Number
Alternate Telephone Number
Fax Number
E-Mail Address
URL of Web Site

The following information is for release to the general public through our website and printed annual directory. DO NOT PROVIDE information here that you don't want listed on the AADDA Membership Directory Page. AADDA Member Directory Listing: Each AADDA Member receives a free personal business listing on the AADDA Member Directory Internet page. This Membership Information is also printed in the AADDA Annual Membership Directory distributed through AADDA members. Please provide information for your business or website and Directory contact listings below. Double-check the information for correctness prior to submitting this application. This listing is for only you're personally owned business. DO NOT describe any other business with which you are associated (e.g., co-op, multiple shop, other Internet venues, etc.)
Your Name
Business Name
Store Address
City	State/Province Zip/Postal Code
Country
Telephone Number
Fax Number
E-Mail Address
URL of Web Site
Description of Mechachandise/Speciality; Directions to your shop; Shopping hours; Anything else you would like to say about your business.

Website Cross-References
The AADDA website is informative as well as interactive. It allows direct cross-referencing from one page to another. This makes it possible for web surfers to find quickly the information they are looking for. All AADDA members are listed by name, location, and types of merchandise or area of specialty. From each of your listings, buyers can jump immediately to your merchandise website, contact information, etc. To help the AADDA make your website information as easy to find as possible, please check the following that apply to your operation.

I am:
An Art Deco Collectible Dealer?
An Art Nouveau Collectible Dealer?
A collector of Art Deco / Art Nouveau Items?
An Antique Dealer/Shop or Co-op Owner?
An Auctioneer?
An Antique Show Promoter?
A Curator of Art Deco or Art Nouveau Items?
Other?

I sell through:
An In-Home Shop?
A Retail Shop?
An Antique Co-op?
Wholesale Mail Order ?
Antique Shows?
Internet Website?
Internet Auction Dealer/Collector Venue?
Other?

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS REFERENCES:
Identify Three Professional Business References. Businesses or individual associations who can verify your trading activities, expertise, experience and ethical standards in your declared Art Deco and/or Art Nouveau area(s). Include name, number of years you have been associated, address, phone, fax, and email address.

OTHER MEMBERSHIPS / ASSOCIATIONS:
Identify any other professional Membership or Association Certifications you currently carry and/or associated with. Include contact information.

PROFESSIONAL TRADE / COLLECTOR RESOURCES: Identify any / all professional reference/resource publications you recognize or utilize in your Art Deco / Art Nouveau Trading activities. Title, Publisher, Publication Date.

PLEASE CHECK ANY THAT APPLY:
As a Member of the AADDA I am interested in serving as an officer in the AADDA.
As a Member of the AADDA I am interested in serving as a State or Country Representative and supporting other AADDA Members in my State or Country.
As a Member of the AADDA I am interested in serving on AADDA Committee(s) to advance the professional standards and ethics of the AADDA and plan AADDA events.
As a Member of the AADDA I am interested in contributing to the AADDA Newsletter and advancing professional knowledge and expertise in the Art Deco and Art Nouveau Collectable fields.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENTS
I certify that all information provided in the application is true to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that any or all misinformation given will be grounds for refusal of AADDA Membership or discontinuing of any approved membership upon discovery.

By my signature I freely indicate that I have reviewed and understand the requirements for membership in the AADDA. I agree to abide by all membership rules as outlined by the Association and agree to honor any and all AADDA Arbitrator(s) decisions.

As a Member of the AADDA in Good Standing I understand that I am allowed to participate in the Community Boards feature. I have read the Community Boards User Agreement, understand all rules of use and agree to abide by the User Agreement.

Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________________

MEMBER APPLICANT REFERRAL SPECIAL
As a Membership Applicant to the AADDA I would like to refer the following individual(s) for Membership Offering in the Association. I am personally familiar with and acquainted with this individual and their trading practices in the Art Deco and/or Art Nouveau collectible areas. I feel this individual would be a welcomed member for the AADDA, and represents the professional and ethical standards set by the AADDA. I understand that for each referral I make - and that individual is accepted for Membership status in the AADDA - I will have my name entered into a drawing for Free First Year Membership and a $100.00 US Savings Bond. I understand that if I am drawn as the winner - my first year membership dues will be refunded to me in full and I will receive the $100.00 US Savings Bond. Drawing will be held upon enrollment of the 50th Charter Member. Winner's name will be posted on the AADDA website and winner will be notified.

Include name, number of years you have been associated, address, phone, fax, and email address.

(additional referrals can be made by attaching information pages)

I am willing to serve as a "Sponsoring Member" for this individual(s) and authorize the Association to use my name in extending an invitation for Membership Application to the individual(s) identified.

Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________________________

PLEASE USE YOUR BROWSER TO PRINT THIS APPLICATION. PRINT 2 COPIES, ONE FOR YOUR RECORDS AND ONE TO MAIL WITH YOUR PAYMENT.

YOU MUST USE THE SUBMIT BUTTON BELOW TO COMPLETE YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION.

You may Fax your Application in to Speed up the application process - Fax to: AADDA Applications at: (901) 377-2838. AADDA Application Fee and Membership Fee's can also be electronically forwarded via PayPal payment. Use the following PayPal ID: aadda@bellsouth.net. We will send a confirmation e-mail verifying receipt of Applications and Application & Membership Fees." Please allow two weeks for application review and confirmation.