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Being a part of TAPPA has many benefits both professionally and personally. Your annual dues helps TAPPA provide nationallevel educational programs every month, a great place to meet and many other educational and social opportunities throughout the year.
Membership Classification
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBER: (Voting) An individual that is a Florida resident. An individual who owns a legally established business engaged in selling photographic goods or services to the public. An individual who is employed by a legally established photographic business. May vote, hold office, use the TAPPA logo, and enter print competition. A valid Sales Tax Number and Occupational License are required. ASSOCIATE MEMBER: For additional members from the same firm or studio already represented by a PROFESSIONAL MEMBER. They may not vote, hold office, or display the TAPPA logo, but may enter print competitions. The PROFESSIONAL MEMBER’S Sales Tax Number and Occupational License are required. MEMBER: For enthusiasts, hobbyists, non-professionals, and newcomers to the profession, who are not associated with any PROFESSIONAL or LIFE MEMBER and may just be getting started in the profession. They may not vote, hold office, or display the TAPPA logo, but may enter print competitions. No Sales Tax or Occupational License are required. STUDENT: An individual that is currently enrolled in photography related courses in the State of Florida and can provide authentic student identification. May not vote, hold office, or use the TAPPA logo, but may enter print competitions. SPOUSE: An individual not engaged in photography whose spouse is a TAPPA member. May not vote, hold office, use the TAPPA logo or enter print competitions. Questions? You can always email our Membership Director.
A membership application is on the next page or go to TAPPA.org
Your Name ____________________________________________
Business Name _________________________________________
Business Address _______________________________________
City _______________________ State _____ Zip _____________
Business Phone ________________________________________
Cell ____________________ Home Ph ______________________
Email Address __________________________________________
Web Address ___________________________________________
Photographic Degrees ____________________________________
FPP Member? Yes / No If yes, membership number: __________
PPA Member? Yes / No If yes, membership number: __________
TAPPA Membership Classification (check one)
______ PROFESSIONAL: (Voting) An individual (Florida resident) who owns a legally established business engaged in selling photographic goods or services to the public, OR, an individual who is employed by a legally established photographic business. May vote, hold office, use the TAPPA logo, and enter print competition.
Annual dues are $89
ASSOCIATE: For additional members from the same firm or studio already represented by an ACTIVE TAPPA Professional member. They may not vote, hold office but may use the TAPPA logo and enter print competitions.
Annual dues are $79
______ STUDENT: An individual that is currently enrolled in photography related courses in the State of Florida and can provide authentic student identification. May not vote, hold office but may use the TAPPA logo and enter print competitions
Annual dues are $59
______ SPOUSE: An individual not engaged in photography whose spouse is a TAPPA member. May not vote, hold office or enter print competitions.
Annual dues are $35 Code of Ethics
1.I will endeavor to enhance and ennoble the status of the photographic profession by maintaining a dignity of manner in my behavior, in the presentation of my photography and photographic services, in the appearance of my studio or place of business and in all other forms of public contact.
2.I will observe the highest standard of honesty in all my transactions, avoiding the use of false titles, confusing or inaccurate technical terms or descriptions and misleading terms or claims.
3.I will at all times endeavor to produce only those types of photographs and photographic services that will enhance the prestige of the profession, to apply my best efforts on behalf of the public, and to play my part in raising the general standard of photographic craftsmanship.
4.I will show a friendly spirit of cooperation with my fellow professional photographers and assist them whenever possible should they be in trouble or difficulty.
5.I will assist and give of my knowledge to the members of my profession, and will encourage them individually and collectively, so that the quality of photography may constantly be raised to higher standards.
6.In all matters relating to the interpretation of this code I will recognize the authority of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association, Inc., and agree to hold harmless the Board of Directors in any decision made on behalf of the organization.
I have read the above Code of Ethics and agree to abide by it, evidenced by my signature in ink this ___________ day of _______________ 20_____. Any member of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association, may be reprimanded, suspended, or expelled by the Board of Directors for a violation of the Code of Ethics, or the Bylaws.
Signature
This application must be completed in full with proper fees, prior to being considered for membership.
Please make checks payable to TAPPA Or pay online at www.tappa.org
TAPPA Advisors
Chuck Vosburgh 727.743.1740 Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com
Lee Burgess 727.724.1022 lee2810@verizon.net
Rob Moorman 727.527.1237 cameradude1@earthlink.net
Randy Van Duinen 727.577.5172 randy@rvdphotography.com
Karen Barnett 727.267.8296 oakcrestproductions@tampabay.rr.com
Win Wolloff 727.514.6805 winwolloff @gmail.com
Carol Walker 727.5775626 carol@thomasbruce.com
Robert Sargent 813.930.7390 robert@sargentphotography.com
Michael Landes 863.512.2637 landesmr@yahoo.com
Ginny Otto 715.252.3195 ottophotography@icloud.com
Booray Perry 813.728.7110 booray@boorayperry.com Business Commercial Sports & Events Graphics & Design High School Seniors Photosho/Lightroom Portrait Image Competition Wedding & Socail Function InDesign Audio/Visual Social Media
The TAPPA Tribune is published monthly for the membership of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association. Its purpose is to share knowledge and insight with the photographic industry.
The deadline for submission of articles and ad changes is the second Friday of the month.
Permission is hereby granted to reprint the contents of this newsletter, provided the authors and The TAPPA Tribune are recognized as the source. The ideas and views expressed do not necessarily reflect the policies of the Tampa Area Professional Photographers Association; they are solely those of the authors and editor.
Editor:
Chuck Vosburgh 300 62nd Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 Chuck@ChuckVosburgh.com 727.743.1740
Advertising:
To advertise in the TAPPA Tribune, please contact the editor for rates and distribution information.
Meetings:
TAPPA monthly meetings take place the second Tuesday of the month at:
LOCATION
Bryan Glazer Family JCC 522 N Howard Ave. Tampa, FL 33606
Networking 6:00 pm Meeting 6:30 pm
Register online at TAPPA.org
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