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CODE OF ETHICS

for

Chapters of the Society of Decorative Painters 

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As members of a Chapter of the Society of Decorative painters, our purpose, in common with that of the Society, is the promotion of decorative painting. To this end we pledge ourselves to support the goals and purposes of the Chapter and the Society, and…..

To          keep the lines of communication open with fellow Chapter and Society members,

               respecting one another and following appropriate lines of communication.

To          have a positive and open attitude, listening to fellow members’ opinions.

               To remember the importance of an active membership, contributing our time and talents.

To          maintain high standards of integrity and honesty.

To          respect the rights of each member individually, and the right of the majority to govern; therefore

               supporting the decision of the majority, regardless of how we personally voted.

To          support the leaders who serve the Chapter, cooperating with the current leaders, respecting the

               time and dedicated service of  past leaders, and when completing our terms as officers,      

               relinquishing our responsibilities cheerfully to support the new leaders.

To          promote a friendly Chapter environment where Chapter members motivate and inspire one  

              another, and where differences of opinion are accepted without a need to continue to discuss past  

              differences.

To          accept and respect the varied reasons members have for Chapter membership, and the varied skill  

               levels they represent.

To          remember that the Chapter is not a business, and should not be used either to promote any specific

               individual or business, or to create business for itself, thus competing with members who   are in business.

To          realize that the conduct and activities of the Chapter and its members reflect on the entire Society

               of which it is a part.

To          realize that the conduct and activities of the Chapter and its members reflect on the entire Society

               of which it is a part.

As  members of the Chapter of the Society we acknowledge that this code of ethics is an expression of our determination

to maintain high professional stands, and it is only the conscience of the individual who subscribes to this code that cab

guarantee its effectiveness.