2008/2009
Monthly Meeting Schedule January 21, 2009Machine Shed, Appleton, WISetting Goals for 2008
February 18, 2009Silhouettes, Green Bay, WIFinding the High End Bride
March 18, 2009Pullmans Trolley Square, Appleton, WIMarketing in Economically Hard Times
April 15, 2009Regional Wedding Conference and Trade ShowAppleton, WI
May 20, 2009Vineyard, Appleton, WI
Round table discussion Economic Expectations for 2008
June 17, 2009Camp Forest, Forest Junction, WI Summer AfWPi Picnic Brides Panel
July 15, 2009Botanical Gardens, Green Bay, WI
August 19, 2009Waverly Beach, Menasha, WIBeach PartySeptember 17, 2008
Grillin, Appleton, WI
Kindred Spirits
October 15, 2008
November 19, 2008December- Merry Christmas - no monthly meeting
Members: $5.00
Non-members: First and second meeting $15.00. Third meeting and thereafter $40.00.
CODE OF ETHICS
* Exhibit professional and ethical behavior.* Communicate completely with their customers regarding prices, what the service/product includes and what is in the contract.* If a dispute arises, settle it professionally and promptly.* Return phone calls to current as well s potential customers.* Treat other wedding professionals with respect.* Assist in the advancement of the wedding industry by helping to educate the public and potential wedding professionals.* Observe all laws and obtain any license(s) required by law for any businesses as well as your type of business.* Honor all agreements made with customers, suppliers and services provided to you. | Membership Requirements & Membership FeeThere are many associations, societies and organizations in the wedding industry, some local others regional and still others category specific. All have benefits making them worthy to join. Most will have requirements you must meet prior to your joining. We at AfWPi were incorporated in California, a state that does not allow restraint of trade. Hence to be a member of AfWPi we ask that you be in the wedding industry,and agree to follow our code of ethic. Please look over that code (listed on this page prior to joining. Be sure you view our benefits (listed n page one). AfWPi does have an ethics committee that follows up n unresolved complaints.Regular Membership $240.00 per year.A regular Member is a company that receives more venue from weddings than from other wedding professionals. example: Photographer, consultant, etc.Associate Membership $360.00 per year.An Associate Member is a company that receives more revenue from wedding professionals than from weddings. A discount on services or products must be offered to AfWPi Members. Example: Bridal Show Promoter, Wedding Web sites, Publications, etc. Special offer may be a discount or enhanced service.· A $25.00 one-time set-up fee is required. Additional categories are $10.00 apiece.Proof of licenses are required or reason for exemption explained. If they are pending, please note on your application that fact.
Click here for a Wisconsin Membership Application form.
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