2014 ERP New Member Book

AOAC INTERNATIONALPolicyon theUse of theAssociationName, Initials, Identifying Insignia, Letterhead, andBusinessCards Page 3

4. When theAssociationname is usedwithout other text as a heading, it should, when possible, be set in theLargo typeface. 5. Althoughother colorsmaybe used, AOACblue, PMS287, is the preferred colorwhen printing theAOAC insignia, especially in formal and official documents. It is, of course, oftennecessary and acceptable to reproduce the insignia in black. 6. Do not print one part of the logo or insignia inone color andother parts in another color. 7. The letterhead ofAOAC INTERNATIONAL shall not be usedby anyperson or organization other than theAssociation, its elected and appointed officers, staff, sections, or committees; except by special permission. Correspondence ofAOACofficial business shouldbe conductedusingAOAC letterhead. However, those authorized to useAOAC letterhead shall use it for official AOACbusiness only. Copies of all correspondence usingAOAC letterheador conductingAOACofficial business, whether onAOAC letterhead or not,must be sent to the appropriate office at AOACheadquarters. 8. AOAC INTERNATIONALbusiness cards shall not be usedby anyperson or organization other than theAssociation, its staff, and elected officials, except by special permission. Those authorized touseAOACbusiness cards shall use them for official AOACbusiness only and shall not represent themselves as having authority to bind theAssociation beyond that authorized. Sanctions 1. Upon learningof anyviolationof the above policy, theExecutiveDirector or a designate will notify the individual or organization that they are in violationofAOACpolicy and will ask them to refrain from furthermisuse of theAOACname or insignia. 2. If themisuse is by an IndividualMember or SustainingMember of theAssociation, and themisuse continues after notification, theBoardofDirectorswill take appropriate action. 3. If continuedmisuse is by a nonmember of theAssociation or if amember continues misuse in spite of notification andBoard action, ultimately, theAssociationwill take legal action toprotect its property, legal integrity, reputation, and image. * * * * * *

Adoptedby theAOACBoardofDirectors: September 24, 1989 Revised: June 13, 1991; February26, 1992;March21, 1995; October 1996