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1 Manufacturer Membership Applicatin 2017 Page 1 Cmpany: Primary Cntact: Phne: Fax: Web Site: fr Primary Cntact: Manufacturer Member A business rganized under the laws f the U.S. r any state, territry r insular pssessin theref, which is engaged in the prductin and distributin f U.S. flags (Harmnized Tariff Schedule ) f U.S. rigin in cmpliance with the applicable cuntry f rigin and marking requirements f the U.S. Custms Service (19 CFR Parts 102 and 134) and the Federal Trade Cmmissin (16 CFR Part 303). Cnsistent with Custms regulatin (e), this definitin excludes businesses rganized under the laws f the U.S. r any state, territry r insular pssessin theref engaged in the prductin and distributin f U.S. flags where the fabric-making prcess takes place in a freign cuntry. Legal entity must directly emply a minimum f 25 emplyees n an average annual basis. Level 1 (Platinum Manufacturer) - $11,000 Level 2 (Gld Manufacturer) - $5,500 Level 3 (Silver Manufacturer) - $1,500 (see page 2 fr explanatin f level benefits) I hereby certify that ur cmpany adheres t the fllwing standards set frth by the Flag Manufacturers Assciatin f America: 1) We prduce ur flags entirely in the United States. 2) "Prduce" means that, t the best f ur knwledge, all f the fllwing steps take place in the United States: The yarn was wven int fabric The fabric was dyed, printed r bleached The fabric was cut, assembled, sewn, finished and packaged All prcesses were cmpleted in United States facilities 3) Our flags meet all current United States Custms and FTC labeling requirements. 4) We require suppliers t supply cuntry f rigin certificates fr the raw materials they supply, and we maintain a file f these certificates. 5) All f ur certified flags carry the fficial FMAA certificatin seal. The undersigned hereby applies fr membership in the Flag Manufacturers Assciatin f America (FMAA) and agrees that they will abide by the bylaws, reslutins, rules and regulatins f FMAA. Cntributins, dues, r gifts t FMAA are NOT tax deductible as charitable cntributins. Hwever, they may be tax deductible as rdinary and necessary business expenses. (I certify the infrmatin shwn abve is accurate.) Please return this cmpleted applicatin with the annual dues payment indicated abve t: Flag Manufacturers Assciatin f America (FMAA) 994 Old Eagle Schl Rad, Suite 1019, Wayne, PA Fax: inf@fmaa-usa.cm

2 Manufacturer Membership Applicatin 2017 Page 2 Level 1 - Platinum Manufacturer Each member cmpany hlds ne psitin n the Bard f Directrs Each member can have a nn-vting advisry member t participate in Bard meetings Listing n FMAA website under Members with link t cmpany site Link t Member list frm all marketing related blasts/newsletters Updates n flag related legislatin Included in distributin list fr FMAA s/newsletter Half page, 150 wrd descriptin f cmpany with links t website and scial media prviding educatin abut their business t FMAA site visitrs Access t industry studies Invitatin t participate in marketing prgrams Representatin (lbbying, labeling issues, etc) n issues invlving the flag industry Listing as Platinum Manufacturer with lg n hme page with link t cmpany Abut Us r Wikipedia Page C-marketing pprtunities with Crprate Spnsr Schlarship Supprters (First Chice) Level 2 - Gld Manufacturer Maximum f tw Bard f Directrs psitins fr this entire level. Listing n FMAA website under Members with link t cmpany site Link t Member list frm all marketing related blasts/newsletters Updates n flag related legislatin Included in distributin list fr FMAA s/newsletter Half page, 150 wrd descriptin f cmpany with links t website and scial media prviding educatin abut their business t FMAA site visitrs Access t industry studies Invitatin t participate in marketing prgrams Representatin (lbbying, labeling issues, etc) n issues invlving the flag industry Listing as Gld Manufacturer with lg n hme page with link t cmpany Abut Us r Wikipedia Page C-marketing pprtunities with Crprate Spnsr Schlarship Supprters (Secnd Chice) Level 3 - Silver Manufacturer Maximum f ne Bard f Directrs psitin fr this entire level. Listing n FMAA website under Members with link t cmpany site Link t Member list frm all marketing related blasts/newsletters Updates n flag related legislatin Included in distributin list fr FMAA s/newsletter Quarter page, 75 wrd descriptin f cmpany with links t website and scial media prviding educatin abut their business t FMAA site visitrs Access t Industry Studies Invitatin t participate in marketing prgrams Representatin (lbbying, labeling issues, etc) n issues invlving the flag industry

3 Supplier Membership Applicatin 2017 Page 1 Cmpany: Primary Cntact: Phne: Fax: Web Site: fr Primary Cntact: Supplier Member Applicant shall be a U.S. business entity with activities that relate t the manufacture and distributin f U.S. flags, but that des nt qualify as a Manufacturer Member, such as raw material suppliers, cmpnent and equipment suppliers, nn-retail distributrs, imprters and service rganizatins; excluding, hwever, retailer merchants, flag dealers and retail rganizatins. (see page 2 fr explanatin f level benefits) Level 1 (Gld Supplier) - $5,500 ($1 millin and up in annual sales) Level 2 (Silver Supplier) - $1,500 ($1 millin and up in annual sales) Level 3 (Brnze Supplier) - $500 (less than $1 millin in annual sales) I hereby certify that all materials sld t FMAA Manufacturer Member cmpanies as part f the Made in the USA certificatin prgram are made in the USA. We supply cuntry f rigin certificates fr any raw materials t these manufacturers attesting t this fact. The undersigned hereby applies fr membership in the Flag Manufacturers Assciatin f America (FMAA) and agrees that they will abide by the bylaws, reslutins, rules and regulatins f FMAA. Cntributins, dues, r gifts t FMAA are NOT tax deductible as charitable cntributins. Hwever, they may be tax deductible as rdinary and necessary business expenses. (I certify the infrmatin shwn abve is accurate.) Please return this cmpleted applicatin with the annual dues payment indicated abve t: Flag Manufacturers Assciatin f America (FMAA) 994 Old Eagle Schl Rad, Suite 1019, Wayne, PA Fax: inf@fmaa-usa.cm

4 Supplier Membership Applicatin 2016 Page 2 Gld Supplier Silver Supplier $1 M and up in sales and interest in a vting psitin Maximum f tw bard psitins fr this entire level Listing n FMAA website under Members list with link back t their site Link t Member list frm all marketing related blasts/newsletters Updates n Flag related legislatin Added t distributin list fr FMAA s/newsletter Half page Page, 150 wrd descriptin f their business with links t website and scial media prviding educatin abut their business t FMAA site visitrs. Access t Industry Studies Invitatin t participate in Marketing Prgrams Representatin (lbbying, labeling issues, etc) n issues invlving the flag industry Listing as Gld Supplier with Lg n Hme Page with link t cmpany Abut Us r Wikipedia Page C-marketing Opprtunities with Crprate Spnsr Schlarship Supprters (Silver Chice) $1 M and up in sales Listing n FMAA website under Members list with link back t their site Link t Member list frm all marketing related blasts/newsletters Updates n Flag related legislatin Added t distributin list fr FMAA s/newsletter Quarter Page, 75 wrd descriptin f their business with links t website and scial media prviding educatin abut their business t FMAA site visitrs. Brnze Supplier Less than $1 M in sales Listing n FMAA website under Members list with link back t their site Link t Member list frm all marketing related blasts/newsletters Updates n Flag related legislatin Added t distributin list fr FMAA s/newsletter

5 Affiliate Membership Applicatin 2017 Cmpany: Primary Cntact: Phne: Fax: Web Site: fr Primary Cntact: Affiliate Member Affiliate membership may be cnferred upn individuals wh have an interest in supprting the U. S. flag industry and wh wuld nt rutinely be eligible fr membership (i.e.; individuals either currently serving r retired frm the U. S. military, current r retired member f Cngress, individuals representing rganizatins supprting the flag industry, etc). An Affiliate Member shall have all rights and privileges f membership, except the right t vte r hld ffice. Enclsed are my dues f $250 t becme an Affiliate Member f the FMAA. The undersigned hereby applies fr membership in the Flag Manufacturers Assciatin f America (FMAA) and agrees that they will abide by the bylaws, reslutins, rules and regulatins f FMAA. Cntributins, dues, r gifts t FMAA are NOT tax deductible as charitable cntributins. Hwever, they may be tax deductible as rdinary and necessary business expenses. (I certify the infrmatin shwn abve is accurate.) Please return this cmpleted applicatin with the annual dues payment indicated abve t: Flag Manufacturers Assciatin f America (FMAA) 994 Old Eagle Schl Rad, Suite 1019, Wayne, PA Fax: inf@fmaa-usa.cm