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FAQ
How do I become a member of IDAL? You have four options.
I applied for membership but don’t have my IDAL number yet. When will I receive it? It usually takes about 2-3 working days for processing (it may take a bit longer right before convention). If you need you number right away, it can be e-mailed to you once your application has been processed. New member packets with the welcoming letter and membership card are sent out about every two weeks. I lost my IDAL #. How do I find out what it is? Your membership number can be found on the mailing label of The Artisphere. Alternatively, you can email the IDAL office for your membership number. How do I know when to renew my membership? Refer to the mailing label on your Artisphere for both your membership number and expiry date. I would like to purchase the Insurance you offer members. What level membership do I need and how do I get the insurance? The IDAL insurance program is available to members at the Home Based, Professional or Business Associate levels. A brief description of the program and details can be obtained from the IDAL website. Just go to the Liability Insurance page. An application is available on the web site which may be printed, completed and faxed to Mr. Bud Kuhlke at 770-451-3244. I applied for the insurance but haven’t received my certificate. How do I get a copy of this? Contact Mr. Bud Kuhkle at 770-457-0662 for a Certificate of Insurance. How do I join a chapter? Go to IDAL Chapters and find the chapter closest to you. You can contact a chapter’s president directly through the website. There are also two online chapters. Remember, you must belong to IDAL to Join a chapter. Some chapters have a visitors policy policies so check with yours. I want to start a new chapter. What is the process? First, congratulations. We are excited to hear it. Contact the Chapter Liaison to receive a new chapter package. chapters@decorativeartisans.org What is the deadline for my chapter’s year end report? February 28th What forms do I need for my chapter’s year end report and who do I send them to? The basic annual form will be sent to you by the Chapter Liaison on the Board. This completed form, together with a excel list of your members and their IDAL membership numbers, a copy of the year end bank statement, and any changes to your chapter bylaws are to be sent to the Chapter Liaison by February 28th. How do I change my email address for the newsletter? There are two ways to do this. Click the "Update Profile/Email Address" at the very bottom of the newsletter. Put your old address into the newsletter signup on the homepage. You must do this yourself; we do not do it manually. Note: Please send this information to the IDAL office as well. I have moved, how do I update my mailing address, and phone number and email? If you have moved or your e-mail address has changed, you must notify the IDAL office in writing. Failing to do so will result in missed magazines, ballots, and other mailings. The change of address cards from the post-office do not give us all the information we need. The three ways you can currently notify the office are:
Where and when is the next convention? 25th Annual Convention How do I register for convention? You now how three choices for convention registration.
Membership in IDAL is a prerequisite to convention registration. Where do I get a convention brochure? For a small fee you can receive a paper copy in the mail. This option is on your membership/membership renewal form. The brochure is available to download for FREE. I want to apply to teach at convention, what do I need to do? The teaching application submission deadline is around October 1st of the year before convention. I want to volunteer at convention, who do I contact? Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator and let them know you would like to volunteer at the convention. If there is something you would specifically like to do, please let the Volunteer Coordinator know this and they can pass on your information to the correct people. Contact volunteers@decorativeartisans.org I want to put an ad in the magazine or newsletter. What do I do? Contact: I want to send in a story to the “Artisphere”. What is the process and deadlines? The full Submission Guidelines appear in every issue. They may also be downloaded from the website.
I am trying to find information on a product or school. Where can I find that? Check out our Resources Page on the IDAL website. |
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