Forth Interest Group
                          P.O. Box 8231
                        San Jose, CA 95155
                          (408) 277-0668

                   Chapter Rules and Operation

A FIG chapter is not a part of or an agent of the Forth Interest 
Group, a California non-profit corporation. Therefore, you may 
organize the chapter as you wish. It may be an association or 
corporation, or it may be an informal group without a bank 
account.

It is OK with us if members of the local chapter are not members 
of FIG. It's also OK if the number of FIG members in the chapter 
goes below the five originally needed to start the chapter, but at 
least the contact person must be a FIG member.

A local chapter can charge its own dues if it wishes. The finances 
of the chapter, if any, are completely separate from those of FIG.

While we require that chapters allow open participation, we also 
welcome institutional chapters intended mainly for members of a 
certain company, school, or other organization.

We must have an active contact person and valid address and phone 
at all times, so let us know of changes.


        Use of the words "FIG" and "Forth Interest Group"

Since the Forth Interest Group is a non-profit corporation and 
subject to strict regulation, it is necessary to monitor all who 
use the name and Marks. The following are guidelines and if there 
are questions or doubts write to: Board of Directors, Forth 
Interest Group, P.O. Box 8231, San Jose, CA 95155, or if time is 
critical call the FIG Hot Line, (408) 277-0668.

(1) Forth Interest Group is the owner of the name and mark "FIG" 
and "FORTH INTEREST GROUP" (the "Marks") in connection with the 
sharing of knowledge, education and related activities concerning 
the computer language Forth. A Chapter may use the Marks only so 
long as it retains its status as an active Chapter in good 
standing as determined solely by Forth Interest Group. As a 
condition of applying for and accepting Chapter affiliation each 
chapter agrees:

(a) To be bound by the rules and regulations of Forth Interest 
Group concerning the use of Marks, as may exist from time to time;

(b) Upon termination of any Chapter affiliation for any reason the 
persons comprising the former chapter shall cease using any of the 
Marks, immediately; and

(c) That the Marks are and shall be at all times remain the 
property of Forth Interest Group.

(2) Only the Board of Directors can approve the use of the Marks, 
whether alone or in conjunction with other words. (Published 
chapter-meeting announcements do not need advance approval.)

(3) Public exposure and/or contact via booths at other computer 
user meetings, trade shows, swap meets, magazines and newspaper 
releases, etc. should be coordinated with the Board of Directors.

(4) Use of the Marks on stationary, notices, banners, signs, etc. 
should have the prior approval of the Board of Directors.

(5) No individual or chapter should make public statements for or 
about FIG or the Forth Interest Group without prior approval of 
the Board of Directors.