Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc .

International Corporate Headquarters

Joann Loveless, International Grand Basileus / Rachel Morris, Executive Director

Dear Prospective / Renewing Vendor:

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. has established a National Vendor Certification Policy for all persons selling merchandise, which includes any and all trademarks, trade names, etc. representing Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. By implementing this policy, our members have been instructed to purchase paraphernalia only from those vendors who have been certified by our National Office.

We have enclosed a licensing agreement, which invites you to become a Certified Vendor for one year. Please complete the application and submit the license fee of $500.00 along with an actual sample (no pictures or listings will be accepted) of material(s) that you would like to vend to:

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated

International Headquarters

Attn: Vendor Coordinator

1000 Southhill Drive, Suite 200

Cary, NC 27513-8630

Only cashier's checks and money orders, made payable to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. can be accepted. We also accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express credit cards. We will only accept vending fees for one calendar year.

Upon approval of your application, an Authorized Vendor Certificate will be mailed to you. In addition, we will add your name to the list of Certified Vendors, which will appear on our international website and in our quarterly magazine, The Aurora. We will also send you the dates and locations of our Regional Conferences and International Biennial Boule. If your application is not approved, we will refund your money in full.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Vendor Certification Policy, you may contact our International Corporate Headquarters at (919) 678-9720.

Sincerely,

Rachel E. Morris

Executive Director

APPLICATION FOR VENDOR CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.

RETURN APPLICATION TO:

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

1000 Southhill Drive Suite 200

Cary, NC 27513

Please Print or Type

Date: ______Vendor #: ______

Renewing License Applying for License Are You a Member of this Sorority? Yes No

If Yes, Are You? Financial Non-Financial Membership Id #: ______

Company Name: ______

Applicant: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Phone: ______E-Mail: ______

Fax #: ______Website: ______

Check all Sigma Gamma Rho merchandise to be sold by your company. Please include actual samples (no pictures will be accepted)

Accessories [Ladies] Desk/Office Accessories Monograms

African Artifacts Dolls Pens/Pencils

Apparel [Children/Infants] Furs Photos/Pictures/Posters

Apparel [Ladies] Garment Bags Sculptures

Art/Prints/Posters Glassware Shirts/T-Shirts

Auto Accessories Hats/Caps Shoes

Badges/Buttons Hosiery/Socks Sportswear/Sweatsuits

Banners/Flags Jewelry Sweaters

Bath Accessories Khaki/Safari Shirts Toys/Games

Bath Apparel Lamps Transfers

Beachwear/Playwear Leather Goods Travel Kits/Tote Bags

Books/Literature License Plates/Frames Umbrellas

Ceramics/Cups/Mugs Linen/Bedding Wooden Artifacts

Cosmetics/Cosmetiques Loungewear Other:______

Crafts/Quilted Crafts Luggage/Purses ______

Decals Mirrors/Accessories ______

PAYMENT INFORMATION / Full payment is due with Registration Form. / Amount Enclosed: $ ______
MONEY ORDER / AMERICAN EXPRESS / DISCOVER / MASTERCARD / VISA
NAME ON CARD: / CC #:
EXP DATE: / / V-CODE:
SIGNATURE:


VENDOR AGREEMENT

VENDOR AGREEMENT

This Agreement is entered into by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and listed above (hereafter referred to as the Vendor, Exhibitor, or Company). Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. grants the Vendor a limited license to reproduce, sell and/or distribute Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's trademarks and trade names as stated in application at all Sorority sponsored activities and Vendor hereby agrees to adhere to the rules and restrictions described in same for term identified here beginning ______and ending ______.

In addition to the conditions set forth, the parties agree as follows:

1. That the Vendor shall pay to the Sorority upon execution of the Agreement a sum of $500.00 for the total license fee.

2. Vendor shall submit a detailed list of merchandise to be sold which displays the name, letters, insignia, etc. of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. A sample will be attached as part of, the certification process, if approval is granted.

3. A Sigma Gamma Rho Vendor License must be displayed by Vendor at all times at the site where merchandise displaying the Greek letters, crest, symbols, trademarks, trade names, or name of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, in whole or part, is being sold, or business is being conducted.

4. Vendor shall not sublet booths.

5. An additional fee is to be paid as determined by the National Organization or Region to set up at National or Regional Meetings, respectively.

6. It is expressly understood and agreed by the Vendor that Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., its officers, member, sponsors, employees or agents shall not be liable for loss or damage to the goods or properties of Vendors.

7. Vendor acknowledges Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.'s title in its trademark and recognizes that the trademark represents the Sorority's goodwill.

8. Sigma Gamma Rho has the right to inspect the Vendor's merchandise, and if it does not approve of the quality of the merchandise or the pictures and wording the sorority has the right to remove the merchandise from the certification list.

9. It is understood and agreed that this agreement may not be transferred or assigned by the Vendor without the written consent of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. The sorority reserves the right to withdraw any license of a vendor that violates the policies and procedures of the sorority.

10. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. requires that all certified vendors guarantee their products. Should a product be defective or incorrect in anyway, the client must receive an acceptable adjustment within a 60-day period.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. reserves the right to cancel the Vendor's license upon failure of Vendor to comply with any condition of said License or any provision of this agreement, but said cancellation shall not relieve Vendor of obligation to pay the License Fee as provided for herein.

Signature ______

Applicant / Date ______

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Approved

Not Approved

Explain:______

______

Signature ______

Executive Director / Date ______

Update 1/29/10