To Be Divulged Only to Authorised Company Officers

the worshipful company of stationers and newspaper makers

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

A. Personal Information

First name
Middle names
First name by which you are known
Surname
Date of birth
please provide evidence
Marital status
Nationality
Home address
Telephone numbers
Email address
Company name (if applicable)
Company address
Work telephone number
Work email address
Job Title
Interests and hobbies
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Primary sector
please tick one box only
Other sectors
please tick as many boxes that apply / □ Archive/Library/Conservation
□ Bookselling/Distribution
□ Digital Media/Software
□ Environment/Energy
□ Newspapers/Broadcasting – National
□ Office Products
□ Paper
□ Print Machinery
□ Printing – General
□ Publishing – Magazines
□ Publishing – STM inc Educational
□ Writers/Journalists/Broadcasters
□ Archive/Library/Conservation
□ Bookselling/Distribution
□ Digital Media/Software
□ Environment/Energy
□ Newspapers/Broadcasting – National
□ Office Products
□ Paper
□ Print Machinery
□ Printing – General
□ Publishing – Magazines
□ Publishing – STM inc Educational
□ Writers/Journalists/Broadcasters / □ Design
□ Education
□ Equipment supplies
□ Newspapers/Broadcasting – Regional
□ Packaging
□ PR/Advertising/Marketing/Communications
□ Printing – Document Management
□ Professional Advisors/Politicians
□ Publishing – Databases/Business/Professional
□ Publishing – Trade inc Childrens
□ Not involved in the Communications industries
□ Design
□ Education
□ Equipment supplies
□ Newspapers/Broadcasting – Regional
□ Packaging
□ PR/Advertising/Marketing/Communications
□ Printing – Document Management
□ Professional Advisors/Politicians
□ Publishing – Databases/Business/Professional
□ Publishing – Trade inc Childrens
□ Not involved in the Communications industries
Honours and decorations
Education inc qualifications
Charitable interests
Membership of clubs
Membership of other Livery
Companies
Civic appointments
Professional qualifications
Previous employment inc positions held
Membership of Trade Associations
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B. Application

Admission sought by (please tick one box only):

□ REDEMPTION / □ PATRIMONY / □ SERVITUDE / □ OLD STATIONER
□ FAMILY REDEMPTION / □ BURSARY/MAJOR AWARD WINNER

Qualifying Occupations in the Trades of our Guild

Candidates for admission by Redemption must be serving or, if retired, have served in one of the categories listed below.Please tick one box from one category.

If you change your occupation at any time between the date of application and the date of your admission to the Freedom, you must inform the Communications Manager, who will make the necessary change to this form. However, if your new occupation falls outside our industries, you may no longer be eligible for membership and your application will terminate.

CATEGORY A
Those engaged in the following activities:
Advertising
Audio and Video Broadcasting
Audio and Video Directing
Audio and Video Production
Bibliography and Book Collecting
Bookbinding
Bookselling
Calligraphy
Database Management
Editing and Proofreading
Graphic Design
Image Capture and Manipulation / Journalism
Librarian/Archivist
Newspaper Production
Packaging by all processes
Paper and Board Manufacture
Paper Sales
Photography
Printing by all processes
Professional and Creative Writing
Publishing
Stationery Manufacture
Typesetting and Electronic Text Processing
Website Design, Processing and Hosting
CATEGORY B
Those engaged in the manufacture and/or sales of consumables or machinery which support the activities listed in Category A, being either:
Consumables Manufacture/Sales / Machinery Manufacture/Sales
CATEGORY C
Those engaged in the provision of services that directly support the activities listed in Category A above, being one of the following:
Conservation and Restoration
Consultancy Advisors
Distribution
Education and Training Services
Electronic Storage and Warehousing
Finance and Banking Services
Politicians / Professional Services
Purchasing
Trade Association Services
Waste Management
Wholesaling and Retailing – Books/Magazines/Newspapers
Wholesaling and Retailing – Stationery
CATEGORY D
Those applicants approved by the Master and Wardens' Committee and the Court
Application for: (please tick one box only) / FREEDOM / FREEDOM AND LIVERY
Are You a Freeman of the
City of London?
If yes, date of Freedom: / Yes No
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C –Supporting detail

Do you have any connections, past or present to the City of London?

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What is your reason for applying for Membership?

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What areas interest you the most about the Company?

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What do you feel you would gain from being a Member?

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Will you be prepared to contribute to the Company by?

Supporting and attending formal and informal eventsYes No

Serving on committees, if requestedYesNo

Charitable work and fund raisingYesNo

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D. Sponsors

Letters of supportwill be required before your interview. If you do not have a first or second sponsor, please leave this blank and the Communications Manager will arrange for suitable sponsors to be found.

First Sponsor

Full Name: / ………………………………………………………………
Number of Years Applicant Known: / ………………………………………………………………

Second Sponsor

Full Name: / ………………………………………………………………
Number of Years Applicant Known: / ………………………………………………………………

Please send the completed and signed form by post to the Communications Manager, The Stationers’ Company, Stationers’ Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London EC4M 7DD

Alternatively, you may scan it and email it to the Communications Manager at

Membership Application Form v2 Apr14