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The Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA)〔(Encyclopedia of Associations: pts. 1-2. National organizations of the U.S, Volume 1 )〕〔(The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) )〕 is an international trade organization. The headquarters of the PPFA is based in Virginia, where four full-time staff serve the requirements of its members. These are the only paid staff of an otherwise volunteer-run association. Its primary focus is the education〔"Conservation Information Network (BCIN)". The PPFA has an online bookstore where members can purchase framing books and merchandise.〕〔"Conservation Information Network (BCIN)"〕〔Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, Art Conservation Organizations http://www.si.edu/mci/english/learn_more/taking_care/artorgs.html〕 of custom picture framers. The organization and all its chapters are run by volunteers. The PPFA has 26 chapters, located in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The chapter with the largest number of members and most active is the New England Chapter. The Association currently represents over 3600 member businesses from around the world. Association members include independent frame shop owners and staff, distributors and manufacturers of picture frame mouldings, supplies and equipment.〔http://findapictureframer.com/ Members Directory〕 The PPFA is a member of the Photo Marketing Association〔(Photo Marketing Association )〕 (PMA). ==History== * Incorporated on August 21, 1971〔http://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn75082420&docId=ORC20060110194131#docIndex=9&page=1 Registration Certificate〕〔http://www.thefreelibrary.com/What+is+PPFA%3F+Learn+about+this+PMA+member+association,+its+benefits,...-a0158524050">What is PPFA? Learn about this PMA member association, its benefits, and resources 〕 with offices in Richmond, Virginia established in 1973 * The first Print Framing Competition was held in Burlingame, CA in 1971 * The first Open Framing Competition was held in New York, NY in 1975 * Launched the Certified Picture Framer certification program in 1986 〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Trademark Status & Document Retrieval )〕 * Became part of the Photo Marketing Association in 2001 〔http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-87705325.html 2001 PMA Annual Report〕 * Launched the Master Certified Picture Framer certification program in 2003 〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Trademark Status & Document Retrieval )〕 * The current president of the PPFA is John Pruitt, CPF 〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=PPFA Installs 2013 Board of Directors )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Professional Picture Framers Association」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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