Having read the PTANA Constitution & Bylaws, I agree to comply and be governed by all aspects of it. The Professional Travel Agents of North America is committed to educating professional travel agents in the travel industry business and providing the forum for networking with travel industry partners in all forms of travel. To always be professional and present PTANA as a professional organization. Whenever engaged in PTANA activities, I agree to be bound by its principles and Code of Conduct as follows:

1. To become familiar with the Professional Travel Agents of North America (PTANA) Bylaws and abide by the rules as stated. 
2. To utilize the forum of the National PTANA Board of Directors (BOD) and Chapters to the benefit and the purpose of PTANA members without prejudice to any. 
3. To recruit travel agents meeting the requirements of PTANA into membership, and to keep members informed of the opportunities and related matters of PTANA and its operation. 
4. To comply with the required reporting of the organization as shown in the PTANA Bylaws. 
5. To seek assistance and guidance if needed from fellow National PTANA BOD members. 
6. To be respectful of the opinions and differences of members of all Chapters and National PTANA BOD. 
7. To not use Chapters or National PTANA Affiliations for personal gain, or self-promotion. 
8. To seek to maintain a unity of purpose in accordance with the Bylaws – treating every individual with dignity and respect.  
9. To create an environment in which members feel welcome at any PTANA meeting, function or event. 
10. To act honestly, truthfully and with integrity in all our transactions and  
    dealings.
11. To avoid the appearance of conflicts of interest and to appropriately handle actual or apparent conflicts of interest in my relationships with potential  clients or like organizations. 
12. To improve the accountability, transparency, ethical conduct and  
     effectiveness of PTANA.
13. To promote respect and dignity of the professional travel agent – always must demonstrate decorum in behaviors. 
14. To be disciplined in personal and public conduct; which includes the use of  
     language unbecoming to a professional travel agent. 
15. To encourage PTANA members to participate in educational activities.
16. To ensure that election procedures and all other Chapter and National BOD activities adhere strictly to the PTANA Bylaws.

The Conflict-of-Interest Policy of PTANA requires an annual affirmation that you have received, read, understand, and agree to comply with the Conflict-of-Interest Policy. In addition, the policy requires that you annually disclose (1) your affiliations with any organizations with which PTANA may have a financial relationship or like purpose/business, and (2) persons with whom you have a close relationship (such as a family member or close companion) who are affiliated with any organization with which PTANA may have a financial relationship or like purpose/business.

Please describe below any relationships, transactions, or positions you hold (volunteer or otherwise), or circumstances that you believe could create a conflict of interest, now or in the future, between PTANA and your personal interests, and financial or otherwise.

I have reviewed PTANA’s Conflicts Of Interest Policy, and I understand that it is my obligation to disclose a conflicts of interest, or appearance of a conflict, to the National Chairperson or Chapter President of the PTANA Board of Directors (BOD) when a conflict, or appearance of a conflict, arises, and that for transactions in which I have a conflict, I will abstain from any vote on the matter involving the conflict.

Please sign this statement indication your affirmation as describe above and return this statement to the PTANA National Secretary as of {date}.