6.C. Removing Merchandise from Exhibitor’s Displays Trade Shows and other Events:

• Taking products on display, without the express permission from the exhibitor, is prohibited, unless signage or  verbal consent of the exhibitor indicates that products are free.

• All event attendees (Distributors will be held responsible for invited Clients’ actions) that engage in this behavior may be subject to show bag search.

• Should merchandise that was taken without consent be discovered in the show bag or on the attendee, the EXHIBITOR may exercise the option of contacting local law enforcement or security with jurisdiction over the venue to pursue legal action.

6.D. Remedies for Unacceptable Member Behaviors

• Members that engage in unacceptable behavior may be banned from attending GAPPP events, and members may be subject to expulsion/revocation of membership, at the determination of the Board of Directors.

BYLAWS:

Select this link to open the current By Laws governing the Georgia Association of Promotional Products Professionals, approved by the General Membership in March of 2019.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

Select this link to open the Policies and Procedures for GAPPP, updated and accepted by the Board of Directors, February 23, 2026

• PER THE BYLAWS of GAPPP, Article 10,Section 1: any changes made to the BYLAWS must be voted on and approved by the General Membership.
• PER THE BYLAWS of GAPPP, Article 9, Section 4:  any changes made to the POLICIES AND PROCEDURES must be voted on and approved by the Board Of Directors.