

                         (REVISION DATE MAY 04, 1995)






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                            P r o g r a m m e r s








                                ABOUT THE IPG

The International Programmers Guild was established in Geneva, Switzerland in
1984 and the Canadian Chapter was started in 1985.  Membership in the IPG is
restricted to programmers and students training to become programmers.
("Programmers" includes: Systems Designer, Systems Analyst, Software
Architect, Data Architect, Software Engineer, Programmer/Analyst, Software
Consultant, Programmer Consultant.)

The IPG is the international standard-bearer for programming and is guided by
the following mandates:

- To be the self-governing body for all programmers;

- To promote and support professionalism in all aspect of programming; and

- To encourage and support student programmers to become professionals.

The Professional Certification Program requires a minimum of mandatory
technical and anlytical skills to progress through three levels of
professional designation:  Fellow, Senior, and Master Programmer.

In addition, all members must conduct themselves with professional integrity
and abide by the Professional Programmers Code of Ethics.  The Code was
established specifically for members of the IPG to fullfill its mandate as a
self-governing body.





                      PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM


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Appointed to this position       Guild Master                            
by the IPG's headquarters                                                
in Geneva, Switzerland           Superior management, programming, and   
                                 analytical skills; Responsible for      
                                 operation of Chapter                    
                                

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An honour bestowed directly      Master Programmer                       
by the Council of Masters                                                
and the Guild Master,            Professional management skills with     
who must be in agreement         superior abilities in programming       
                                 and analysis                            
                                

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Must be nominated by the         Senior Programmer                       
Council of Masters                                                       
and approved by three            Exceptional professional programming    
Master Programmers               abilities and analytical skills         
and the Guild Master                                                     
                                

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Must be certified by two         Fellow Programmer                       
Master Programmers                                                       
and the Guild Master             Meets minimal standards of programming  
                                 proficiency and professional conduct    
                                

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Minimum one year and maximum     Interim Member                          
three year internship                                                    
                                 Paid member in good standing;           
                                 Conditional acceptance as a member      
                                 awaiting certification                  
                                

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Up to four years                 Student Member                          
                                                                         
                                 Allows future programmers to interact   
                                 with successfull professional outside   
                                 the classroom                           
                                


ANALYTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Fellow Programmers must enroll in a series of courses designed to develop
their analytical skills.  The cource work is based on a recognized
technology developed to improve the analytical skills required to find
problems, to develop solutions, and to improve individual skills to work in
teams.



                                CODE OF ETHICS

A Professional Programmer owes certain duties to the public, to an employer,
to other members of the profession, to themselves and to the IPG, and shall
act at all times with:

- Fairness and loyalty towards associates, employers, employees, clients, and
  the IPG;

- Fidelity to public needs; and

- Devotion to high ideals of personal honour and professional integrity.





                                   BENEFITS


PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

The IPG's Professional Certification Program has four components:  technical
profeciency, analytical skill development, conformity to the Code of Ethics,
and final certification by the IPG's Master Programmer.  Upon fulfillment of
a minimum of mandatory standards, members receive their designation as
Professional Programmer.  Members can progress through the Program's three
levels of professional designation:  Fellow, Senior, and Master Programmer as
their skills and abilities improve.


PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Members are provide with a Certification and a Seal to verify their
designation as Professional Programmer.  Wide recognition is assisted through
both Canadian and International registries.  The IPG is also dedicated to
promoting professionalism in programming.


JOB AND CONTRACT OPPORTUNITES

The IPG's Free Referral Service is an important resource for corporations
and individuals requesting programming services.  As an employer, you can
have reassurance that IPG members have already been prescreened and accepted
to meet the IPG's professional standards.  This can also translate in
thousands of dollars of savings over what a private agency can charge for
finding and prescreening candidates.  The Int'l Programmers Guild offers
access to a concentrated pool of qualified programmers, programmer analysts
and consultants with very broad coverage of languages and abilities.


NETWORKING

Informal "Get2Gethers" are held weekly.  These meetings are great for
socializing, to trade technical information, to share ideas, and to
keep up-to-date on industry developments.  This also keep members
informed of job, contract, and career oportunities.


COMPUTER WORKSHOP

As of June 1995, the IPG will be offering a workshop for IPG members.  This
workshop will give hands on experience, and there will be a one time
registration fee.


OFFICE LEASE

As of June 1995, the IPG will be offering office space in it's new facility
located on Millcreek drive in Mississauga.  These offices are available for
sub-leasing to IPG members.  There are two options available, full private
and share office spaces, that will provide you with a business address and
office space in a professional setting.


INSURANCE

Group Insurance Programs for the I.T. Professionals are now available to
IPG members.






                                 WHO CAN JOIN


Since the IPG is a professional organization, it is not open to
the general public.  There are minimum requirements for membership:

- Membership is granted only to individuals.  Companies, corporations or
  associations cannot be direct members but may maintain business
  associations with the IPG.

- A person must be at least 18 years of age.  Rare exceptions can be made
  for exceptionally skilled individuals.

- A person must either be a programming student, actively engaged as a
  programmer, or have prior programming experience.  Programmers who are
  promoted into managerial positions are still accepted.

- Typically, a systems analyst who knows how to program can be accepted as
  a member while one who does not know how to code cannot be a member.

- A person must abide by the The Int'l Programmers Guild Code of Ethics and
  be of good moral constitution and conduct, with solid professional
  integrity.  He/she must not object to the requirements set for being a
  member.










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                   IPG - RATES AND FEES SCHEDULE IN CND $                   
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                            Effective May 01,1995                             
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  IPG INITIATION FEE                                                        
                                                        
 One-Time Initiation Fee      20.00        For all new IPG accounts           
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  IPG MEMBERSHIP FEES                                                       
                                                       
 Student                      40.00/year   Membership into the IPG            
 Interim                      60.00/year   Professional Society including the 
 Fellow - P.Prog.             45.00/year   IPGnet ListServ subscription.      
 Senior - S.Prog.             30.00/year   IPGnet local access is optional.   
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  IPG CERTFICATION FEES                                                     
                                                     
 Fellow - Interim to P.Prog. 150.00        For IPG members in good standing   
 Senior - P.Prog. to S.Prog. 250.00        only.                              
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  IPG PARAPHENELIA                                                          
                                                          
 T-Shirt with IPG Logo        14.95        White, Black or Burgundy S,M,L,XL  
 Professional Ring and Seal  112.65        Silver/Iridium Rings. Sizes 5-10   
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  IPGNET FULL ACCESS                                                        
                                                        
 Local two hours Daily Online 30.00/year   IPG members in good standing only. 
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  INTERNET FULL ACCESS                                                      
                                                      
 Dial Up Access, FTP, WWW etc. 2.95/hour   For IPG or Non-IPG member accounts 
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  IPG PROFESSIONAL OFFICE LEASE                                             
                                             
 Full Privat Office w/Key    495.00/month  Furnished professional offices     
 Shared Professional Office   95.00/month  including reception and limited    
 Hourly Office or Board Room  20.00/2hrs   secretarial services and options.  
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  IPG CARRIER DEVELOPMENT                                                   
                                                   
 Half day Seminars            69.00        Seminars covering various topics   
 Two month Courses           295.00        conveniently scheduled during the  
 Remote Courses              195.00        day or evenings or saturdays and   
 Software WorkShops           95.00/month  remote via InterNet.               
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  IPG REFERRAL SERVICES                                                     
                                                     
 Corporate search services   600.00/year   Unlimited talent search and match  
 Advertisements on screen     12.00/month  through the IPG Professional Index 
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 Payments of accounts by:                                                     
 Check, Money order, Cash, VISA or Authorized Monthly Direct Withdrawal.      
 GST and PST extra where applicable      Rates may change anytime w/o notice. 



                               HOW TO CONTACT US


MEMBERSHIP

You may fill out the Membership Application script on IPGnet,
phone, write, or meet us at our weekly meetings.


EMPLOYERS AND OTHERS

You can contact us by phone or mail.




                      OUR ADDRESS, DATA AND VOICE LINES


                     The International Programmers Guild
                               Canadian Chapter
                               3016 Runcorn Row
                             Mississauga, Ontario
                                Canada L5N 4S5

                              Tel (905) 824-7947
                              Fax (905) 824-4379

                      ONLINE INFORMATION SERVICE/IPGnet:
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                 Toronto/Mississauga . . . . . . (905)824-4731
                 Oakville/Burlinton  . . . . . . (416)825-9291
                 Markham/Pickering . . . . . . . (416)693-7108
                 Toronto/Mississauga . . . . . . (905)824-3035

                              INTERNET ADDRESS:
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                         Admin@Toronto.Can.IPGuild.Org

