Academy Matters Indian Pediatrics 2003; 40:211-212 |
USE OF IAP LOGO |
IAP Logo "A blooming rose bud with two leaves" is a cherished symbol for all its members, with speaks of the objectives, ideals and the mission of the IAP in the field of pediatrics and child care. The purpose of the recommendations is to ensure appropriate privileges to the members to its use and at the same time to set certain guidelines to safeguard the objectives and ideals of the esteemed Indian Academy of Pediatrics, while using its logo. Recommendations 1. The individual primary member of the IAP can use the Logo on his/her academy/professional card and letter head but cannot use the Logo on prescription pads and trade cards. 2. Every primary member has the privilege to use IAP Logo sticker on his personal vehicle, however he/she cannot use it on commercial vehicles owned by them. 3. Primary member of any branch can use Logo for propagating the objectives of the IAP in the Media/AIR/DD/Newsletter/Bulletin, however local branch should be informed of this academic activity. 4. The local branch/state branch/chapter/group/cell/center/committee cannot sale the Logo or use it on the accessories for the purpose of making funds for its activities. The propriety and the power of use of Logo for sale or use by the trade lies with the Central IAP without violating the norms of the Academy. 5. It is local branch/state branch/chapter/group/cell/centre/committees to print Logo on the Letter heads and all the official correspondence by the office bearers should be done on this letter head. 6. The communication sent on IAP Letter head is presumed to be the voice of the IAP in unanimity expressed by the Office Bearers of that concerned local branch/state branch/chapter/group/cell/center/committee. If any primary member wants to express his/her personal views may express on the personal letter head and views are purely personal and individual. 7. Avoid individual criticism on IAP Letter head even as an office bearer of the particular local branch/state branch/chapter/group/cell/center/committee, such members who are disregarding this norm would invite disciplinary action by the Executive Board. 8. The Executive Board of IAP has the privilege and authority to WARN any such member whose writings are controversial, disrespecting and conducive to the ideals of the IAP and direct him not to indulge in a manner which would undermine the prestige of the IAP. 9. In spite of memorandum of warning if the member is not conducting properly, the Executive Board has the right to temporarily suspend the member from the primary membership for a period of one year and may be re-instate into the academy after reviewing his/her conduct by the EBM. During the period of suspension such member cannot officially participate in the IAP meetings or contest any form of IAP Elections. 10. It is the responsibility bestowed on Executive Board to be vigilant and alert on such activities of the primary members which are derogatory to the mission of the IAP. Members of the committee on IAP Logo: Chairman: Dr. Y. C. Mathur, Convenor: Dr. M. Indra Shekhar Rao, and Members: Dr. Arvind Taneja , Dr. R. K. Agarwal, Dr. C. P. Bansal, Dr. Praveen Bhambri, Dr. R. Virudha Giri, Dr. Pramod Jog, Dr. Baldev S. Prajapati. |