Greetings! Thank you for taking the time to review this packet and we hope you will join us on this food truck journey!!! Mike Adams President

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1 Mike Adams President Alice Daley Secretary - Treasurer Ginger Murphy Board Member - Marketing Tina Schneider Board Member - Events Stephanie Ward-Sosa Board Member - Membership Greetings! Thank you for your interest in our Association. If this is your first food truck, cart or trailer, welcome to the business. As fellow entrepreneurs with a similar interest...we, the members of the Oregon Food Truck Association would like to take this opportunity to welcome you, introduce ourselves and personally invite you to our upcoming membership meeting. Our meetings are held the 3 rd Wednesday of the month (excluding July and August). We typically hold them at the Keizer Fire Hall at 661 Chemawa Rd NE, Keizer, but we may hold them at other locations if necessary. We post them on our website or on our OFTA membership Facebook page. You may be asking yourself... Why should I care if there is a Food Truck Association out there? and I sure wish I knew of this Association when I started in this business...it would have made everything SO much easier. These comments came from real people who became members. That is our ultimate goal, to help those starting out in the food truck business or those already operating a food truck, be successful. If one of our member's hasn't jumped over one hurdle, another one has, and sometimes those mistakes or lessons can be quite costly and painful. We help each other avoid the pitfalls, if possible...or ease over them gently if we can. And many of the issues have been with the cities or counties, themselves, so it's nice to not have to take on those hurdles by yourself. Included in this packet is our Board Member's names and phone numbers. Any of them will gladly visit with you about concerns/questions you may have. Also included is list of why you should join, a copy of our Philosophy, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and an application to join. Thank you for taking the time to review this packet and we hope you will join us on this food truck journey!!! admin@oregonfoodtruck.com P.O. Box Keizer, OR website:

2 Contact us at: President: Mike Adams Secretary - Treasurer: Alice Daley Board Members: Events: Tina Schneider Marketing: Ginger Murphy Membership: Stephanie Sosa

3 Why should I join the OFTA? The best investment you can make when operating or starting a food truck is to join the Oregon Food Truck Association. Help with local governmental red-tape. We are here to build a healthy working relationship with other interested parties in the food industry such as local government officials, other businesses, patrons and peers. We lobby for industry friendly laws, as well as collaborate with regulatory bodies to review existing codes, ordinances, procedures and enforcement to develop rules and regulations that can better address the needs of the mobile food truck industry. This knowledge and support can help you be more efficient and profitable. This allows you to focus on what's important to you and your business, rather than having to constantly monitor regulations. We keep you informed. The Oregon Food Truck Association membership allows you to learn what other food trucks are doing via social media such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. We give you a presence on our website allowing access to thousands of potential customers looking for catering, pods and locations at which you can offer your food and services. We need you.and all the independent food truck operators across Oregon. But this collective voice is only as loud as the number of its individual voices. More members mean greater representation, bargaining power, and better, broader and more affordable benefits. Participation in the OFTA not only makes sense, but frankly, it is the right thing to do for your business, your employees and your fellow food truck operators. Collaboration among members is also another important benefit since associations are a great resource of first hand experiences in running a similar business. Code of Conduct and Ethics. Standardization is also another concern of Associations. The name, Oregon Food Truck Association assures consumers that a certain degree of quality or level of standard is carried by all its members. This is also the reason why trade groups have rules and a Code of Conduct and Ethics that members need to abide by, since you are also carrying the name and reputation of the OFTA by being a member. Benefits. Some of the benefits our current members enjoy: 3-5 Inquiries per week from event coordinators seeking food trucks for area events; Presence on OFTA website; Information or ideas for commercial kitchen rentals and availability; Access and information about vendors that build or sell carts, trailers or trucks; Best practices for successful food trucks shared by other experienced operators; Periodic member meetings to answer your questions and comradery with industry professionals; Share your concerns; Understand your rights and responsibilities as a business owner; Joining the Oregon Food Truck Association is a way to network with those who care about the food truck industry just as much as you do! P.O. Box 20503, Keizer, OR admin@oregonfoodtruck.com

4 Oregon Food Truck Assn (OFTA) Membership Application Mobile Food Truck Information (includes trucks, trailers and carts) Name of Mobile Unit: Operator s Name: Health Permit Issuing County: Lic#: Exp Date: Class III Class IV Seasonal Annual Applicable City License: Required for OFTA sanctioned events and leads within the City Lic#: Exp Date: Insurance Company: Policy #: Exp Date: Owner/Operator Contact Information Name: Address: Facebook: Instagram Additional Business Representative Name: Phone: Certifications and Agreements Title: Phone: Website: Twitter: Other: Applicant must be in good standing and in compliance with local county health department laws to be accepted as members. (Initial) I have read, understand and agree to the OFTA's Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and Bylaws. By signing below, applicant certifies they are and will continue to be in good standing and in compliance with all local health department rules and regulations. They will provide the OFTA copies of applicable local city or county health licenses and permits, insurance certificates of liability annually. They agree to abide by the OFTA Code of Ethics and Bylaws. Signature of Owner/Operator Dues and Payment Membership dues are non-refundable. No mid-year prorations. You may pay by cash, check, debit or credit card. Paid members will be listed as active on the OFTA website, receive leads for upcoming events and participate in OFTA sponsored events. Dues not paid within 20 days will be charged an additional $25 as a reinstatement fee. Dues not paid within 30 days may result in removal from events contact list, Facebook OFTA Member page, cancellation of membership and removal from OFTA webpage. Any checks returned for NSF will result in a $30 NSF fee. Membership dues and NSF fee will need to be repaid in an alternative payment method within 5 days or membership will be cancelled as listed above. $120 per year due prior to July 1 st of each year. Annual membership effective from July 1 st June 30 th $70 due after Jan 1 st (for new members only) $60 Interim Membership (mobile unit purchased but not licensed) Date Dues can be paid by mail, at membership meeting or by with Square invoice. Make checks payable to Oregon Food Truck Association (OFTA) and mail to: Oregon Food Truck Association PO Box Keizer, OR Please attach city and county health department permits/licenses. Attach current Certificate of Liability Insurance or Declaration Page of insurance policy Please attach photo of mobile unit and logo of mobile unit or send JPG to admin@oregonfoodtruck.com OFTA App 01/18/2017

5 It is the philosophy of the Oregon Food Truck Association to unify, encourage and support our members, advise local jurisdictions to develop fair and acceptable guidelines for mobile food vendors, assist in the education, development and success of our fellow operators, champion the goals and aspirations of our members, promote professionalism, integrity and collaboration in our industry, and develop personal and professional relationships - amongst our members and throughout Oregon. Oregon Food Truck Assn New member booklet w/code of Conduct Ethics Page 1 of 3

6 Code of Conduct Abide by all laws, rules and regulations of County Environmental Health as applicable to our operations in and around the areas we serve. Must comply with all federal, state and local regulations and licensing requirements. We respect the rights of other food trucks and restaurants by not selling similar primary products unless directed by an event organizer. Will not park within 300 ft. of a similar food truck unless directed by the Event Organizer. Honor our commitments to personally booked events, parties, festivals or any event that was booked through the OFTA website. o If a OFTA member is a no call/no show at a OFTA referred event without a very valid reason, ie., medical emergency, accident or mechanical issues on the way to the event, disciplinary action will result for the violating truck. o Zero Tolerance Policy: Two (2) no call/no shows will result in expulsion from OFTA. Selling of assigned event/vending locations or giving away OFTA locations to OFTA or non OFTA members is prohibited. o Zero Tolerance Policy: One (1) violation will result in expulsion from OFTA. Will not play music at an excessive volume or inappropriate music based on the venue and customers. Will not smoke in or around the food truck, unless in designated areas. Will maintain a clean and professional appearance to the public with regard to clothing and hygiene in one s self and staff. Keep the area around our vehicle clean and remove all trash at the end of our service, leaving the location clean if not better than when we arrived. Maintain a friendly, professional and courteous attitude toward customers, other business owners, regulatory and law enforcement officials, as well as event organizers and officials. Commit to giving back to the community through charitable contributions, volunteering at local non-profit organizations, participating in fundraising events for local charities and engaging in other community service activities. Required to hold a liability insurance policy to join and attend events associated with OFTA. A minimum of $1 Million Property Damage and Personal Injury and $1 Million General Aggregate for each truck or trailer registered with OFTA. o Uphold our Code of Ethics and adhere to our By-laws. Oregon Food Truck Assn New member booklet w/code of Conduct Ethics Page 2 of 3

7 Code of Ethics OFTA membership means we are united in the common goal of elevating our image as food truck operators, giving exceptional customer service and supporting the community we serve in meaningful ways including charity, citizenship and education. Honesty equals trust. In all our relationships within OFTA and with our customers, purveyors and supporters, we are each judged by what we say and do. All members are held to the highest standards of professionalism. We support our organization by engaging with each other to excel in our individual businesses while collectively sharing our wisdom with all members. Our customers are the reason we have our success, thus they always have our respect. We will leave every area we serve as clean as, if not more so, than when we arrived. Safety, in regard to our county health codes and security of our members at all times is a priority. We will support enthusiastically all decisions made as a group and all OFTA voices are equally respected and ideas acted upon by the Association. OFTA has the best intentions for our members well-being and will always hear any concerns and mediate any grievances that occur. Members will abide by the decisions of the mediation, if applicable. We will uphold our Code of Conduct and adhere to our By-Laws. 50% Participation Policy: All members are required to attend, in person or have a company representative attend in person, at least fifty percent (50%) of all committee/membership meetings. A member that does not meet the participation requirements of this section shall be subject to the Suspension of Membership provisions of the association s by-laws. Compliance with this requirement may be reviewed and enforced at the end of each fiscal quarter at the discretion of the Board. I, the undersigned owners/operator of, a licensed mobile food unit, in recognition of the duty I have as a responsible business owner to respect the communities that I serve, hereby acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the above listed Codes of Conduct and Ethics in the operation of my food vending businesses: Signature(s): Date: Owner / Operator Manager Print name(s): Owner / Operator Manager Oregon Food Truck Assn New member booklet w/code of Conduct Ethics Page 3 of 3