ABOUT GHLA

A not-for-profit Educational Organization; established as a Houston and surrounding area Locksmith organization to advance the common interests of its membership.


PURPOSE
 

The general purpose and powers are to:

1)  Support the high standard and quality of the Locksmith by increasing the knowledge, experience, and skill of its members through classes, courses of instruction, panel and discussion groups, seminars, maintenance of a locksmith tape library, a hardship fund to co-op educational classes for members, and the publication of an organizational newsletter for the purpose of promoting educational information and activities.

2)  Promote the common interest of its members through education of the community it serves, encouraging the use of goods and services of its members and the area locksmith trade, and uniformity and cooperation within the trade.


CODE OF ETHICS

WE WILL HAVE a general duty of integrity, honor and fair dealing toward the general public.

WE SHALL COMPLY with all city, county, state and federal laws; and shall endeaver to keep ourselves informed of those laws governing our business.

WE WILL NOT intentionally injure the business reputation of another member or competitor.

WE WILL EMPLOY truth and accuracy in advertising and selling.

WE WILL STAND BEHIND any guarantee given with the sale of security devices.

WE WILL NOT perform any act which would bring disrepute to the locksmithing or security industry.

WE WILL EXPOSE or halt where found, any scheme designed to deceive or defraud the security buying public and aid in prosecuting those guilty of such acts.

WE WILL CONSTANTLY STRIVE to improve business methods to the end that the public will be better served.

WE WILL ENCOURAGE the American System of Free Enterprise.