Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario)

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The result was keep. Although the article needs improvement, the comments below, results found through news searching, and additional expansion of the article indicate that the subject fulfills the notability requirements of WP:ORG by having "demonstrable effects" on economy and culture. Non-admin close. --jonny-m t 06:58, 11 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario)[edit]

Delete no indication that this trade group is notable; there are many trade associations at the local, regional, state/provincial, national, or transnational levels, and they aren't all notable - this group doesn't seem to be the subject of significant coverage by independent third parties, as we expect from WP:ORG and WP:N. Carlossuarez46 (talk) 20:11, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Ontario-related deletion discussions. —Shawn in Montreal (talk) 22:16, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This debate has been included in the list of Visual arts-related deletion discussions. —Shawn in Montreal (talk) 22:36, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Keep Notable licensing body for graphic designers in Ontario. Right now it reads as promotional literature, so that would need to be edited out, but I believe 3rd-party sources can be found. freshacconcispeaktome 22:43, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Delete. Graphic designers don't have to be licensed. It's a hoax. GJ (talk) 23:28, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Comment I'm guessing that's a joke? Are you claiming the article is a hoax? It's not. The organization exists. Graphic designers aren't required to be licensed in Ontario, but to be called a registered graphic designer requires licensing. freshacconcispeaktome 23:34, 3 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Google News reveals that the association's founder received the Order of Ontario, as reported in one of Canada's two national papers. I added a reference. (Sorry, I haven't yet figured out how to use the cite-news tag, but it's there).Shawn in Montreal (talk) 01:03, 4 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Second comment The notability guidelines for organizations states: "Please consider notable and demonstrable effects on culture, society, entertainment, athletics, economies, history, literature, science, or education." I believe the "Programs and services" section can be said to illustrate a wide-ranging impact on graphic design in Canada's largest province.Shawn in Montreal (talk) 01:19, 4 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Keep - as per second comment above... I too agree insofar that any form of licensing will also improove education in the field, and therefore satisfying WP:N. Exit2DOS2000^•T•C• 07:59, 4 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Organizations-related deletion discussions. —Shawn in Montreal (talk) 22:56, 4 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Keep. This is a licensing body (similar to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or the Law Society of Upper Canada) rather than a trade association, and was the subject of special legislation in Ontario. If there is a law about you, you're notable. --Eastmain (talk) 05:59, 5 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
You know what? That makes sense to me and if it isn't in WP:NOTABILITY, it sure ought to be. "If there's a law about you, you're notable." Therefore, Keep.Shawn in Montreal (talk) 06:15, 5 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Keep, professional body with notable members, needs work though Alf^Photoman 00:27, 10 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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