>I speak in terms of having some Professional organization in which Developers >can belong, whatever the qualifications, to give another reason to distinguish >ourselves as well as give credence to VFP as a legitimate tool.

You see, this is where I may be more optimistic than most. VFP *is* a legitimate tool. If you think it is, and I do, it is. You don't need to have a surrogate organization around to provide legitimacy. Even if VFP were not considered a legitamate tool, why do you think the VFPDA would have the clout to persuade the corporate world otherwise????