http://www.afvbm.com/ American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers Organization devoted to setting the standards for the US and Canadian violin and bow making community. Membership requirements, events and resources for the violin maker are included. http://www.fritz-reuter.com/afvbm/uwsafvbm.htm American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers (unofficial) Articles about the AFVBM and its ethics.