November 2008 - Richard Amatulli is on the Board of Directors for the Oriental Rug Retailers of America as Program Development Director. He will rewrite of the Oriental Rug Certified Appraisers exam having co-authored the original exam in 1980.

John Amatulli was selected to completely rebuild the ORRA website by the board and act as the new webmaster. Future releases of ORRAinc.com are to be more focused on consumer protection and industry oversight rather than ORRA member news. It will offer a centralized location for all associated parties, including law enforcement, to find assistance in stopping, fraudulent going out of business sales, fly-by-night auctions, and tent sales.

ORRA was formed in 1969 to bring high standards and ethical practices to a business fraught with itinerant sales and misinformation. Over the years, they have become known throughout the country as the organization to depend upon for reliable Oriental rug information. Richard Amatulli helped to right the following Code of Ethics for ORRA in 1978:

ORRA Code of Ethics

• Continue to operate its business from an established store;
• Mark each rug with a label clearly stating the price, country of origin, type and materials contained therein;
• Promptly notify ORRA, Inc. of a change in permanent location of its store by filing with ORRA, Inc. the new address and photographs of new permanent store location;
• Maintain high ethical standards in advertising, selling and purchasing Oriental rugs;
• Strictly comply with all local, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances governing proper sales and trade practices, including improper advertisements or practices relating to going out of business;
• Support the goals of ORRA Inc. in achieving greater education and protection of the Oriental rug consumer.