Membership

The Shangri-la Association of Cultural Preservation (the Association) has been established by a group of volunteers to protect local ethnic culture assets so that they can be passed on to future generations. The Association focuses on Tibetan culture: art, music, handy crafts, religion, folk lore and poetry. The Association is registered in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (also known as Gyalthang or Shangri-la) and is recognized and encouraged by the local government.

In order to achieve its objectives, the Association needs to raise significant funds to maintain its key projects (The Thangka Academy) and to establish new projects as required under its institutional objectives. The Association raises capital through membership at four levels as follows.[• Founding Member , •Organisational Member , • Individual Member , • Associate Member]

Details of the benefits of each category of membership and associated membership fees are provided below. Although membership is a key income stream for the Association, additional revenues are received from the sale of products and services, publications and events such as conferences and workshops.

As a not for profit organisation, all proceeds will be directly invested into the development and growth of the Association.

Founding Member (US$50,000) – Benefits

Open to any private sector organization with an active interest in the preservation of Tibetan culture. This includes private sector companies, academic institutions and non government organisations. Founder Membership is limited to five organisations, each of whom is entitled to a seat on the Association's Board of Directors for a period of three years.

The Board of Directors consists of a maximum of ten members in total, five drawn from the Founder Members and five invited members representing the Tibetan community, local Government, local NGOs' and local academia. The benefits of Founder Membership are as follows:
  (1) A seat on the Association Board of Directors for three years – direct oversight of the Associations activities and projects
  (2) Attendance at the Association annual Board of Directors meeting to be held in Shangri La, Yunnan, China (costs to be borne by the member)
  (3) Attendance at the Association annual Advisory Committee Conference to be held in Shangri La, Yunnan, China (costs are borne by the member)
  (4) Opportunity to be elected as Board Chairman – elections to be held once every 3 years

Corporate logo to appear on Association stationary, promotional material, publications and web site with the wording "Founding Member"

First refusal on the sponsorship of Association events (lectures, conferences, workshops) and associated logo placement Access to Association resources restricted to non members – expertise on Tibetan culture and language, including translation services Discounted rates on Association products and services (including art, accommodation, lectures, lessons and publications).

Discounted annual Organizational Membership (US$ 5,000 per annum).

Receipt of Association Annual Report and Accounts Receipt of regular Association News Letter.

Organisational Member (US$15,000 per annum) – Benefits

Open to any private sector organization with an active interest in the preservation of Tibetan culture. This includes private sector companies, academic institutions and non government organisations. Organisational membership entitles members to a seat on the Associations Advisory Committee and the opportunity to be elected to the Board of Directors at the three year elections. The benefits of Founder Membership are as follows:
  (1) Entitled to a seat on the Association Advisory Committee
  (2) Opportunity to be elected to the Association Board of Directors
  (3) Attendance at the Association annual Advisory Committee Conference to be held in Shangri La, Yunnan, China (costs are borne by the member)
  (4) Opportunity to be elected to the Association Board of Directors – elections to be held once every 3 years
  (5) Corporate logo to appear on Association promotional material and web site with the wording "Corporate Member"
  (6) Access to Association resources restricted to non members – expertise on Tibetan culture and language, including translation services
  (7) Discounted rates on Association products and services (including art, accommodation, lectures, lessons and publications)
  (8) Receipt of Association Annual Report and Accounts
  (9) Receipt of regular Association News Letter

Individual Membership (US$200/ annum) – Benefits

Open to any individual with an active interest in the preservation of Tibetan culture. The benefits of Individual Membership are as follows:
  (1) Access to Association resources restricted to non members – expertise on Tibetan culture and language, including translation services
  (2) Discounted rates on Association products and services (including art, accommodation, lectures, lessons and publications)
  (3) Receipt of Association Annual Report and Accounts Receipt of regular Association News Letter

Associate Membership (US$ 50 per annum) – Benefits

Open to any low income individual with an active interest in the preservation of Tibetan culture. The benefits of Associate Membership are as follows:
  (1) Discounted rates on Association products and services (including art, accommodation, lectures, lessons and publications)
  (2) Receipt of regular Association News Letter

 

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