Friends of the Yellow River Cultural Museum
Chapter I General
Article 1 Name
The organization is named “Friends of Shaanxi Yellow River Culture Museum.”
Article 2 Nature
The Association is a voluntary non-profit public welfare group consisting of people from all walks of life who love the culture and support the development of the Yellow River Museum (hereinafter referred to as the Yellow River Museum) in Shaanxi.
Article 3 Purpose
To promote the development of cultural heritage of the Yellow River, build a bridge between museums and the public, gather social forces to participate in the conservation, research and dissemination of cultural identity, enhance public self-confidence and cultural identity.
Article 4 Scope of Business
Organize public welfare activities such as lectures, study visits and salon sharing; assist museums in collecting collections, exhibition exhibitions, social education and other related work; promote the culture of the Yellow River and museum related exhibitions, events and research results; collect opinions and suggestions on the development of the Museum.
Chapter 2 Member Management
Article 5 Category of Membership
Members are divided into three categories of individual members, group members and honorary members: Individual members: 18 years of age or older, people from all walks of life who love the Yellow River culture and voluntarily abide by this charter; Group members: enterprises, social organizations, schools, etc.
Article 6 Entry Procedure
Application Form for Friends of the Yellow River Cultural Museum (with a copy of valid identity document for individual members, group membership certificate with unit qualification certificate); after approval by the Industrial Development Section of our museum, membership certificate will be issued by the museum.
Article 7 Withdrawal and Delisting
Members may voluntarily withdraw, and must notify the Club in writing on 15 days in advance, and return the membership card; members shall be delisted and publicized if they have serious violations of these Bylaws, damage to the reputation of museums or the Club, and use their status for profit activities.
Article 8 Membership Card Management
Membership card is the only certificate of membership status. It can only be used by myself or this unit, and may not be transferred or loaned; Members must present their membership card and valid identity document when they enjoy rights.
Chapter 3 Rights and Duties of Members
Article 10 Rights of Members
(a) Individual Member
Free admission to the permanent exhibition of the Yellow River Cultural Museum, enjoy 20% discount on the experience project “Tour of the Yellow River”, 20% discount on special exhibitions and 20% discount on presentation services. Priority registration is given for lectures, studies and salons organized by the museum; free access to the museum’s annual exhibition brochure, event preview, etc.
(b) Member of the Group
Complimentary access to the museum's annual publications, exhibition materials and event announcements (5 small groups, 7 medium groups, 10 large groups); concessional rental of museum grounds for lawfully compliant cultural events (10% off for small groups, 20% off for medium-sized groups, 30% off for large groups), 70% off for large groups; discount benefit: 50% off for group presentations (6 small groups, 8 medium groups, 10 large groups). You can apply for a 1-time/year expert tour (led by museum academic committee members or curators, limited to 30 people).
(3) Honorary Member
Free admission to all museum exhibitions (including special exhibitions); invited to attend major museum events (such as opening and closing ceremonies, academic seminars, etc.) and enjoy VIP seats; free presentation rights: 2 customized presentations per year (each time limited to myself and 5 fellows, can specify the topic, including the collection library room, the duration of not less than 120 minutes).
Article 11 Obligation of Members
To protect the reputation and legitimate rights of the museum and not to engage in acts that harm the image of the organization; to promote the culture of the Yellow River to all sectors of society, to assist the museum in expanding its social influence; to provide clues, research materials or rationalization suggestions related to the Yellow River culture.
Chapter 4 Organizational Structure
Article 12 Governing Body
Our main duties include: implementation of the resolutions of member congress; recruitment, audit, registration and management of members; planning and organizing all kinds of membership activities; handling consultation, feedback and complaints; managing funds and related materials;
Article 13 Congress of Members
Members' Congress is the highest authority of the Council. It is held every two years, special circumstances may be convened temporarily; representatives are elected democratically by individual members and group members (one for every 50 persons, one for every 10 members) for a two-year term.
Chapter V by-laws
Article 14 Management of funds
Funding is managed by the financial department of the Shaanxi Yellow River Culture Museum Province, and is subject to double supervision by civil affairs department and member representatives.
Article 15 Modification of Bylaws
Amendments to this statute must be adopted by more than two-thirds of the delegates at the General Assembly and reported to Shaanxi Yellow River Museum.
Article 17 Disclaimer
The Association and Shaanxi Yellow River Culture Museum shall not be liable for any loss of personal or property arising from the participation of members in the activities of the Club due to personal reasons.
Article 18 Explanatory Service Supplement
Members can enjoy exclusive discounts (20% off for individual members, 30% off for group members, and free of charge for honorary members).
Article 19 The right to interpretation.The final interpretation of this statute shall be owned by Shaanxi Yellow River Culture Museum.
Article 20 Effective Date.These Bylaws shall be effective from the date of publication.
