| 2003 | M.R. As Somlabh Kitiyakara superintendence, it becomes the voluntary association "WAC" inauguration which establishes Thailand in headquarters and establishes a branch office in Tokyo and Malaysia. |
| 2003 | It is first "WAC" member social gathering holding at Daiichi Hotel Tokyo. |
| 2005 | It is Second "WAC" member social gathering holding at Metropolitan Hotel . |
| 2007 | It is Third "WAC" member social gathering holding at Daiichi Hotel Tokyo. |
| 2008 | World art cultural-exchanges meeting Florence branch office establishment |
| 2008 | The start of the full-scale activity by promotion sections, such as traditional culture and succession skill |
Society Rules of the WAC (World Art and Culture Exchange)
Chapter 1 General
Article 1
The name of this society (hereinafter referred to as
the “Society”) shall be the World Art and Culture Exchange.
Article 2
The headquarters of this Society shall be located in Bangkok, Thailand
and the Tokyo office shall be located in FINESS CO., LTD., 8F, 3-27-14,
Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Article 3
The basic purpose of this Society shall be to promote art exchange between
Asia, the Far East region and various countries all over the world by developing
social education through art exchange. Having this basic purpose as its
foundation, this Society advocates world peace and strives for vitalization
of cultural exchange.
Article 4
This Society shall engage in the following businesses in order to fulfill
the purpose set forth in the preceding Article:
(1) Gathering of information
pertaining to cultural exchange and the holding of events including art
exhibitions, for which more than two countries cooperate with each other,
based on such information.
(2) Collaboration project for cultural exchange, which is based on cooperation
between various industries
(3) Charity project of Red Cross of Thailand
(4) Research project featuring the theme of social education through art
and culture
(5) Other businesses necessary for the fulfillment of the purpose of WAC
Article 5
This Society shall have the following members:
Members include regular members, special members, TRFR members and supporting
members. A person shall become a member when he/she submits a prescribed
application form of admission to the head office and obtains approval
from the executive board meeting or when he/she receives an invitation
letter based on recommendation of the executive board meeting and accepts
such an invitation.
(1) A regular member is a person who is an artist supporting the fulfillment
of the purpose of this Society and is involved in cultural programs.
(2) A special member is a person who is an artist or is involved in cultural
programs, who is elected by this Society and who supports the purpose of
this Society.
(3) A TRFR member is a person who is an artist or is involved in cultural
programs and who is directly recommended by the royal family of Thailand
(ソムラップ・キティヤコーン殿下).
(4) A supporting member is a person who supports the purpose of this Society
and gives assistance thereto, no matter whether the member is an individual,
organization or corporation.
Article 6
- A member may withdraw from the membership of this Society by submitting an application of withdrawal.
- When a member wishes to withdraw their membership, he/she shall submit an application to the manager or head office.
- The withdrawal of member from the membership shall be reported to the executive board meeting.
- When a member falls under any of the following categories, he/she shall be deemed
to have withdrawn from the membership upon confirmation of the executive
board meeting.
(1) If the member deceased or is unable to participate in activities; or
(2) If the member fails to pay their membership fee for one year (to be confirmed in next year).
Chapter 2 Executives
Article 7
This Society shall have the following executives:
(1) Honorary president: One person
(2) Director and president: One person each
(3) Deputy director: Several persons
(4) Secretary: Two persons
(5) Accountant: Two persons
(6) Manager: Few persons (including the office manager and permanent
manager)
(7) Auditor: Within two persons
Article 8
The election of the executives shall be as follows:
(1) In principle, three or more persons shall be recommended as the executives
from each category of membership.
(2) The honorary president shall be elected from the royal family of Thailand
or influential individuals of the equivalent level.
(3) The director and president shall be elected from the deputy directors
or equivalent ranking members.
(4) The secretary, accountant, manager and auditor shall be elected from
the executives by the executive board meeting.
(5) The executives shall be approved by the general meeting.
Article 9
The duty of the executives shall be as follows:
(1) The director shall represent this Society and generally manage the business
of this Society.
(2) The deputy director shall assist the director and act in place of
the director if an accident occurs to the director.
(3) The secretary shall be in charge of holding of the meeting and keeping
records.
(4) The accountant shall be in charge of accounts of the membership fees
of this society.
(5) The auditor shall audit the businesses and accounts of this Society.
(6) The manager shall be in charge of the planning, preparation, operation,
etc. of each project (including committees).
(7) The office manager and permanent manager shall be in charge of the
businesses of this Society.
Article 10
- The term of office of the executives shall be two years. Provided, however, that an executive may be elected for a second term.
- The term of office of an executive elected as a substitute or as an additional member shall be the same period as the remaining term of the predecessor or the present holder of the office.
- An executive shall continue to perform his or her duties even after their resignation or expiration of term of office until his/her successor assumes office.
Article 11
- This Society may have advisor or counselor.
- The director shall delegate advisor or counselor on a fixed-term basis upon approval of the executive board meeting.
- The advisor or counselor may state his/her opinions at the meetings and may participate in projects of this Society.
Chapter 3 Meetings
Article 12
- Meetings shall include the general meeting and executive board meeting.
- The general meeting shall include the ordinary general meeting and extraordinary general meeting.
- The executive board meeting shall include ordinary executive board meeting and extraordinary executive board meeting.
- The general meeting shall be formed by the attendance of individual members including proxies.
Article 13
1. In the general meeting, the following matters shall be resolved:
(1) Business report and settlement of accounts;
(2) Business plan and budget;
(3) Establishment, amendment and abolition of rules and regulations of
this Society;
(4) Election and dismissal of executives; and
(5) Other important matters pertaining to the management of this Society.
2. In the executive board meeting, the following matters shall be resolved:
(1) Matters pertaining to the execution of resolutions made by the general meeting;
(2) Matters required to be resolved by the general meeting; and
(3) Other matters pertaining to the execution of the business of this
Society.
Article 14
- The ordinary general meeting shall be held once every year.
- The extraordinary general meeting shall be held when deemed necessary by the director or when requested with the indication of the matter to be resolved in the meeting from one-half or greater of the members
- In principle, the ordinary executive board meeting shall be held once every two months.
- The extraordinary executive board meeting shall be held when deemed necessary by the director.
Article 15
- The general meeting and executive board meeting shall be convened by the director.
- The convening of the general meeting and executive board meeting shall be notified to members in writing and in advance with the indication of the agenda, date and place of the meeting.
Article 16
- The chairman of the general meeting shall be elected from the attending members.
- The director shall preside over the executive board meeting.
Article 17
- The agenda of the general meeting shall be resolved by the majority of the attending members.
- The agenda of the executive board meeting shall be resolved by the majority of the attending executives.
- If the number of affirmative votes and the number of dissenting votes are equal, the agenda shall be resolved by the vote of the chairman.
Chapter 4 Membership fees and accounting year
Article 18
- Any necessary matters pertaining to the amount of membership fees and collection of fees shall be determined at the general meeting.
- The members shall be obligated to pay the prescribed membership fees no later than the given date.
- No reimbursement of the membership fees already paid is allowed.
Article 19
The accounting year shall start from November 1st every year and end on October 31st of the next year.
Chapter 5 Other provisions
Article 20
- Every member shall be required not to divulge to others any confidential information pertaining to the members, which is known to him/her within this Society.
- If any member divulges confidential information and causes any damages, he/she shall be responsible for compensation of those damages.
Article 21
If any member falls under any of the following categories, he/she shall be removed from the membership or be recommended to withdraw from the membership through the resolution of the executive board meeting:
(1) When he/she commits any act that damages the reputation or confidence of
this Society; or
(2) When he/she fails to comply with the rules and regulations of this
Society or commits any act against the resolution of this Society.
Article 22
In order to facilitate the smooth operation of business, this Society may establish committees, etc.
Article 23
In addition to the provisions of these rules, the executive board meeting may separately stipulate any matters necessary for the management of this Society.
Supplemental provisions
- These rules shall be implemented from August 21st, 2003.
(The executives at the time of foundation and their terms of office) - As indicated in the Exhibit “List of executives”.
(Annual membership fees and payment date) - The annual membership fees shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) The annual membership fee for the regular member shall be 60,000 yen.
(2) The TRFR member shall be exempt from their obligation to pay membership
fees. However, he/she may donate funds in relation to events.
(3) The annual membership
fee for the special member shall be 60,000 yen.
(4) The annual membership fee for the supporting member shall be 60,000
yen
(5) The annual membership fees shall be paid within one month from the
approval of membership by the executive board meeting.
Special privilege
When a member of this Society participates in an event (such as art exhibition)
or publication sponsored by WAC, he/she may make two presentations at an
event for the discounted participation fee of one presentation (limitation
on size may apply) or he/she may participate in publications partially
at the expenses of WAC membership fees, as a special participation privilege.
Any limitation on the special privilege shall be notified on each
occasion of projects.
April, 2007
