Core Members <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Black Heritage Network is composed of six core members including Nathaniel Dett Chapel, Norval Johnson Heritage Library, Salem Chapel – St. Catharines BME Church, St. Catharines Museum, Bertie Hall, and Griffin House <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Purpose <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The letter of intent outlines the realistic goals, actions, and measurable results of the network prior to the completing the business plan and Cupertino agreement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agreement among the five core members mentioned above will enable them to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) provide a formal structure for the Black Heritage Network <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) bring to realization the concept <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3) continue and consolidate the alliance concept <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4) develop, implement and manage the network in a collaborative way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Terms of the Agreement <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1- Members and Membership <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Core Members are defined as having permanent and active programming and will include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nathaniel Dett Chapel <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Norval Johnson Heritage Library <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salem Chapel – St. Catharines BME Church <\/p>\n\n\n\n
St. Catharines Museum <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bertie Hall Griffin House <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The network will consider Museum Members and other sites\/organizations for membership provided they share in the same vision of the network, add value to the network and receive the support of a majority of the core members. Other membership categories will include the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Museum Members may include museums have a black history component and marker sites with active committees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marker Members which are defined as having no physical structure and may or may not provide interpretation. There is no active committee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Associate Members may include other historical sites and\/or organizations which may contribute or add value to the network or benefit from being part of the network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
General Members may include individuals that may contribute or add value to the network or benefit from being part of the network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corporate Members may include organizations, companies, foundations wishing to contribute to the network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fee structure for the various memberships categories is as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Membership Category <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Core Member <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Associate Member <\/p>\n\n\n\n
General Member <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fee Structure (To Be Confirmed) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of Membership for consideration by group <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2- Organization\/Structure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General – The Black Heritage Network will operate as an equal partnership among the five core members. The members recognize that the strength of the network lies in its collective membership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
General – The core members will respect the right of the individual sites to develop their initiatives that are not specifically related or identified by the African-Canadian Heritage Tour Network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Core Committee – The Black Heritage Network will operate under the direction of a Committee comprised of one representative from each core member of the network. The representatives include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nathaniel Dett Chapel <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Norval Johnson Heritage Library <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salem Chapel – St. Catharines BME Church <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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