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; Griffin House; (and Stuart Memorial Church – Hamilton) <\/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 will include Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site, Buxton Historic Site and Museum, WISH Centre, North American Black Historical Museum, and the Historic Sandwich Baptist Church. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The network will consider 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
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 Fee Structure <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Core Member $25<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Associate Member $50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General Member $25 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corporate Member To be finalized <\/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 African-Canadian Heritage Tour – Underground Railroad 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 African-Canadian Heritage Tour – Underground Railroad 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
Each core member will have one vote regarding any decision made on behalf on the African-Canadian Heritage Tour – Underground Railroad Network. Whenever possible, the members will use a consensus model rather than a majority vote model to make decisions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Core Members The Black Heritage Network is composed of six core members including Nathaniel Dett Chapel & Norval Johnson Heritage […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":6424,"template":"","class_list":["post-6423","documents","type-documents","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/change_starts_now.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/26044345\/image-290.png\")
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