Rules of Ikebana Space
Article 1. Name
The name of the organization is, “Ikebana Space”
Article 2. Objective
The objective of the organization is to offer an open venue to exchange information and enhance understanding of Ikebana, traditional Japanese flower arrangement.
Article 3. Membership (joining and withdrawal)
Anyone who agrees with our objective, which is mentioned in Article 2, and submits a completed application form and a 3000 yen membership fee, is qualified as a member of the organization.
Any member who establishes an account with a user name and a password, shall be eligible to login to “Ikebana Space” pages and post and edit information.
When a member wishes to withdraw from the organization, the member needs to send a notice. However, in the event of the following incidents, the Ikebana Space Operation Committee may determine a membership to be withdrawn or terminated:
a. Failure to pay membership fee by the due date
b. Causing a significant disgrace to the organization
Article 4. Operating Cost and Membership Fee
Operating costs of the organization shall be covered by membership fees, contributions, and operating revenue. Membership fees shall be paid for each fiscal year, which starts on September 1, and ends on August 31, of the following year.
Article 5. Operation
The working committee for the organization shall be called “IIkebana Space Operating Committee.” When selecting committee members who are required to run the organization, an accountant and an auditor must be included. The selected person who represents the Committee shall be responsible for operating the organization for the fiscal year.
Article 6. Meetings and Gatherings
The annual meeting of the organization shall be held in August in addition to other meetings and gatherings, which shall be held on the Website from time to time. The minutes of these meetings shall be disclosed on the Web.
Article 7. Amendment of Articles
Amendments of articles shall be made known to all members 30 or more days prior to the annual meeting, and shall be implemented after obtaining approval at the annual meeting.
Supplementary provision
These rules were compiled on June 15, 2008 at the “Ikebana Space” meeting, and executed on the same day.

Copyright, Information Collection, Information Sharing, Information Disclosure

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Copyright
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Security
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Membersﾕ Agreement

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