Changes in the Articles of Incorporation

Summary (1/2)

Types of BusinessThere were changes to make the statements clearer and more comprehensive.

FeesRegistration and annual fees were reduced to 3,000 yen. 50% discount is applied for the registration of a family member. The annual fee on the first year of joining is waived.

Summary 2/2

Membership fees of honorary membersHonorary members are not required to pay membership and annual fees, but they may opt to. Supporters and friends are included in the honorary members.

Business YearThe business year is changed to January 1 to December 31 of the year. (from July 26 of the current year until July 25 of the following year.)

Article 5: Types of business

Old:(2) To collaborate with Japanese universities and institutes for the promotion, scholarly exchange and study of the songs, dances, stories and poetry of Leyte and Samar;

Revised:(2) To collaborate with Japanese universities and institutions for the promotion, scholarly exchange and study of the songs, dances, stories and poetry of Leyte and Samar.

Article 5: Types of business

Old:(3) To publish an annual journal that will serve as a literary discourse on of the cultural heritage of Leyte and Samar;

Revised:(3) To publish a journal that will showcase the cultural heritage of Leyte and Samar, and the activities of LSJ;

Article 5: Types of business

• Added in the revised constitution:(6) To collaborate with institutions and business entities in order to augment funds for the organization, and help promote the products and services of Leyte and Samar.

Article 6: Category and types of membership

Old:(2) Honorary member – any individual residing in Japan who is not eligible as Regular member;

Revised:(3) Honorary member Any individual residing in Japan who is not eligible as a Regular member but is willing to support the mission and objectives of LSJ.

Article 6: Category and types of membership

Added:• 3.2 An Honorary member shall not be

obligated to pay the Registration and Membership Annual Fee

Article 7: AdmissionOld:(3) An application form shall be filled in and submitted to the Membership Committee. Registration and payment of the membership fee shall constitute and admission to LSJ membership.

Revised:(3) An application form shall be filled in and submitted to the Membership Committee. Registration and payment of the Registration Fee with respect to Regular and Corporate members shall constitute the admission to LSJ’s membership.Honorary members shall file and submit the application form as part of the Admission Procedure.

Article 8: Registration and Membership Annual Fees

Added:A special 50% discount from the regular registration fee shall be given to immediate family members. Annual membership fee remains the same.

Article 9: Disqualification of membership

Old:

If the LSJ member(s) fall under one of the following cases, he/she will lose membership qualification:

(1) Failure to renew the membership upon expiry

Revised:If an LSJ member falls under any of the following cases, he/she will lose his/her membership: (1) Failure to renew the membership i.e., failure to pay the annual fee, upon expiry

Article 43: Business year

Old:The business year of this Incorporation starts on the 26th of July every year and ends on the 25th of July of the following year.

Revised:The business year of this Incorporation starts on the 1st of January every year and ends on the 31th of December of the year.

Supplementary provisions

(5) The Membership fees at the time of the foundation of LSJ shall be as follows in spite of the provisions of Article 8: 5.1 LSJ registration• Regular membership: ¥3,000• Honorary membership: free• Corporate membership: ¥3,000 5.2 Annual membership• Regular membership: ¥3,000• Honorary membership: free• Corporate membership: ¥10,000 (The annual fee for the first year of membership is waived, so that only the registration fee is paid for the first year.)