Friday, December 31, 2010

Be an Artist Ko member

Artist Ko is registered under CDA (Cooperative Development Authority) abiding the 2008 Cooperative Code of the Philippines.  There are only 3 steps to do when applying to become a member of the Artist Ko coop community.

STEP 1
Fill out the Artist Ko application form and submit.  Be sure to fill out all important information otherwise the approving committee shall not acknowledge your entry.  Request for an application by emailing us artistkocebu@gmail.com.


STEP 2
At this point, the approving committee which comprises of the Board of Directors (BOD) and Committee Heads shall review your application.  After which (this will take 48 hours), you will be notified via email of the schedule of PMES you are required to attend.  Confirm the date.


STEP 3
Upon confirmation, you shall be required to pay a one time membership fee and paid-up share.  Payment can be made via online (if you have a Paypal account) or over the counter/bank-to-bank.  Simply follow the payment instructions.

Please note that the CDA requires an applicant (that's you) to attend the PMES (Pre-Membership Education Seminar), a one time membership fee of PhP500, and a paid-up share of PhP1000.  All this will be explained at the PMES.

You are now ready to be part of the cooperative.  Hope to see you at the next PMES.  Welcome to the Artist Ko community.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

How to make payments for your Shares Contribution?

Shares Contribution Payment Guidelines (Option 1)

Artist Ko contributions can be paid via Over-the-Counter in any Bank of Commerce branch. It is IMPORTANT to indicate the coop's complete name correctly - ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS MARKETING COOPERATIVE, Account No. 073-00-000471-2 to ensure proper and timely credit to your account.

1. Simply fill out the deposit/payment slip and indicate the following information as sampled below.

Cash Deposit



Check Deposit



2. Scan your acknowledged deposit slip and email it to contributions@artistko.com (ATTN: Vince Ranier G. Yap - Treasurer, Artist Ko). See samples below.

Email
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Fax

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* Cash and Check Deposit Slips are available at the following Artist Ko affiliated venues:

The Outpost
976-B Veterans Drive, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines
(request for the slip at the bar counter)



Bank of Commerce (see more branches nationwide here)

CEBU MAIN
cor. B. Rodriguez St. & Osmeña Blvd.
Fuente Circle, Cebu City
With Saturday Banking, 10AM to 3PM
032 253 1951 to 53
032 255 4223 (fax)

CEBU-AYALA
8990 Negros Road, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City
with Saturday Banking, 10AM to 3PM
032 415 5164
032 415 5161 or 62
032 415 5163
032 415 5165 (fax)

CEBU- BANILAD
G/F University of Cebu Bldg.
Gov. Cuenco Ave. (Banilad Rd.), Cebu city
032 231 6704
032 231 6705
032 231 6706 (fax)

CEBU- JUAN LUNA
cor. Osmeña Blvd. & Plaridel St., Cebu City
032 253 3030
032 253 4174
032 253 3999
032 255 2065 (fax)

CEBU- PASIL
Tupaz St., Pasil, Cebu City
with Saturday Banking, 10AM to 3PM
032 261 1598
032 261 1597
032 261 1599 (fax)

LAPU-LAPU
Unit 3-5 AJS Building, Pusok
Lapu-Lapu City
032 341 3856
032 341 3854
032 341 3855 (fax)

MANDAUE
Entienza Bldg., National Hi-way
Mandaue City, Cebu
032 346 6901 to 03
032 346 1588 (fax)

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Basics about membership

We shall improve the content of this page as we progress.  Feel free to email us at  onlineteam@artistko.com  for comments, questions, and suggestions.


How to become a member?

Becoming a member is acquired by shares offered in ARTIST KO affiliated projects, productions and services. A pre-membership education seminar is also required as mandated by the 2008 Cooperative Code of the Philippines

What is a share?

A share is an asset offered by ARTIST KO to a member. One (1) share is valued at P100.

Why is membership important?

As a cooperative, ARTIST KO is run by its members. It is aimed on money making ventures. As it imbibes equity and espouses creative business ventures, its success lies in the members' cooperation and patronage. 

Are there any range as to how many shares can a member own?

A member needs to initially fulfill a paid up share capital of P1000 and a one-time membership fee of P500. This provision may be amended with consensus and legal advice. The maximum number of shares a member can put up is mandated by the 2008 Cooperative Code of the Philippines which is not more than 10% of the minimum subscribed capital.

How are shares acquired?

Participating in ARTIST KO affiliated projects, productions and services, entitles you for membership. A scheduled performance is equivalent to shares offered within a range value. Shares may also be acquired by paying outright for non-performing artists (photographers, graphic artists, and the likes). 

How are my shares invested?

Your shares shall be invested in small, medium and large scale projects. Projects imbibe the cooperative's business platform and may not necessarily have to be music related.
                                                          
How can a member benefit from this membership?

ARTIST KO invests on approved project proposals using the members' shares (guidelines are set to approve projects).  ARTIST KO invests on income generating projects using your shares. Income from these projects shall be remitted to ARTIST KO members as dividends. ARTIST KO membership is primarily for artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs.

What projects can the cooperative support? 

Ideas for projects are virtually unlimited. On the outset, project proposals are presented to the board. Its criteria for approval must be able to outline its potential to earn income for himself/herself and ARTIST KO. 

What are the requirements for a proposal to get approved?

A project proposal should translate into an income generating venture.  It may be direct or indirect.  The important component is creativity.  However, projects may not necessarily be music related.