Standing Up For Cultural Heritage (SUCH) Welcomes You

About Us

On April 7, 2020 the executive board of such held a meeting to draft a guiding document for members and volunteers of this non-profit making organization. The current executive board at the time was in the following sequence (position against the name)  
President and founding member- Webster Murimbika 
Vice President- Gugulethu Moyo  
Secretary – Ethel Dube 
Project manager- Mellissa Mbofana 
Marketer – Macdonald Zimba 
Transport and Logistics – Mthulisi Mhlanga 
Treasurer – Liberty T Chierengo 
 
The meeting was aimed at establishing a guideline for members and volunteers that join SUCH. A lot of other aspects were however discussed in effort to make sure there is transparency in the organization and its operations. We reached a consensus on the following aspects  
 
 
WHY SUCH? 
SUCH was formed on the basis and efforts of reviving the about to extinct intangible and tangible cultural heritage of Zimbabwe and southern Africa. It aims to make sure that heritage is appreciated in today’s world and the youth grow up knowing their true identity, traditions, values, cultures and norms. It also speaks up at a louder voice the weaknesses of the heritage management systems in Zimbabwe so that they be attended to. Should any archaeological site, 
monument, museum collection and or any other form of heritage be threatened the organisation is there to raise its voice and help in the best way possible. SUCH will also look for donations or sponsors in the process of carrying out these activities. 
 
 
SUCH is committed to providing meaningful, enjoyable and safe volunteer assignments of real value within clear and appropriate programs of activities.  
The relationship between volunteers and the organization does not create a legally binding contract or a relationship of employment between the organization and the volunteer 
Volunteers do not have the authority to represent themselves as spokespersons for the organization 
 
1. Name 
The club will be called Standing up for cultural heritage. Its shortened name will be SUCH, also referred to as the/this club. 
2. Purpose  
This club aims to create a different view towards the understanding of Heritage Management and Archaeology as a profession ranging from academics and communities in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa. 
3. Goals  
Section 1 the vision, objectives (goals) of the club shall be 
 To campaign, protect and speak against the sluggish management of Heritage in Zimbabwe.  To educate the general populace about the Heritage of Zimbabwe both tangible and the intangible. 
  To achieve an effective appreciation of our cultural Heritage by the global Community.  To raise the funds that will in turn help in the heritage management and programs coordinated by the club.  To make known to the general populace heritage sites (big/small) that have been trivialized by the government.  
 
4. MEMBERSHIP 
SUCH is not a profit making organization and thus its survival and progress depends on 5 things  
1) Donations 
2) Sponsors 
3) Member’s affiliations 
4) Fundraising programs 
5) Volunteers 
With that being brought to light upon joining the organization members are expected to affiliate a certain agreed and affordable amount of money that will be channeled toward the organization’s activities some of which include but not limited to outreach programs, Competitions and public events. 
Member are also expected to take part and lead in the organization’s activities 
Members will also be expected to contribute in general meetings of SUCH. 
Members are expected to give feedback preferably in the form of a word document accompanied by pictures and or videos after executing a task they have been assigned to do. 
 
5. VOLUNTEERS 
SUCH defines a volunteer as those individuals who are under no obligation to perform duties, and are comfortable to help achieve the organization’s goals free of charge. 
Volunteers are very important to the organization and their commitment and enthusiasm is appreciated across the organization’s daily functions. 
 
6. MEETINGS 
6.1 Annual general meeting (AGM) 
 All the executive committee members and stakeholders of the organization must attend  the annual general meetings  The purpose of an AGM is to:   
 
 Give reports to all stakeholders from the office bearers regarding the achievements and work done over the year.  Review and remodel the constitution.   Enable members to decide on the polices of the organization.  Re- appoint the members through the signing of contracts 
 
 The annual general meeting will be held once a year,   The organization should deal with the following business amongst others at its general meeting  :      Agree to the items to be discussed  on the agenda  Write down any apologies  Read and confirm the previous minutes with matters arising   Marketing reports  Treasurer’s reports  Changes to the constitution that members may want to make  Appoint new office bearers if there is need to   General matters 
 Close the meeting 
6.2 Special general meetings 
 The Special General Meeting (SGM) is held outside of the normal or regular meetings.  Special meetings can take the shape of an Annual General Meeting or any ordinary regular meeting of members.  The committee or not less than half of the members may call a special meeting of the organization.  Special meetings may be called when the committee needs the mandate or guidance of the general members of the organization to take up issues that require urgent attention and cannot wait until the next regular AGM or regular meeting. 
6.3 Ordinary meetings  
 Ordinary committee meetings are conducted to complete a standard order of business of the organization. These are held once every month and are attended by the committee or when the need arises. 
6.4 Notices of meetings  
 The President or Vice President of the committee shall summon meetings.  The Secretary must let all Board members know the date of the proposed meeting within a reasonable time, but not less than seven (7) days, before it is due to take place.  However, when summoning an AGM, or a Special General Meeting, all members of the organization must be informed of the meeting no less than twenty (20) days for the AGM and not less than ten (10) days for the regular meeting.  Notices for all meetings provided for in this constitution must be given to relevant members in writing, either personally, by post or electronic communication or whichever manner it is convenient, to the address or other similar particulars provided by the members.  The notices for all meetings must indicate the reasons for the meeting and the matters that will be discussed in the meeting. 
 For confirmation of delivery, all notices sent to members at the latest known contact details shall be deemed to have been duly served on members, unless it can be proven otherwise.  All members present in person at any meeting shall be deemed to have received notice of such meeting. 
6.5. Records of the meeting  
 Proper minutes and attendance records must be kept for all meetings of the organization.  The minutes shall be confirmed as a true record of proceedings by the next meeting of the committee, or of general members as the case may be, and shall thereafter be signed by the President or Vice President   Minutes shall thereafter be kept safely by the secretary and always be on hand for members to consult. 
7. EXECUTIVE MEMBERS 
PRESIDENT 
VICE PRESIDENT 
SECRETARY 
MARKETER 
PROJECT MANAGER  
TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS  
TREASURER  
7.1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS 
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                          This guiding document was approved and accepted by members of 
                               Standing Up for Cultural Heritage club 
At the Annual General (Special) Meeting held on the 07/04/20 (d.m.y.)     
 
President :  wmurimbika                                                       
 

 On 26 February 2020 Webster Murimbika (an undergraduate student for Midlands State University) founded Standing Up For Cultural Heritage (SUCH). The club is there to make known the Archaeology, Heritage and Museums of Southern Africa and when need arise raise its voice in regard to a threatened Heritage. The club has since received a promising start with 7 other members joining in as the current executive, (Gugulethu moyo, Dennis Mufowo, Mthulisi Mhlanga, Liberty T Chierengo, Mellisa Mbofana, Macdonald Zimba and Ethel Dube)