Artist KO

To succeed, the members are encouraged to present, administer, and manage doable and profitable projects. Every project shall be implemented and managed by any coop member, either regular or associate. The immediate goals of Artist KO are:

1. ArtistKo will conduct quarterly songwriting and music workshops facilitated by designated committees to aspiring musicians at the Outpost starting end of April of fiscal year 2010.

2. ArtistKo will organize weekly and monthly multi-disciplinary performances involving ArtistKo members and other local performers at the Outpost for the whole of fiscal year 2010.

3. ArtistKo will endeavor to organize at least one major in-house production in 2010 and will acquire at least one corporate event to organize in fiscal year 2010.

4. ArtistKo will produce and sell shirts under the brand "Artist Ko" utilizing the visual art talents of ArtistKo members beginning from the end of April of fiscal year 2010.

5. ArtistKo will establish a viable legal download system for outputs of ArtistKo members not later than November of fiscal year 2010.

All other directives that Artist KO may benefit and enjoy are set forth in the 2008 Code of Cooperative, its Articles of Cooperation and those generally granted to cooperatives under RA 9520, and its rules and regulations.

Artist KO generates income from percentages of sales. Its incentive program anchors on the patronage refund scheme of CDA and an internal royalty distribution plan.

Its success lies in the massive network of members bound by patronizing the products and services designed and sold by the members for the members and the general community. Artist KO, with its entrepreneurial perspective, adapts social networking and other online marketing tools and facilities as well. It is because of the apparent success of social networking sites that online is the strongly acknowledged tool for this business.

To make this happen, it is important to build this group strong and cohesive by initially making artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs alike become stakeholders to a strong internal bond. Equally important is to establish performance indicators and produce measurable results to benefit each and every member of the cooperative. More importantly is to work with the right people beginning with the Board of Directors.

Q: How do I become a member?

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

Q: How are shares acquired?

A: Participating in ARTIST KO affiliated 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).

Q: How are my shares invested?

A: Your shares shall be invested in small to large scale projects. Projects imbibe the cooperative's business platform and may not necessarily have to be music related.

Q: What is a share?

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

Q: Why is membership important?

A: 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.

Q: Are there any range as to how many shares I may own?

A: A member needs to initially fulfill a paid up share capital of P1000 and a lifetime 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.

Q: How may I benefit from this membership?

A: 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.

Q: What projects can the cooperative support?

A: Ideas for projects are unlimited. On the outset, project proposals that 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.

Q: What are the requirements for a project proposal to get approved?

A: A project proposal must be income generating. However, projects may not necessarily be music related.