This agreement is between The Art Without Boundaries Association and the Apprentice- Candidate.
The purpose of this agreement is so that the Apprentice-Candidate can completely understand the program and the responsibilities of both parties. Although it is a legal and binding contract, it has been written in plain English to be more understandable.
Terms and Definitions
AWBA The Art Without Boundaries Association MnemeCorp, LLC is the Association Management Company Apprentice-candidate means you have been accepted into the AWB Apprenticeship program, but you have not completed your training or received certification. CMT Certified MnemeTherapist MMT Master MnemeTherapist
The trademark sign, a superscript ™ on the trademarks, Art Without Boundaries™ and MnemeTherapy™ is assumed in the remainder of this agreement and is legally held by AWB founder, Noell Hammer
I. Organizational Structure of AWBA
The Art Without Boundaries Association
AWBA is a non-profit professional organization seeking to further MnemeTherapy and the interests of individuals engaged in that profession. Members are represented by The Association Council.
The AWBA members are represented by a Council. Members may volunteer to serve and will be accepted by a vote of the Council.
The purpose of the Council is to a) represent the members; b) set guidelines to follow concerning registering service areas to insure compliance with state and federal regulations and equal access by the public and c) decide on matters such as conflicts between AWBA Members; extended Maternity leave; reinstating Members and enforcing The Code of Ethics and Association Membership Agreement. d)The Council will elect officers and submit minutes of meetings to the Association Management Company.
Association Management Company
Applications, training, certification, continuing education and day-to-day operations are the responsibility of MnemeCorp, LLC, an Association Management Company. (AMC) To contact MnemeCorp: Mneme1@gmail.com or use the toll free number: 866-938-6546.
II. The Non-competition, Non-disclosure/CONFIDENTIALITY Covenant
Regardless of the outcome of the qualification procedure, the non-competition, non-disclosure/CONFIDENTIALITY covenant of this Agreement shall stay in effect throughout the training of the Apprentice and shall extend into the membership of each Association Member and for a period of three years after the termination of the training program or resignation of the Member.
The non-compete covenant shall apply to all activity within 50 miles of the address designated by the Apprentice/Candidate and/or Member upon joining the Association, as such address may be later amended.
By signing this document Apprentice-Candidate agrees to keep confidential the trade practices which will be presented in training or any time thereafter, and will not use or attempt to use the trade practices in connection with any other entity or business in which AC may have or hereafter acquire an interest, direct or indirect, nor shall Member disclose, duplicate, reveal, sell or sub-license the trade practices or any part thereof or any way transfer any rights in the trade practices except as authorized by us.
III. The Art Without Boundaries Association Membership
The Association Membership fee is $3,000 and includes Membership, the training program, continuing education and registration of service area.
Both artists and non-artists may open AWB Affiliated Chapters. Only artists can train to become a MnemeTherapist. Non-artists will be considered Entrepreneurs (ENT) and will hire independent contractors and/or employees to provide the MnemeTherapy services.
As a condition of membership in The Art Without Boundaries Association, each Member must first complete the online curriculum. Artists who will be delivering services must also be certified by a Master MnemeTherapist.
IV. Chapter Service Areas
There are no assigned service areas. The AWBA Council has set service area guidelines to follow to insure compliance with state and federal regulations and equal access by the public.
Graduates will receive a CAP formula (coverage according to population) to determine the number of counties a one artist chapter can cover.
If the Chapter's Executive/Owner (CEO) wishes to add another county(above the CAP formula) it can be added to the service area for an additional membership fee, at $2.00 per CAP point, provided they are a) contiguous (must have touching borders) to original service area. b) have a CAP score under 100.
Service area registration is included in the fee. The registry of occupied counties will be made available to perspective students.
We are not opening new chapters in the following states: IL, MD, CA, VA, NY,RI,IN, WS,ND,SD,MN,MI,WA,HI due to unfavorable Franchise laws. The exception to that rules is current students, and employee or Independent contractor applications from Chapters established before 1/01/10.
Chapter Owners may recruit independent contractors from unserviced areas in the 14 states listed above.
V. Training Program
A deposit of $100.00 is required before staring the curriculum.
Successful candidates will be assign a MMT (Master MnemeTherapist) who will act as mentor throughout the training process, and oversee certification.
The on-line training is self directed and can be taken at the student's own pace. The mentor will grade tests and give verbal exams over the phone. No one fails the course.
When the student has successfully completed the on-line curriculum, the student and Mentor will mutually agree on the Certification time and place.
The Certification exam requires 20 on-site, practicum hours in health care facilities, special schools, private schools, adult day centers or in private homes.
The expenses of the Certification Week are the responsibility of the student and include travel, lodgings and meals. Since the Mentor will be riding with the student to the Training Hosts, additional transportation such as a rental car is not necessary.
VI. Association Membership Fee
You have an option of paying the Association Membership fee ($3,000) in one payment or over several months. If you choose to pay over several months, you may not start the on-line curriculum until you have made your first payment or deposit ($100.00) and cannot complete the last unit on the process until you have made your last payment.
If you choose to make payments, there will not be a credit check. You will be required to make a minimum monthly payment of $50. If your account is not current, you will not be given the link to the test so you can move on to the next unit. There is no finance or interest charged as long as you make your minimum monthly payments. If a payment is not made before the last day of the month, a late fee of $15.00 will be added to your account.
If you do not make the minimum payment for 2 months, at the beginning of the 3rd month you will forfeit your Apprenticeship.
You may also pay by personal check to: MnemeCorp, LLC and mailed to: 6150 N. Ironwood, Lantana, FL 33462
If, for any reason, your personal check fails to clear the bank, you will be charged a penalty of $50.00 and your access to the curriculum revoked until the payment and penalty is received.
Payment terms may be changed at the discretion of MnemeCorp, LLC at any time. You will be notified by email of any changes. If you wish to get a loan from an institution to make the payments you may do so.
VII. Recruiting to pay tuition
If you recruit a qualified artist from another area and they are accepted into the program and pay their tuition, you will be paid a recruiting bonus of $500.00 credit on your account. If they make payments, you will receive 50% credit on each payment they make.
If your tuition is paid in full, we will start a fund for your expenses during Certification Week.
You will receive a link to instructions about recruiting upon request.
VIII. Using the eBay Giving Works program to pay your tuition
AWBF is a member of the eBay "Giving Works" program. You may sell items on eBay and donate a portion to AWBF. 100% of this portion will be credited to your account and you will also receive a tax credit for donating it.
You will receive a link to instructions about using the auctions upon request.
IX. On-site Training
It is your responsibility to pay for the expenses of your final on-site training, whether you go to your mentor’s area or stay in yours. Those expenses will include travel, transportation, lodging, and meals and will be discussed and agreed upon between you and your mentor.
You must be able to spend 5 business days with the mentor, with Saturday being optional, if more training is required.
If your mentor comes to your area:
You will set up as many training host locations/clients as possible. Ideally two per day, with a combination of autistic and dementia facilities and clients.
You will offer the services free of charge to the Training Host.
You will be responsible for coordinating travel plans with your mentor, making airline and hotel reservations and providing transportation during the week.
Chapter co-operatives can share in the expense of bringing the mentor to area, but the two candidates will equally share the 10 training hosts and each pay their tuition of $3,000.
4.At the end of the Certification week, artists who successfully complete the program will receive the certification of CMT- Certified MnemeTherapist.
X. Becoming a Member of the Art Without Boundaries Association
Upon receiving your certification you will be invited to join AWBA and sign the member agreement and Code of Ethics
Although our training includes how to get accounts, AWBA offers a training program but does not provide accounts for you or make any guarantees about the level of your success. Association Members are encouraged to help each other and some Members do one-on-one business consulting for a fee.
There are no assigned or protected service areas. The AWBA Council has set service area guidelines to follow to insure compliance with state and federal regulations and equal access by the public. You will receive a CAP formula (coverage according to population) to determine the number of counties that a one artist chapter can cover. Service area registration is included in the Membership fee. New applicants will view a list of counties that are currently being serviced.
If you wish to service more counties than the CAP formula allows, those counties can be added to your service area for an additional membership fee, provided they are contiguous (must have touching borders) to original service area.
You do not have to pay dues during your graduation month or the following month. On the first day of the third month you will pay $50 for the first MnemeTherapist in your chapter (you) and $25.00 for each additional MnemeTherapists (employees or independent contractors you may hire.)
In addition to allowing you to use the name Art Without Boundaries and the process of MnemeTherapy, paying monthly dues will entitle your chapter to receive a page on the AWBF website. Your page will include photos taken during training, and photos you send in after you begin servicing accounts.
XI. Responsibilities of AWBA
1.Your chapter will receive a page on the AWBF website. It will include photos taken during training, and photos you send in after you begin servicing accounts.
AWBF has tax exempt status under section 501 c 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. You will have the ability to send potential donors to the website to make tax deductible contributions and take advantage of any fund raisers that are taking place.
XII. Master MnemeTherapy Training
Successful completion of The Master MnemeTherapist course entitles a Chapter Owner to be paid to recruit, train and certify students.
MMTs can recruit and train CMTs and receive a training bonus of 75% of the paid tuition. Details and costs associated with this program are outlined in MMT Agreement. AWBA is not opening new chapters n the following 14 states: IL, MD, CA, VA, NY, RI,IN,WS,ND,SD,MN,MI,WA,HI.( with the exception of current students) MMTs can recruit independent contractors in those states.
Cost of the MMT program:
If you were able to pay the whole tuition upon acceptance, the MMT course is free.
If you were able to pay half the tuition upon acceptance and half within 30 days the MMT course is $600.
If you were able to pay the whole tuition within 3 months the course is $900.
If you had to make monthly payments the cost is $1,200 for the MMT course.
Criteria for taking the course:
Successfully opening an AWB Chapter by establishing a client base.
Having at least 3 months of experience with both Alzheimer’s and autistic client
If you intend on having students come to you for their final (only recommended if you cannot travel due to family obligations) you must have at least one business week of clients scheduled, both morning and afternoon with a mix of Alzheimer’s and autistic clients.
XIII. Termination of This Agreement
A: If you decide you no longer wish to participate in our program, you may notify us at any time, in writing of your exit date.
If you are in the training program and are making payments, your payments will end on your exit date and no back payments will be due.
If you have opened your chapter, your obligation to pay the membership dues ends on your exit date, but back dues must be paid.
The Association Membership fee is non-refundable.
XIV. Entire agreement
1.This agreement may be amended or modified only by way of written agreement between both parties 2.This Agreement construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
This Apprentice Agreement has been signed by electronic means in the form below. Please print a copy for your files, sign and date it.