Our Foundation was created on 22 November 2005. It abides to the principles and juridical statutes set out for the 'Participatory Foundation' (Fondazione di Partecipazione), a sub-branch of the broader category of foundations regulated by the Italian civil code.
The Foundation's registered office is in Varese (address: 1 Piazza Libertà), while the head office is at Vizzola Ticino, at N. 4 along the Strada Provinciale 52.
The Foundation has identified three objectives towards the creation of a museum complex dedicated to aeronautics and its history:
- the conservation, promotion and valorisation of objects of artistic and historical interest, particularly aircrafts, equipment, documentation and other material pertaining to aeronautics
- the promotion of a local economic development model highlighting the history, culture and industrial tradition of the province of Varese
- the promotion and creation and cultural and conservation activities; the organization of permanent and temporary exhibitions; the establishment of archives and libraries; and the setting up of laboratories for restoration works dedicated, among other things, to promoting the region's rich tradition of aeronautics
The members of the Foundation include:
- Founding members
- Participant members
The board of directors grants the title of
"Founding member" to any physical or juridical person, whether public or private, as well as to any local authority making a significant donation to the foundation, whether monetary, in kind or in services (and to the amount established by the board).
Currently the following are Founding members:
(last update 30/09/08)
The Provincia di Varese, the Comune di Ferno, the Comune di Vizzola Ticino, the Comune di Somma Lombardo, the Comune di Lonate Pozzolo, the Comune di Samarate, the Comune di Cardano al Campo, the Comune di Varese, the Finmeccanica plc., SEA Aeroporti di Milano S.p.a. and AIR Vergiate.
The board of directors grants the title of
"Participant member" to any physical or juridical person, whether public or private, single or associated, as well as to any local authority that shares the objectives of the Foundation and contributes to its growth via annual and long-term monetary donations, as well with significant voluntary and professional activities.
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