Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions often asked by industry and the general public …
FAQ: ShadePort Association of South Africa (SPASA)
An organization of people with a common purpose and formal structure.
In order for people to collaborate, form networks, and organize themselves to address their needs or desires in a structured way. While they come in many forms, all associations share one key characteristic: the collective pursuit of a common objective.
It provides individuals with a strong sense of identity and purpose.
A nonprofit organization (NPO), also known as a nonbusiness entity, nonprofit institution, not-for-profit organization, or simply a nonprofit, is a non-governmental (private) legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public, or social benefit, as opposed to an entity that operates as a business aiming to generate a profit for its owners.
NPOs include trusts, companies or other associations of persons established for a public purpose.
SPASA is registered as a Non Profit Company (NPC).
Key aspects of nonprofits are their ability to fulfill their mission with respect to accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, honesty, and openness to every person who has invested time, money, and faith into the organization.
NPC’s operate in terms of a Memorandum of Incorporation which sets out the objectives of the Company, and they are governed by a Board of Directors.
Member fees are payable in advance and are done so annually.
Yes you may. Membership will be prorated pending your join date and time of the year.
Please click on the Membership Tab and complete all the fields with the requisite information.
All manufacturers, converters and installers of shadeport and shadenet related products and services.
28 February annually.
R44 000 per year.
Banking details are mailed to members post the member vetting process and are not freely available on the website – to reduce and eliminate fraud.
Regrettably not and due to SPASA not being eligible nor being registered as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) under the income Tax Act. The VAT portion of your membership fee, however, is tax deductible.
Absolutely not, misrepresentation generally is a criminal offence.
Yes – once the membership onboarding process has been concluded and membership has been confirmed.
Yes, there are minimum requirements that are to be met. Kindly refer Member Requirements Tab.
You may be nominated to be one of four co-opted Non-Executive Directors to serve on the Board. You may volunteer to serve on the board and/or be co-opted through written application and motivation.
