Corporate Structure
How the Museum
is governed
The Elwood J Euart Association
To oversee the fundraising, development and future operation of the Museum, the Elwood J Euart Association was established on 15 September 2012.
The Association is named in honour of Elwood J Euart, a war hero of Espiritu Santo. Captain Euart gave his life while rescuing fellow soldiers when the SS President Coolidge—a former luxury liner converted into a troop ship—struck an Allied mine while entering the harbour. After ensuring the safe evacuation of those below deck, he was too weak to escape himself and went down with the ship.
The Association is led by a core executive team:
Bradley Wood — Chairman
William Widup — Vice Chairman
Mayumi Green — Treasurer
Rayman Leung — Secretary
In addition, the South Pacific World War II Museum calls upon honorary members as required:
James Carter — Creative and Marketing Services
Official Charity Registrations
The Elwood J Euart Association was formally registered in 2013 under the Charitable Associations Act (Cap 140) of Vanuatu law.
The South Pacific WWII Museum is registered under the Business Names Act (Cap 211) of Vanuatu law and operates under the ownership of the Association, which serves as its reporting entity.
The current Executive Committee of the Association comprises:
Bradley Wood — Chairman
William Widup — Vice Chairman
Mayumi Green — Treasurer
Rayman Leung — Secretary
In the United States, the Elwood J Euart Association is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation (EIN: 82-3782158). As the official charitable body behind the Museum project in Luganville, Vanuatu, contributions from U.S. citizens are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Lease Agreement Overview
The lease for the 7,300m² site on which the South Pacific World War II Museum will be constructed was signed on 20 May 2016 between the Elwood J Euart Association and the Government of Vanuatu.
Classified as a “Special Lease,” the agreement applies to developments of public interest and benefit and requires approval from the Council of Ministers.
The lease further stipulates that construction must commence within five years of the agreement date and be completed within ten years.
Museum Chairman Bradley Wood signs the Lease agreement
with Vanuatu former Lands Minister Ralph Regenvanu.
