The purpose of the association is to provide the Lausanne New Baroque Orchestra (hereinafter referred to as the orchestra) with not only financial support through payments to the orchestra, but also moral support by maintaining interest in the orchestra in as wide a range of circles as possible. It may also sponsor events organized by and/or for the orchestra, such as concerts, lectures or seminars. For the purposes mentioned above, the association may adopt all necessary regulations to achieve its purpose, within the limits of that purpose. The association is politically and denominationally neutral. It does not pursue any profit-making purpose. The transformation of the social purpose cannot be imposed on any member.