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Articles of Incorporation (Below)
Bylaws:
Compliance with Ch. 496 "Solicitation of Contributions Act"
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION:
The undersigned incorporator, for the purpose of forming a corporation under the Florida Not for Profit Corporation Act, hereby adopt(s) the following Articles of Incorporation:
ARTICLE I NAME:
The name of the corporation shall be:
The Center For Family Enrichment, Inc. (hereafter called the "Corporation").
ARTICLE II PRINCIPAL OFFICE
The principal place of business and mailing address of this corporation shall be:
The Center For Family Enrichment, Inc.
13921 FAREHAM ROAD
ODESSA, FLORIDA 33556-1754
ARTICLE III DURATION:
The period of the duration of the corporation is perpetual unless dissolved by law.
ARTICLE IV PURPOSE(S):
The specific purposes for which the corporation is organized are:
exclusively for educational and charitable purposes.
ARTICLE V LIMITATION OF CORPORATE POWER:
The corporate powers of this corporation are as provided in section 617.0302, Florida Statutes, subject to the following limitations:
No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of any private individual. No substantial part of its' activities will be carrying out propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. The corporation will not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Upon dissolution, all assets of the corporation will be distributed to organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code 501 (c) (3) . Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, this corporation shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the purposes of this corporation.
ARTICLE VI MANNER OF ELECTION OF DIRECTORS:
Management of the Corporation shall be vested in the Corporation's Board of Directors, the members of which shall be not less than three. The number and method of election of the directors of the Corporation who shall serve following the terms of the initial directors of the Corporation shall be as stated in the bylaws. The initial Board of Directors of the Corporation shall be appointed by the Incorporator at the organizational meeting of the Corporation.
ARTICLE VII AMENDING THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION:
The Board of Directors of the Corporation may amend these Articles of Incorporation as it may deem necessary for the conduct of its business and the carrying out of its purposes.
Upon written or oral notice, the Articles of Incorporation may be amended, altered, or rescinded by a majority vote of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, in accordance with procedures established by the Bylaws.
ARTICLE VIII INITIAL REGISTERED AGENT AND STREET ADDRESS:
The Name and Florida Street Address of the Initial Registered Agent are:
Thomas A. Mowrey,
13921 FAREHAM ROAD
ODESSA, FLORIDA 33556-1754
ARTICLE IX INCORPORATOR:
The name and address of the Incorporator to these Articles of Incorporation are:
Thomas A. Mowrey,
The undersigned has executed the Articles of Incorporation this 13th day of November, 1999.
Thomas A. Mowrey 11-13-1999
Signature/Incorporator Date
Having been named as a registered agent and to accept service of process for the above stated corporation at the place designated in this in this certificate, I hereby accept the appointment as registered as registered agent and agree to act in this capacity. I further agree to comply with the provisions of all statutes relating to the proper and complete performance of my duties, and I am familiar with and accept the obligations of my position as registered agent.
Thomas A. Mowrey 11-13-1999
Signature/Registered Agent Date
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Detail by Entity Name
Florida Non Profit Corporation
THE CENTER FOR FAMILY ENRICHMENT, INC.
Filing Information
Document Number N99000006758
FEI Number 593628864
Date Filed 11/15/1999
State FL
Status ACTIVE
Principal Address
13921 FAREHAM RD.
ODESSA FL 33556 - 1754 US
Changed 06/01/2005
Mailing Address
13921 FAREHAM RD.
ODESSA FL 33556 - 1754 US
Changed 07/01/2006
Registered Agent Name & Address
MOWREY, THOMAS A
13921 FAREHAM RD.
ODESSA FL 33556 - 1754 US
Address Changed: 06/01/2005
Officer/Director Detail
Name & Address
Title DT
ANGELO, GARY W
13921 FAREHAM RD.
ODESSA FL 33556 - 1754
Title DST
CALHOON, MARY E
4012 ROGERS AVE
TAMPA FL 33611 - 3514
Title DV
MOWREY, DONNA M
13921 FAREHAM RD.
ODESSA FL 33556 - 1754
Title P
MOWREY, THOMAS A
13921 FAREHAM RD.
ODESSA FL 33556 - 1754
Annual Reports
Report Year Filed Date
2005 06/01/2005
2006 07/01/2006
2007 04/06/2007
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04/06/2007 -- ANNUAL REPORT
07/01/2006 -- ANNUAL REPORT
06/01/2005 -- ANNUAL REPORT
01/23/2004 -- ANNUAL REPORT
06/23/2003 -- ANNUAL REPORT
05/11/2002 -- ANNUAL REPORT
06/04/2001 -- ANNUAL REPORT
03/27/2000 -- ANNUAL REPORT
11/15/1999 -- Domestic Non-Profit
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BYLAWS
OF
The Center For Family Enrichment, Inc.
ARTICLE 1:
OFFICES
SECTION 1. PRINCIPAL OFFICE
The Principal Office of the Corporation is located in Pasco County,
State of Florida.
SECTION 2. CHANGE OF ADDRESS
The designation of the county or state of the corporation's principal
office may be changed by amendment of these Bylaws. The Borad
of Directors may change the principal office from one location to
another within the named county by noting the changed address
and effective date below, and such changes of address shall not
be deemed, nor require, an amendment of these Bylaws:
____________________ Dated: ________, 20______
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SECTION 3. OTHER OFFICES
The corporation may also have offices at such other places,
within or without its state of incorporation, where it is
qualified to do business, as its business and activities
may require, and as the board of directors may,
from time to time, designate.
ARTICLE 2:
NONPROFIT PURPOSES
SECTION 1. IRC SECTION 501(c)(3) PURPOSES
This corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the
purposes as specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code, including, for such purposes, the
making of distributions to organizations that qualify
as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code.
Section 2. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES
The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be:
(a) to provide a Family Information Resource Center to
help persons who are interested in understanding their
rights and choices for obtaining an appropriate
education for a child under federal and state law.
(b) to establish and maintain a library open to the public
containing books, articles and other audio/visual
materials designed to educate and inform persons who
are responsible for the education of a child,
and desire information on how best to accomplish it.
(c) to establish and maintain an information and referral
telephone contact number open to the public so that
persons can call to get help with specific questions
relating to the education of a child or children.
(d) to sponsor seminars and workshops open to the
public where ideas, opinions, and writings concerning
educating children may be expressed and shared with others.
(e) to publish a monthly newsletter containing articles
helpful to persons who are seeking information
relating to obtaining an appropriate education for a child.
(f) to promote or support any activity which helps
educate children to resolve conflicts peacefully.
(g) to engage in other activities of an educational
or charitable nature, which may, either directly
or indirectly, positively affect the education of all persons,
so long as they do not conflict with the rules of conduct
for a IRC section 501(c)(3) corporation.
ARTICLE 3:
DIRECTORS
SECTION 1. NUMBER
The corporation shall have three or more directors and collectively
they shall be known as the Board of Directors.
SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS
Directors shall be of the age of majority in this state.
Other qualifications for directors of this corporation shall be
as stated in Florida Statutes, Chapter 617.0802.
SECTION 3. POWERS
Subject to the provisions of the laws of this state and any
limitations in the Articles of Incorporation and these
Bylaws relating to action required or permitted to be
taken or approved by the members, if any, of this
corporation, the activities and affairs of this corporation
shall be conducted and all corporate powers shall be
exercised by or under the direction of the Board of Directors.
SECTION 4. DUTIES
It shall be the duty of the directors to:
(a) Perform any and all duties imposed on them
collectively or individually by law, by the
Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws;
(b) Appoint and remove, employ and discharge,
and, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws,
prescribe the duties and fix the compensation, if any,
of all officers, agents and employees of the corporation;
(c) Supervise all officers, agents and employees
of the corporation to assure that their duties
are performed properly;
(d) Meet at such times and places as
required by these Bylaws;
(e) Register their addresses with the
Secretary of the corporation, and notices
of meetings mailed or telegraphed to them
at such addresses shall be valid notices thereof.
SECTION 5. TERM OF OFFICE
Each director shall hold office for a period of three years
and until his or her successor is elected and qualifies.
SECTION 6. COMPENSATION
Directors shall serve without compensation except
that a reasonable fee may be paid to directors for
attending regular and special meetings of the board.
In addition, they shall be allowed reasonable
advancement or reimbursement of expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties.
SECTION 7. PLACE OF MEETINGS
Meetings shall be held at the principal office of the
corporation unless otherwise provided by the board
or at such other place as may be designated from
time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors.
SECTION 8. REGULAR MEETINGS
Regular meetings of Directors shall be held on
first Thursday of every month at 11AM, unless
such day falls on a legal holiday, in which event the
regular meeting shall be held at the same hour and
place on the next business day.
If this corporation makes no provision for members,
then, at the regular meeting of directors held on the first
Thursday in January, directors shall be elected by the
Board of Directors. Voting for the election of directors shall
be by written ballot. Each director shall cast one vote
per candidate, and may vote for as many candidates as the
number of candidates to be elected to the board.
The candidates receiving the highest number of votes
up to the number of directors to be elected shall
be elected to serve on the board.
SECTION 9. SPECIAL MEETINGS
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called
by the Chairperson of the Board, the President, the Vice-President,
the Secretary, by any two directors, or, if different, by the persons specifically authorized under the laws of this state to call special
meetings of the board. Such meetings shall be held at the principal
office of the corporation or, if different, at the place designated by
the person or persons calling the special meeting.
SECTION 10. NOTICE OF MEETINGS
Unless otherwise provided by the Articles of Incorporation,
these Bylaws, or provisions of law, the following provisions
shall govern the giving of notice for meetings of
the board of directors:
(a) Regular Meetings. No notice need be given of any
regular meeting of the board of directors.
(b) Special Meetings. At least one week prior notice
shall be given by the Secretary of the corporation
to each director of each special meeting of the board. Such notice may be oral or written, may
be given personally, by first class mail, by telephone, facsimile machine or email, and shall state the place, date and time of the meeting and the matters proposed to be acted upon at the meeting. In the
case of facsimile or email notification, the director
to be contacted shall acknowledge personal
receipt of the facsimile or email notice by a
return message or telephone call within twenty - four
hours of the first facsimile or email transmission.
(c) Waiver of Notice. Whenever any notice of a
meeting is required to be given to any director
of this corporation under provisions of the
Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or
the law of this state, a waiver of notice in
writing signed by the director, whether before
or after the time of the meeting, shall be
equivalent to the giving of such notice.
SECTION 11. QUORUM FOR MEETINGS
A quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of
the Board of Directors.
Except as otherwise provided under the Articles of
Incorporation, these Bylaws, or provisions of law,
no business shall be considered by the board
at any meeting at which the required quorum is not
present, and the only motion which the Chair shall
entertain at such meeting is a motion to adjourn.
SECTION 12. MAJORITY ACTION AS BOARD ACTION
Every act or decision done or made by a majority
of the directors present at a meeting duly
held at which a quorum is present is the act of the
Board of Directors, unless the Articles of Incorporation,
these Bylaws, or provisions of law require a greater
percentage or different voting rules for approval of a
matter by the board.
SECTION 13. CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be
presided over by the Chairperson of the Board,
or, if no such person has been so designated or,
in his or her absence, the President of the
corporation or, in his or her absence, by the
Vice President of the corporation or, in the
absence of each of these persons, by a
Chairperson chosen by a majority of the
directors present at the meeting.
The Secretary of the corporation shall act
as secretary of all meetings of the board, provided that,
in his or her absence, the presiding officer shall appoint
another person to act as Secretary of the Meeting.
Meetings shall be governed by such procedures
as may be approved form time to time by the board
of directors, insofar as such rules are not inconsistent
with or in conflict with the Articles of Incorporation,
these Bylaws, or with provisions of law.
SECTION 14. VACANCIES
Vacancies on the Board of Directors shall exist (1) on the death,
resignation or removal of any director, and (2) whenever
the number of authorized directors is increased.
Any director may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairperson of the Board, the President, the Secretary, or the Board
of Directors, unless the notice specifies a later time for the
effectiveness of such resignation. No director may resign
if the corporation would then be left without a duly elected
director or directors in charge of its affairs, except
upon notice to the Office of the Attorney General
or other appropriate agency of this state.
Directors may be removed from office, with or without cause,
as permitted by and in accordance with the laws of this state.
Unless otherwise prohibited by the Articles of Incorporation,
these Bylaws or provisions of law, vacancies on the board
may be filled by approval of the board of directors.
If the number of directors then in office is less than a
quorum, a vacancy on the board may be filled by
approval of a majority of the directors then in office
or by a sole remaining director. A person elected
to fill a vacancy on the board shall hold office until
the next election of the Board of Directors or until
his or her death, resignation or removal from office.
SECTION 15. NONLIABILITY OF DIRECTORS
The directors shall not be personally liable for the debts,
liabilities, or other obligations of the corporation.
SECTION 16. INDEMNIFICATION BY
CORPORATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The directors and officers of the corporation shall be indemnified by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under the laws of this state.
SECTION 17. INSURANCE FOR CORPORATE AGENTS
Except as may be otherwise provided under provisions of law,
the Board of Directors may adopt a resolution authorizing
the purchase and maintenance of insurance on behalf
of any agent of the corporation (including a director, officer,
employee or other agent of the corporation) against liabilities
asserted against or incurred by the agent in such capacity
or arising out of the agent's status as such, whether
or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify the
agent against such liability under the Articles of Incorporation,
these Bylaws or provisions of law.
ARTICLE 4:
OFFICERS
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF OFFICERS
The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a
Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The corporation
may also have a Chairperson of the Board, one or more
Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers,
and other such officers with such titles as may be determined
from time to time by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS
Any person may serve as officer of this corporation.
SECTION 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE
Officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors, at any time,
and each officer shall hold office until he or she resigns
or is removed or is otherwise disqualified to serve, or
until his or her successor shall be elected and qualified,
whichever occurs first.
SECTION 4. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION
Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause,
by the Board of Directors, at any time. Any officer may resign
at any time by giving written notice to the Board of Directors
or to the President or Secretary of the corporation. Any
such resignation shall take effect at the date of receipt
of such notice or at any later date specified therein, and,
unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of
such resignation shall not be necessary to make
it effective. The above provisions of this Section
shall be superseded by any conflicting terms of a
contract which has been approved or ratified by
the Board of Directors relating to the employment
of any officer of the corporation.
SECTION 5. VACANCIES
Any vacancy caused by the death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or otherwise, of any officer shall be filled by the Board of Directors. In the event of a vacancy in any office other than that of President, such vacancy may be filled temporarily by appointment by the President until such time as the Board shall fill the vacancy. Vacancies occurring in offices of officers appointed at the discretion of the board may or may not be filled as the board shall determine.
SECTION 6. DUTIES OF PRESIDENT
The President shall be the chief executive officer of the
corporation and shall, subject to the control of the
Board of Directors, supervise and control the affairs of
the corporation and the activities of the officers. He or
she shall perform all duties incident to his or her office and
such other duties as may be required by law, by the
Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, or which may
be prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Unless another person is specifically appointed as Chairperson
of the Board of Directors, the President shall preside at
all meetings of the Board of Directors and, if this
corporation has members, at all meetings of the members.
Except as otherwise expressly provided by law,
by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws,
he or she shall, in the name of the corporation, execute
such deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, checks, or
other instruments which may from time to time be
authorized by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 7. DUTIES OF VICE PRESIDENT
In the absence of the President, or in the event of his or her
inability or refusal to act, the Vice President shall perform
all the duties of the President, and when so acting shall
have all the powers of, and be subject to all the
restrictions on, the President. The Vice President
shall have other powers and perform such other
duties as may be prescribed by law, by the
Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws,
or as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 8. DUTIES OF SECRETARY
The Secretary shall
Certify and keep at the principal office of the corporation
the original, or a copy, of these Bylaws as
amended or otherwise altered to date.
Keep at the principal office of the corporation or at such
other place as the board may determine, a
book of minutes of all meetings of the directors,
and, if applicable, meetings of committees of directors
and of members, recording therein the time and
place of holding, whether regular or special, how called,
how notice thereof was given, the names of those present
or represented at the meeting, and the proceedings thereof.
See that all notices are duly given in accordance with
the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law.
Be custodian of the records and of the seal of the
corporation and affix the seal, as authorized by law
or the provisions of these Bylaws, to duly executed
documents of the corporation.
Keep at the principal office of the corporation a
membership book containing the name and address
of each and any members, and, in the case where
any membership has been terminated, he or she
shall record such fact in the membership book
together with the date on which such
membership ceased.
Exhibit at all reasonable times to any director of
the corporation, or to his or her agent or attorney,
on request therefor, the Bylaws, the membership book,
and the minutes of the proceedings of the
directors of the corporation.
In general, perform all duties incident to the office of
Secretary and such other duties as may be required
by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws,
or which may be assigned to him or her from time to
time by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 9. DUTIES OF TREASURER
The Treasurer shall:
Have charge and custody of, and be responsible for,
all funds and securities of the corporation, and deposit
all such funds in the name of the corporation in
such banks, trust companies, or other depositories
as shall be selected by the Board of Directors.
Receive, and give receipt for, monies due and payable
to the corporation from any source whatsoever.
Disburse, or cause to be disbursed, the funds of the
corporation as may be directed by the Board of Directors,
taking proper vouchers for such disbursements.
Keep and maintain adequate and correct accounts of the
corporation's properties and business transactions,
including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts,
disbursements, gains and losses.
Exhibit at all reasonable times the books of account and financial
records to any director of the corporation, or to his or her
agent or attorney, on request therefor.
Render to the President and directors, whenever requested,
an account of any or all of his or her transactions as
Treasurer and of the financial condition of the corporation.
Prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify, or cause
to be certified, the financial statements to be included
in any required reports.
In general, perform all duties incident to the office of
Treasurer and such other duties as may be required by law,
by the Articles of Incorporation of the corporation, or
by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her
from time to time by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 10. COMPENSATION
The salaries of the officers, if any, shall be fixed from time
to time by resolution of the Board of Directors. In all cases,
any salaries received by officers of this corporation shall
be reasonable and given in return for services
actually rendered to or for the corporation.
ARTICLE 5:
COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Board of Directors may, by a majority vote of its members,
designate an Executive Committee consisting
of ____________________ board members and may
delegate to such committee the powers and authority
of the board in the management of the business and
affairs of the corporation, to the extent permitted, and
except as may otherwise be provided, by provisions of law.
By a majority vote of its members, the board may at
any time revoke or modify any or all of the
Executive Committee authority so delegated,
increase or decrease but not below two (2) the number
of the members of the Executive Committee, and
fill vacancies on the Executive Committee from the
members of the board. The Executive Committee
shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings, cause
them to be filed with the corporate records, and
report the same to the board from time to time as
the board may require.
SECTION 2. OTHER COMMITTEES
The corporation shall have such other committees as may
from time to time be designated by resolution of the
Board of Directors. These committees may consist of
persons who are not also members of the board and
shall act in an advisory capacity to the board.
SECTION 3. MEETINGS AND ACTION OF COMMITTEES
Meetings and action of committees shall be governed by,
noticed, held and taken in accordance with the provisions
of these Bylaws concerning meetings of the
Board of Directors, with such changes in the
context of such Bylaw provisions as are necessary
to substitute the committee and its members for the
Board of Directors and its members, except that
the time for regular and special meetings of committees
may be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors
or by the committee. The Board of Directors may
also adopt rules and regulations pertaining to the
conduct of meetings of committees to the extent
that such rules and regulations are not inconsistent
with the provisions of these Bylaws.
ARTICLE 6:
EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS
SECTION 1. EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS
The Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided in
these Bylaws, may by resolution authorize any officer
or agent of the corporation to enter into any contract or
execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and
on behalf of the corporation, and such authority may be
general or confined to specific instances. Unless so
authorized, no officer, agent, or employee shall
have any power or authority to bind the corporation
by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or
to render it liable monetarily for any purpose or in any amount.
SECTION 2. CHECKS AND NOTES:
Except as otherwise specifically determined by resolution
of the Board of Directors, or as otherwise required by law,
checks, drafts, promissory notes, orders for the
payment of money, and other evidence of indebtedness
of the corporation shall be signed by the Treasurer and
countersigned by the President of the corporation.
SECTION 3. DEPOSITS:
All funds of the corporation shall be deposited from time to time
to the credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies,
or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select.
SECTION 4. GIFTS:
The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of the corporation any contribution, gift, bequest, or devise for the nonprofit purposes of this corporation.
ARTICLE 7:
CORPORATE RECORDS, REPORTS AND SEAL
SECTION 1. MAINTENANCE OF CORPORATE RECORDS
The corporation shall keep at its principal office:
(a) Minutes of all meetings of directors, committees of the board
and, if this corporation has members, of all meetings of
members, indicating the time and place of holding such
meetings, whether regular or special, how called, the
notice given, and the names of those present and the
proceedings thereof;
(b) Adequate and correct books and records of account,
including accounts of its properties and business
transactions and accounts of its assets, liabilities,
receipts, disbursements, gains and losses;
(c) A record of its members, if any, indicating their names
and addresses and, if applicable, the class of membership
held by each member and the termination date of any
membership;
(d) A copy of the corporation's Articles of Incorporation
and Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be
open to inspection by the members, if any, of the
corporation at all reasonable times during office hours.
SECTION 2. CORPORATE SEAL
The Board of Directors may adopt, use, and at will alter,
a corporate seal. Such seal shall be kept at the principal office
of the corporation. Failure to affix the seal to corporate instruments, however, shall not affect the validity of any such instrument.
SECTION 3. DIRECTORS' INSPECTION RIGHTS
Every director shall have the absolute right at any reasonable
time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents
of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the
corporation and shall have such other rights to inspect
the books, records and properties of this corporation
as may be required under the Articles of Incorporation,
other provisions of these Bylaws, and provisions of law.
SECTION 4. MEMBERS' INSPECTION RIGHTS
If this corporation has any members, then each and every
member shall have the following inspection rights, for a
purpose reasonably related to such person's
interest as a member:
(a) To inspect and copy the record of all members'
names, addresses and voting rights, at reasonable times,
upon written demand on the Secretary of the corporation,
which demand shall state the purpose for which the
inspection rights are requested.
(b) To obtain from the Secretary of the corporation, upon
written demand on, and payment of a reasonable charge to,
the Secretary of the corporation, a list of the names,
addresses and voting rights of those members entitled
to vote for the election of directors as of the most recent
record date for which the list has been compiled or as of
the date specified by the member subsequent to the
date of demand. The demand shall state the purpose for
which the list is requested. The membership list shall be
made within a reasonable time after the demand is received
by the Secretary of the corporation or after the date
specified therein as of which the list is to be compiled.
(c) To inspect at any reasonable time the books,
records, or minutes of proceedings of the members
or of the board or committees of the board, upon written
demand on the Secretary of the corporation by the
member, for a purpose reasonably related to such
person's interests as a member.
Members shall have such other rights to inspect the books,
records and properties of this corporation as may be
required under the Articles of Incorporation, other provisions
of these Bylaws, and provisions of law.
SECTION 5. RIGHT TO COPY AND MAKE EXTRACTS
Any inspection under the provisions of this Article may
be made in person or by agent or attorney and the right
to inspection shall include the right to copy and make extracts.
SECTION 6. PERIODIC REPORT
The board shall cause any annual or periodic report required
under law to be prepared and delivered to an office of
this state or to the members, if any, of this corporation,
to be so prepared and delivered within the
time limits set by law.
ARTICLE 8:
IRC 501(c)(3) TAX EXEMPTION PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. LIMITATIONS ON ACTIVITIES
No substantial part of the activities of this corporation shall be
the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting
to influence legislation [except as otherwise provided by
Section 501(h) of the Internal Revenue Code], and this
corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in
(including the publishing or distribution of statements), any
political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to,
any candidate for public office.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Bylaws,
this corporation shall not carry on any activities not permitted
to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from
federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions
to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the
Internal Revenue Code.
SECTION 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST PRIVATE INUREMENT
No part of the net earnings of this corporation shall inure to
the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, directors
or trustees, officers, or other private persons, except
that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered
to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered
and to make payments and distributions in furtherance
of the purposes of this corporation.
SECTION 3. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS
Upon the dissolution of this corporation, its assets remaining
after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and
liabilities of this corporation shall be distributed for one or
more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 510(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code or shall be distributed to
the federal government, or to a state or local government,
for a public purpose. Such distribution shall be made in
accordance with all applicable provisions of the laws of this state.
SECTION 4. PRIVATE FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS:
In any taxable year in which this corporation is a private
foundation as described in Section 509(a) of the
Internal Revenue Code, the corporation 1) shall distribute
its income for said period at such time and manner as
not to subject it to tax under Section 4942 of the
Internal Revenue Code; 2) shall not engage in any act
of self-dealing as defined in Section 4941(d) of the
Internal Revenue Code; 3) shall not retain any excess
business holdings as defined in Section 4943(c) of the
Internal Revenue Code; 4) shall not make any investments in
such manner as to subject the corporation to tax under
Section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code; and 5)
shall not make any taxable expenditures as defined
in Section 4945(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.
ARTICLE 9:
AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT
Subject to the power of the members, if any, of this corporation
to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws of this corporation
and except as may otherwise be specified under provisions
of law, these Bylaws, or any of them, may be altered,
amended, or repealed and new Bylaws adopted by
approval of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE 10:
If there is any conflict between the provisions of these Bylaws
and the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation, the provisions
of the Articles of Incorporation shall govern.
Should any of the provisions or portions of these Bylaws be
held unenforceable or invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions
and portions of these Bylaws shall be unaffected by such holding.
All references in these Bylaws to the Articles of Incorporation
shall be to the Articles of Incorporation, Articles of
Organization, Certificate of Incorporation,
Organizational Charter, Corporate Charter,
or other founding document of this corporation
filed with an office of this state and used to establish
the legal existence of this corporation.
All references in these Bylaws to a section or sections of the
Internal Revenue Code shall be to such sections of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended from
time to time, or to corresponding provisions of
any future federal tax code.
ADOPTION OF BYLAWS
We, the undersigned, are all of the initial directors
or incorporators of this corporation, and we consent
to, and hereby do, adopt the foregoing Bylaws,
consisting of eleven preceding pages, as the
Bylaws of this corporation.
Mary E. Calhoon/Director - Gary W. Angelo/Director -
Donna Maria Mowrey/Director
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Compliance with the State of Florida:
"Solicitation of Contributions Act"-FS ~ Chapter 496 ~ 496.411.
Disclosure requirements and duties of charitable organizations and
sponsors.--
(1) A charitable organization or sponsor may solicit contributions only for the purpose expressed in the solicitation for contributions or the registration statement of the charitable organization or sponsor and may apply contributions only in a manner substantially consistent with that purpose.
(2) A charitable organization or sponsor soliciting in this state must include all of the following disclosures at the point of solicitation:
(a) The name of the charitable organization or sponsor and state of the principal place of business of the charitable organization or sponsor;
(b) A description of the purpose or purposes for which the solicitation is being made;
(c) Upon request, the name and either the address or telephone number of a representative to whom inquiries could be addressed;
(d) Upon request, the amount of the contribution which may be deducted as a charitable contribution under federal income tax laws;
(e) Upon request, the source from which a written financial statement may be obtained. Such financial statement must be for the immediate past fiscal year and must be consistent with the annual financial report filed under s. 496.407. The written financial statement must be provided within 14 days after the request and must state the purpose for which funds are raised, the total amount of all contributions raised, the total costs and expenses incurred in raising contributions, the total amount of contributions dedicated to the stated purpose or disbursed for the stated purpose, and whether the services of another person or organization have been contracted to conduct solicitation activities.
(3) Every charitable organization or sponsor which is required to register under s. 496.405 must conspicuously display in capital letters the following statement on every printed solicitation, written confirmation, receipt, or reminder of a contribution:
"A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE."
This is the toll-free number for the division that can be used to obtain the registration information.1-800-435-7352
The statement must include a toll-free number for the division that can be used to obtain the registration information. When the solicitation consists of more than one piece, the statement must be displayed prominently in the solicitation materials.
(4) A charitable organization or sponsor must establish and exercise control over its fundraising activities.
(5) A charitable organization or sponsor must not enter into any contract or agreement with or employ a professional fundraising consultant or professional solicitor unless that professional solicitor or fundraising consultant is registered with the department.
History.--ss. 10, 26, ch. 91-208; ss. 7, 19, ch. 94-287.
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