HCIC Articles of Incorporation

The undersigned, a majority of whom are citizens of the United States. desiring to form a Non-Profit Corporation under the Non-Profit law of the State of Washington, RCW 24.03, do hereby certify the following:

ARTICLE I

The name of the corporation shall be the Hood Canal Improvement Club.

ARTICLE II

The term of existence shall be perpetual.

ARTICLE III

The place in this state where the principal office of the corporation is to be located is: Post Office Box 312, the City of Union, Mason County 98592.

ARTICLE IV

Said corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, including such purposes as the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Specifically, said corporation is formed to:

1. develop, improve and beautify community and recreational facilities;
2. cooperate with other non-profit and charitable organizations;
3. promote projects that will improve the health and safety of the Union community.
4. provide a public forum for residents to discuss topics of community interest, and
5. enable Union children and elders to obtain access to needed services and activities.

ARTICLE V

The names and addresses of the persons who are the initial directors of the corporation are as follows:

President Daniel L. Hess E. 190 Tacoma St. Union, WA 98592

Vice President Henry M. Quinnell E. 10 Second St, Union, WA 98592

Secretary-Treasurer Thelma A. Floor E. 51 Mason Ave, Union, WA 98592

Member-at-Large Patricia A. Ullom E. 100 McReavy Rd, Union, WA 98592

Member-at-Large Mary M. Bailey E. 170 Madrona Bch., Union, WA 98592

Historian

ARTICLE VI

The name of the registered agent of the corporation is: Edward Harry Binder

The registered office address, which is also the address of the registered agent, is:

1. 311 5th Street

Union, WA 98592

Phone: (360) 898-3003

ARTICLE VII

No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, directors, 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 set forth in Article III hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publication or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (A) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under sections 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (B) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

ARTICLE VIII

While, in theory, the Club as a corporation shall exist in perpetuity, it may in fact be dissolved and its holdings liquidated by a majority vote of all Club members. Any such proposal shall be made in writing, with reasons specified, circulated to Club members, and voted upon only after full discussion.

Upon dissolution of the corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to the State of Washington, or Mason County, for public purpose. Any assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas of Mason County, in which the principal office of the corporation is located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organizations or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

ARTICLE IX

The name and address of each incorporator is as follows:

President Daniel L. Hess E. 190 Tacoma St., Union, WA 98592

Vice President Henry M. Quinnell E. 10 Second St., Union, WA 98592

Secretary-Treasurer Thelma A. Floor E. 51 Mason Ave, Union, WA 98592

Member-at-Large Patricia A. Ullom E. 100 McReavy Rd, Union, WA 98592

Member-at-Large Mary M. Bailey E. 170 Madrona Bch, Union, WA 98592

ARTICLE X

If there is any conflict between the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation shall prevail.