History in Miniature

Articles of Incorporation of History in Miniature, Inc.

The undersigned incorporators are individuals 18 years of age or older and adopt the following articles of incorporation to form a nonprofit corporation (Chapter: Code 504).

ARTICLE I – NAME
  1. The name of this corporation shall be History in Miniature, Inc.
ARTICLE II - REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS
  1. The place in Iowa where the principal office of the corporation is to be located at 4130 33rd St., Des Moines, IA 50310.
ARTICLE III – PURPOSE
  1. This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific 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, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
  2. The purpose of this corporation is: To promote knowledge of US and World history through historical wargaming and related activities. To provide a periodic venue for such activities through the sponsorship of gaming events and conventions. To donate any funds beyond a reasonable yearly operating budget to other charitable organizations as outlined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code .
ARTICLE IV – EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS
  1. At all times the following shall operate as conditions restricting the operations and activities of the corporation:
  2. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purpose set forth in the purpose clause hereof.
  3. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall constitute the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, or any initiative or referendum before the public, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including by publication or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office.
  4. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this document, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or by an organization , contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future tax code.
ARTICLE V – MEMBERSHIP/BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  1. This corporation shall have members. The eligibility, rights and obligations of the members will be determined by the organization’s bylaws.
  2. The management of the affairs of the corporation shall be vested in a board of directors, as defined by the corporation’s bylaws. No director shall have any right, title, or interest in or to any property of the corporation.
  3. The number of director’s constituting the initial board of director’s is Six (6); their names, addresses, and Phone numbers are as follows:
    1. Trent Burg,
    2. Pilar Burg,
    3. Mark Clodi,
    4. Anne Clodi,
    5. Jeff Hyland,
    6. Julie Hyland,
  4. Members of the initial board of directors shall serve until the first annual meeting, at which their successors will be duly elected and qualified, or removed as provided in the bylaws.
    5. ARTICLE VI – PERSONAL LIABILITY
    1. No member, officer, or director of this corporation shall be personally liable for the debts or obligations of this corporation of any nature whatsoever, nor shall any of the property of the members, officers, or directors be subject to the payment of the debts or obligations of the corporation.
    ARTICLE VII – DURATION/DISSOLUTION
    1. The duration of the corporate existence shall be perpetual until dissolution.
    2. Upon dissolution of the organization , assets of the corporation 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 a state or local government, for a public purpose.
    ARTICLE VIII – INITIAL REGISTERED AGENT
    1. The following initial director shall act as the initial registered of the corporation: Jeff Hyland, 4130 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310, (515) 277-3659
    ARTICLE IX – INCORPORATORS

    In witness whereof, we, the undersigned , have hereunto subscribed our names for the purpose of forming the corporation under the laws of the State of Iowa and certify we executed these Articles of Incorporation this January 28th, 2007.

    Signature (Incorporator I – Trent Burg)
    Address, City, State, ZIP

    Signature (Incorporator II – Pilar Burg)
    Address, City, State, ZIP

    Signature (Incorporator III – Mark Clodi)
    Address, City, State, ZIP

    Signature (Incorporator IV – Anne Clodi)
    Address, City, State, ZIP

    Signature (Incorporator V – Jeff Hyland)
    Address, City, State, ZIP

    Signature (Incorporator VI – Julie Hyland)
    Address, City, State, ZIP