ANOTHER CHANCE YOUTH LEAGUE
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF A TAX-EXEMPT (Arizona Non-Profit Corporation)
1. Name: The name of the Corporation is ANOTHER CHANCE YOUTH LEAGUE.
2. Purpose: The purpose for which the corporation is organized is: See Attached. #2 Purpose: Another Chance Youth League (hereafter referred to as “ACYL”) is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of Code of 1986, as amended, to use baseball as a catalyst, to give the inner city youth and youth at risk, “another chance” to have a “second chance” to play little league baseball and how to deal with adversity while breaking down cross-cultural barriers. “ACYL” mentors, sponsors or volunteers will equip the team member(s) from “head to toe” in professional grade sports gear when necessary due to the family financial situation with discretion. “ACYL” coaches, mentors and parents will work diligently and positively to develop in the youths we instruct: integrity, respect, accountability, character, self discipline, personal responsibility and teamwork with values that will aid in success beyond the playing field, in a safe and positive environment free of physical, emotional or verbal abuse. “ACYL” team players will play at least once in every game regardless of their performance. “ACYL” number one objective is develop a life long relationship, foster camaraderie among each other and pursue victory with honor.
3. Character of Affairs: The character of affairs of the corporation will be: See Attached. #3 Character of Affairs: Initially intends to conduct a youth baseball team; approved or sanctioned under the rules, regulations of the little league baseball programs; to instruct, educate and practice developing the basic fundamentals of little league baseball and to conduct an organized competitive league for amateur little league teams and provide a venue for developing amateur players to compete at an amateur level, but, not limited to, “ACYL” conscious is to install a positive cohesive family environment where team members can regain hope and belief, earn trust and self respect and learn skills to lead a productive lifestyle, free of gangs, drugs and poverty that surround them regardless of their ethnicity by utilizing other non profit agencies and community outreach programs. “ACYL” will strive to create a culture where team members, coaches, parents, fans, volunteers, managers, umpires and athletes work together to teach good competitive sportsmanship skills and instill a sense of fairness, victory and defeat. We will help the inner city youth and youth at risk find their dreams on the playing field and come back as mentors or coaches.
4. No part of the net earning of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, directors, 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 2. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing 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 Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or: (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the United States Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Laws).
5. Upon the dissolution of the corporation, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all its assets exclusively for the purposes of the corporation in such a manner, or to such organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purpose as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Laws) as the Board of Directors shall determine. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed of by the Superior Court of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purpose or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purpose.
6. The power of indemnification under the Arizona Revised Statutes shall not be denied or limited by the bylaws.
7. Board of Directors: The initial board of directors shall consist of 1 director(s). The name(s) and address(es) of the person(s) who is(are) to serve as the director(s) until the first annual meeting of the members, if a member corporation, or Board of Directors, if the corporation has no members, or until his(her)(their) successor(s) is(are) elected and qualifies is(are): Carlos Garza Armenta, 7007 W. Cinnabar, Peoria, AZ 85345. The number of persons to serve on the board of directors thereafter shall be fixed by the Bylaws.
8. Known Place of Business: (In Arizona) The street address of the known place of business of the Corporation is: c/o KEYTLaw, L.L.C., 3001 East Camelback, Suite 130, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
9. Statutory Agent: (In Arizona) The name and address of the statutory agent of the Corporation is: KEYTLaw, L.L.C., 3001 East Camelback, Suite 130, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
10. Incorporators: The name(s) and address(es) of the incorporator(s) is (are): Diana Garza Armenta, 500 N. Roosevelt Ave. #140, Chandler, AZ 85226; Carlos Garza Armenta, 7007 W. Cinnabar, Peoria, AZ 85345. All powers, duties and responsibilities of the incorporators shall cease at the time of delivery of these Articles of Incorporation to the Arizona Corporation Commission.
11. [X] Check this box, if this provision will apply to your corporation. DISCRIMINATION: The corporation will not practice or permit discrimination on the basis of sex, race, national origin, religion, physical handicap or disability.
12. MEMBERS: (Check One) The corporation [ ] will have members [X] will not have members.
Executed this 2nd day of September, 2010 by all of the incorporators. Signed: /s/ Diana Garza Armenta; /s/ Carlos Garza Armenta. PHONE 480-229-9502. Acceptance of Appointment By Statutory Agent. The undersigned hereby acknowledges and accepts the appointment as statutory agent of the above-named corporation effective this 3rd day of September, 2010. KEYTLaw, L.L.C., Signed /s/ Richard Keyt.
1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2011 editions Arizona Capitol Times