1. The name of this organization shall be the Heritage Quest Research Library, a not-for-profit organization.
2. This organization shall be incorporated in the State of Washington under Chapter 24.03 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
3. The term of existence of this Corporation shall be perpetual.
1. The Heritage Quest Research Library is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) of the United States of America and Chapter 24.03, RCW.
2. To bring together those who are interested in Genealogy, Family, Historical, and Community Research for fellowship, the exchange of information
and mutual support.
3. To enhance research ability and promote goodwill between the Library Members and the local, national and international public.
4. To conduct programs and other activities to educate members and the public regarding Genealogical and Historical Research. To encourage youth
(through local school districts and organizations) and seniors to participate and to help Active Genealogists upgrade their skills to research more
effectively.
5. To operate the Library/Research Facility to provide education and to promote Genealogy, History and Community Service.
6. To make resources available for Genealogical and Historical Research, education, and meetings of members and guests.
7. To increase the availability of research data.
8. In addition, to engage in any other activity which the members deem related to or in furtherance of the foregoing, as well as to exercise any
power grated by the statutes of the State of Washington to nonprofit Corporations, and may do all acts necessary or expedient for the
administration, conduct, and attainment of the purposes of the Corporation, and shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, exercise any power
which is not in furtherance of the purpose of the Corporation.
9. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these articles, Heritage Quest Research Library 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 Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the
corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law) of (b) by a Corporation contributions to which are deductible under
section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or corresponding provision of any future United States Revenue Law).
The registered agent's office and the office and address of the Corporation shall be that of Hazel Mills, Puyallup, WA.
Membership in this Corporation shall be as provided in the Bylaws.
No part of the earnings of the Corporation shall ever inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its donors, members, directors, trustees,
officers, or to any private person, except that the Corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation fore services
rendered and to make payments and distribution in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article II hereof.
Upon the dissolution of this 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 tax code). Upon dissolution, the Board of Trustees shall, after paying or making
provision for the payment of all liabilities of the Corporation, liquidate assets of the Corporation. Research Materials and monies derived from
the liquidation shall be transferred to Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society, a 501(c)(3) exempt organization, operating in Pierce County for
the benefit of enhancing Genealogical and Historical Research in the local community.
Any such assets not so 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(s), as such Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively
for such purposes.
The business affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by a Board of Trustees. The number of Trustees shall be fixed by the Bylaws and may be increased or decreased from time to time, in the manner specified in the Bylaws. A trustee of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation for monetary damages for conduct as a trustee, except for liability of the trustee 1) for acts or omissions which involve intentional misconduct by the trustee or a knowing violation of law by the trustee, or 2) for conduct violating RCW 23B.08.310; of 3) for any transaction from which the trustee will personally receive a benefit of money, property, or services to which the trustee is not legally entitled. If the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act is amended to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of trustees, then the liability of a trustee of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act, as so amended. Any repeal or modification of the foregoing affect any right of protection of a trustee of the Corporation the trustees of the Corporation shall not adversely ration existing at the time of such repeal or modification.
The Corporation has the power to indemnify, and to purchase and maintain insurance for its trustees, officers, employees, and other persons and agents, and (without limiting the generality of the foregoing) shall indemnify its trustees, against all liability, damage and expense arising from or in connection with service for, employment by, or other affiliation with this Corporation to the maximum extent and under all circumstances permitted by law.
The Members of the Corporation shall have the power to adopt, amend or repeal the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. These Articles and Bylaws shall become effective when approved by the membership.