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Articles Of Incorporation

SOUTHWEST ARCHAEOLOGY RESEARCH ALLIANCE

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION



ARTICLE I


The name of the Corporation is Southwest Archaeology Research Alliance.


ARTICLE II


The purposes for which the Corporation is organized are exclusively charitable, scientific, literary, and educational within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law); with specific emphasis on promoting academic and scholarly research, education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and public understanding of our shared archaeological heritage in the American Southwest.


ARTICLE III


To further the above purposes, the Corporation may conduct any or all lawful affairs for which corporations may be incorporated under the laws of Arizona.  Without limiting its authority to perform any lawful act or conduct any lawful affairs, the Corporation specifically intends to:

  1. Solicit, pursue, and provide funds for programs and/or individuals in furtherance of the purposes and objectives outlined herein.

  1. Conduct programs and activities that provide collaborative opportunities and original archaeological and ethnographic research to the scientific community and public at large.

  1. Further the understanding of both the pre-Hispanic peoples of the American Southwest and their connection with the modern indigenous inhabitants of the region, through both scientific and traditional cultural perspectives.

  1. Develop new methods to incorporate both existing and new technologies for the advancement of archaeological research.

  1. Cooperate with cultural, charitable, educational, tribal, governmental, business, commercial, and community institutions to advance the purposes for which the Corporation is formed.

  1. Establish, maintain, support, and administer the study of and research into the purposes and themes of the Corporation, as well as utilizing various modes of education, technology, science, art, and media for the conduct of programs in this regard.

  1. Establish, maintain, support, and/or cooperate with undertakings which are exclusively educational, scientific, charitable, and/or literary in purpose within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), subject to such limitations and prohibitions as are provided by law.

  1. Present and organize discussions, forums, exhibitions, workshops, fieldtrips, and programs including collaborations with and between individuals, groups, governmental bodies, and institutions regarding the themes of the Corporation.

  1. Publish and distribute books, magazines, pamphlets, articles, electronic media, and other items of interest to the Corporation’s constituents, the scientific community, and the public at large to inform and educate said parties with regard to the philosophy, purposes, ideas, methods, and intellectual products of the Corporation.

  1. Do any other act or thing incidental to or in connection with and necessary for the foregoing objects or in advancement thereof, not inconsistent with any other purpose of the Corporation.

  1. Acquire by purchase, gift, devise, bequest, or otherwise such property, real or personal, as may be necessary or advantageous in carrying out the purposes of the Corporation.  Own, hold, possess, occupy, lease, mortgage, manage, sell, or otherwise dispose of such real and personal property as may be necessary or convenient for the use and benefit of said Corporation.


ARTICLE IV


No part of the net earnings 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 II. 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).


ARTICLE V


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.


ARTICLE VI


The power of indemnification under the Arizona Revised Statutes shall not be denied or limited by the bylaws.


ARTICLE VII


The affairs of the Corporation shall be conducted by a Board of Directors whose number and term shall be provided in the bylaws of the Corporation.  The initial Board of Directors shall consist of six directors.  The names and addresses of the persons who are to serve as the directors until the first annual meeting of Board of Directors, or until their successors are elected and qualify are:
Theodore P. Tsouras
9 Walking Cane Ranch Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
William D. Bryce
PO Box 31045
Flagstaff, AZ 86003
Daniel Sorrell
1416 East Orange St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Leszek Pawlowicz
3126 Blue Canyon Trail
Flagstaff, AZ  86001
Bernard Natseway
2110 N. East St., Apt. E
Flagstaff, AZ 86004		Lindsey Smith
143 S. Franklin Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801



ARTICLE VIII


The street address of the known place of business of the Corporation is:

3126 Blue Canyon Trail, Flagstaff, AZ  86001


ARTICLE IX


The name and address of the statutory agent of the Corporation is:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
William D. Bryce William D. Bryce
PO Box 31045 7685 E. Gemini Dr.
Flagstaff, AZ 86003 Flagstaff, AZ 86004

ARTICLE X


The names and addresses of the incorporators are:
William D. Bryce
PO Box 31045
Flagstaff, AZ 86003
Theodore P. Tsouras
9 Walking Cane Ranch Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004



ARTICLE XI


The Corporation will not practice or permit discrimination on the basis of sex, race, national origin, religion, age, marital/family status, sexual orientation, physical handicap, or disability.


ARTICLE XII


The Corporation shall initially have no members, but the Board of Directors may, by majority vote, establish classes of non-voting members and provide for eligibility, rights, and duties, including the obligation to pay dues. In addition, the Board of Directors may, by majority vote, establish a class of voting members and provide for eligibility, rights, and duties, including the obligation to pay dues.