The association is organized and shall operate under the Laws of the State of Kansas,

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1 Kansas Junior Meat Goat Organization ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION January 29, 2011 This association is organized under the name Kansas Junior Meat Goat Organization (KJMGO), which is being worked on for file with the IRS. The association will operate as an informal not-for-profit under that name unless and/or until a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee and subsequent 2/3 majority vote of the future membership chooses a secondary name. In any event, regardless of whether a secondary name is chosen, the primary name, Kansas Junior Meat Goat Organization, will not change. The association is organized and shall operate under the Laws of the State of Kansas, The address of record for the association shall be Ave. Abilene, Kansas 67410, until further notice. PURPOSE: The purpose of the association is to serve, support and advance the Meat Goat youth industry in Kansas, and provide a forum for the exchange of information for its members, as well as promote and support youth activities within this industry. GOALS: The main goal is to provide a forum which allows Boer and Meat Goat enthusiasts to participate and compete throughout Kansas at sanctioned Meat Goat Shows, and provide a venue for Junior Showmen to compete in Meat Goat Breeding Stock and Meat Goat Wether Junior Shows, and also provide a venue for breeders to network and gain exposure for their breeding programs as well as educational information that is of benefit to them. Allow junior exhibitors to participate and compete throughout the year and receive awards for their hard work and dedication to the Boer Goat and Meat Goat projects. (Projects can include, but not limited to showing does and wethers, promotional work, public speaking, demonstrations, leadership dealing with goats, etc.) Provide a learning experience for junior exhibitors and their families by showing Boer Goats and Meat Goats, providing leadership, showing cooperation and presenting good sportsmanship. Contribute assistance to the Boer Goat/Meat Goat industry. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The association shall consist of an Executive Committee, this committee will be adults 21 years and older; comprised of a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary/Treasurer. The current officers are Chairman Vice Chairman and Secretary/Treasurer. These officers shall remain the same until such time as a formal set of By- Laws has been written and a general membership election can be held. Terms of office shall be one (1) year with no limit on consecutive years in which a single individual can serve in the same position. These Articles of Organization as well as any subsequent By-Laws or other legal documents shall require the signature of two of the Executive Committee Members, with the Secretary/Treasurer being one of the signatories.

2 CHAIRMAN: The Chairman shall preside at the Annual Meeting and be kept in the chain of information for any and all Committee Meetings and activities of the other Executive Committee Members. The Chairman shall be subject to the control of the Executive Committee, of which the Chairman is a member. The Chairman shall review and approve all contracts on behalf of the association. No single officer or director shall have the authority to bind, obligate, or represent the association, and all such articles shall require the additional signature of the Secretary/Treasurer, who may, if deemed appropriate, request the vote of the full Executive Committee to approve a specific contract, or other such item. The Chairman shall have the authority to appoint any and all committees from the Membership and/or Board of Directors, should one be established, that are deemed necessary for the business and affairs of the association. The Chairman shall have such authority to perform such duties in the management of the property and the affairs of the association as are ordinarily performed by the Chairman of a corporation and as otherwise prescribed by the Board of Directors, should one be established; however, these rights are to be exercised within the confines of these Articles of Organization. The Chairman shall make the final decision on association activities, affiliations, show venues, locations and judges from the list as nominated by the membership and reviewed, approved, and submitted by the Executive Committee and/or Judge Selection Committee, should one be established. VICE CHAIRMAN: The Vice Chairman shall have the authority to appoint any and all committees from the Regular Membership to provide the necessary operation of the association. The Vice Chairman shall be subject to the control of the Executive Committee, of which the Vice Chairman is a member. The Vice Chairman shall be in charge of grievance mediation of the membership. The Vice Chairman shall also have the responsibility of carrying out other duties as directed by the Executive Committee, of which he is a member. The Vice Chairman shall be responsible for all development of the show series and other endeavors as they are created, including maintaining a liaison relationship with the Indiana State Fair Directors and other associations as deemed necessary. For the purpose of succession, the Vice Chairman will perform the duties of the Chairman. SECRETARY/TREASURER: The Secretary/Treasurer shall be the Registered Agent for the association. The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep a record of all meetings of the association and be responsible for correspondence of the association, its mail box, website, and communications systems. The Secretary/Treasurer shall maintain a register of the address of each member and the member s membership type, an up-to-date copy of the By-Laws once they have been written, and provide the membership with copies upon request. The Secretary/Treasurer shall be responsible to maintain the website and records of all shows, sponsors, and other activities that the association may engage in. In addition, the Secretary/Treasurer shall supervise the financial affairs of the association, keep adequate books during the fiscal year, and present a fiscal report at the Annual Meeting that has been reviewed by an outside individual, preferably a CPA. The Secretary/Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection and disbursement of all moneys due and owed by the association, and sign all contracts for the association with the approval of the Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Secretary/Treasurer shall coordinate with the Vice Chairman the collection of any and all membership fees, entry fees, sponsorship fees and any other funds that may become due to the association. The Secretary/Treasurer shall be subject to the control of the Executive Committee,

3 of which the Secretary/Treasurer is a member. The person fulfilling the Secretary/Treasurer position should have business and/or accounting background; and as such, should have weighted input on any business decisions or other activities that require such background to make advised decisions. Resignations: When an officer wants to resign they need to let the others know and have a replacement that is approved by the other officers on the board. FUNDS WITHDRAWAL AUTHORIZATION: Checks or withdrawals on the association checking account shall be signed by the Secretary/Treasurer. Checks or withdrawals, in excess of $ shall require internal written authorization by the Chairman and Vice Chairman, but only the signature of the Secretary/Treasurer, when accompanied by a copy of the internal authorization, for banking purposes. LOANS: No loans shall be contracted on behalf of the association and no evidence of indebtedness shall be issued in its name either now, or in the future. No loans shall be made by the association to its officers, future directors or members, either now or in the future. FUNDING: The association will be funded totally by donations from any responsible party willing to help fund its activities outlined below, membership dues, and exhibitor fees at shows. CODE OF ETHICS: At the time the association acquires a dues-paid membership and an operational set of By-Laws, the Executive Committee along with an appointed Ethics Committee will develop a Code of Ethics to present to the membership under which to operate the association and to which each member is expected to subscribe. This Code of Ethics should also address remedies for violation by members. Junior Members will hold offices at their annual meetings, but will be governed by the executive committee. Junior Members will work with Executive Committee officers and consist of, but not limited to: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, 4 Regional Reporters, (North, Central, East, and West), and Historian. A committee will be working on having an annual Meat Goat Ambassador more information will be coming out on this and will be noted later on. BY-LAWS: Until a By-Laws Committee has been established and a formal set of By-Laws has been written and approved by a 4/5 majority of that Committee and the Executive Committee (in total), the Kansas Junior Meat Goat Organization will operate under the guidelines and precedents already established by the former Chairperson, and listed within these Articles of Organization. In the absence of any formal By-Laws and until formal By-Laws are written and voted in, this association shall continue this method of operation and activities in the same manner as they have in the past. Any By-Laws that are written must allow for operations that do

4 not conflict with any of the tenants of these Articles of Organization. Once the By-Laws are written and established, any changes must come through the By-Laws Committee (which must consist of a least one (1) member of the Executive Committee, but not to exceed two (2) members of the Executive Committee, in addition to other paid members of the association to make up a total committee membership of no more than seven (7) and no less than three (3) members. Any By-Law revisions from this Committee must be presented to the Executive Committee, who will in turn, present the changes, if approved by the Executive Committee, to the general paid membership. Any change to the By-Laws will require unanimous agreement by the three (3) Executive Committee Members, and then a 2/3 vote of the paid members in order to become effective. FORMAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT STATUS: There is no requirement at hand that a formal not-forprofit status be solicited for tax purposes. If, in the future, the Executive Committee determines it advantageous to become a formal not-for-profit, a vote of the entire membership will be solicited at the annual meeting and a 2/3 vote will be required for approval. Until that time, the association shall operate in such a manner as to meet the requirements of the IRS to avoid the need to file tax returns and, in addition, shall operate in such a manner as not to benefit any Executive Committee Member in the present, and, in addition, any general voting member in the future. This includes the avoidance of any political activities, lobbying activities, or other related activities that would jeopardize tax exempt status for the organization. MEETING REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of one meeting each year is required. The time and place of that meeting shall be determined by the Executive Committee and that time and place shall be made known to the KJMGO general membership via , posting on the website should one exist, or otherwise by USPS mail. Any such notice must be at least 3 weeks prior to the scheduled date of the meeting. (When Possible this will coincide when awarding the end of the year awards.) MEMBERSHIP: Membership requirements and dues shall be established within a year of the approval and enactment date of these Articles of Organization. If formal By-Laws are written by the By-Laws Committee, and enacted by the By-Laws and Executive Committees in total within this timeframe, then membership requirements, etc. can be addressed within those By-Laws. However, in any and all events, membership requirements shall be within the confines of the following definitions and guidelines: Membership shall be open to any person(s) wishing to become a member and willing to fulfill the membership requirements. In all events, voting membership shall be restricted to full membership, either family membership (one vote for the membership) or individual membership (one vote). Junior non-voting Membership shall be available at a reduced rate for all youth up through grade 12. For the purposes of the association immediate family is defined as children and parents (or legal guardians), and extends no further. If By-Laws are not written within this timeframe, then membership requirements and dues shall be set and made an official part of the preliminary By-Laws, to remain an unchanged part of the final By-Laws once written and enacted.

5 ALL LIABILITY FORMS MUST BE SIGNED AT THE TIME OF JOINING AND REJOINING KJMGO ACTIVITIES: The KJMGO will conduct shows as well as educational events throughout the year as determined by the volunteer members. All exhibitors must be paid members in order to participate in junior shows and other junior activities. Juniors will accumulate points for exhibiting their meat goats, as well as other activities as outlined at the beginning of each show season, at KMGJO sanctioned shows throughout the season. Awards will be presented to juniors at the conclusion of the year; on their accumulation of points. The membership requirement for junior exhibitors shall not become effective until membership dues are set and announced to the list of the current year s participants. However, in all cases, membership requirements are to become effective for the 2011year. INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS: Each officer serving the association and each person who at the request of or on behalf of the association is now serving, has served, or hereafter serves as a director or officer, and the respective heirs, executors, and administrators of each of them, shall be indemnified by the association against all costs, expenses, judgments, and liabilities, including attorney fees, reasonably incurred by or imposed upon him/her in connection with or resulting from any action, suit or proceeding, civil or criminal, in which she/he is or may be made a party by reason of her/his being or having been such director or officer at the time of incurring such costs, expenses, judgments or liabilities, except in relation to matters as to which she/he shall be finally judged, without right of further appeal in such action, suit or proceeding, to have been liable for fraud or willful misconduct in the performance of her/his duty as director or officer. DISSOLUTION OF ORGANIZATION: If at any time a decision is made to dissolve the KJMGO, any and all funds, assets and other capital shall be donated to a charitable organization, after all outstanding obligations are satisfied. The choice of organization shall be determined by the members of the Executive Committee at the time of dissolution, but shall be made from organizations that promote the Boer Goat breed, Meat Goat Industry, and or be involved with the education of and providing opportunities to youth. Within this group the Kansas State Fair Goat Show and Kansas Junior Livestock Show activities would be included. THESE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARE APPROVED AND ENACTED AS OF THIS DATE, THESE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION SHALL REMAIN IN FORCE WITHOUT ANY CHANGES THAT WOULD ALTER ANY INTENT AS PRESENTED HEREIN.

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