(Pursuant to NRS Chapter 82, Nonprofit Corporations, inclusive)
1. Name of Corporation:
The name for this corporation shall be The Pirates of Rogues Cove.
2. Purpose
This corporation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation
and is not organized for the private gain any person. It is organized
under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Law for charitable purposes. The Proposes
for which this corporation is formed are as follows:
1. Research and Education in the following fields:
A. Maritime practices and customs of
pirates, privateers, corsairs, buccaneers, and royal navies of western
Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean during the 16th, 17th,
18th, and 19th centuries.
B. Teaching and learning the skills
incidental to the aforementioned historical period and trades.
C. Teaching and learning the
techniques of dramatic and comedic improvisation, rehearsed stand
performance, character development, and construction and use of theatrical
tools and props.
2. Applications of said practices, customs, skills, and techniques while engaged in any lawful activity which recreates the historical aspects of the stated period of history, or any lawful activity which directly enhances this corporation's purpose or ability to pursue such purpose.
This corporation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (1) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 510(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), or (2) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
No substantial part of the activities of this corporation shall consist of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, nor shall this corporation participate in or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.
The property of this corporation is irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes and no part of the net income or assets of this corporation shall ever inure to the benefit of any director, officer, or member thereof or to the benefit of any private person. Upon the dissolution of winding up of the corporation, its assets remaining after payment, or provisions for payment, of all debts and liabilities of this corporation shall be distributed to a non-profit fund, foundation or corporation, which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes and which has established its tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) if the Internal Revenue Code.
