Minnesota North Star Gay Rodeo Association

Description

The purposes and objectives for which the corporation is organized and the nature of the business to be carried out by it are as follows:

To operate under the rules set forth under section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Service.

To provide opportunities for all interested members of the community to learn about western lifestyles and skills. (i.e. horsemanship, western dance, roping, rodeo, etc)

To provide prejudice-free opportunities for the entire community to participate in western oriented events.

To establish a base organization in which members can collectively socialize and work together.

To promote and support other gay rodeos or gay western related events.

To support and promote local communities and charities operating under section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Service through fundraising, awareness, education, and physical support.

No part of the net earnings of this corporation shall insure the benefit of, or be distributed to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to provide reimbursement for funds expended on behalf of the corporation, compensation for services rendered, and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article III hereof.

No subpart of the activities of the corporation shall be to carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation, and the association shall not participate in, or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. This includes the publishing or distribution of statements.