A minimalist approach to the FL articles of Inc. Leaving a more detailed charter to the first board. ONE rep from each region and one rep at large. 9 for now so no deadlocks.

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

In Compliance with Chapter 617, F.S., (Not for Profit)

ARTICLE I NAME

The name of the corporation shall be: Florida Geocaching Association, Inc.

ARTICLE II PRINCIPAL OFFICE

The principal place of business and mailing address of this corporation shall be:
use Dean? as per his suggestion

ARTICLE III PURPOSE

The purpose for which the corporation is organized is:
Insert Mission Statement here

ARTICLE IV MANNER OF ELECTION

The manner in which the directors are elected or appointed:

A board of representatives will direct FGA, Inc. A representative from each of the regional districts, as defined on the website, and a representative at large. These representatives will be elected by a vote of FGA members from their respective regions, or appointed by regional organizations where they exist. In the event of vacancies the remaining regional representatives will appoint a replacement. The representative at large will be appointed by the regional representatives.

Regional representatives shall serve as directors for two years. They are empowered to do all the business of the corporation.

Membership defined: A person may become a member of the FGA corporation by completing an online application on the FGA website. Any member over the age of 18 years may vote in their regional district of residence.

ARTICLE V INITIAL DIRECTORS AND/OR OFFICERS

lets hold that election! soon

ARTICLE VI INITIAL REGISTERED AGENT AND STREET ADDRESS

Megarie Minor address

ARTICLE VII INCORPORATOR

The name and address of the Incorporator is:
Dean Traiger address