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6560 Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA 22312
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Thomas Jefferson High School
for Science & Technology
Alumni Association
Articles of Incorporation

ARTICLE I:
Name

The name of this corporation shall be TJHSST Alumni Association.

ARTICLE II:
Purpose

This is a non-profit corporation organized solely for general charitable purposes.

ARTICLE III:
General & Specific Purposes

This corporation shall operate exclusively for such charitable and educational purposes as will qualify it as an exempt organization under Internal revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), including the making of distributions for such purposes to organizations that qualify as tax-exempt organizations under the code. In particular, it shall promote, support, and create an active interest in the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology's alumni activities.

The corporation shall have and exercise all rights and powers conferred on corporations under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, provided that this corporation is not empowered to engage in any activity which in itself is not in furtherance of its purposes as set forth in subparagraph "a" of this Article Three.

No part of net earnings, properties, or assets of this corporation, on dissolution or otherwise shall inure to the benefit of any member or director of this corporation.

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 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code 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 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 the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, nor shall this corporation participate in or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements) any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.

ARTICLE IV:
Registered Office & Registered Agent

The registered office for the transaction of the business of the corporation is to be located in Fairfax County, Virginia. The initial registered agent is Anne C. Appler, a resident of the State of Virginia and a director of the corporation. The registered office for the corporation and the business address of the registered agent is 6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22312.

ARTICLE V:
Directors

The powers of the corporation shall be exercised, its properties controlled, and its affairs conducted by a board to be known as the board of directors. The number of directors of this corporation shall be set forth in the corporation bylaws.

Each member of the Board shall have one vote each on issues coming before the board.

The directors named herein as the first board of directors shall serve their term as specified in the bylaws of this corporation.

Membership provisions, such as stating the qualifications and rights of the members of each class and the commencing date for term of office shall be set forth in the corporations bylaws.

The Election provisions, such as stating the method and manner of appointing members of the Board of Directors, shall be set forth in the corporation bylaws. The general membership shall be put on notice of said election provisions at least 60 days prior to the election.

Notwithstanding the election provisions outlined in the bylaws, the general membership may require an election by the general membership if supported by one percent of the general membership. Such call for an election must be communicated to the Board of Directors at least 30 days prior to the election.

Approved March 1999.
Amended March 2007.