By Laws

By Laws

 ARTICLE I — Name

The name of this incorporation is: Hope For Haiti Tomorrow Inc.

Article II

The principal place of business address is: 14840 Naranja lakes Blvd. # 3 K, Homestead, FL 33032

Article III —- Purposes of the Corporation

Section 1.01 Purposes. As set forth in the Articles of Incorporation, the HOPE FOR HAITI TOMORROW INC. is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. These purposes include:

This corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the purpose as specified in section (501) © (3) of the internal revenue code including for such purpose, the making of distributions of organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the internal Revenue code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

To support children with low income to attend schools

Article IV- Board of directors

The board of directors and initial officers with names and addresses as follows:

Edgard jean-Joseph:

Chairman 14840 Naranja lakes Blvd # 3 K Homestead, FL 33032

Edvard leblanc, Secretary

356 NW 7 ave, Florida City, FL 33034

Emmanuel Marceus- Treasurer

348 NW 2 aye, Florida city, FL 33034

Gabens Jean, Vice Chair

4766 Muer Village, Orlando, FL 32808

Joel jasmine, Counselor

723 NW 140 St

  1. Miami, FL 33168

Article V- manner of election of directors and term

  • The first Board of Directors of the Hope For Haiti Tomorrow Inc. shall consist of those annual election of Directors. persons named in the Articles of incorporation. Such persons shall hold office until the first
  • Election of Board members shall occur at each annual meeting oldie Board of Directors. The terms of directors shall be three-year terms. Each director shall hold office until the annual meeting when his/her term expires and until his/her successor has been elected and qualified.

Article VI- Qualifications of me

A majority of Directors must reside in the United States

Article VII- Vacancies.

Vacancies shall be filled by majority vote of the remaining members of the Board of Directors for the unexpired term. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of his/her predecessor in office and shall serve until his/her successor is elected and qualified.

Article VIII- Removal of Directors

A director may be removed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, at any regularly scheduled or special meeting of the Board of Directors, whenever in its judgment the best interests of the Corporation would be served thereby.

Article IX-. Resignation.

Except as otherwise required by law, a director may resign from the Board at any time by giving notice in writing to the Board. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, and unless otherwise specified therein, no acceptance of such resignation shall be necessary to make it effective.

Article X-Quorum of Directors and Action by the Board.

Unless a greater proportion is required by law, a majority of the directors then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If a quorum is present at the commencement of a meeting, a quorum shall be deemed present throughout such proceedings. Except as otherwise provided by law or by the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, the act of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board.

Article XI- Meetings of the Board.

  • Meetings of the Board of Directors, regular or special, may be held at the main business address or such place may be approved by the majority of the board of directors
  • An annual meeting shall be held once a year at a time and location set by the Board of Directors. The Board shall hold at least regular meetings every month, but may meet more frequently if circumstances require.
  • A director’s attendance at any meeting shall constitute waiver of notice of such meeting, excepting such attendance at a meeting by the director for the purpose of objecting to the transaction of business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened
  • Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors need be specified in the notice or waiver of such meeting

Article XII- Voting.

Each Director shall have one vote. All voting at meetings shall be done personally and no proxy shall be allowed. 

Article XIII- Compensation.

Directors shall not receive any compensation from the organization for services rendered to the Corporation as members of the Board, except that directors may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties to the Corporation, in reasonable amounts based on policies approved by the Board.

Article XIV Absence.

Each Board member is expected to communicate with the Chair/President in advance of all Board meetings stating whether or not s/he is able to attend or participate by conference telephone or other agreed-upon means of communication. Any Board member who is absent from three successive Board meetings or fails to participate for a full year shall be deemed to have resigned due to non-participation, and his/her position shall be declared vacant, unless the Board affirmatively votes to retain that director as a member of the Board.

Articles XV-Committees of Directors.

The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors in office, may designate and appoint one or more committees, each consisting of two or more directors, which committees shall have and exercise the authority of the Board of Directors in the governance of the Corporation. However, no committee shall have the authority to amend or repeal these Bylaws, elect or remove any officer or director, adopt a plan of merger, or authorize the voluntary dissolution of the Corporation.

Article XVI- Finance/Audit Committee.

The Finance/Audit Committee is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s financial statements and procedures are evaluated to determine that adequate fiscal controls and procedures are in place and that the Corporation is in good financial health. The Treasurer of the Board shall always be a member of the Finance/Audit Committee.

Article XVII-Powers and Duties

The powers and duties of the officers shall be as follows:

  1. The Chair shall preside at the meetings of the Board of Directors. The Chair shall ensure the supervision and administration of the business and affairs of the Corporation. The Chair shall play a major role in resource development and in representing the organization within and outside the community- The Chair shall communicate to other officers or to the Board of Directors such matters and make such suggestions as may in her/his opinion tend to promote the prosperity and welfare and increase the usefulness of the organization, and, subject to the supervision of the Board of Directors, shall perform all duties customary to that office.
  2. Vice Chair. In case of the absence of the Chair, or of her/his inability from any cause to act, the Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of that office. Like the Chair, the Vice-Chair shall play a major role in resource development and in representing the organization within and outside the community
  3. The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping an accurate record of all meetings of the Board of Directors, see that all notices are duly given in accordance with these Bylaws or as required by law, maintain the official records of the organization. The Secretary shall have custody of the corporate seal of the Corporation, if any, and shall have the authority to affix the same to any instrument requiring it, and when so affixed, it may be attested by his/her signature. The Board of Directors may give general authority to any officer to affix the seal of the Corporation, if any, and to attest the affixing by his/her signature.
  4. The Treasurer shall be responsible for financial, including keeping all appropriate fiscal records, and ensuring that all funds are recorded, spent, and monitored consistent with funder requirements, legal requirements, and sound financial management. In case of the absence of the Chair, and vice chair or of her/his inability from any cause to act, the Treasurer shall perform the duties of that office.

ARTICLE XVIII Miscellaneous-

  1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the corporation shall be the calendar year or such other period as may be fixed by the Board of Directors.
  2. Gifts– The Board of Directors may authorize the Secretary, as well as the Chair, to accept on behalf of the Corporation any contribution, gift bequest, or devise for the purposes of Hope For Haiti Tomorrow inc.
  3. Checks, Drafts– All checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money, or to sign acceptances, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of Hope For Haiti Tomorrow inc, shall be signed by the chairman except that disbursements over a specific amount, to be set by the Board from time to time, shall be considered “special disbursements” and must be approved in advance by the Board of Directors.
  4. Deposits– All funds of the Corporation shall be deposited to the credit of the Corporation in such banks, or other depositories as the Board of Directors and any committee having any of the authority of the Board, and a record of the names and addresses of the Board members entitled to vote. All books and records of the Corporation may be inspected by any Board member having voting rights, or his/her agent or attorney, for any proper purpose at any reasonable time.

Article XIX- Amendment of Articles and Bylaws

The Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Corporation may be adopted, amended, or repealed by a majority vote of the directors then in office, provided that at least ten days’ written notice has been given each member of the Board of the intention to adopt, amend, or repeal the Articles of incorporation or the Bylaws.

Article XX-Dissolution

In the event of dissolution of this corporation, its assets remaining after payment of provision for payment of all debts and liabilities of this corporation shall be distributed and turned over to one or more organizations which themselves are exempt as organizations described in section 501 © (3) and 170 © (2) of the internal revenue code or to the federal, state, or local governments for exclusive purpose.

By laws approved by the Board of Directors on February 2, 2010

Edgard Jean-Joseph: Chairman

14840 Naranja lakes Blvd # 3 K Homestead, FL 33032

 

Edvard leblanc, Secretary

356 NW 7 ave, Florida City, FL 33034

Emmanuel Marceus- Treasurer

348 NW 2 ave, Florida city, Fl 33034

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Gabens Jean, Vice Chair

4766 Muer village, Orlando, FL 32808

Joel jasmine, Counselor

723 NW 140 St

N.Miami, FL 33168