CONSTITUTION and BYLAWS of KANSAS PROMENADE CORPORATION
The undersigned, citizens of the State of Kansas, do hereby voluntarily associate ourselves together for the purpose of forming a private not-for-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Kansas and do hereby certify:
FIRST
The name of the corporation shall be “KANSAS PROMENADE CORPORATION”.
SECOND
The period of duration of the company shall be perpetual unless dissolved according to law or the company’s Operating Agreement.
THIRD
That this Corporation is organized Not-for-Profit, exclusively for the purposes of planning, organizing, and conducting the Promenade Nationale of La Société des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux (the “40 & 8”) on behalf of the Grande du Kansas in September 2027 and September 2028, and for other lawful and related veterans’ and charitable activities permitted to organizations described in Section §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to:
1. To promote the social welfare of the community as defined in §501(c)(3).
2. To assist disabled and needy war veterans and members of the United States Armed Forces and their dependents, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.
3. To provide entertainment, care, and assistance to hospitalized veterans or members of the Armed Forces of the United States.
4. To carry on programs to perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans and members of the Armed Forces and to comfort their survivors.
5. To conduct programs for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
6. To sponsor or participate in activities of a patriotic nature.
7. To provide social and recreational activities for their members.
8. To sponsor conventions and gatherings for war veterans’ organizations.
9. No part of the net earnings of the company shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its directors, officers, or other private persons, except that the company shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth herein.
10. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, the corporation shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (b) by a veterans’ or social welfare organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (c) by a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Kansas.
FOURTH
Membership. At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the members of this corporation be past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The remainder shall be individuals who are cadets or spouses, widows, widowers, ancestors, or lineal descendants of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America or of cadets.
FIFTH
Principal Office and Registered Agent. The principal office of the company shall be located at 2957 N. Pepper Ridge Ct, City of Wichita, County of Sedgwick, Kansas, 67205. The name and address of the company’s registered agent in the State of Kansas are Timothy Evans 2957 N. Pepper Ridge Ct, Wichita, KS, 67205.
SIXTH
Management and Officers. The management of the company shall be vested in its members as provided in the Constitution of Voiture Nationale of La Société des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux. The initial officers shall be:
President – Nickolas Weyers
Secretary – Curtis Renard
Treasurer – Timothy Evans.
SEVENTH
Dissolution. Upon dissolution of the company, any remaining assets shall, after paying or making provision for payment of all liabilities, be distributed to one or more nonprofit veterans’ or charitable organizations qualified under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, preferably to the Grande du Kansas La Société des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux.
EIGHTH
Organizer. The name and address of the organizer of this company are Timothy Evans 2957 N. Pepper Ridge Ct, Wichita, KS, 67205.
NINTH
BYLAWS of the “Kansas Promenade Corporation
ARTICLE I
Name of the Corporation
“KANSAS PROMENADE CORPORATION”
ARTICLE II
PURPOSE
1. To promote the social welfare of the community as defined in §501(c)(3).
2. To assist disabled and needy war veterans and members of the United States Armed Forces and their dependents, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.
3. To provide entertainment, care, and assistance to hospitalized veterans or members of the Armed Forces of the United States.
4. To carry on programs to perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans and members of the Armed Forces and to comfort their survivors.
5. To conduct programs for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
6. To sponsor or participate in activities of a patriotic nature.
7. To provide social and recreational activities for their members.
8. To sponsor conventions and gatherings for war veterans’ organizations.
9. No part of the net earnings of the company shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its directors, officers, or other private persons, except that the company shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth herein.
10. Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles, the corporation shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (b) by a veterans’ or social welfare organization contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (c) by a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Kansas.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
Membership. At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the members of this corporation be past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The remainder shall be individuals who are cadets or spouses, widows, widowers, ancestors, or lineal descendants of past or present members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America or of cadets.
ARTICLE IV
Revenue and Restrictions
1. No part of the net earnings of the association shall be distributed to members, officers, or other private parties except for reasonable compensation for services rendered. No substantial part of the activities of the association shall be the carrying on or propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation. And the association shall not participate in or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, this association shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the purposes of this association, or necessary to carry out our purpose under 501 (c) (3) status of the United States Internal Revenue Service.
2. The treasurer is authorized to pay regularly accrued bills and budgeted expenses without special approval of the board. The board must authorize all other expenditures. Expenditures must be documented by receipts. All expenses should be to fulfill the mission of this organization.
ARTICLE V
Management and Officers.
The management of the corporation shall be vested in its members as provided in the Constitution of Voiture Nationale of La Société des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux. The initial officers shall be:
President – Nickolas Weyers
Secretary – Curtis Renard
Treasurer – Timothy Evans.
ARTICLE VI
Interest Groups / Affiliate Organizations
From time to time the Association may engage with special interest groups and/or affiliate organizations. Such activity is to be in the best interest of the purpose of the corporation and governed by the Board. Affiliate Organizations are independent of the Association.
ARTICLE VII
Meetings
1. ANNUAL MEETING: The annual meeting of the membership of this association shall be held in the spring of each year. The location and date of the meeting shall be decided upon by the board. As far as it is practicable, the location shall be a location in Wichita Kansas. A written notice indicating the time and location of the annual meeting shall be sent to all members at least thirty days prior to the annual meeting.
2. OFFICER MEETINGS: The OFFICERS will meet at least four times each year. A simple majority of the voting members will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Attendance at board meetings may be in person or through other communications means, provided all persons participating have real-time access to the meeting. Meetings will be called by the President or upon application to the Executive Director in writing by three board members.
3. PROCEDURES FOR MEETINGS: Annual and Board meetings will be conducted according to the procedures specified in the most recent edition of Robert’s Rules of Order
ARTICLE VIII
Amendment of Bylaws
1. These Bylaws may be altered or amended by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the membership present at any annual meeting or special meeting of the membership.
2. Written notice of the proposed alteration or amendment must be distributed to the membership at least 30 days prior to the annual or special meeting.
3. These bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new bylaws may be adopted by the board at any regular or special meeting of the board. The new bylaws shall be effective until the next annual meeting of the membership at which time they are to be submitted for approval or rejection in accordance with sections one and two.
ARTICLE IX
Dissolution
In the event of the Corporations dissolution, all monies and other assets will be donated to La Société des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux, Grande du Kansas.
TENTH
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed these Articles of Organization on this 5th day of November, 2025.
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Timothy Evans, Organizer