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APPENDIX ACHARTER KEITH FORDHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION, INC. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF LOUISIANA PARRISH JEFFERSON BE IT KNOWN that on this 22 day of July in the year of Our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Seventy Four, before me, STUART A. McCLENDON, Notary Public, duly commissioned and qualified in and for the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, and in the presence of the witnesses hereinafter named and undersigned, personally came and appeared: KEITH FORDHAM who declared that availing himself of the provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana, and, particularly, Louisiana Revised Statute, Title 12, Section 201 in following, he does by these presents form and constitute a non profit corporation or body politic in law for the objects and purposes and under the agreements and stipulations following, to wit: ARTICLE I The name of the corporation is KEITH FORDHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION, INC. and shall have perpetual duration. ARTICLE II The corporation is organized for and may engage in missionary, charitable, literary and educational activities, however, its primary purpose shall be the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the preaching of His Word, winning lost men to a saving knowledge of Him, and using every available means in promulgating a witness of His saving grace. This may be done through and including the conducting of revival services, Bible conferences, printed literature, and the support of missionaries and the use of mass media. The corporation may engage in any religious, charitable, literary or educational activity in the furtherance of these ends, but is specifically prohibited from carrying on otherwise than as an insubstantial part of its activities, activities which are not in furtherance of one or more purposes, exempt by law. ARTICLE III The registered office of the corporation shall be 213 Imperial Office Bldg., 3301 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70002. ARTICLE IV The registered agents of the corporation shall be: STUART A. McCLENDON 213 Imperial Office Bldg. 3301 N. Causeway Blvd. Metairie, Louisiana 70002 RICHARD L. GREENLAND 213 Imperial Office Bldg. 3301 N. Causeway Blvd. Metairie, Louisiana 70002 ARTICLE V The name and address of the incorporator is as follows: KEITH FORDHAM 3912 Mirabeau Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana
The corporation is organized on a non stock basis and all persons to be considered for membership must meet the qualifications set forth in the By Laws and must profess faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and subscribe to the doctrinal statement. ARTICLE VII All of the corporate powers of the corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors composed of not less than three nor more than nine persons, all of whom must be members in good standing. The Board of Directors shall elect its own officers who shall also be the officers of the corporation and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and may be members of the Board of Directors themselves. The first members of the Board of Directors shall be: KEITH FORDHAM JAMES RAY WALDROP SHIRLEY FORDHAM MRS. A. D. FORDHAM A. D. FORDHAM
The Board of Directors shall elect and fix the compensation of a President, Vice President and Secretary Treasurer of the corporation who shall also hold the same offices on the Board of Directors. ARTICLE IX The first Board of Directors shall serve for one year from the date of incorporation or until their successors are duly qualified and appointed and directors shall serve until death, resignation, or removal by majority vote of the Board. The first Board of Directors is composed of the following individuals, who shall hold the following offices: KEITH FORDHAM President 3912 Mirabeau Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana
Lot 2 A, Bulldog Drive Route 5, Griffin, Georgia 30223 SHIRLEY FORDHAM Secretary Treasurer 3912 Mirabeau Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana
343 Pineridge Drive Forest Park, Georgia 30050
343 Pineridge Drive Forest Park, Georgia 30050
No part of net earnings of this corporation shall ever inure to the benefit of any donor, member, director or officer of the corporation or any private individual, and no donor, member, director or officer of the corporation or any private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets. Upon the dissolution, any assets of the corporation must be distributed to one or more organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as one organized exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes. THUS DONE AND PASSED, in duplicate originals, in my notaries office in the City of Metairie, State of Louisiana, on the day, month and year first hereinabove written in the presence of BERTIE BLEDSOE and ALICE JOHNSTON, competent witnesses who have hereunto subscribed their names together with me, Notary, and the said appeared after due reading of the whole.
________________________ _________________________ BERTIE BLEDSOE KEITH FORDHAM ________________________ ALICE JOHNSTON ___________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC
Sec. I. The name of this non profit corporation as stated in its articles of incorporation is 'Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc.' Article II Purpose Sec. I. Scope. Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. is organized exclusively for religious, educational, and charitable purposes. Sec. 2. Method of attaining religious and educational purposes. The religious and educational purposes of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. shall be accomplished by the adoption and implementation of crusades, revivals and Bible studies that promote and expand the understanding of individuals of religious principles that are set forth in the Bible. Such programs and activities consist of and/or include the conduct of various religious and religious educational activities such as broadcasting, production and/or distribution of radio or television programs of religious nature, conduct of regularly scheduled public and/or private lectures, sermons and teaching institutes of a religious nature, and the publication and distribution of religious newspapers and magazines, articles, books, brochures and other types of writings. The foregoing programs and activities shall be based upon and at all times shall be consistent with the following beliefs: a. The Bible is the mind of Christ, and is the inspired, the only infallible and authoritative word of God. b. There is one God manifested in three personalities and externally expressed as the Father (the Planner), the Son (the Executor), and the Holy Spirit (the Revealer). c. The personality of Satan and his present control over unregenerate man does exit. d. Christianity is based upon belief in: 1. The deity of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2. His sinless life. 3. His miracles. 4. His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood. 5. His bodily resurrection. 6. His ascension to the right hand of the Father. 7. His personal return in power and glory.
Sec. 3. Method of attaining religious, charitable and educational purposes. The attainment of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc.'s religious, charitable and educational purposes shall be accomplished through means to be determined by the Board of Directors. At the time such purposes are determined, they shall be recorded in the minutes of the Directors' meetings. Article III Contributions Sec. l. Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. at the direction of the Board of Directors or the Officers, may receive contributions of money and property from individuals, organizations or corporations. Article IV Board of Directors Sec. l. The Board of Directors shall consist of at least three and no more than nine members. a. Initial Board of Directors. The initial Board of Directors of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. shall consist of five members named in the Articles of Incorporation. The initial members of the Board of Directors shall serve until their resignation, death and removal. b. Vacancies on Board of Directors. Vacancies on the Board of Directors created by the resignation, death or removal of a member of the Board of Directors shall be filled by election of the remaining Directors. c. Resignation of Directors. Any Director may submit his or her resignation as a Director at a meeting of the Board of Directors. Upon acceptance of such resignation by the Board of Directors, such person shall no longer be a Director. Failure to sign the Statement of Faith attached to these by laws as Exhibit A by any director at or before the annual meeting of the Board of Directors constitutes such Director's resignation from the Board of Directors. d. Removal of Directors. Any Director may be removed by the affirmative vote of two thirds (2/3) of the Board of Directors. e. Election of Additional Directors. The existing Board of Directors may at any time elect additional Directors to serve under provisions listed above. f. Directors Subscription to Statement of Faith. Each member of the Board of Directors at or before the annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall subscribe to the statement of Faith that is affixed hereto as Exhibit A. Article V Officers Sec. l. Number. The officers of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. shall be a President, one or more Vice Presidents (the number thereof to be determined by the Board of Directors), a Secretary Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected by the Board of Directors. Such other officers and assistant officers as may be deemed necessary may be elected or appointed by the Board of Directors. The President of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. may hold only one office. Any two of the other offices may be held by the same person. Sec. 2. Election and Term of Office. The officers of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. to be elected by the Board of Directors shall be elected annually by a majority of the entire Board of Directors. Each officer shall hold office until his successor shall have been duly elected and shall have qualified or until his death or until he shall resign or shall have been removed in the manner hereinafter provided. Sec. 3. Removal. Any officer or agent elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed by a majority of the Board of Directors whenever in its judgment the best interests of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. would be served thereby. Sec. 4. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or otherwise, may be filled by a majority of the entire Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term. Sec. 5. President. The President shall be the principal executive officer of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. and, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. He shall, when present preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors. He may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. thereunto authorized by the Board of Directors, any deed, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the Board of Directors has authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by these by laws to some other officer or agent of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc., or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed; and in general shall perform all duties incident to the office of President and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time. Sec. 6. The Vice President. In the absence of the President or in the event of his death, inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President; the Vice President in the order designated at the time of their election, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. Any Vice President shall perform such duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the President, or by the Board of Directors. Sec. 7. The Secretary. The Secretary shall: (a) Keep the minutes of the Board of Directors' meetings in one or more books provided for that purpose; (b) see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these by laws or as required by law; (c) be custodian of the corporate records and of the seal of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. and see that the seal of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. is affixed to all documents the execution of which on behalf of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. under its seal is duly authorized; and (d) in general perform all duties incident to the office of secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the President or the Board of Directors. Sec. 8. The Treasurer. If required by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall give a bond for the faithful discharge of his duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the Board of Directors shall determine. He shall: have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc.; receive and give receipts for moneys due and payable to Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. from any source whatsoever, and deposit all such moneys in the name of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as shall be selected; and (b) in general perform all of the duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the President or by the Board of Directors. Sec. 9. Salaries. The salaries of the officers shall be fixed from time to time by two thirds (2/3) of the entire Board of Directors present or by vote of proxy and no officer shall be prevented from receiving such salary by reason of the fact that he is also a Director of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. Sec. 10. Officers Subscription to Statement of Faith. Each officer shall each year, upon his or her election by the Board of Directors, subscribe to the Statement of Faith that is affixed hereto as Exhibit A unless said Officer has already signed the Statement as a Director. Failure to sign the Statement constitutes the resignation of such Officer from the office he is holding.
Sec. l. Period. The fiscal year of the organization shall commence on January 1 and continue until the following December 31. Sec. 2. Change. The incoming officers shall recommend to the Board of Directors any change in the fiscal year deemed necessary; said change shall require a majority vote of the entire Board of Directors.
Sec. 1. Sources of Funds. Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. shall be supported with contributions of money and property received from foundations, corporations, organizations, groups, or individuals. Sec. 2. Deposit of Funds in Bank. Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. funds shall be deposited in a bank account. The Board of Directors shall by appropriate resolution select a depository for Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc.'s funds and authorize the establishment of a bank account in Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc.'s name. Sec. 3. Audit. There shall be an audit of the Treasurer's records at the close of each fiscal year. The C.P.A. audit shall be conducted by an auditing firm appointed by the Board of Directors. The Audit shall be completed within ninety (90) days after the close of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc.'s fiscal year. Article VIII Operating Policies Sec. l. Board of Directors and Operating Policies. The Board of Directors shall hold monthly meetings to be called by the President by giving at least three (3) days notice, such meetings to fall during the second week of the given month. The Board of Directors shall act on such business matters as are required by the Articles of Incorporation and By laws, such as approval of the budget, authorization of expenditures of funds, appointment of personnel, appointment of committees, and approval of reports. The Board of Directors shall consider these problems which may be presented to it by the Board members, by a committee, by staff, or by contributors to determine which problems come properly within the purposes of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. and the way in which Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. may deal with such problems. The Board of Directors shall determine what authority shall be delegated to committees. Sec. 2. Annual Meeting of Directors. The annual meeting of the Board of Directors of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. shall be the regular meeting held during the month of April. At such meeting, the Officers of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. shall be elected by the Board of Directors as provided in these By Laws. The audit of the Treasurer's records shall be presented to the Board of Directors for review and appropriate action, if necessary. Any Director who has not subscribed to the Statement of Faith for the ensuing year shall do so at the annual meeting. Sec. 3. Committees. Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc.'s program shall be operated by the President, supplemented by activities of the various committees established by the Board of Directors. Sec. 4. Ex officio Status of President. The President of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. shall be an ex officio member of all committees of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. Sec. 5. Joint Undertakings. Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. may, through Board action, participate in joint projects or programs with other groups, corporations, agencies, or organizations. The Board of Directors shall designate Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc.'s representative to work with other groups, organizations, agencies, or corporations and shall authorize such action as may come within Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc.'s policy, such action to be subject to ratification by the Board of Directors. Article IX Conduct of Business Sec. 1. Roberts Rules of Order Revised. All proceedings and other business meetings of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. shall be governed by and conducted according to Roberts Rules of Order Revised. Sec. 2. Quorum. At the following meetings of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc., a quorum shall consist of the following number of individuals in attendance of a meeting: Description of meeting Number of Individuals in Attendance Board of Directors Simple majority Committees Simple majority
Sec. 1. These by laws may be amended from time to time at any meeting of the Board of Directors by the affirmative vote of two thirds (2/3) of the entire Board of Directors present or by vote of proxy. Any proposed amendment to the by laws must be submitted in writing 30 days prior to the next meeting. Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. By:__________________________________________ Keith Fordham, President ATTEST: _______________________________ Secretary Treasurer EXHIBIT A BY LAWS
OF KEITH FORDHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION, INC. STATEMENT OF FAITH Subscribed to by Each Member of the Board of Directors and Each Officer of Keith Fordham Evangelistic Association, Inc. Each Year ___________________________________________________________ A. I believe the Bible to be the Mind of Christ, and to be the inspired, the only infallible and the authoritative Word of God. B. I believe in one God manifested in three personalities and eternally existent as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. C. I believe in the personality of Satan, and his present control over unregenerate man. D. I believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. E. I believe in the fall of man and his lost estate, which makes necessary a rebirth through belief in the Lord Jesus Christ. F. I believe in the reconciliation of man to God by the substitutionary death and shed blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. G. I believe in the resurrection of believers unto everlasting life and blessing in Heaven, and the resurrection of unbelievers unto everlasting punishment in the torments of Hell. H. I believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. I. I believe that the church is the indivisible Body of Christ bound together by the Holy Spirit, consisting only of those who are born again in Christ and for whom He shall come again. J. I believe in Christ's great commission to the church to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature, baptizing and teaching those who believe. __________________________________________ Member of Board of Directors; Officer Apply for employer identification number by filling our Form SS-4 from the Internal Revenue Service. This Form can be requested from the IRS or filled out on line on the Internet. This will give you the tax identification number you need to give to all churches in place of your Social Security number. The tax ID number will also help you set up bank accounts. The government will want this number every time you fill out a form. The next step is to fill out Form 1023c, which is the Application For Recognition Of Exemption. Get on the Internet and type in IRS Form 1023 and you will find a sample of a ministry who has filled out the year 2000 form. The following information are attachments we filled out in 1974 on the form for that year. Part III. Activities and Operational Information. 3. Give a narrative description of the activities presently carried on by the organization, and also those that will be carried on. If the organization is not fully operational, explain what stage of development its activities have reached, what further steps remain for the organization to become fully operational, and when such further steps will take place. The narrative should specifically identify the services performed or to be performed by the organization. (Do not state the purposes of the organization in general terms or repeat the language of the organizational documents.) If the organization is a school, hospital, or medical research organization, include sufficient information in your description to clearly show that the organization meets the definition of that particular activity that is contained in the instructions for Part VII A on page 3 of the instructions. The purpose of the organization is to lead men to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Personal soul winning and preaching the Gospel of Christ in churches, on streets, and in any place will be the main function of the organization. Television, tapes, records, and tracts will all be used to get the Gospel message to every human being that can be reached. All of these efforts will be directed to all of mankind for Christ's sake. The organization is not in operation at this time, except for praying. Keith Fordham is completing his educational work at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is not free to carry out the functions of the organization at this time. In January, 1975, Keith Fordham will complete his education and will be free to engage in the activities of the corporation mentioned above mainly preaching of revivals. At that time a bank account will be set up for receiving contributions from individuals and churches to support the functioning of the association. A salary will be set up for Keith Fordham which will not exceed $12,000 for the first year and possibly less depending upon the contributions received. Books will be set up to keep up with all financial actions at this time. Part III. Activities and Operational Information.
The Board of Directors shall elect and fix the compensation of a President, Vice President, and Secretary Treasurer of the corporation who shall also hold the same offices on the Board of Directors. The first Board of Directors shall serve for one year from the date of incorporation or until their successors are duly qualified and appointed and directors shall serve until death, resignation or removal by majority vote of the Board.
Special Knowledge: Keith Fordham holds a B. A. degree with majors in History and Religion from Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama. He will be receiving a Master's of Divinity degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in January, 1975. Training: Keith had his salvation experience on October 30, 1960. Later, he surrendered his life to full time Christian service and God opened the opportunity for him to be licensed to preach the Gospel on December 6, 1967, by the Calvary Baptist Church in Forest Park, Georgia. On April 25, 1971, he was ordained to the Gospel ministry by the Calvary Baptist Church of Forest Park, Georgia, at the request of the Lake Highlands Baptist Church of Birmingham, Alabama. Keith Fordham's experiences in preaching consist of the following: Summer Youth Director at Calvary Baptist Church , Forest Park, Georgia, 1970. Assistant Pastor at Lake Highlands Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama, from February to August 1971. Associate and Interim Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Georgia from September 1971 to May 1972. Minister of Evangelism at First Baptist Church, Biloxi, Mississippi from May 1973 to February 1974. Interim Pastor of First Baptist Church of Bude, Mississippi from May to July 1974. Revival Evangelist preaching more than 50 revivals, including youth revivals. Has been youth pastor, camp pastor, youth rally speaker, and supply pastor on many occasions, serving in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio, and Virginia. Download 1.04 Mb. Share with your friends:
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