gov.uscourts.nysd.447706.542.8.pdf

Case 1:15-cv-07433-RWS Document 542-8 Filed 01/09/17 Page 1 of 4 EXHIBIT LL  Case 1:15-cv-07433-RWS Document 542-8 Filed 01/09/17 Page 2 of 4 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION In compliance with Chapter 617, F. S., ( Not for Profit) ARTICIS I NAME The name of the cQrporation shall be: Victims Refuse Silence, Inc. I ARTICLE H PRINCIPAL OFFICE Principal street address; Mailing address, if different is: 425 North Andrews Ave. Suite 2 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 ARTICLE J7Z PURPOSE The purpose for which the corporation is organized is: Victims Refuse Silence, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501( c)( 3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The corporation is organized to provide assistance to victims of sexual abuse as well as victims of human trafficking. Upon the dissolution of Victims Refuse Silence, Inc., assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purpose within the meaning of section 501( c)( 3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. The manner in ARTICLE IV MANNER OF ELECTION - The manner in which the directors are elected and appointed: which the directors are elected or appointed is provided in the bylaws of the Corporation. Name and Title: Virginia Roberts, Director Name and Title: Address 425 North Andrews Ave. Address: F— M Suite 2 0 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 M Name and Title:- Bradley J. Edwards, Director Name and Address 425 North Andrews Ave. Address: Suite 2 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Name and Title: Brittany N. Henderson, Director Name and Address 425 North Andrews Ave. Address: Suite 2 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 GlUFFRE00 1063  Case 1:15-cv-07433-RWS Document 542-8 Filed 01/09/17 Page 3 of 4 Name and Title -.— Name and Title-, Address Address: Name and Title: Name and Title: Address Address: ARTICLE VT JWGISTERED AGENT The name andFlorida street address ( P.O. Box NOT acceptable) of the registered agent is: Name: Bradley J. Edwards 425 North Andrews Ave., Suite 2 Address: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 ARTICLE VH Z.NCQM:-ORATOR The name and address of the Incorporator is: Name: Brittany N. Henderson 425 North Andrews Ave., Suite 2 Address- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Having been named as registered agent to accept service ofprocess for the above stated corporation at the place designated in this certificate, I am.UwWar with and accept jAe-qppWWMren1Las registered agent and agree to act in this capacity Required 1-t-p-aM - rebtitermqVd-Agent Date I submit this document and affirm that thefacts stated herein are true. I am aware that any false information submitted in a document to tfte Department ofState constitutes a third degreefelony as providedfar in s.817.155, F.S. t2 I n I \ A gnature Date ' G1UFFRE00 1064 2015 Case 1:15-cv-07433-RWS Document 542-8 Filed 01/09/17 Page 4 of 4 FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION AMENDED ANNUAL FILED REPORT Apr 22, 2015 DOCUMENT# N14000011657 Secretary of State Entity Name: VICTIMS REFUSE SILENCE, INC. CC7801725405 Current Principal Place of Business: 425 NORTH ANDREWS AVE., SUITE 2 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 Current Mailing Address: 425 NORTH ANDREWS AVE., SUITE 2 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 FEI Number: 47- 2627774 Certificate of Status Desired: Yes Name and Address of Current Registered Agent: EDWARDS, BRADLEY J 425 NORTH ANDREWS AVE., SUITE 2 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 US The above named entity submits this statement for the purpose of changing its registered office or registered agent, or both, in the State of Florida. SIGNATURE: Electronic Signature of Registered Agent Date Officer/ Director Detail : Title PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Title VP, DIRECTOR Name GIUFFRE, VIRGINIA L Name GARVIN, MARGARET A Address 425 NORTH ANDREWS AVE.. SUITE 2 Address 425 NORTH ANDREWS AVE.. SUITE 2 City -State -Zip: FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301 City -State -Zip: FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301 Title SECRETARY, DIRECTOR Name HENDERSON,HENDERSON, BRITTANYBRITTANY NN Address 425425 NORTHNORTH ANDREWSANDREWS AVE.,AVE., SUITESUITE 22 City -State -Zip: FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301 I hereby certify that the information indicated on this report or supplemental report is true and accurate and that my electronic signature shall have the same legal effect as if made under oath, that I am an officer or director of the corporation or the receiver or trustee empowered to execute this report as required by Chapter 617, Florida Statutes, and that my name appears above, or on an attachment with all other like empowered. SIGNATURE: BRITTANY N HENDERSON DIRECTOR 04/ 22/ 2015 Electronic Signature of Signing Officer/Director Detail Date GIUFFRE001065