CFOG's PIP, April 1987, Volume 5 No. 6, Whole No. 54, page 1

Election Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors has set the May 3, 1987, meeting of CFOG, to be held at Triton College's College Center Building, 2000 River Road, at 1:00 p.m., for the annual election of officers of CFOG. Notice is further given that at that meeting an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation (described in a separate article in this issue of PIP, which is incorporated in this notice) will be submitted to a vote of the members. It is important that you be present at the meeting so that we can have an official quorum and complete the business of this meeting.

By order of the Board of Directors

CFOG's PIP, April 1987, Volume 5 No. 6, Whole No. 54, page 1

A Message from the Editor: Run for Office!

Bill Kuykendall has done a yeoman job for CFOG over the past year, serving not only as SYSOP of RCPM #2 but also as President. In recent months he has taken on work responsibilities that dictate that he cannot carry on as CFOG President for another year. This is a serious problem -- without a President, CFOG will have a difficult time functioning. While we've had many volunteers for other positions in recent months, it's not enough. Someone has to take the top job.

What are the requirements for the top job? A bit of administrative experience or ability helps. A willingness to stand in front of the group is useful. You don't have to be a computer whiz -- the President is not required to set up the RCPM, manipulate the mailing list, or perform other arcane tasks. The job is simply to guide the Board in setting goals, help to recruit members to do the work, and cajole those who know what they are doing to get it done.

Being CFOG President has its rewards. Money is not one of them. On the other hand, CFOG has a "Presidential" modem, if the new President needs one. The President makes a lot of friends at CFOG. Help abounds. Despite our sometimes seemingly anguished cries, there are still a good many CFOG members who are willing to help out on a regular basis.

One thing the new CFOG President won't lack for is experienced helping hands. Mike Andrews, our Vice President, says he will accept another term as Veep, though he will not move up to the top spot. Our new Treasurer, Jon Shimberg, has indicated that he would agree to be renominated for a full term. Rand Gerald, our Secretary, has likewise agreed that he will stay on for another term, and is about to get a printer so that he'll better be able to carry out his duties.

If you want more information about what it's like to be President, call Bill Kuykendall <207-6891, work> or Ben Cohen <726-3555, work, or 965-8142, home>.

CFOG's PIP, April 1987, Volume 5 No. 6, Whole No. 54, page 1

Notice To Members

The Board of Directors of CFOG has passed a resolution calling for amendment of the articles of incorporation of CFOG to bring the articles in line with the intent of the founders and the current board that CFOG should be operated as a true not-for- profit corporation. At the May 3, 1987 meeting the members of CFOG will be asked to vote upon a resolution approving the amendment of the articles of incorporation. If the amendment is approved, the appropriate documents will be filed with the Illinois Secretary of State and the Board of Directors will pass amendments to the By-Laws to bring them into conformance with the new articles. The text of the resolution passed by the Board of Directors is as follows:

Resolved, that the Board of Directors hereby approves an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation by adoption of Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation which shall provide that:

The following shall be substituted for the provisions of Article 5 of the Articles of Incorporation of the corporation:

This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, more specifically:

(a) to provide a forum for communicating ideas, resolving problems, and increasing the effectiveness of users of microcomputers and their related software and peripherals;

(b) to educate the public concerning the advantages and disadvantages of microcomputers;

(c) to encourage the creation, modification, maintenance, duplication, and distribution of public domain software to members of the corporation.

No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, directors, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distribution in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article Fifth hereof.

No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by (a) a corporation exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law); or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law).

Upon the dissolution of the corporation, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all of the liabilities of the corporation, dispose of all of the assets of the corporation exclusively for the purposes of the corporation, in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized an operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law), as the Board of Directors shall determine. Any of such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Circuit Court of the County in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the approval of the proposed Articles of Amendment be submitted to the members of this corporation for their approval; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval by the members of this corporation of the proposed Articles of Amendment the President and the Secretary be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute the proposed Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, to cause the same to be filed with the Secretary of State of Illinois and to be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, as required by the Not for Profit Corporation Act.