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COLORADO SERVICE DOGS, INC.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

1. Name and Address
2. Nonprofit Corporation
3. Duration
4. Purpose
5. Distribution of Assets upon Dissolution
6. Initial Registered Office and Agent
7. Directors
8. Indemnification of Directors
9. Incorporation
10. Voting
11. Amendment
12. By-Laws

ARTICLE I

NAME AND ADDRESS
The name of the corporation is Colorado Service Dogs, Inc.
EIN - 26-2228966
The principal address of the corporation shall be:
3034 Quarterland Street
Strasburg, Colorado 80136-7422

ARTICLE II

NON-PROFIT CORPORATION
This corporation is a non-profit corporation and shall have all of the powers, duties, authorizations and responsibilities as provided in the Colorado Non-Profit Corporation Act; provided, however, the corporation shall neither have nor exercise any power, nor shall it engage directly or indirectly in any activity, that would invalidate its status as a corporation that is exempt from federal income taxation as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax law (hereinafter referred to as the "Code").

ARTICLE III

DURATION
The period of the corporation's duration is perpetual.

ARTICLE IV

PURPOSE
Section (a). The purpose for which the organization is formed is to enhance the ability of people with disabilities lead more independent lives.

Section (b). Further, this organization shall operate exclusively for said purpose by engaging directly in support of such purpose or by making distributions to other organizations for use.

Section (c). The organization is operated by volunteers and paid staff, we reserve the senior executive positions to paid personnel while the entry level and field positions are populated by volunteers.

Section (d). Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles of Incorporation: No part of the net earnings of the organization shall be distributed to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purpose set forth in Article IV (a) hereof. No director, officer, or any private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the organization assets on dissolution of the Corporation.

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

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

ARTICLE V

DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION
Upon the dissolution of the corporation, or the winding up of its affairs, its assets shall be distributed to a shelter/society or organization, chosen by the Board of Directors as long as it is tax exempt under Section 501 (c) of the Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

(A) Said organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific 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 corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

(B) Upon the dissolution of the organization, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes 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. any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Please of the county in which the principal office of the organization 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.

ARTICLE VI

INITIAL REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT
The street address of the initial office of the corporation is 3034 Quarterland Street, Strasburg, Colorado 80136-7422, and the name of its initial registered agent at such address is Lija Day.

ARTICLE VII

DIRECTORS
The number of Directors constituting the initial Board of Directors of the organization is two (2), and the names and addresses of those people who are to serve are:

Co-Founder, President & CEO
Lija Day
3034 Quarterland Street
Strasburg, Colorado 80136-7422

Co-Founder, Vice President & Director of Training
Sharon Davis
11845 West Security Avenue
Lakewood, Colorado 80401-4431

ARTICLE VIII

INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS
A director of the organization shall not be liable to the organization for monetary damages for an act or omission in the director's capacity as a director, except in the following instances:

a. A breach of loyalty by a director to the organization or its members (if any);

b. An act or omission by the director for which the liability is expressly provided for by law.

c. An act or omission by the director not in good faith or that involves intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of the law; and

d. A transaction in which the director received an improper benefit whether or not the benefit resulted from an action taken within the scope of the director's office.

ARTICLE IX

INCORPORATION
The name and address of the incorporator is:

Lija Day
3034 Quarterland Street
Strasburg, Colorado 80136-7422

ARTICLE X

The corporation shall have such classes of voting members as described in their manner of election, qualifications, terms of membership, rights, powers, privileges and immunities stated in the by-laws.

ARTICLE XI
The articles may be amended in the manner provided under the Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act in effect at the time of amendment, and as prescribed by the corporate by-laws.

ARTICLE XII
The initial by-laws of the corporation shall be adopted by the board of directors. The powers to alter, amend, or repeal the by-laws or to adopt new by-laws shall be vested in the board of directors.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand on this 20th day of March 2008.


Revisions were made on 4/6/09 Added paragraphs (A) & (B) to
DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION
Revision was made by Board President Lija Day, with acceptance by Vice President Sharon Davis.