Article I - Purpose

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Article I - Purpose

Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for quilters to gather for inspiration, education and fellowship. The society supports and encourages individual growth in skill and craftsmanship. We celebrate quilting as a G great American art form.

Sec. 1 The Metropolitan Patchwork Society, hereby referred to as “organization” is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and/or scientific purposes under section 501c(3) 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Sec. 2 No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure 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 the purpose clause hereof. 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 any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of the document, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501c(3) 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under section 170c(2) 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.