2019 PRCA Rule Book

and to use the same by causing it, or a facsimile thereof, to be impressed or affixed in any other manner reproduced. 9. To conduct its affairs, carry on its operations, and have offices and exercise the powers granted by this article in any state, territory, district, or possession of the United States, or in any foreign country. 10. To elect or appoint officers and agents of the corporation who may be directors or members, and define their duties and fix their compensation. 11. To have and exercise all powers necessary or convenient to effect any or all of the purposes for which the corporation is organized. ARTICLE IV 1. The date of the initial incorporation of the corporation is January 18, 1954. 2. The names and address of its incorporators are James Like, Todd Whatley, Everett Shaw, Harley May, Charles E. Sheppard, William E. Linderman, Gene Pruett, Dan Taylor, A.R. Ivory and Cy Taillon, 2929 W. 19th Ave., Denver, Colo., 80204. 3. The current registered agent and office of the corporation is Director of Rodeo Administration, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80919. ARTICLE V No part of the income or assets of the corporation shall be distributed to, or inure to the benefit of, any individual. ARTICLE VI This corporation shall be a body corporate and public by and in its corporate name with full powers and rights of succession, capable of suing and being sued, with the right to make and enforce contracts in connection with the legitimate business of the corporation. ARTICLE VII The corporation shall have the power to take, purchase, hold and dispose of real and personal estate; the right and power to hold and dispose of real and personal estate shall include the right to take the same by gift, bequest, devise or otherwise. ARTICLE VIII The corporation, acting through its Board of Directors, shall have the general powers to adopt and alter Bylaws, amend its Articles of Incorporation, consolidate or merge with any other corporation, and exercise every right, power and privilege necessary, incident or pertaining to its business, object or purposes, and, in general, to conduct its affairs as a non-profit corporation under the laws of the state of Colorado as they now exist or as they may be amended.

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