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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

OF

OIKOTAN - BENGALI CULTURAL SOCIETY OF MINNESOTA


The undersigned incorporator(s) is an (are) individual(s) 18 years of age or older and adopts the following articles of incorporation to form a nonprofit corporation (Chapter 317A).

ARTICLE I

NAME

1.01 Name


The name of this corporation shall be Oikotan - Bengali Cultural Society of Minnesota.


ARTICLE II

REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS


2.01 Registered Office Address


The physical address of the corporation is: 18744 Twilight Trl, Eden Prairie, MN 55346

The mailing address of the corporation is: 18744 Twilight Trl, Eden Prairie, MN 55346



ARTICLE III

DURATION

3.01 Duration


The period of duration of the corporation is perpetual.


ARTICLE IV

PURPOSE

4.01 Purpose


The organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes under IRC Section 501(c)(3), or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.


Within the context of the general purposes and limitations stated above, the primary objectives of the Corporation shall be:


a) To promote awareness of Bengali, ethnic identity and its art ,cultural and spiritual heritage along with other divergent aspects of Indian Culture

b) To organize cultural events involving (without limitation) Bengali and other Indian traditional and contemporary songs, dramas, and dances;


c) To establish a congenial platform where regular meetings and disclosures to pursue the stated objectives can be fulfilled and in partnering with like minded autonomous charitable and non-profit organizations.


Mission -

  1. To preserve and promote the timeless art and cultural heritage of the Bengali community in the Twin Cities by organizing events, fundraising, and partnering with like-minded organizations.


  1. Make a positive difference with active participation in relevant social causes partnering with other organizations.


Vision: Bring the rich and vibrant heritage of West Bengal, India, to Minnesota, while enhancing Indian cultural and artistic identity and supporting relevant social causes.


ARTICLE V

EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS


5.01 Exemption Requirements


At all times the following shall operate as conditions restricting the operations and activities of the corporation:

  1. No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, 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 distributions in furtherance of the purpose set forth in the purpose clause hereof.

  2. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall constitute the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, or any initiative or referendum before the public, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including by publication or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office.

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


ARTICLE VI

PERSONAL LIABILITY


6.01 Personal Liability


No member, officer or director of this corporation shall be personally liable for the debts or obligations of this corporation of any nature whatsoever, nor shall any of the property of the members, officers or directors be subject to the payment of the debts or obligations of this corporation.


ARTICLE VII

DISSOLUTION

7.01 Dissolution


Upon the dissolution of the corporation, assets of the corporation 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.



ARTICLE VIII

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

8.01 Governance


The management of the affairs of the corporation shall be vested in the board of directors, as defined by the corporation's bylaws. No director shall have any right, title, or interest in or to any property of the corporation.


5.02 Initial Directors


The initial directors of the corporation shall be:

Bikash Paul

Bodhisatya Bhaduri

Deepanjan Dutta

Sandeep Basu

Sanjit Bhowmick

Satabadi Datta

Saumyadip Bagchi

Smaran Misra

Subhadip Niyogi

Subhobrata Ray


Members of the initial board of directors shall serve until the first annual meeting, at which their successors will be duly elected and qualified, or removed as provided in the bylaws.


Any action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of the board of directors may be taken by written action signed by the number of board members that would be required to take the same action at a meeting of the board at which all board members were present.


ARTICLE IX

MEMBERSHIP

9.01 Membership


This corporation shall have no members.


ARTICLE X

AMENDMENTS

10.01 Amendments


Any amendment to the Articles of Incorporation may be adopted by approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the board of directors.






ARTICLE X

INCORPORATOR


In witness whereof, we, the undersigned, have hereunto subscribed my name for the purpose of forming the corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota and certify I have executed these Articles of Incorporation this 13th day of November, 2024.


Incorporator Name: Bikash Paul

Incorporator Address, City, State, ZIP: 16605 50th Ct N, Plymouth, MN - 55446

Incorporator Signature:


Incorporator Name: Bodhisatya Bhaduri

Incorporator Address, City, State, ZIP: 18532 60th Ave N, Plymouth, MN - 55446

Incorporator Signature:


Incorporator Name: Deepanjan Dutta

Incorporator Address, City, State, ZIP: Apt No 318, 13050 Dahlia Cir, Eden Prairie, MN - 55344

Incorporator Signature:


Incorporator Name: Sandeep Basu

Incorporator Address, City, State, ZIP: 1611 Windigo Ln, Shakopee, MN - 55379

Incorporator Signature:


Incorporator Name: Sanjit Bhowmick

Incorporator Address, City, State, ZIP: 520 Glacier Ln N, Plymouth, MN - 55447

Incorporator Signature:


Incorporator Name: Satabadi Datta

Incorporator Address, City, State, ZIP: 15592 Crabapple Ln, MN - 55347

Incorporator Signature:



Incorporator Name: Saumyadip Bagchi

Incorporator Address, City, State, ZIP: 8601 Endicott Trl, Eden Prairie, MN - 55347

Incorporator Signature:


Incorporator Name: Smaran Misra

Incorporator Address, City, State, ZIP: 18744 Twilight Trl, Eden Prairie, MN - 55346

Incorporator Signature:


Incorporator Name: Subhadip Niyogi

Incorporator Address, City, State, ZIP: 9367 Rath Pl, Eden Prairie, MN - 55347

Incorporator Signature:


Incorporator Name: Subhobrata Ray

Incorporator Address, City, State, ZIP: 15489 June Grass Ln, Eden Prairie, MN - 55347

Incorporator Signature: