Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Minnesota Cooperative | Amendment to Articles Read the instructions before completing this form. Filing Fee: $55 for expedited service in-person and online filings, $35 if submitted by mail 1. Cooperative Name: (Required) Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 308A or 308B 2. The following amendments of articles or modifications to the statutory requirements regulating the above cooperative were adopted: (Insert full text of newly amended Article(s) indicating which article(s) is (are) being amended or added.) If the full text of the amendment will not fit in the space provided, attach additional pages. ARTICLE 3. This amendment was adopted by the vote of a majority of those voting on the amendment and a duly noticed and validly held meeting of the members, after the amendment was approved by the board of directors. This amendment has been approved pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 308A or 308B. 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Signature (See instructions for authorization signature requirements) Date Email Address for Official Notices Enter an email address to which the Secretary of State can forward official notices required by law and other notices: Check here to have your email address excluded from requests for bulk data, to the extent allowed by Minnesota law. List a name and daytime phone number of a person who can be contacted about this form: Contact Name Phone Number Entities that own, lease, or have any financial interest in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed must register with the MN Dept. of Agriculture's Corporate Farm Program. Does this entity own, lease, or have any financial interest in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed? No Yes DomesticCooperativeAmendmentRev.7/15/2013 INSTRUCTIONS File your business document online by visiting our website at www.sos.state.mn.us. This form is intended merely as a guide for filing and is not intended to cover all situations. Retain the original signed copy of this document for your records and submit a legible photocopy for filing with the Office of the Secretary of State. 1. List the exact cooperative name as filed with this office. 2. List the information that is being amended. If you are changing your business name, a preliminary name availability check may be done by accessing our website at www.sos.state.mn.us. 3. Signature Requirements: o 308A Cooperative: Chair, Vice-Chair, President, Vice-President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, or an Authorized Agent (The signing party must indicate on the document that they are acting as the agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required and that they have been authorized to sign on behalf of that person(s).) o 308B Cooperative: Chair, Vice-Chair, Records Officer, Assistant Records Officer, or an Authorized Agent (The signing party must indicate on the document that they are acting as the agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required and that they have been authorized to sign on behalf of that person(s).) Email Address for Official Notices. This email address may be used to send annual renewal reminders and other important notices that may require action or response. Check the box if you wish to have your email address excluded from requests for bulk data, to the extent allowed by Minnesota law. List a name and daytime telephone number of a person who can be contacted about this form. Filing Fee: $55 for expedited service in-person and online filings, $35 if submitted by mail Payable to the MN Secretary of State Please submit all items together and mail to the address below: FILE IN-PERSON OR MAIL TO: Minnesota Secretary of State - Business Services Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building 60 Empire Drive, Suite 100 St Paul, MN 55103 (Staffed 8 a.m. ­ 4 p.m., Monday - Friday, excluding holidays) Phone Lines: (9 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F) Metro Area 651-296-2803; Greater MN 1-877-551-6767 All of the information on this form is public. Minnesota law requires certain information to be provided for this type of filing. If that information is not included, your document may be returned unfiled. 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