MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE COOPERATIVE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 308A Filing Fee $60.00 READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM. The undersigned incorporator(s), in order to form a cooperative association under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 308A, adopt the following: ARTICLE I – COOPERATIVE NAME Name of Cooperative: (Required) ARTICLE II - PURPOSE The purpose of this association are to own, lease, mortgage, sell buy, operate, encumber and in all possible ways deal, trade, and invest in real and personal property in this or any other jurisdiction as a principal, agent, partner, either general or limited, or as a member of a joint venture, syndicate or other form of business entity and to own and vote stock in this or any other corporation or association, all of which activities shall be for the use and benefit of the members of the association and their families, and any other purposes permitted by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 308A. ARTICLES III – PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS The Principal Place of Business is: (Required) Street Address (A PO Box by itself is not acceptable) City State Zip ARTICLE IV - DURATION The period of duration of this association shall be: (If you do not complete this item, a perpetual duration is assumed by law.) ARTICLE V – REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT The Registered Office Address of the Corporation is: (Required) Street Address (A PO Box by itself is not acceptable) City State Zip The Registered Agent at the above address is: Agent’s Name (A registered agent is not required.) ARTICLE VI – OTHER LAWFUL PROVISIONS (Optional) If the cooperative is to be organized on a capital stock basis, the total authorized number of shares and the par value of each share: If the shares are to be classified, a description of the classes of shares, including a statement of the number of shares in each class and relative rights, preferences, and restrictions grant to or imposed upon the shares of each class: American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com The names, post office addresses, and terms of office of the directors of the first board: ARTICLE VII – INCORPORATORS (Required) 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. Incorporator’s Name: (print) Complete Address : Signature: American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com INSTRUCTIONS Retain the original signed copy of this document for your records and submit a legible photocopy for filing with the Secretary of State. NOTE: This form is intended merely as a guide in the formation of a Minnesota corporation. It is not intended to cover all situations. If this form does not meet the specific needs and requirements of the corporation, the incorporators should draft their own articles. ARTICLE I – COOPERATIVE NAME: (Required) State the exact name of the cooperative. A preliminary name availability search may be done by accessing our Website at www.sos.state.mn.us or by calling our Business Information Line between 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday at (651) 296-2803 or toll free at 1-877-551-6SOS (6767). ARTICLE II – PURPOSE (Required) ARTICLES III – PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: (Required) List a complete street address or rural route and rural route box number of the principal place of business. A post office box by itself cannot be accepted as the address of the principal place of business. ARTICLE IV – DURATION: The cooperative has a perpetual duration unless stated otherwise in this item. ARTICLE V – REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT: (Required) The Registered Office address is required. List the complete street address or rural route and rural route box number for the registered office address. Post office box numbers are NOT acceptable. This MUST be a Minnesota address. If you have a registered agent, list the full name of the agent located at the registered office address. ARTICLE VI – OTHER LAWFUL PROVISIONS (Optional) ARTICLE VII – INCORPORATORS: (Required) Only one incorporator is required. State the name and complete address for each incorporator. A signature is required for each incorporator or by 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).) List the incorporators on an additional sheet if there are more than two incorporators. Filing Fee: $60.00 Payable to the MN Secretary of State 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 8:00 - 4:00, Monday - Friday, excluding holidays) To obtain a copy of a form you can go to our web site at www.sos.state.mn.us , or contact us between 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday at (651) 296-2803 or toll free 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. This document can be made available in alternative formats, such as large print, Braille or audio tape, by calling (651)296-2803/voice. For a TTY/TTD (deaf and hard of hearing) communication, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529 and ask them to place a call to (651)2962803. 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