State of Florida
Department of State
I certify the attached is a true and correct copy of the Articles of Incorporation of DD214 ALLIED RACING INC., a Florida corporation, filed electronically on December 12, 2022 effective January 01, 2023, as shown by the records of this office.
I further certify that this is an electronically transmitted certificate authorized by section 15.16, Florida Statutes, and authenticated by the code noted below.
The document number of this corporation is N22000013780.
Authentication Code: 221213140610-900398948129#1
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of Florida
at Tallahassee, the Capital, this the
Thirteenth day of December, 2022
DD214 ALLLIED RACING, INC.
BYLAWS
PURPOSE:
DD214 Allied Racing Inc. is a non-profit organization whose purpose is assist veterans by getting them involved with motorcycle and motorcycle sidecar racing to provide relief from PTSD and overcoming other disabilities through providing an outlet through an outdoor adventure. To supply motorcycles/motorcycle sidecars to the veteran(s) on a race-by-race basis. Provide hands on training and basic motorcycle mechanics. Further to assist in providing protective equipment (race suits, helmets, boots, gloves) for those veterans participating in the program as well as motorcycle equipment required for the veteran. Lastly to aid in off setting the expense of transportation and registration fees to events.
Board of Directors: The Board of Directors shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer and four standing members.
The Board shall elect the CEO of the Corporation.
The Board shall elect officers every two years.
A member of the Board may only be removed by a unanimous vote of the remaining Board members.
Board meetings shall be held every four months beginning in January of each year.
The Board members shall serve on a volunteer basis without compensation.
Only the CEO or Treasurer may sign contracts as approved by the Board of Directors.
Responsibilities of Officers and Board Members:
CEO – shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Corporation: Victor Stivason
President – conduct Board meetings and administration of Corporation:
Victor Stivason
Vice-President – responsible for donation and sponsorships, recruitment of program recipients: Kurt Jaeger
Secretary/Treasurer – responsible for the financial health of the Corporation to include final approval of expenditures:
Bruce Rutherford
Board Members:
#1 – motorcycle technical and accusation: Mike Stivason
#2 – motorcycle sidecar fabrication and design: Jerry Hoag
#3 – liaisons with Canadian Veterans recruitment and sponsorship:
Miles Holden
#4 – liaisons with UK Veterans recruitment and sponsorship:
Boris Stroud
NOTE: All Board members can and should help in all areas of the program.
Donations and Sponsorships:
All donation and sponsorship monies shall be deposited in the Corporation’s bank account regardless of the amount collected.
Donations and sponsorships will be used for the benefit of qualified individuals admitted into the various programs. This will include racing gear, travel expenses and entrance fees.
Donations and sponsorships will also be used in the purchase, preparation and maintenance of vehicles to accomplish the stated mission of the Corporation.
No member of the Corporation shall receive a salary. Reimbursement for expenses shall be considered where it is directly related to the mission of the Corporation.
Priority of Assistance;
Priority in Order of Assistance:
US – 50 to 100% disabled Veteran
US – 10 to 40% disabled Veteran
Allied – 10 to 100% disabled Veteran
US – Veteran
Allied Veterans
Children of US Veterans
Children of Allied Veterans
Qualification for Program:
Individuals must submit or be recommended by a National Veterans organization to be considered for inclusion.
DD 214
Letter of disability from VA or other government organization.
Proof of relationship to Veteran if applying under the relationship clause.
Sign legal waiver of responsibility for injury or damage.
Proof of medical insurance.
A two-thirds (2/3) yes vote of the Board is required for admittance to the program.
Fiscal:
The fiscal year shall be 1 January through 31 December.
A yearly financial report shall be submitted not later than 30 days from the end of the previous fiscal year and be approved by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors.
All records shall be available to the members of the Board of Directors by the Treasurer upon 14 days written notice.
All Federal required reporting shall be completed before its due date and shall be the responsibility of the Treasurer and the President of the Board.
These Bylaws approved January 12, 2023 by a meeting of the Board of Directors.
Bruce Rutherford Victor Stivason
Secretary/Treasurer President