SECTION I - NAME

The name of the corporation is: Local Hunger, Ltd. 
 

SECTION II - MISSION

The mission of Local Hunger, Ltd. is to develop, promote and support a macro organizational approach to easing hunger in the USA and the world, by networking with and supporting established organizations in local communities who have direct contact with and exposure to the local hunger problem and are active in the physical distribution of food to the needy. 
 

SECTION III - GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
 

1. Maximize alliances with existing hunger relief organizations for efficient service of the targeted need groups.
2. Strive to always be aware of and sensitive to the ever changing tragedy of hunger in our surrounding world.
3. Promote our cause in all our circles of influence through honest and insightful sharing of our knowledge.
4. Practice humility, goodness, honesty and empathy in all our affairs. 

A board of directors will govern activities of the corporation and make major decisions regarding the direction of the corporation. Revisions to articles and/or Bylaws will be the responsibility of the board. 
 

SECTION V - OFFICERS

The corporation will have the following officers:

Chairman - elected by board of directors. Responsibilities include overseeing activities of the corporation to insure consistency with purpose of mission and within the established bylaws of the corporation. Responsible for chairing all annual meetings and special meetings of the board of directors.

Secretary - Handle minutes of meetings, coordination and organizational responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties as required.

Treasurer - Responsible for overseeing financial operations of the corporation. 
 

SECTION VI - MEMBERS

Membership of board of directors will be limited to minimum of three members with a maximum of nine. Any additional members or new members, beyond the initial selected board, must be approved by majority vote of board of directors. Term of board membership will be unlimited. Director may not hold position of Chairman of the Board. Board will be an active board with each member personally committing to embrace the mission of the corporation and supporting the objectives of the corporation. Members agree to keep informed regarding domestic and world hunger issues. 
 

SECTION VII - COMPENSATION

By its nature, the board of directors is a volunteer group. any decision regarding compensation will be based on majority vote of board of directors. 
 

SECTION VIII - ELECTIONS AND MEETINGS

A minimum of two formal meetings will be held each year with an annual meeting held at a mutually agreeable location, in February or March of each year, after previous year end results are posted to address the following:
 

• Election of officers as necessary
• Review of past years performances
• Nomination and Election of new board members
• Revisions to Mission Statement, Articles, Bylaws
• Major yearly investment decisions
• Major yearly fund raising project decisions
• All other major directional decisions

A second formal meeting will be held in the month of august or September of each year. Participation of out-of-town members via teleconference will be acceptable. Other less formal meetings will be held from time to time to address specific issues. Attendance at informal meetings is not mandatory. Secretary will transmit minutes to all absentee members who will have the option of voting via return mail or fax correspondence. 
 

SECTION IX - DISBURSEMENTS

The Director shall have check writing signature authority for expenditures of the corporation. All checks written for the corporation in an amount exceeding $500 must be authorized in writing by the Treasurer. Unless otherwise decided by the board of directors, the director, treasurer and secretary may have signature authority. The director will be responsible for day to day management of the check book unless otherwise approved by the board. 
 

SECTION X - IMPEACHMENT

Any member or officer of the board, director or other officer may be impeached by unanimous vote of the remaining board for moral, ethical or legal violations directly affecting the mission of Local Hunger, Ltd. and proven through due process of hearing by the board and/or (if applicable) proven in a court of law. 
 

SECTION XI - LOCAL HUNGER, LTD. MANAGEMENT

Director: Elected by board of directors for indefinite term of office with annual reviews.

Founder and creator of Local Hunger, Ltd., Jim C. Manus, will be initial Director until voluntary retirement, death or impeachment.

Responsibilities include successful operation of the corporation, including but not limited to, operations, finances, marketing and communications. Responsible for operating corporation consistent with mission statement. Responsible for keeping board advised of all important corporate matters which may affect consistency with mission and progress of growth objectives. Director has primary check signing authority and staffing authority including delegation of above mentioned duties as deemed appropriate.