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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
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ARTICLE IV
The member of the Corporation shall be Jeffrey E. Epstein or such person or entity as he
shall designate in writing.
ARTICLE V
A. The Corporation shall be managed by a Board of Trustees which may further delegate
management responsibilities to the officers of the Corporation. The number of Trustees constituting
the Board of Trustees is three. The number of Trustees may be increased or decreased from time to
time by amendment to the By-laws. but in no event shall the number be less than three.
B. The names and addresses of the initial Board of Trustees are as follows:
Paul Hoffman
Jeffrey Epstein 6100 Red Hook Quarter. Suite B-3
American Yacht Harbor
St. Thomas. VI 00802
Jeffrey Schantz 6100 Red Hook Quarter. Suite B-3
American Yacht Harbor
St. Thomas. VI 00802
C. Trustees shall be elected by the member as specified in the By-Laws. Any vacancy occurring
in the Board of Trustees upon the death. resignation, expiration of term of office, or removal of any
Trustee. or as a result °fan increase in the number of Trustees. shall be filled by a majority vote of
the remaining members of the Board of Trustees then in office under procedures specified in the By-
Laws.
D. The names and addresses of the initial Officers of the Corporation arc as follows:
President Jeffrey Epstein
6100 Red Hook Quarter. Suite B-3
American Yacht Harbor
St. Thomas. VI 00802
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ARTICLE IV
The member of the Corporation shall be Jeffrey E. Epstein or such person or entity as he
shall designate in writing.
ARTICLE V
A. The Corporation shall be managed by a Board of Trustees which may further delegate
management responsibilities to the officers of the Corporation. The number of Trustees constituting
the Board of Trustees is three. The number of Trustees may be increased or decreased from time to
time by amendment to the By-laws. but in no event shall the number be less than three.
B. The names and addresses of the initial Board of Trustees are as follows:
Paul Hoffman
Jeffrey Epstein 6100 Red Hook Quaver. Suite B-3
American Yacht Harbor
St. Thomas. VI 00802
Jeffrey. Schantz 6100 Red Hook Quarter. Suite B-3
American Yacht Harbor
St. Thomas. VI 00302
C. Trustees shall be elected by the member as specified in the By-Laws. Any vacancy occurring
in the Board of Trustees upon the death. resignation. expiration of term of office. or removal of any
Trustee. or as a result of an increase in the number of Trustees. shall be filled by a majority vote of
the remaining members of the Board of Thistees then in office under procedures specified in the By -
Laws.
D. The names and addresses of the initial Officers of the Corporation are as follows:
President Jeffrey Epstein
6100 Red Hook Quarter. Suite B-3
American Yacht Harbor
St. Thomas. VI 00802
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Vice President Jeffrey Schantz
6100 Red Hook Quarter. Suite B-3
American Yacht Harbor
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Vice President
Secretary Jeffrey Schantz
6100 Red Hook Quarter, Suite B-3
American Yacht Harbor
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Treasurer Jeffrey Epstein
6100 Red Hook Quarter. Suite B-3
American Yacht Harbor
St. Thomas. VI 00802
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Treasurer
E. The officers of the Corporation shall be elected at an annual meeting oldie Board olTrustees
on a date to be specified in the By-Laos.
ARTICLE VI
The corporation is to have perpetual existence.
ARTICLE NM
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alter. amend or repeal the By-Laws or adopt new By-Latins.
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B. In the event of the dissolution or final liquidation of the Corporation:
(I) None of the property of the Corporation nor any proceeds thereof shall be
distributed to or divided among any of the Trustees or officers of the Corporation or
inure to the benefit of any individual.
(2) After all liabilities and obligations of the Corporation have been paid. satisfied
and discharged. or adequate provisions made therefor, all remaining property and
assets of the Corporation shall be distributed for an exempt purpose or for public use
in accordance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the
corresponding provision of subsequent tax law) and the regulations issued
thereunder.
ARTICLE VW
The names and addresses of the persons who are the incorporators of the Corporation areas follows:
Barbara Mignon Weatherly
Paul Hoffman
Jeffrey Epstein
6100 Red Hook Quaner. Suite B-3
American Yacht Harbor
St. Thomas. VI 00802
ARTICLE IX
The amount of indebtedness to which the Corporation may be subject is unlimited.
• ARTICLE X •
The articles of incorporation may be amended when authorized by a vote of two-thirds of the
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have made, signed and acknowledged these Articles of
Incorporation this/ day of ifta_ 2000.
BARB Mt ON THE
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 200C
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