RYMUR page number unmarked, likely A-31-a-19b
[Peoples Temple letterhead]
PHOTOCOPY CERTIFICATION
I, LINDA S. AMOS, Secretary of PEOPLES TEMPLE OF THE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST, a California (U.S.A.) Corporation, hereby certify:
That the photographic reproductions hereunto annexed of the hereinafter-designated documents were prepared by me from records on file in the office of said corporation of which they, respectively, purport to be copies; and that they are full, true, and correct; and that they constitute the most up-to-date and current versions:
- Resolution adopting bylaws of Peoples Temple of the Disciples of Christ (Exhibit A), dated December 14, 1970.
- Bylaws of Peoples Temple of the Disciples of Christ, a California Corporation (Exhibit A-1), dated December 14, 1970.
- Letter dated April 9, 1970 from Mrs. David L. Kratz, Vice President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for Northern California-Nevada region.
- Letter dated March 13, 1967 from Donald H. Reinnoldt, Associate Tax Counsel of the Franchise Tax Board of the State of California.
- Letter dated November 23, 1965 from James T. Philbin, Associate Tax Counsel for the Franchise Tax Board.
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(likely) A-31-a-19c
Photocopy Certification
- Letter dated August 3, 1972, from Wade D. Rubick, General Counsel, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada.
- Attachment to Rubick letter designated as Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Supplement to Publication No. 78 (Rev. 12-31-70) Cumulative List of Organizations, which shows that “member churches” of the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Inc. are officially recognized by the United States government as tax exempt.
In witness whereof, I execute the certificate this 7th day of January, 1974.
/s/ Linda S. Amos
Linda S. Amos, Secretary
[Notary seal of June B. Crym, Notary Public]
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A-31-a-8a
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Director Marceline M. Jones, who moved for its adoption, seconded by Director Archie J. Ijames, and passed and adopted this 14th day of December, 1970, by the following vote on roll call:
AYES: James W. Jones, Marceline M. Jones, and Archie J. Ijames
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
WHEREUPON, the President of the corporation declared the above and foregoing resolution adopted and SO ORDERED.
/s/ Archie J. Ijames
Archie J. Ijames
Vice President and Original Incorporator of the Corporation
ATTEST:
/s/ Linda S. Amos
Linda S. Amos, Recording Secretary
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A-31-a-8b
State of California
County of Mendocino
On this 7th day of January, 1974, there appeared personally before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, having been first duly sworn, LINDA S. AMOS, known to me to be the Secretary of PEOPLES TEMPLE OF THE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST, a California corporation, and the person whose name is subscribed to the within RESOLUTION ADOPTING BYLAWS OF PEOPLES TEMPLE OF THE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST, and acknowledged to me that she had previously executed the same.
/s/ June B. Crym
June B. Crym, Notary Public
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A-31-a-7a
[IRS Letterhead]
January 10, 1971
The General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Inc.
(formerly International Convention of Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ))
222 South Downey Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46219
EIN 35-086-8116 DO 31
Gentlemen:
We have received the copies of your Article of Incorporation together with Article of Amendment showing that your name has been changed from International Convention of Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) to The General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Inc.
Our records have been noted accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
[illegible signature]
Chief, Ruling Section
Exempt Organizations Branch
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A-31-a-6a – 6b
Internal Revenue Service, Supplement to Publication No. 78 (Rev. 12-31-70) Cumulative List of Organizations