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Articles of Incorporation

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Article I

The name of the corporation is: Alaska Trails.

Article II

The period of duration is perpetual.

Article III

The purposes of the organization are:

To raise and provide funds to organizations for acquisition, development, maintenance, promotion, safety and education regarding trails.

To educate through forums, conferences, informational materials, training and other activities.

To assist public and private organizations in the formulation of coordinated programs, policies and standards.

To preserve and improve public trail access and related facilities.

To promote sustainable trail systems for all users.

To encourage the formation of local trails organizations.

To develop and provide technical assistance and project support for trails.

To promote trails for their health, social and economic benefits.

To foster cooperation among diverse groups through facilitation and planning.

Article IV

Alaska Trails shall operate in a manner consistent with all federal requirements described in Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), and in compliance in all respects with the requirements of the State of Alaska Nonprofit Corporation Act AS 10.20.

Should the corporation be dissolved, all assets shall be distributed by the discretion of the Board of Directors to other trail nonprofits around the state.

Article V

The physical address of the initial registered office is: 3026 Wesleyan Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508. The mailing address of the corporation is: PO Box 140264, Anchorage, AK 99514-0264. The name of the initial registered agent is: __________________________________.

Article VI

The number of directors constituting the initial Board of Directors of this corporation is three. The names and addresses of those persons, each of who shall serve as a director until his or her successor is elected and qualified, are as follows:

Article VII

We, the incorporators, sign our names in year_______ in month___________ on the day_____.