Rocky Mountain Christian Institute 1938 Belt View Drive Helena, MT

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1 Rocky Mountain Christian Institute 1938 Belt View Drive Helena, MT We are happy to present you with the Rocky Mountain Christian Institute Membership packet. You may obtain additional information on the Internet at our Web address. The Rocky Mountain Christian Institute is an association of Churches and was formed in May of 1998 for the following purpose: To provide support materials, services, facilities and software for Christian Churches, Christian Schools, Christian Activities and Christian Individuals. To support Christian Education by developing and distributing Correspondence Courses and Christian Education Materials for Christian Schools. To support and provide Christian youth activities for communities that have access to RMCI facilities. RMCI is a 501(C3) tax exempt organization which means all contributions are tax deductible. We currently manage a Mountain Retreat Facility that is located near Dearborn Montana. Our hope is to conduct youth activities, campfire devotionals, Christian marriage encounters, weddings and many other Christian fellowship activities at the Retreat. Andy Sorenson is the Facility Superintendent and camp host. RMCI maintains a World Wide Internet Support Ministry and is dedicated to continually improving this Ministry. The Officers of RMCI are: Richard L. Subry, President Shaun Peterson, Vice President Margaret Ramsey, Secretary and Treasurer The Board of Directors are :Jerry Christison Tom Anderson Mike Roucheleau Brian Christensen Jim Ward Shaun Petersen Roy Ramsey Richard Subry Bob Alfred Scott Falley Please look over the attached material and let us know what you think. In Christian Love, Richard L. Subry, President

2 Internet Activities of RMCI RMCI hosts two religious web sites, which are: Primary site of the Institute. This web site has many religious documents that can be downloaded for teaching and edification. The site has been gaining in popularity every year. 125,000 documents have been downloaded as of 12/31/ Web Site for all of the Churches of Christ in Montana Web Site for of the Churches of Christ in Montana How to Become A Member The of RMCI state that in order to be a member you must meet the following conditions: 1. Are sponsored by two members in good standing. 2. Are current on dues when dues are applicable (Current dues are $15.00 per quarter). 3. Have subscribed to the RMCI statement of faith. 4. Have had their application approved by a majority vote of the current board or its designated committee. Membership is limited to individuals only. Organizations may not be full voting members of RMCI. The IRS allows a tax deduction for all dues and contributions to RMCI. RMCI is governed by a board of directors that have been appointed by the Rocky Mountain Church of Christ and the Great Falls Church of Christ. Current Activities of RMCI 1. Manages a 27 acre Mountain Retreat Property located near Dearborn Montana. 2. Operates a World Wide Web Site named RockyMountainChristian.org 3. Distributes Christian Education Materials Send a signed Statement of Faith and dues in the amount of $15.00 To: Margaret Ramsey, Treasurer, 1938 Belt View Drive, Helena, MT or richard_subry@msn.com

3 S cott a nd L ind y s H o use R unning R iver C hristia n C am p Stew arts H ouse Cooper Drive B ig P ine L a ne D earborn Interchange T urn O ff Dearborn Inn oro the Running River Christian Camp at Dearborn, Scott Heddings is the Camp Superintendent

4 Statement of Faith All members of the Rocky Mountain Christian Institute are committed to providing Christian support activities for Individuals, Churches, or Schools. These support activities consist of providing personal services; software, correspondence courses, Christian School educational materials and facilities that can be used by Individuals, Churches, or Schools that desire Christian based development and educational assistance. All members of the Rocky Mountain Christian Institute must subscribe to the following statement of faith: 1. The Bible is the written Word of God, given to mankind by inspiration of the Holy Spirit ( 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20). The Bible is true (John 17:17) and has been confirmed as true by miraculous signs and wonders (Acts 14:3). The Bible will be the standard of judgment.on the last day (John 12: 48). 2. There is one God (Ephesians 4:6). He has 3 distinct personalities The Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19) commonly referred to as the Holy Trinity or Godhead. 3. Jesus Christ is "The Son of God" (John 3:16). He is an actual historical figure placed in an actual historical setting (Luke 3 :1-2, 21). Jesus is God and has existed from the beginning of time (John 1:1-2). He came as a man in the flesh to make himself known (John 1:14-18), with the set purpose and foreknowledge to demonstrate his love by dying on a cross to pay the price for our sins (Romans 5:8). He died, was buried, and rose from the dead on the third day (Matthew 28: 1-10). He appeared to many people (I Corinthians 15: 3-8) and is now exalted and reigning at the right hand of God (Acts 2:33). 4. All men have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23 ). This gift of eternal salvation is obtained solely by the grace of God and cannot be earned by the works or good deeds of any man (Ephesians 2:8-9), Jesus is the way and the truth and the life. The only way to heaven is through Jesus (John 14:6). 5. This gift of God is accepted by obeying his gospel (Acts 5:32, 1 Peter 4:17). The good news message is the same message that was preached in the first gospel sermon by the apostle Peter (Acts 2). The gospel message consists of believing in Jesus (John 8:24), obeying his commands (John 14:15), repenting from our sins (Luke 13:3, Acts 2:38), confessing him as our Lord (Romans 10:9 10 ), and being baptized by immersion in water for the forgiveness of sins and to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38-41). Once we are baptized into Christ (Romans 6: 3-6) we have clothed ourselves with Christ (Galatians 3:27). We are then called to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior. To him be the glory both now and forever (2 Peter 3:18)! Signed : Please Print Name: Signature (indicates acceptance of statement of faith and desire to be considered for membership) Mailing Address (Street or P.O. Box, City, State, Zip Code: Home # Work # _ Fax# E-mall Address What areas of participation in Rocky Mountain Christian Institute interest you? Please indicate by marking with an X. Promoting the Institute Writing Editing Maintaining The Internet Server Mailing and distributing Developing Software Building Facilities Developing Web Pages Leading and Hosting Youth Groups Other

5 As of May 10, 2004 ARTICLE I - ORGANIZATION 1. NAME The name of this organization shall be the Rocky Mountain Christian Institute, Inc. herein after referred to as RMCI. 2. SEAL The organization shall have a seal which shall be in the following form: 3. NAME CHANGE The organization may, at its pleasure, change its name by vote of the board of directors. Any such name change shall be done by filing of notice of the use of an assumed name by the Corporation or by amendment to the of the Corporation and the Articles of Incorporation with the State of Montana. 1. PURPOSES ARTICLE II - PURPOSES The following are the purposes for which this Corporation has been organized: To provide support materials, services, facilities and software for Christian Churches, Christian Schools, Christian Activities and Christian Individuals. To support Christian Education by developing and distributing Correspondence Courses and Christian Education Materials for Christian Schools. To support and provide Christian youth activities for communities that have access to RMCI facilities. Rocky Mountain Christian Institute is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to 5/10/2004 Page 5 of 12

6 organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the internal Revenue Code, corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under section 170 (c) (2) of the internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Upon the dissolution of the organization, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which the principal office of the organization is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes. 1. MEMBERSHIP ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP Membership in this organization shall be open to all who 1. Must be sponsored by two members in good standing. 2. Are current on dues when dues are applicable. 3. Have subscribed to the RMCI statement of faith. 4. Have had their application approved by a majority vote of the current board or its designated committee. 5/10/2004 Page 6 of 12

7 Membership is limited to individuals only. Organizations may not be full voting members of RMCI. A member shall not be entitled to vote for the board of directors. Members are entitled to enjoy the member benefits established by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS 1. REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MEETING Regular meetings of this organization shall be held at the discretion of the board of directors. Members are not allowed to vote on the business matters of the corporation. Membership meetings are for the purpose of soliciting input for the board of directors on the affairs of the corporation. 3. SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS Special meetings of the board of directors of the organization may be called by the president when he (she) deems it to be in the best interest of the organization. The secretary shall cause to be mailed notices of such special meetings to all board members at their addresses as they appear in the membership roll book of this organization. Such notices shall be sent at least 14 days prior to the scheduled date of the meeting. The notice shall state the reasons the meeting has been called, the business to be transacted and by whom the meeting was called. At the request of 2 members of the Board of Directors the organization, the president shall cause a special meeting of be board of directors to be called. Such requests must be made in writing at least 30 days before the requested date of scheduling. No other business but that specified in the notice may be transacted at such special board meetings without the unanimous consent of all present at such meeting. ARTICLE V - GOVERNING ORGANIZATIONS RMCI will be governed by Churches of Christ residing in the State of Montana. The following governing organizations will be entitled to appoint the number of directors stated below: Rocky Mountain Church of Christ P.O. Box 7424 Helena, Montana Five Directors 5/10/2004 Page 7 of 12

8 Helena Church of Christ 1000 Ewing Helena, Montana Four Directors Great Falls Church of Christ 3400 Central Ave GREAT FALLS, MT Two Directors ARTICLE VI - VOTING 1. VOTING Voting at all meetings, except for the election of officers, shall be by voice. Election of officers shall be done by written ballot of the board of directors and the voting board member shall not be identified on said ballot. The officers shall be selected from board members and shall be elected as follows; 1. The President shall appoint a nominating committee of two members in April of each year. The nominating committee shall submit the names of candidates for the various offices at the annual meeting of the membership and board of directors. At these meetings nominations for all offices can also be made from the floor. 2. The candidates will then be voted upon. Officers will begin their term of office immediately after their election to office. At all votes by ballot, the chairperson of the meeting may, prior to the vote, appoint a committee of 2 board members who shall act as "Inspectors of Election" and who, at the conclusion of the balloting, shall certify in writing to the chairperson, the results of the balloting. The certified copy of the results shall be placed in the minute book of the organization. No "Inspector of Election" may be a candidate for office. 1. ORDER OF BUSINESS ARTICLE VI I- ORDER OF BUSINESS The order of business at meetings shall be as follows: A. Roll call. B. Reading of the minutes of the preceding meeting. 5/10/2004 Page 8 of 12

9 C. Reports of committees. D. Reports of officers. E. Old and unfinished business. F. New business. G. Other miscellaneous business. H. Adjournment. 1. MANAGEMENT Rocky Mountian Christian Institute ARTICLE VIII - BOARD OF DIRECTORS The business of this organization shall be managed by the Board of Directors of this organization. The Board of Directors shall have the control and management of the affairs and business of this organization. The Board of Directors shall act only in the name of the organization when it shall be regularly convened by its chairperson after due notice to all the directors and officers of such meeting. 2. DIRECTORS The initial board of directors shall be as follows: Jerry Botts Jerry Christison Scott Heddings Richard Jackson Shaun Peterson Richard Subry Rocky Mountain Church of Christ Helena Church of Christ Rocky Mountain Church of Christ Rocky Mountain Church of Christ Rocky Mountain Church of Christ Rocky Mountain Church of Christ They shall have staggered terms as noted in the minutes of the first reorganization meeting. The directors for the ensuing term shall be chosen by the governing organizations stated in the By-laws. The directors will serve for a term of 3 years. 5/10/2004 Page 9 of 12

10 Vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be filled by the respective governing organization that the director represented. A director may be removed when sufficient cause exists for such removal. The Board of Directors may entertain charges against any director. A director may be represented by counsel at any removal hearing. The Board of Directors shall adopt such rules as it may, at its discretion, deem necessary for the best interests of the organization for said hearings. 3. QUORUM Three (3) of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum. Each director shall have one vote and such voting may not be done by proxy. 4. MEETINGS The meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held quarterly or as scheduled by the President of corporation. The Board of Directors may make such rules and regulations covering its meetings as it may, in its discretion, deem necessary. The statement of faith for RMCI shall be established by the Board of Directors. The president of the organization, by virtues of the office, shall be chairperson or the Board of Directors. The secretary of the organization shall serve as secretary for the Board of Directors. ARTICLE IX - OFFICERS 1. OFFICERS TERMS The initial officers of the organization are as follows: President: Dick Subry 1 Year Vice President: Shaun Peterson 1 Year Secretary: Lindy Heddings 1 Year Treasurer: Scott Heddings 1 Year Subsequent officers shall serve a one year term of office or until the next annual Board meeting is held following the annual membership meeting. All officers serve at the pleasure of the Board and can be removed by the Board. 5/10/2004 Page 10 of 12

11 2. PRESIDENT The president shall preside at all membership meetings, be chairperson of the Board of Directors (by virtue of the office), present an annual report of the work of the organization at each annual meeting, appoint all committees (permanent or temporary), see that all books, reports and certificates, as required by law, are properly kept or filed, may be one of the officers who may sign the checks or drafts of the organization and have such powers as may be reasonably construed as belonging to the chief executive of any organization. 3. VICE PRESIDENT The vice president shall, in the event of the absence or the inability of the president to exercise his or her office, become acting president of the organization with all the rights, privileges and powers as if he or she had been the duly elected president. 4. SECRETARY The secretary shall keep the minutes and records of the organization in appropriate books, file any certificate required (federal, state or local), give and serve all notices to members of the organization, may be one of the officers required to sign the checks and drafts of the organization, present to the membership, at any meetings, any communication addressed to the secretary of the organization, submit to the Board of Directors any communications addressed to the secretary of the organization, attend to all correspondence of the organization and exercise all duties incident to the office of secretary. 5. TREASURER The treasurer shall: have care and custody of all monies belonging to the organization, be solely responsible for such monies or securities of the organization, be one of the officers who shall sign checks or drafts of the organization and shall exercise all duties incident to the office of treasurer. No special fund may be set aside that shall make it unnecessary for the treasurer to sign the checks or drafts issued upon it. The treasurer shall render, at stated periods as the Board of Directors shall determine, a written account of the finances of the organization and such reports shall be physically affixed to the minutes of the Board of Directors of such meetings. 6. COMPENSATION No officer or director shall, for reason of the office, be entitled to receive any salary or compensation, however nothing herein shall be construed to prevent an officer or director from receiving compensation from the organization for duties other than as an officer or director. 5/10/2004 Page 11 of 12

12 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rocky Mountian Christian Institute Officers shall, by virtue of their office, be members of the Board of Directors. SALARIES ARTICLE X - SALARIES The Board of Directors shall hire and fix the compensation of any and all employees which they, in their discretion, determine as necessary for the conduct of the business of the organization. 1. COMMITTEES ARTICLE XI - COMMITTEES All committees of this organization shall be established by the President and the term of office shall be for a period of one year or less, unless terminated sooner by the action of President or Board of Directors. 1. DUES ARTICLE XII - DUES The dues of this organization shall be established by the Board of Directors and shall be payable by the 15 th of each month. 1. AMENDMENTS ARTICLE XIII - AMENDMENTS The Board of Directors may amend, alter, repeal or enhance these by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Board whenever the number of directors represents at least three fourths of the total outstanding board members. 5/10/2004 Page 12 of 12