Preamble  

We, the Filipino Americans residing in the Oregon Coast, in 
order to establish an association that is non-political, non-religious and non-profit, which shall promote and keep alive our cultures, infused with the ideals of liberty and democracy do hereby adopt this constitution and by-laws.  

ARTICLE I: Name

The name of this organization is the

Oregon Coast Filipino American Association

ARTICLE II: Offices  

The association shall maintain in the state of Oregon a registered address, which shall be that of the address of the duly elected Secretary of the Association. The Officers may at anytime, change the location of the registered address and the person designated as the registered agent. The association may also have other designated address at such places as the Officers may designate by resolution.

ARTICLE II: Purpose

The association shall be organized and operated exclusively for cultural education and charitable purposes. Subject to the limitations stated in the Articles of Incorporation, the purposes of this organization shall be to engage in lawful activities, none of which are for profit, for which the corporation may be organized. (Under Chapter 65 of the Oregon Revised Statues and Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954), or (the corresponding future statutes)

This association’s primary purpose will be:

a)  To provide hospitality, assistance to new resident settlers  and members
      alike.

b)  To develop, promote, and provide Filipino cultural programs.

c)  To promote social interactions among its members and other
      Filipino-American organizations.

d)  To have a civic organization that is non-profit, non-political and 
      non-religious.