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The Bylaws

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THE BYLAWS OF , The following Bylaws are adopted by the shareholders of the corporation entitled to vote for the government of the corporation: ARTICLE I MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS (a) Annual Meetings. The regular annual meeting of the shareholders shall be held at the principal office of the corporation, at , (address) on (date ) of each year. If that day falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on the day following. The first annual meeting shall be held in (year). (b) Special Meetings. The Secretary shall call special meetings pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors, or upon the written request of two directors, or by shareholders representing percent of the shares issued and entitled to vote. Calls for special meetings shall specify the time, place and purpose thereof. No business other than that specified in the call shall be considered. (c) Notice of Meetings. A written notice stating the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting of shareholders shall be given either by personal delivery or by mail at least days but not more than days before the date of the meeting to each shareholder of record entitled to notice of the meeting. If mailed, such notice shall be addressed to the shareholder at his address as it appears on the records of the corporation. All notices with respect to any shares held in more than one name may be given to the one who is named first on the certificate of stock. Notice so given shall be considered as notice to all the holders of such shares. (d) Quorum. A majority of the shares issued and outstanding, represented by the holders of record thereof, in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of shareholders, but less than such number may adjourn the meeting from time to time. At such adjourned meeting any business may be transacted which might have been transacted if the meeting had been held as originally called. (e) Proxies. Any shareholder entitled to vote at a meeting of shareholders may be represented and vote thereat by proxy in writing, subscribed by such shareholder or by his duly authorized attorney and submitted to the Secretary at or before such meeting. ARTICLE II SEAL The seal of the corporation shall be It shall remain in the custody of the Secretary. The seal or a facsimile thereof shall be affixed to all certificates of stock. If deemed advisable and authorized by the Board of Directors, a duplicate seal may be kept and used by any other officer of the corporation or by the Transfer Agent or Registrar. ARTICLE III SHARES SECTION 1. Certificates. Certificates evidencing the ownership of shares of the corporation shall be issued to those entitled to them by transfer or otherwise. Each certificate shall be numbered consecutively, shall be signed by the President or a Vice President and by the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, the Treasurer, or Assistant Treasurer. The certificate shall bear the seal of the corporation and shall contain such recitals as may be required by law. The certificates shall be of such tenor and design as the Board of Directors may determine. SECTION 2. Transfers. (a) Shares may be transferred by the registered holders thereof or by their legally empowered attorneys or by their legal representatives, by surrender of the certificate and a written assignment of the shares. The Board of Directors may appoint such Transfer Agents or Registrars of shares as it may deem advisable and may define their powers and duties. (b) All endorsements, assignments, transfers, share powers or other instruments of transfer of securities standing in the name of the corporation shall be executed for and in the name of the corporation by any two of the following officers: the President or a Vice President and the Treasurer or Secretary, or an Assistant Treasurer or an Assistant Secretary, or by any person or persons authorized by the Board of Directors. SECTION 3. Lost Certificates. The Board of Directors may order new certificates to be issued in place of any certificates claimed to have been lost or destroyed. In every case the owner or owners of the lost certificates shall first furnish a bond to the corporation with surety or sureties satisfactory to the corporation, in such sum as the Board of Directors may in its discretion deem sufficient, as indemnity against any loss or liability that the corporation may incur by reason of the issuance of the new certificates. The Board of Directors may at its discretion, refuse to issue such new certificates, save upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction. SECTION 4. Closing of Transfer Books. The share transfer books of the corporation may be closed by order of the Board of Directors for a period not exceeding ten (10) days prior to any meeting of shareholders and for a period not exceeding (10) days prior to the payment of any dividend. The times during which the books may be closed shall be fixed by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE IV DIRECTORS The number of members of the Board of Directors shall be determined pursuant to law, and then only by a resolution of the shareholders entitled to vote. The election of directors shall be held at the regular annual meeting of the shareholders or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Unless removed, as permitted by law or by these Bylaws, Directors shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which they were elected and shall continue in office until their respective successors shall have been duly elected and qualified. ARTICLE V VACANCIES IN THE BOARD A resignation by a Director shall take effect upon its receipt by the Secretary unless some other time is specified therein. In case of any vacancy in the Board of Directors through death, resignation, removal, disqualification or other cause deemed sufficient by the Board, the remaining directors, though less than a majority of the Board, by affirmative vote of a majority of those present at any duly convened meeting may, except as herein provided, elect a successor to hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of that Director, and until the election and qualification of a successor. ARTICLE VI REGULAR MEETINGS Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held periodically on such dates as the Board may designate. ARTICLE VII SPECIAL MEETINGS Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be called by the Secretary and held at the request of the President or any two of the Directors. ARTICLE VIII NOTICE OF MEETINGS Written notice of the time and place of each meeting of the Directors shall be given by the Secretary to each Director either by personal delivery or by mail, telegram, or cablegram at least two days before the meeting, which notice need not specify the purpose of the meeting. Notice of adjournment of a meeting need not be given if the time and place to which it is adjourned are fixed and announced at such meeting. ARTICLE IX QUORUM A majority of the Directors in office at the time shall constitute a quorum at all meetings. ARTICLE X PLACE OF MEETINGS The Board of Directors may hold its meetings at such place or places within or without the State of as the Board may, from time to time, determine. ARTICLE XI COMPENSATION Directors, as such, shall not receive any stated salary for their services. By resolution of the Board a fixed sum for expenses, if any, may be allowed for attendance at each meeting, regular or special. Nothing herein contained shall preclude any Director from serving the corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation. Members of executive or special committees may be allowed such compensation for attending committee meetings as the Board of Directors may determine. ARTICLE XII ELECTION OF OFFICERS At the first meeting of the Board of Directors in each year held after the annual meeting of the shareholders, and at any special meeting provided in Article VII, the Board of Directors shall elect or choose the officers of the corporation and designate such subordinate officers and employees as it shall determine. They may also appoint an executive committee or committees from their number and define their powers and duties. ARTICLE XII

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