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CONSTITUTION OF THE PAPILLION GUN CLUB
ARTICLE I – ESTABLISHMENT
The name of this organization shall be The Papillion Gun Club, Incorporated, hereinafter referred to as the “Club.” The principal place of business shall be in Papillion, Nebraska.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
A. The Club is organized exclusively as a nonprofit social and recreational organization within the meaning of Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.
B. The purposes of the Club include:
1. Education and promoting safe, responsible, and lawful firearms handling and marksmanship;
2. Providing recreational shooting and firearms education for members and their families;
3. Owning, maintaining, and operating a clubhouse and related improvements;
4. Leasing and operating shooting range property for the benefit of members;
5. Conducting youth shooting and firearms-safety programs consistent with applicable law; and
6. Fostering fellowship, sportsmanship, and respect for private property and wildlife.
C. The Club shall be operated primarily for the pleasure and recreation of its members.
ARTICLE III – NONPROFIT STATUS AND LIMITATIONS
A. The Club is organized as a nonprofit corporation under applicable state law.
B. No part of the net earnings of the Club shall inure to the benefit of any director, officer, member, or private individual.
C. The Club shall not engage in activities inconsistent with its nonprofit social and recreational purpose.
D. The Club shall be operated on a membership basis and not for commercial purposes.
ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP
A. Membership shall be limited to individuals who meet eligibility requirements and who agree to comply with this Constitution, the Bylaws, range rules, safety policies, and applicable law.
B. Membership classes, rights, privileges, and obligations shall be set forth in the Bylaws.
ARTICLE V – GOVERNANCE
The affairs of the Club shall be governed by a Board of Directors and Officers as provided in the Bylaws.
ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS
Meetings of members and directors shall be conducted in accordance with the Bylaws and applicable law.
ARTICLE VII – DUES AND FINANCES
A. The Club shall establish membership dues and payment schedules as set forth in the Bylaws.
B. The fiscal year of the Club shall be July through June.
ARTICLE VIII – NON DISCRIMINATION
The Club shall not unlawfully discriminate in its membership policies, programs, activities, governance, employment practices (if any), or use of Club facilities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, age, or any
other classification protected by applicable federal or Nebraska law.
ARTICLE IX – DISSOLUTION
Upon dissolution of the Club, after payment of all debts and obligations, remaining assets shall be distributed to one or more nonprofit organizations organized for recreational, conservation, or firearms-safety purposes and consistent with federal tax-exempt requirements. No assets shall be distributed to any individual member.
ARTICLE X – AMENDMENTS
This Constitution may be amended by the members in accordance with procedures set forth in the Bylaws.
Adopted May 5, 2026