BYLAWS Of NORTH AMERICAN JAT CHARITIES, INC. ARTICLE 1: OFFICES Section 1. Principal Office The principal office of the corporation is located in Monmouth County. State of New Jersey. Section 2. Change of Address The designation of the county or state of the corporation's principal office may be changed by the Board of Trustees. Section 3. Other Offices The corporation may also have offices at such other places, within or outside its state of incorporation, where it is qualified to do business, as its business and activities may require, and as the Board of Trustees may, from time to time, designate. ARTICLE 2: NONPROFIT PURPOSES Section 1. IRC Section 501(c)(3) Purposes This corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including, for such purposes, the making of distribution to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 2. Specific Objectives and Purposes This corporation is organized mainly for the benefit of Jat community in the United States of America, India or anywhere in the world with the following specific objectives and purposes: (Note: The name community in these paragraphs shall imply Jat community) Providing relief for the poor, distressed or underprivileged in the community.  Elimination of prejudice and discrimination.  Advancement of education in the community.  Providing loans for charitable or educational purposes to the community members.  Maintaining a charitable hospital in the name of the community or providing financial assistance to some hospital.  Establish a resource pool to guide and provide assistance, financial and non-financial to deserving and needy youths of the community to further their educational and scientific interests.  Establish a resource pool for research and publication of community history. To have the normal functions, operations, programs and pursuits incidental to a charitable organization. ARTICLE 3: TRUSTEES Section 1. Number The corporation shall have five Trustees and collectively they shall be known as the Board of Trustees. Section 2. Qualifications Trustees shall be of the age of majority in this state. Majority of the Trustees shall be members of the corporation in good standing and residents of United States of America. Trustees shall be elected by members of the corporation as per these Bylaws. Trustees for the coming year shall be elected before the end of the year. Section 3. Powers Subject to the provisions of the laws of this state and any limitations in the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws relating to action required or permitted to be taken or approved by members, if any, of this corporation, the activities and affairs of this corporation shall be conducted and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board of Trustees. Section 4. Duties It shall be the duty of the Trustees to: a). Perform any and all duties imposed on them collectively or individually by law, by Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws; b). Appoint and remove, employ and discharge, and, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, prescribe the duties and fix the compensation, if any, of all officers, agents and employees of the corporation; c). Supervise all officers, agents and employees of the corporation to assure that their duties are performed properly; d). Meet at such times and places as required by these Bylaws; e). Register their addresses with the Secretary of the corporation, and notices of meetings mailed or telegraphed to them at such addresses shall be valid notices thereof. Section 5. Term of Office Each Trustee shall hold office for a period of two years and until his or her successor is elected and qualifies. Only first year, two of the Trustees shall be elected for one year term. Section 6. Compensation Trustees shall serve without compensation. They may be allowed reasonable advancement or reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Section 7. Place of Meetings Meetings shall be held at the principal office of the corporation unless otherwise provided bv the board or at such other place as may be designated from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees. Section 8. Regular Meetings Regular meetings of Trustees shall be held at least once a year at the principal office of the corporation , at the time and date decided by the Board of Trustees but near the beginning of the year and shall elect Chairperson and other officers of the corporation, along with other matters if any. This time and date shall be decided by the outgoing Board. Section 9. Special Meetings Special meetings of the Board of Trustees may be called by the Chairperson of the Board, the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary or by any two Trustees. Such meetings shall be held at the principal office of the corporation or, if different, at the place designated by the Board at the request of the person or persons calling the special meeting. Section 10. Notice of Meetings At least one week prior notice shall be given by the Secretary of the corporation to each Trustee of each meeting of the Board. Such notice may be oral or written, may be given personally, by first class mail, by telephone, by email or by facsimile machine, and shall state the place, date and time of the meeting and matters proposed to be acted upon at the meeting. Whenever any notice of meeting is required to be given to any Trustee of this corporation under these Bylaws , a waiver of notice in writing signed by the Trustee, whether before or after the time of the meeting, shall be equivalent to the giving of such notice. Section 11. Quorum for Meetings A quorum shall consist of majority of the members of the Board of Trustees. Except as otherwise provided under the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or provisions of law, no business shall be considered by the Board at any meeting at which the required quorum is not present, and the only motion which the Chair shall entertain at such meeting is a motion to adjourn. Section 12. Majority Action as Board Action Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the Trustees present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present is the act of the Board of Trustees. Section 13. Conduct of Meetings Meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be presided over by the Chairperson of the Board, or, in his or her absence, the President of the corporation or, in the absence of each of these persons, by a Chairperson chosen by a majority of the Trustees present at the meeting. The Secretary of the corporation shall act as the secretary of all meetings of the Board, provided that, in his or her absence, the presiding officer shall appoint another person to act as Secretary of the Meeting. Section 14. Vacancies Vacancies on the Board of Trustees shall exist (1) on the death, resignation or removal of any Trustee, and (2) whenever the number of authorized Trustees is increased. Any Trustee may resign effective upon giving written notice to the Chairperson of the Board, the President, the Secretary, or the Board of Trustees and acceptance by the Chairperson. No Trustee may resign if the corporation would then be left without a duly elected Trustee or Trustees in charge of its affairs, except upon notice to the Office of the Attorney General or other appropriate agency of this state. Trustees may be removed from office, with or without cause, by two-thirds majority of the Board of Trustees. Vacancies on the board may be filled by approval of the Board of Trustees. If the number of Trustees then in office is less than a quorum, a vacancy on the board may be filled by approval of the majority of the Trustees then in office or by a sole remaining Trustee. A person elected to fill a vacancy on the board shall hold office until the next election of the Board of Trustees or until his or her death, resignation or removal from office. Section 15. Non-Liability of Trustees The Trustees shall not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or other obligations of the corporation. The Trustees and officers of the corporation shall be indemnified by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under the laws of this state. ARTICLE 4: OFFICERS Section 1. Designation of Officers The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The corporation shall also have a Chairperson of the Board, one or more Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers, and other such officers with such titles as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Trustees. One person may hold any two or more offices at the same time but may not execute any document required by law or these Bylaws to have two signatures. Section 2. Qualifications Any person may serve as officer of this corporation. Section 3. Election and Term of Office Officers shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, at any time, and each officer shall hold office until he or she resigns or is removed or is otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor shall be appointed and qualified, whichever occurs first. Section 4. Removal and Resignation Any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board of Trustees, at any time. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board of Trustees or to the President or Secretary of the corporation. Any such resignation shall take effect at the date of receipt of such notice or at any later date specified therein, and, unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. The above provisions of this Section shall be superseded by any conflicting terms of a contract which has been approved or ratified by the Board of Trustees relating to the employment of any officer of the corporation. Section 5. Vacancies Any vacancy caused by death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or otherwise, of any officer shall be filled by the Board of Trustees. In the event of a vacancy in any office other than that of President, such vacancy may be filled temporarily by appointment by the President until such time as the Board shall fill the vacancy. Vacancies occurring in offices of officers appointed at the discretion of the Board may or may not be filled as the board shall determine. Section 6. Duties of President The president shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation and shall, subject to the control of the Board, supervise and control the affairs of the corporation and the activities of the officers. He or she shall perform all duties incident to his or her office and such other duties as may be required by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, or which may be prescribed from time to time by the Board. President shall, in the name of the corporation, execute such deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, checks, or other instruments which may from time to time be authorized by the Board. Section 7. Duties of Vice President In the absence of the President, or in event of his or her inability or refusal to act, the Vice president shall perform all the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions on the President. The Vice President shall have other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board. Section 8. Duties of Secretary The Secretary shall: Certify and keep at the principal office of the corporation the original, or a copy, of these Bylaws as amended or otherwise altered to date. Keep at the principal office or such other place as the board may determine, a book of minutes of all meetings of the Trustees, committees and of members, recording therein the time and place of holding, whether regular or special, how called, how notice thereof was given, the names of those present or represented at the meeting, and the proceedings thereof. See that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws or as required by law. Keep at the principal office a membership book containing the name and address of each member, and, in the case where any membership has been terminated, he or she shall record such fact in the membership book together with the date on which such membership ceased. Be custodian of the records and of the seal of the corporation and affix the seal, as authorized by law, or by these Bylaws, to duly execute documents of the corporation. Exhibit at all reasonable times to any Trustee or to his or her agent or attorney, on request therefor, the Bylaws, the membership book, and the minutes of the proceedings of the Trustees of the corporation. In general perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may be required by law, or by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the Board. Section 9. Duties of Treasurer The Treasurer shall: Have charge and custody of, and be responsible for, all funds and securities of the corporation, and deposit all such funds in the name of the corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as shall be selected by the Board. Receive and give receipt for, monies due and payable to the corporation from’ any source whatsoever. Disburse, or cause to be disbursed, the funds of the corporation as may be directed by the Board, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements. Keep and maintain adequate and correct accounts of the corporation's properties and business transactions, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses. Exhibit at all reasonable times the books of account and financial records to any Trustee or to his or her agent or attorney, on request therefor. Render to the President and Trustees, whenever requested, an account of any or all of his or her transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the corporation. Prepare, or cause to be prepared, and certify, or cause to be certified, the financial statements to be included in any required reports. In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be assigned to him or her by the Board or required by law. Section 10. Compensation The salaries of the officers, if any, shall be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees. In all cases, any salaries received by officers shall be reasonable and given in return for services actually rendered to or for the corporation. ARTICLE 5: COMMITTEES Section 1. Executive Committee The Board of Trustees may, by a majority vote of its members, designate an Executive Committee consisting of one or more board members and may delegate to such committee the powers and authority of the board in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation, to the extent permitted, and except as may otherwise be provided, by provisions of law. By a majority vote of its members, the board may at any time revoke or modify any and all of the Executive Committee authority so delegated, increase or decrease the number of members of the Executive Committee, and fill vacancies on the Executive Committee from the members of the board. The Executive Committee shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings, cause them to be filed with corporate records, and report the same to the board from time to time as the board may require. The Executive Committee shall not be authorized to alter the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, change officers, submit anything to the membership of the corporation for approval, change a previous board resolution, fill a committee vacancy or abolish a committee. T committee must report its activities at the next full board meeting. . Section 2. Other Committees The corporation shall have such other committees as may from time to tune be designated bv resolution of the Board of Trustees. These committees may consist of persons who are not members of the board and shall act in an advisory capacity to the board. Section 3. Meetings and Action of Committees Meetings and actions of committees shall be governed by, noticed, held and taken in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws concerning meetings of the Board of Trustees, with such changes in the context of such Bylaw provisions as are necessary to substitute the committee and its members for the Board of Trustees and its members, except that the time for regular and special meetings of committees may be fixed by resolution of the Board or by the committee. The Board may also adopt rules and regulations pertaining to the conduct of meetings of committees to the extent that such rules and regulations are not inconsistent with the provisions of these Bylaws. ARTICLE 6: EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS Section 1. Execution of Instruments The Board of Trustees, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, may by resolution authorize any officer or agent of the corporation to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Unless so authorized, no officer, agent, or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable monetarily for any purpose or in any amount. Section 2. Checks and Notes Except as otherwise specifically determined by resolution of the Board, or as otherwise required by law, checks, drafts, promissory notes, orders for payment of money, and other evidence of indebtedness of the corporation shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President of the corporation. Section 3. Deposits All funds of the corporation shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board may select. Section 4. Gifts The Board of Trustees may accept on behalf of the corporation any contribution, gift, bequest, or devise for the nonprofit purposes of this corporation. The Board may accept gifts to be spent on a specific purpose or donated to a specific charity, as per the wishes of the donor, as long as this specific purpose or the purpose of the receiving charity is as per these Bylaws. ARTICLE 7: CORPORATE RECORDS, REPORTS AND SEAL Section 1. Maintenance of Corporate Records The corporation shall keep at its principal office: a. Minutes of all meetings of Trustees, committees of the Board and of all meetings of members, indicating the time and place of holding such meetings, whether regular or special, how called, the notice given, and the names of those present and the proceedings thereof; b. Adequate and correct books and records of account, including accounts of its properties and business transactions and accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses; c. A record of its members, indicating their names and addresses and termination date of any membership; d. A copy of the corporation's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the members of the corporation at all reasonable times during office hours. Section 2. Corporate Seal The Board of Trustees may adopt, use, and at will alter, a corporate seal. Such seal shall be kept at the principal office of the corporation. Failure to affix the seal to corporate instruments, however, shall not affect the validity of any such instrument. Section 3. Directors' Inspection Rights Every Trustee shall have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect and copy all books, records and documents of every kind and to inspect the physical properties of the corporation and shall have such other rights to inspect the books, records and properties of this corporation as may be required under the other provisions of these Bylaws, and provisions of law. Section 4. Members' Inspection Rights Each and every member of this corporation shall have the following inspection rights, for a purpose reasonably related to such person's interest as a member: a. To inspect and copy the record of all members' names, addresses and voting rights, at reasonable times, upon written demand on the Secretary of the Corporation, which demand shall state the purpose for which the inspection rights are requested. b. To obtain from the Secretary of the corporation, upon written demand on, and payment of a reasonable charge to, the Secretary of the corporation, a list of names, addresses and voting rights of those members entitled to vote for the election of Trustees as of the most recent record date for which the list has been compiled or as of the date specified by the member subsequent to the date of demand. The demand shall state the purpose for which the list is requested. The membership list shall be made within a reasonable time. c. To inspect at any reasonable time the books, records, or minutes of proceedings of the members or of the board or committees, upon written demand on the Secretary of the corporation by the member, for a purpose reasonably related to such person's interest as a member. d. Members shall have such other rights to inspect the books, records and properties of this corporation as may be required under other provisions of these Bylaws, and provisions of law. Section 5. Periodic Report The board shall cause any annual or periodic report required under law to be prepared and delivered to an office of this state or to the members of this corporation, to be so, prepared and delivered within the time limits set by law. ARTICLE 8: IRC 501(c)(3) TAX EXEMPT PROVISIONS Section 1. Limitations on Activities No substantial part of the activities of this corporation shall be carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence the legislation, and this corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Bylaws, this corporation shall not carry on any activities, not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Section 2. Prohibition Against Private Inurement No part of the net earnings of this corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, Trustees or, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes of this corporation. Section 3. Distribution of Assets Upon the dissolution of this corporation, its assets remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of this corporation shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Such distribution shall be made in accordance with all applicable provisions of the laws of this state. ARTICLE 9: AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS Section 1. Amendment Through Board of Trustees Any member of the corporation may propose an amendment to these Bylaws in writing to the Board of Trustees. If the proposed amendment is approved by the Board of Trustees, the amendment shall be considered for adoption at the next membership meeting. A two-thirds majority of members present shall be required in favor of the amendment for adoption. Section 2. Amendment through Referendum In the event; a proposed amendment to these Bylaws, by any member of the corporation, is not approved by the Board of Trustees for consideration, then the proposed amendment may be submitted for referendum at a general membership meeting by means of a petition bearing the signatures of at least twenty five percent of the members in good standing at that time and verified by the Secretary of the corporation, and all members notified as per these Bylaws. A two-thirds majority of the members present shall be required for passage of the amendment to become effective. Section 3. Notification All members shall be notified in writing of the proposed amendment at least seven days prior to the general membership meeting. ARTICLE 10: MEMBERS Section 1. Determination and Rights of Members The corporation shall have only one class of members. No member shall hold more than one membership in the corporation. All memberships shall have the same rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions. Section 2. Qualifications of Members Any person eighteen years of age or older is qualified to become a member of the corporation. Section 3. Admission of Members Applicants shall be admitted to membership by approval of the Board of Trustees or Executive Committee by submitting an application and application fee. Section 4. Fees and Dues A fee of $35.00 shall be charged for making application for membership in the corporation, which will also cover the dues for the year of admission. Membership year will end December 31, regardless of the date of payment of dues.  The annual dues payable to the corporation by members shall be $25.00 payable by 31st of January. Board of Trustees may extend this date requirement to 31st March. A one time payment of $300.00 will entitle the member for a lifetime membership. Fees and Dues may be specified by the Board of Trustees from time to time. Section 5. Number of Members There is no limit on the number of members the corporation may admit. Section 6. Membership Book The corporation shall keep a membership book containing the name and address of each member. Termination of the membership of any member shall be recorded in the book, together with the date of termination of such membership. Such book shall be kept at the corporation's principal office. Section 7. Non-Liability of Members A member of this corporation is not, as such, personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation. Section 8. Nontransferability of Membership No member may transfer a membership or any right arising therefrom except all rights of membership upon the member's death will be transferred only to the surviving spouse or to the person willed for the membership transfer by the deceased and only if requested in writing by such person within six months of the member's death. Section 9. Termination of Membership The membership of a member shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events: Upon his or her notice of such termination delivered to the President or Secretary of the corporation personally or by mail, such membership to terminate upon the date of delivery of the notice or date of deposit in the mail.  Upon a failure to renew his or her membership by paying dues on or before their due date. A member may avoid such termination by paying 'the amount of delinquent dues within a 30 day period following the member's receipt of the written notification of delinquency given personally or by mail to such member by the Secretary of the corporation if such notice is approved by the Board of Trustees. After providing the member with reasonable written notice and an opportunity to be heard either orally or in writing, engaged in conduct materially and seriously prejudicial to the interests or purposes of the corporation. Any person expelled from the corporation shall receive a refund of dues already paid for the current dues period.  All rights of a member in the corporation shall cease on termination of membership as herein provided. Section 10. Meetings Regular meetings of Members shall be held at least once a year at the time, place and date decided by the Board of trustees but near the beginning of next year and shall elect the Trustees for the new year and discuss other matters. The Board may call other special meetings of the Members. Section 11. Notice of Meetings The Secretary of the Corporation shall give at least one-week notice to each Member in good standing. Such notice may be oral or written, may e given personally, by first class mail, by telephone, by email or by facsimile machine and shall state the place, date and time of the meeting and matters proposed to be acted upon at the meeting.. Whenever any notice of meeting is required to be given to any member under these Bylaws, a waiver of notice in writing signed by the member, whether before or after the time of the meeting, shall be equivalent to the giving of such notice. Section 12. Quorum for Meetings A quorum shall consist of presence in person of 25% of members in good standing. Except as otherwise provided under the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or provisions of law, no business shall be considered by the Members at any meeting at which the required quorum is not present, and the only motion which the Chair shall entertain at such meeting is a motion to adjourn. Section 13. Election of Trustees Present Board of Trustees will propose the names of the Trustees for election and with the approval of the nominees; these names will be sent to Members with the notice of meeting. Any member in good standing may propose any other name of a person or himself/herself as a candidate for Trustee. If one other member seconds this proposed name, then this proposed person would become a candidate for Trustee if this is received by the President at least 10 days before the meeting date. If there are more names than the number of Trustees to be elected for that year, then an election shall be held by voice vote or a written ballot. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be the Trustees elected for the New Year. Each Member is entitled to vote for the number of Trustees to be elected. Section 14. Conduct of Meetings Membership meetings shall be presided over by the Chairperson of the Board or in his/her absence by the President of the Corporation and if both are absent, then by a person chosen by a majority of the trustees present. ARTICLE 11: CONSTRUCTION AND TERMS If there is any conflict between the provisions of these Bylaws and the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation, the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation shall govern. Should any of the provisions or portions of these Bylaws be held unenforceable or invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions and portions of these Bylaws shall be unaffected by such holding. All references in these Bylaws to a section or sections of the Internal Revenue Code shall be to such sections of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended from time to time, or to corresponding provisions of any future federal tax code. ADOPTION OF BYLAWS We, the undersigned, are all of the initial Trustees or incorporators of this corporation, and we consent to, and hereby do, adopt the foregoing Bylaws, consisting of 11 pages, as the Bylaws of this corporation. Dated: 11-30-93 Note: Underlined is Amendment No. 1 dated April 2004.