Bylaws
Certified True Copy
By-Laws of the Foundation for
Magnetic Science
- These By-Laws are adopted as of the 24th day of June,
2006.
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- 1. There is hereby established a private,
international non-governmental foundation known as the Foundation
for Magnetic Science (herein, the Foundation). The
juridical location of the Foundation shall be in the State of
Pennsylvania, United States of America or wherever the Board of
Trustees shall from time to time determine by written resolution,
upon the request of the Chairperson.
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- 2. A. The Foundation is established exclusively
for charitable, educational, literary and scientific research
purposes. Its EIN is 35 - 2278602.
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- B. The Mission of the Foundation is, with respect
to the use of Magnetism, Magnetic Fluid Conditioning Solutions and
Biomagnetics Technology, to:
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- [1] Support discovery methods (a)
to utilize magnetic fluid conditioning solutions to resolve pressing
issues of concern to humanity, including food, energy conservation,
pollution control, increased production values, and reduced costs,
and (b) to utilize supplemental and complementary
therapies that may benefit, and treatments to prevent, mitigate or
cure, conditions in humans, animals and plants.
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- [2] Research the causes of such energetic,
biological and material issues and conditions.
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- [3] Develop (in an appropriate professional
context) and recommend technologies, therapies or treatment
protocols relating to all conditions in the abovementioned issues.
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- [4] Develop detection and correction methods that
can be used to train international scientists, researchers,
technicians and healthcare professionals on methods of early
detection and correction of the abovementioned material and
biological issues.
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- [5] Develop training facilities for scientists,
researchers, doctors, technicians and health care or other
professionals.
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- [6] Develop teaching methodologies for
appropriate individualized solutions to the above material issues
and self-care education and therapy protocols to biological
conditions.
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- [7] Create a public awareness campaign to inform
people of the benefits of Magnetism.
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- [8] Support current and ongoing research and
professional publication in areas of magnetic fluid conditioning,
agriculture, genetics, biomechanics, bioenergetics and nutrition.
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- [9] Develop and maintain publications and web
sites for the purposes of the Foundation and to educate the public
and opinion makers.
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- [10] Develop a private, expressive association
buyers' club for associates, all as a private international
expressive association for achieving and maintaining agricultural
and energy conservation, pollution control, increased production
values, and reduced costs, as well as, for wellness applications.
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- [11] Develop a Professional Practice System and
certification program for Fluid Conditioning, Agricultural, Engine
Enhancement, Magnetic and Biomagnetic Researchers, Technicians,
Practitioners and Professionals.
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- C. Disclaimers and Disclosures:
The use of magnetism and magnetic therapeutic practices are intended
to benefit normal structure and function and are not prescribed as
treatment for medical or psychological conditions, nor for
diagnosis, care, treatment or rehabilitation of individuals, nor to
apply medical, mental health or human development principles. Not
intended to treat disease, support or sustain human life, or to
prevent impairment of human health; for self-education and research
purposes only. Fluid Conditioning for fuel savings and emissions
reductions reports are based on pre-patent research and reviews of
the literature of the state of the art, and are subject to third
party substantiation. Mileage may vary due to age and condition of
engine, equipment and driving habits.
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- 3. A. The primary departments of the Foundation
are (a) the Board of Trustees (with the
Chairperson and Secretary Treasurer) (b) the
Co-Senior Directors and (c) the Board of Advisors
and such other boards and committees as may be established by
Resolution of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees has
overall oversight of the structure and mission of the Foundation and
through the Co-Senior Directors, oversight of the operations and
programs of the Foundation and its future development. The Directors
carry-on the day-to-day programs and activities of the Foundation.
The Board of Advisors, and any of its members, may advise the other
Boards upon written request.
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- B. (1) Appropriate persons or other entities may
be invited by the Chairperson to participate in the Foundation as
the two Senior Directors, Directors and Associate Directors,
Advisors or Associate Members. Directors, Advisors or Associate
Members shall be appointed, and (except for the Senior Directors)
may be removed, by the Chairperson upon approval by the Board of
Trustees. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees (herein,
Chairperson) and the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Trustees
shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Chairperson of the
Board of Advisors shall be nominated by the Chairperson and
appointed or removed by the Board of Trustees. Voting rights in the
Foundation are limited as provided herein.
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- (2) The Chairperson may invite Associate Members
who have made or are making significant contributions to the work of
the Foundation to become Life Members of the Foundation. Such
persons shall be admitted upon approval of the Board of Trustees and
may be suspended or removed only by the entire the Board of Trustees
(excluding such person) for good cause, after an opportunity for a
hearing before the Board. Life Members shall be ex officio members
of the Advisory Board and shall also constitute Special Advisors to
the foundation. Life Members, Trustees and Directors shall be
entitled to reasonable compensation and reimbursement for their
time, advice and efforts.
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- C. Voting rights in the Board of Trustees is
limited to the Trustees; the Founding Trustees are members of the
Board until he or she retires and is replaced. Voting rights in the
Board of Advisors is limited to its members. Associate and Life
Members do not have voting rights in the Foundation, as such, but
may participate under the By-Laws and Rules.
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- 4. The Foundation shall be directed and
supervised by (a) the Chairperson (appointed by
the Board of Trustees, for five year terms; with Founding Trustee
Kulish to remain in that position for so long as he remains active
in the Foundation) and (b) the Board of Trustees
(consisting of 3 or more persons, chosen by the Board of Trustees,
for ten year terms; the Founder is an ex officio Trustees) with
joint authority to direct the affairs of the Foundation pursuant to
the Certificate of Incorporation, these By-Laws and Rules consistent
herewith. The terms of the Chairperson and Trustees shall continue
until replaced by duly chosen successors. The Boards shall act by
majority vote at meetings or by written Resolution. By written
Resolution, the Board may delegate specific functions, including the
oversight and direction of specific activities, to the Boards and
individual Directors, under the general oversight of the Senior
Directors (one Senior Director shall generally oversee internal
affairs, one external affairs, as set forth on the Foundation
Organization Chart adopted and amended from time to time by the
Board of Trustees). The Board of Trustees shall hold an Annual
Meeting during June of each year and Special Meetings at the request
of a majority of the Board, either Senior Director or Chairperson.
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- 5. The Chairperson is the Chief Executive
Officer and supervisor of the Foundation and shall, through the
Senior Directors, oversee its charitable, educational, research and
literary activities, under Rules adopted by an absolute majority of
the Board of Trustees that are not inconsistent with these By-Laws.
Rules and amendments thereto may be proposed by the Chairperson,
Senior Directors or a majority of the members of either Board.
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- 6. The governing Board of Trustees of the
Foundation, or their duly appointed successors, shall have full and
absolute power, control and authority over the activities and
property of the Foundation, subject only to the limitations
expressly stated in these By-Laws, including those expressed herein,
and to do following:
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- (1) To purchase, lease or otherwise acquire
real or other property, and to conserve or improve, or to sell,
exchange, lease, mortgage, grant easements, pledge, or in any manner
dispose of, encumber, improve or deal with the property of the
Foundation or any part thereof or any interest therein, upon such
terms and for such consideration as they deem proper
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- (2) To accept, apply for, file, defend or hold
Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and other indicia of Intellectual
Property of the Foundation; to contract, for royalties, license fees
or otherwise, for the development and marketing of the Patents and
Intellectual Property of the Foundation, known as the Foundation for
Magnetic Science BioPhysics Technology and Magnetic Fluid
Conditioning Solutions, establishing and entering into appropriate
Agreements and Title Holding limited liability entities, for passive
income, on its own behalf and with others;
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- (3) To establish accounts, pay obligations,
incur indebtedness, borrow, or lend money with or without security;
enter into contracts of all kinds; execute, accept, discount,
negotiate and deal in commercial paper, evidence of indebtedness and
securities or options of all types whatsoever; to purchase or
otherwise acquire gold, silver, precious materials and objects of
all types; and execute conveyances, mortgages, security agreements,
leases, and any other instruments, all on behalf of the Foundation
only, under the supervision of the Secretary-Treasurer;
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- (4) To incorporate the Trustees of the
Foundation in such jurisdiction(s) as may be convenient and
necessary for the proper functioning of the Foundation;
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- (5) To compromise or settle any suits, claims
or demands, or waive any rights relating to the property of the
Foundation, including its intellectual Property, and under the
oversight of the Chairperson;
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- (6) To sue, prosecute and defend any and all
actions in Courts of Law or Equity and before Arbitration Tribunals,
or elsewhere, affecting the Foundation or its property, including
its Intellectual Property, and under the oversight of the
Chairperson;
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- (7) To appoint directors, associates, advisors,
officers agents, attorneys, brokers, accountants, ministers, and
servants, providing the same (where appropriate) reasonable
allowances, fees, commissions, salaries and expenses, as well as
paying professional and other proper expenses (and to suspend any
appointee, or terminate any appointee for cause) by the Senior
Director and under the oversight of Board of Trustees;
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- (8) To carry-on the activities of the
Foundation internationally and to present, as an NGO, its concerns
to individuals, groups and organizations throughout the world, Board
of Trustees, and under the oversight of the Senior Director; to
provide research for, and guidance and advice through the officers
and Members, to licensees of the Foundation and other enterprises in
the field of Magnetics.
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- (9) To establish courses of study and
professional requirements (Professional Practice System) for
Biomagnetic and other magnetic science practices, including Health
Care, Agricultural and Engine Enhancement Magnetic Fluid
Conditioning Solutions; to establish boards and committees to
operate same; to certify Research Associates and Technicians (to be
known as Biomagnetic Research Professionals, BmRP, or Magnetic
Fluid Conditioning Professionals, MFCP) and other persons
completing any Board approved courses of professional study (and to
issue, suspend or terminate any Certification for cause); and to
establish, by Rule, peer-review procedures, web sites, associations,
an Ethics Code and procedures, and forms and structures for
professional practice under the oversight of the Board and Executive
Director; all Certifications shall be issued by the Chairperson as
Chief Executive Officer under authority of the Board. A certified
health care practitioner may be referred to as a Board
Certified Biomagnetic Research Practitioner, or BCBmRP.
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- (10) To sponsor annual or other periodic,
public or private meetings of the Foundation for charitable,
educational, literary or scientific research purposes (the Board and
under the oversight of the Senior Director and Directors); and
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- (11) To sponsor the Journal of International
Biomagnetic Research, as a peer-review research journal and
the Foundation web site or other scientific research, educational
and literary activities (the Board under the oversight of the Senior
Director and Directors).
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- 7. Insofar as any of the activities of the
Foundation is subject to United States jurisdiction, the following
limitations shall apply to those activities of the Foundation.
Insofar as the laws of other jurisdictions, including international
law, provide for similar restrictions to qualify as a
non-governmental organization (NGO) under United Nations auspices,
such similar restrictions, or other requirements, as may be
required, may be adopted by unanimous Resolution of the Board of
Trustees.
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- (1) The Foundation shall carry on no activities
not permitted to be carried on [1] by a body
exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provision of any future
United States internal revenue law) or [2] by a
body, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2)
of the Internal Revenue Code (or the corresponding provision of any
future United States internal revenue law).
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- (2) No substantial part of the activities of
the Foundation shall be carrying on propaganda or otherwise
attempting to influence legislation, or participating in, or
intervening in, any political campaign on behalf or any candidate
for political office or public office.
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- (3) In the event of dissolution, all of the
remaining assets and property of the Foundation shall, after
necessary expenses, thereof, be distributed to such organizations as
shall qualify under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
(or the corresponding provision of any future United States internal
revenue law), and the purposes of which are compatible with the
purposes of the Foundation.
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- (4) No part of the income of the Foundation
shall inure to the private benefit of any member, advisor, or
official, or any private individual (except reasonable compensation
for services to or for the Foundation) and no advisor or official of
the Foundation, or any private individual, shall be entitled to
share in the distribution of the assets on dissolution.
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- (5) In determining compensation, if any, for
officers and trustees, the Foundation shall approve compensation
arrangements that follow a conflict of interest policy, approve
compensation arrangements in advance of paying compensation and
document in writing the date and terms of approved compensation
arrangements, record in writing the decision made by each individual
who decided or voted on compensation arrangements, approve
compensation arrangements based on information about compensation
paid by similarly situated taxable or tax-exempt organizations for
similar services, current compensation surveys compiled by
independent firms, or actual written offers from similarly situated
organizations, and record in writing both the information on which
you relied to base your decision and its source. Furthermore, the
Board shall adopt a standard Conflict of Interest Policy.
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- 8. The Certificate of Incorporation and these
By-Laws may be amended only upon a written Resolution of the Board
of Trustees, proposed by the Chairman, Senior Director or any two
members of the Board and approved by the entire Board of Trustees.
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- 9. All disputes arising under, or involving the
meaning of these By-Laws and the Rules, or among the members,
assistants, associates, advisors, Foundation and its agencies, shall
be settled by mediation and binding arbitration. Any such dispute
may be referred by any party for binding arbitration pursuant to the
Rules then in effect, and under the auspices of the International
Chambers of Commerce, or such other arbitrator to which the parties
may agree. The arbitration decision may be enforced in any tribunal
of competent jurisdiction.
Unanimously adopted by the Founder and Trustees as of the 24th day of
June, 2006.
Certified True Copy
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Peter Kulish, Founder Trustee
Executive Committee Chairperson
Prepared by: Ralph Fucetola JD
v1.3 - 02/19/07