LEZO YOUTH COUNCIL, INC.

(Tierra Alta Youth Movement)

Poblacion, Lezo, Aklan

SEC Registration No: CN201233899

ABOUT LYC
Lezo Youth Council, Inc. (LYC) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) in the
Municipality of Lezo, Aklan, Philippines. Originally called Tierra Alta Youth Movement, the
association was founded in 1995 by Mary Lyneth Fernandez together with a small group of youth
leaders in the municipality.

LYC Mission & Vision

Mission
To create an association of youth that is responsive to the changing needs of our youth
and for community and ensuring, enabling and empowering environment for youth development.

Vision

To be a youth center that is committed in promoting and facilitating of the youths vital
role in the society and community, inculcates patriotism and nationalism, and uphold and protect
their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being.

History
LYC was first known to be the Tierra Alta Youth Movement as a youth arm of the Tibyog
Party in Lezo, Aklan, a local political party founded by then Congressman Allen S. Quimpo in
1995.

In March 1995, then Vice Mayor Victor L. Fernandez decided to run for a mayoralty
position in Lezo after he get an overwhelming support from the people of Lezo when he ran for
the Vice Mayor position at the age of 23 in 1988 up to 1992.

Considering that his political opponent is an incumbent and a seasoned politician, Victor
asked his wife Mary Lenette Rescate Fernandez for help. It was also that time that the provincial
Tibyog Party has been organizing youth groups in various municipalities, Lenette as she is
fondly called decided to organize a youth volunteer group to setup their own campaign to help his
husband for his electoral dream.

There are 68 youth volunteers she gathered that conducted their own house to house
campaign around the 12 barangays in the municipality that helped a lot in propelling Mayor Victor
Fernandez victory in the mayoralty race.

The youth volunteers was later in named Tierra Alta Youth Movement, borrowing the
former name of the Municipality during Spanish times that means high land. Tierra Alta soon
became the partner of Mayor Vics successful reelection bids on his three terms as the Municipal
Mayor (from 1995 to 2004), and again on 2007 to the present.
 The membership from 68 rose to hundreds and has been an active as the Municipal
governments partner for the youth affairs.

In September 2012, in a meeting, the group decided to pursue its legal personality by
registering with Securities and Exchange Commission. However, due to the unavailability of the
name Tierra Alta, the group decided to adopt Lezo Youth Council, as its legal personality.

After getting the nod from the SEC on December 2012, LYC has also secured other legal
documents to be considered as a non-governmental organization and is now the recipient of
various grants from the municipal, provincial and national government for various projects that is
expected to be implemented next year.

LYC is now focused on revitalizing its barangay chapters, including the reactivation of its
municipal coordinators to formulate plans, and projects that is aimed to help LYC members in the
barangays.

Aims and Objectives

Promote camaraderie, friendship and cooperation among the youth in the community.
To provide recreational and educational activities for the youth and the community.
To provide a venue for youth to generate personal and community growth by providing
various personal development and social responsibility programs.
To coordinate facilities and opportunities for youths participation in sports and socio-civic
activities.
To conduct fund raising activities and to solicit contributions from individuals, businesses,
other charitable organizations, and government agencies.
To own personal property and real property through purchase or donation and to accept the
use of personal property and real property to carry out the purposes of the association.

Membership
Any student in high school, college, or university, vocational or technical institute, out-of
school youth, and young professionals who subscribe to the objectives, principles and programs
of the association, and are willing to be a member shall be eligible for membership therein.

Membership in Lezo Youth Council shall be classified into full member, honorary and
associate member.

Full members are those who are at least 18 years of age, be of good moral character, in
good standing, and are resident of Lezo, Aklan, Philippines and actively participating in the affairs
of the association.

Honorary members are any person who has been an active member of the Lezo Youth
Council for a period of not less than five (5) years and who has significantly contributed to the
advancement of the association maybe granted a honorary membership upon the recommendation
of the membership committee and the approval of the Board of Directors.
 Honorary members shall have the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a full member
expect the payment of dues, to vote and be elected to office.

Associate members on due application may be admitted to the association with the approval
of the board of directors, provided they belong to the following categories:

Those who are not resident of Lezo, Aklan, Philippines

Those who are not yet on the legal age or beyond the youth age bracket of 15-35 years of
age.

Officers
Incorporators
Mary Lenette R. Fernandez Corporate President
Ayrill S. Quinesio
Frederick C. Taran
Lester I. Quinesio
Mayjane N. Geralde Corporate Secretary
Clarence M. Fulgencio
Reynold Y. Dalmacio

Board of Trustees
Kristel Marie L. Autencio (Sta. Cruz) Corporate Treasurer
Jeffrey C. Mamburan (Bugasongan)
Julie Ann P. Tordecillas (Silakat Nonok)
Georly I. Magarzo (Bagto)
Edgar I. Reyes (Cogon)
Loyd Y. Legaspi, Jr. (Ibao)
Jenette Y. Revestir (Poblacion)
Judan M. Fulgencio (Mina)
Vinalyn I. Diaz (Agcawilan)
Jessie R. Delgado (Sta. Cruz Biga-a)
Cyris C. Molas (Mina)
 LEGAL DOCUMENTS
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
LEZO YOUTH COUNCIL, INC.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we, the undersigned, all of legal age and residents of the Philippines have this day
voluntarily associated ourselves of forming a non-stock, non-profit association under the laws of
the Republic of the Philippines.

THAT WE HEREBY CERTIFY

FIRST: That the name of the said association shall be LEZO YOUTH COUNCIL,
INCORPORATED.

SECOND: That the purposes and aims of which such association is organized are:

1. Promote camaraderie, friendship and cooperation among the youth in the community.
2. To provide recreational and educational activities for the youth and the community.
3. To provide a venue for youth to generate personal and community growth by providing
various personal development and social responsibility programs.
4. To coordinate facilities and opportunities for youths participation in sports and socio-civic
activities.
5. To conduct fund raising activities and to solicit contributions from individuals, businesses,
other charitable organizations, and government agencies.
6. To own personal property and real property through purchase or donation and to accept
the use of personal property and real property to carry out the purposes of the association.

THIRD: That the place where the principal office of the association is to be established at
Lezo, Aklan, Philippines or at such place in Aklan as may be determined by the Board.

FOURTH: That the term for which the association is to exist is fifty (50) years from and after
the date of issuance of the certificate of incorporation.

FIFTH: That the names, nationalities and residences of the incorporators of the corporation
are as follows:

Names Nationality Residence

1. Mary Lenette R. Fernandez Filipino Poblacion, Lezo, Aklan

2. Ayrill S. Quinesio Filipino Poblacion, Lezo, Aklan
 3. Frederick C. Taran Filipino Carugdog, Lezo, Aklan
4. Lester I. Quinesio Filipino Poblacion, Lezo, Aklan
5. Mayjane N. Geralde Filipino Bugasongan, Lezo, Aklan
6. Clarence M. Fulgencio Filipino Bagto, Lezo, Aklan
7. Reynold Y. Dalmacio Filipino Mina, Lezo, Aklan

SIXTH: That the number of trustees of the corporation shall be eleven (11); and the names,
nationalities and residences of the first trustees of the corporation are as follows:

Names Nationality Residence

1. Kristel Marie L. Autencio Filipino Sta. Cruz, Lezo, Aklan

2. Jeffrey C. Mamburan
3. Julie Ann P. Tordecillas
4. Georly I. Magarzo
5. Edgar I. Reyes
6. Loyd Y. Legaspi, Jr.Filipino
7. Jenette Y. Revestir
8. Judan M. Fulgencio
9. Vinalyn I. Diaz
10. Jessie R. Delgado
11. Cyris C. Molas
Filipino Bugasongan, Lezo, Aklan
Filipino Silakat Nonok, Lezo, Aklan
Filipino Bagto, Lezo, Aklan
Filipino Cogon, Lezo, Aklan
Ibao, Lezo, Aklan
Filipino Poblacion, Lezo, Aklan
Filipino Mina, Lezo, Aklan
Filipino Agcawilan, Lezo, Aklan
Filipino Sta. Cruz Biga-a, Lezo, Aklan
Filipino Mina, Lezo, Aklan

SEVENTH: That the capital of the association was contributed by the incorporators and
directors who are also members of the association as follows:

Name Contribution
1. Mary Lenette R. Fernandez P 2,000.00
2. Ayrill S. Quinesio P 1,000.00
3. Frederick C. Taran P 500.00
4. Lester I. Quinesio P 500.00
5. Mayjane N. Geralde P 500.00
6. Clarence M. Fulgencio P 500.00
7. Reynold Y. Dalmacio P 500.00
___________________
TOTAL P 5,500.00

EIGHT: That no part of the income which the association may obtain as an incident to its
operation shall be distributed as dividends to its members, directors or officers, subject to the
provisions of the Corporation Code on dissolution, and any profits obtained as a result of its
operation, whenever necessary or proper, shall be used for the furtherance of the purposes
enumerated in Article II, subject to the provisions of Title XI of the Corporation Code of the
Philippines;

NINTH: That Kristel Marie L. Autencio has been elected by the subscribers as Treasurer
of the Corporation, to act as such until his successor is duly elected and qualified in accordance
with the by-laws, and that as such Treasurer, he has been authorized to receive for and in the name
and for the benefit of the corporation, all subscriptions or fees or contributions or donations paid
or given by the subscribers or members;

TENTH: That the association manifests its willingness to change its corporate name in the
event that another person, entity or firm has acquired previously the right to use the said firm name
or one deceptively or confusingly similar to it;

ELEVENTH: That the association shall comply with the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission for non-stock corporations in the course of its operation.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, we have hereunto signed these Articles of Incorporation, this

th
29 day of September, 2012, in Lezo, Aklan, Republic of the Philippines.

Incorporator's Name TIN

Mary Lenette R. Fernandez 136-978-509

Ayrill S. Quinesio 191-750-118
Frederick C. Taran
Lester I. Quinesio
Mayjane N. Geralde 426-967-321
Clarence M. Fulgencio 426-968-866
Reynold Y. Dalmacio 426-998-599
 BY-LAWS OF
LEZO YOUTH COUNCIL

Article I
Name and Office

Section 1. Name - The name of the association shall be LEZO YOUTH COUNCIL,
INCORPORATED.

Section 2. Office The principal office of the association shall be located in Lezo, Aklan,
Philippines or at such place in Aklan as may be determined by the Board of Directors.

Article II
Membership

Section 1. Qualifications - Any student in high school, college, or university, vocational or

technical institute, out-of school youth, and young professionals who subscribe to the objectives,
principles and programs of the association, and are willing to be a member shall be eligible for
membership therein.

Section 2. Classification of Members Membership in Lezo Youth Council shall be classified

into full member, honorary and associate member.

Section 3. Full members are those who are at least 18 years of age, be of good moral character, in
good standing, and are resident of Lezo, Aklan, Philippines and actively participating in the affairs
of the association.

Section 4. Honorary members are any person who has been an active member of the Lezo Youth
Council for a period of not less than five (5) years and who has significantly contributed to the
advancement of the association maybe granted a honorary membership upon the recommendation
of the membership committee and the approval of the Board of Directors.

Honorary members shall have the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a full member expect
the payment of dues, to vote and be elected to office.

Section 5. Associate members on due application may be admitted to the association with the
approval of the board of directors, provided they belong to the following categories:

a. Those who are not resident of Lezo, Aklan, Philippines

b. Those who are not yet on the legal age or beyond the youth age bracket of 15-35 years of
age.

Associate members shall enjoy all the rights, privileges and duties of an active member expect the
right to vote and be elected or appointed to any position in the organization.
Section 6. Duties and Responsibilities of Members All members of the organization are bound
to adhere to the following duties and responsibilities.

a. Pay dues and other assessments;

b. Abide by the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, and other directives of the organization;
c. Continually develop himself for the welfare of the organization; and
d. Actively participate in the activities of the association.

Section 7. Membership Dispute Any dispute on membership or question thereon shall be

resolved by the membership committee, subject to the concurrence of the Board of Directors.

Section 8. Rights of Members An active membership of the association shall have the
following rights and privileges:

1. To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the association;
2. To be eligible to any elective or appointive position in the association;
3. To avail of all the facilities and services of the association; and
4. To examine all the records or books of the association during business hours.

Section 9. Members in Good Standing A member in good standing is an active member whose
accounts with the association is current and membership dues are fully paid. Whenever
membership in good standing is required for purposes of qualification or eligibility in any activity
of the association.

Members in good standing shall also include honorary and associate members. All members are
obliged to participate in association activities, attend in at least three (3) meetings in a year,
involved in the election processes, and act in a manner befitting of a professional.

Section 10. The Board of Directors may, from time to time, set any admission standards and
requirements. The Board shall also set membership dues.

Article III
Termination and Reinstatement of Membership

Section 1. Suspension, Expulsion of Membership suspension, termination and resignation

shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the association. The Board of Directors
shall adopt rules concerning the suspension or termination of membership, and for the
reinstatement of members.

Any member in good standing may file charges against any member by filing a written complaint
with the Secretary of the association. The Board of Director shall call a special meeting to consider
the charges. The affirmative vote of the majority of all the Board of Directors shall be necessary
to suspend a member. Provided that when the penalty is expulsion, the affirmative vote of majority
of all members in good standing shall be necessary.
Section 2. Failure to pay dues and other accounts any member whose dues or other accounts
remain unpaid after the prescribed last day of payment shall be dropped from the membership
rooster upon the expiration of sixty (60) days for the last payment set by the Board of Directors
unless payment is effected prior to the expiration of the sixty (60) day period.

Article IV
Board of Directors

Section 1. Board of Directors The corporate powers of the association shall be exercised, its
business conducted and its property controlled by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. The Board of Directors to be elected must be of legal age, and a member in good
standing of the association.

Section 3. Disqualification of Directors and Officers No member convicted by final judgment

of an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period of exceeding six (6) years, or a violation of
the Corporation Code of the Philippines within five (5) years prior to the date of his election or
appointment, shall qualify as a member of the board or an officer.

Section 4. The Board of shall consist of elected officers from the barangay chapters formed by the
association. The director will be composed of chapter presidents or barangay coordinator if no
chapter is yet formed.

Section 5. Term of Office of Directors All directors and officers shall hold office for one (1)
year and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

Those directors and officers elected to fill the vacancies occurring before the expiration of a
particular term shall hold office for the unexpired term.

If a director or an officer resigns or is unable to complete his term prior to the end of the expiration
of his incumbency regardless of the reason, he shall not be eligible as a candidate in the election
during his unserved term for the year immediately succeeding his supposed incumbency.

Section 6. Vacancies In case of any vacancy or vacancies in the Board by reason of death,
resignation, incapacity, or any other cause, the remaining directors shall fill each vacancy with the
candidate obtaining the second highest number of votes in the last annual election, taking into
consideration the place of residence where the director or an officer who vacated the position.

An elected candidate for a barangay who transfers to another barangay or municipality which he
was elected shall be disqualified from assuming such position.

Section 7. Duties and Powers The Board of Directors shall have the authority to supervise and
control the operation of the association, and shall, in furtherance thereof, issue uniform polices,
rules and regulations as may be necessary and proper to carry out for the purposes of the
association.
Section 8. Board Meeting Regular meeting of Board of Directors shall be held at least once
every three (3) months unless otherwise agreed by the Board which in no case shall be more than
once a month. The members shall agree on a fixed time, date, and venue of meeting.

Special meetings of the Board shall be called by the President on one (1) days notice to each
Director personally or in writing, or at the written request signed by four (4) directors. Such call
shall specify the time, place, and purpose of such special meeting.

Attendance in all Board of Directors meeting shall be compulsory. A director who fails to attend
the meeting shall pay a fine as defined by the Board. Four (4) consecutive absences in regular and
special meetings shall be considered incapacity on the part of the absentee in which case his
position shall be considered vacant under Section 6, hereof.

Section 9. Quorum A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business, and in the presence of quorum, a majority of Directors present shall be
sufficient to decide any action, except on those matters specifically requiring a different majority
vote herein or as provided under the Corporation Code of the Philippines.

Section 10. Order of Business: The order of business at meetings of the association shall be as
follows:

a. Proof of notice of meeting.

b. Record roll of members present.
c. Reading of minutes of preceding association meeting.
d. Reports of Officers.
e. Reports of Committees.
f. Unfinished Business.
g. New Business.

Article V
Officers

Section 1. Elected Officers Lezo Youth Council officers shall be President, Vice-President,
Secretary, and Treasurer and shall be elected by the Board of Directors from among themselves.
Such officers and assistant officers as may be deemed necessary may be elected or appointed by
the directors.

Section 2. Term of Office of Officers All officers of the association shall hold office for one
(1) year and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
 Article VI
Functions and Powers of Officers

Section 1. President - The president shall be the chief executive officer of the association and,
subject to the control of the directors, shall in general supervise and control all of the business and
affairs of the association.

He shall, when president, preside at all meetings of the members and of the directors. He may
sign, with the secretary or any other proper officer of the association thereunto authorized by the
directors, any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments which the directors have
authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be
expressly delegated by the directors or by these by-laws to some other officer or agent of the
association, or shall be required by law to be otherwise signed or executed; and in general shall
perform all duties incident to the office of president and such other duties as may be prescribed
from time to time.

Section 2. Vice-President - In the absence of the president or in event of his death, inability or
refusal to act, the vice-president shall perform the duties of the president, and when so acting,
shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the president. The vice-
president shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the
president or by the directors.

Section 7. Secretary - The secretary shall keep the minutes of the members and of the directors
meetings in one or more books provided for that purpose, see that all notices are duly given in
accordance with the provisions of these by-laws or as required, be custodian of the corporate
records and of the seal of the association and in general perform all duties incident to the office of
secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the president
or by the directors.

The secretary shall keep a record of the directors attendance at all regular directors meetings and
notify the president when any director has missed four (4) consecutive regular meetings without
giving prior notice.

Section 8. Treasurer - If required by the directors, the treasurer shall give a bond for the faithful
discharge of his duties in such sum and with such sureties as the directors shall determine. He
shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the association;
receive and give receipts for monies due and payable to the association from any source
whatsoever, and deposit all such monies in the name of the association in such banks, trust
companies or other depositories as shall be selected in accordance with these by-laws and in
general perform all of the duties incident to the office of treasurer and such other duties as from
time to time may be assigned to him by the president or by the directors.
 Article VII
Standing Committees

Section 1. At the organizational meeting of the Board of Directors, the newly elected President
shall submit to the Board of Directors, for confirmation, appointment of the following standing
committees.

a. Finance Committee
b. Membership Committee
c. Education Committee
d. Sports Committee
e. Projects Committee

Section 2. Additional Committees - The Board of Directors shall authorize such additional
committees as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of the association. For each additional
committee the Board of Directors shall determine the number of members of such committee and
their duties and responsibilities. The Board of Directors shall have the right to disband any
committee authorized by it or to increase of decrease the number of members or to change the
duties and responsibilities of such committee.

Section 3. Appointment of Committees - The President shall appoint all committee chairman
members with the approval of the Board of Directors. All committee chairmen must be Directors.
Committee members shall be members in good standing of the association.

Article IX
Fund

Section 1. Funds The funds of the association shall be derived from admission fees, annual dues
and special assessments of members, gifts or donations.

Section 2. Disbursements Withdrawal from the funds of the association, whether by check or
any other instrument shall be signed by the Treasurer counter signed by the President. If necessary
the Board of Directors may designate other signatories.

Section 3. Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the association shall be from January 1st to December
31 each year.

Article X
Corporate Seal

Section 1. Form The corporate seal of the association shall be in such form and design as may
be determined by the Board.
 Article XI
Amendments of the By-Laws

Section 1. Amendments These By-Laws, or any provision thereof, may be amended or repealed
by a majority vote of the members and by majority vote of the Board of Directors at any regular
or special meeting duly held for the purpose.

Adopted this 29th day of September, 2012, in Lezo, Aklan, by the affirmative vote of the
undersigned members representing a majority of the members of the association in special meeting
duly held for the purpose.