Bylaws for the Friends of the Tanana Valley Railroad, Incorporated December 9, 2007 As amended December 30, 2008
The original Bylaws of the Friends of the Tanana Valley Railroad, Incorporated were established by the original membership on March 14, 1992. Since that date many changes have occurred in the day to day operations of the corporation. A revised set of Bylaws were adopted by the membership on May 21, 2005 to reflect these changes. This set of Bylaws was ratified by the General Membership on December 9, 2007.
Definition of Terms and Abbreviations: FTVRR refers to the Friends of the Tanana Valley Railroad, Incorporated, a 501 (c) (3) Non-profit organization.
TVRR refers to the Tanana Mines Railway, which became the Tanana Valley Railroad, which became the Chatanika Branch of the Alaska Engineering Commission Railroad, which became the Chatanika Branch of the Alaska Railroad.
Pioneer Park is a recreational and historic interpretation facility operated by the Fairbanks North Star Borough, for the enjoyment of the residents and visitors.
Bylaws Article 1 Purpose
The purpose of the Friends of the Tanana Valley Railroad, Inc. shall be
a) To recover, restore, and/or assist in the restoration of the remaining artifacts and related items of the TVRR and other railroads of Alaska and the Yukon Territory. This includes but is not limited to the TVRR Engine #1 located at Pioneer Park, Alaska.
b) To promote public interest in the history of the TVRR and Alaska/Yukon Railroads by 1. Operating the TVRR Museum at Pioneer Park, and 2. Maintaining and operating, on a limited and scheduled basis, TVRR Engine #1 and other railroad memorabilia.
c) The Friends of the Tanana Valley Railroad, Inc. does not endorse the activities or statements of any other organization/association, unless it is a member of such an organization/association. Accordingly, it shall not be operated for private interests, such as contributors to or members of the corporation, or persons controlled directly or indirectly by such private interests, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Directors.