Certificate of Incorporation of

EAST SHORE SCHROON LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.

Under Section 402 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law

State of New York

Filed by:  Cliff Bouchard

c/o ESSLA

P O Box 206

Adirondack, NY  12808

Certificate of Incorporation of

EAST SHORE SCHROON LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC.

Under Section 402 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law

State of New York

FIRST:  The name of the corporation is:  East Shore Schroon Lake Association, Inc.

SECOND:  The corporation is a corporation as defined in subparagraph (a) (5) of Section 102 (Definitions) of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.

THIRD:  The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes under Section 501(c) (3) of the IRS code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.  The purposes for which the corporation is formed are as follows: To preserve, protect and improve the air, waters and lands of Schroon Lake and the Schroon River Region for present and future generations by:

Communicating with the residents of the Schroon Lake and Schroon River Region and the public in general, holding meetings and events, and providing a forum for learning and feedback on these issues.

Participating in an alliance of neighboring lake organizations to share information of general interest and to solicit and give support for common interests.

Participating in proceedings that occur within the three local towns (Horicon, Chester and Schroon) and with any county or state agencies as these proceedings may have an impact on Schroon Lake and the Schroon River Region.

Conducting informational, membership and fundraising meetings and activities to support the corporation and the general welfare of Schroon Lake and the Schroon River Region.

Participating in other activities and events consistent with and in support of the foregoing.

FORTH:  The corporation shall be a Type A corporation pursuant to Section 201 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.

FIFTH:  The office of the corporation is to be located in the County of Warren, State of New York.

SIXTH:  The names and addresses of the initial directors of the corporation are:

William McGhie, 660 East Shore Drive, Adirondack, NY  12808

Jane Smith, 5 Lakeview Drive, Adirondack, NY 12808

Stephen R. Fahey, 262 East Shore Drive, Adirondack, NY  12808

SEVENTH:  The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the corporation upon whom process against it may be served.  The address which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process accepted on behalf of the corporation is:

East Shore Schroon Lake Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 206, Adirondack, NY  12808

EIGHTH:  No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, directors, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered, to make reimbursements for expenses incurred on behalf of the corporation, and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article THIRD hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the 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 provision of these Articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

NINTH:  Upon the dissolution of this corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501( c )(3) of the IRS code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government for a public purpose.

Following are the Incorporators of the East Shore Schroon Lake Association, Inc.

William McGhie                Signature: ________________________________________

660 East Shore Drive

Adirondack, NY  12808

Jane Smith                          Signature: _______________________________________

5 Lakeview Drive

Adirondack, NY  12808

Stephen R. Fahey                Signature: ________________________________________

262 East Shore Drive

Adirondack, NY  12808