Merge pull request #3 from MyLife-Services/in-development

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alpha-team/20240528 Alpha Team Communication 001.md

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+# Alpha Team Initial Outreach Eamil
+
+## Subject: Welcome to MyLife, Alpha Team ${ firstName }!
+
+Hello ${ firstName }, our newest _MyLife_ Alpha Team Member!
+
+First of all, _thank you_ for being a part of what is certainly to be a wonderous journey.
+Secondly, please forgive the lateness of our reply. We have not forgotten about you and we couldn’t be more proud to share that the _MyLife_ member platform is nearly ready for our first Alpha Team.
+
+_Why the delay?_
+
+AI models, we rely thus far on OpenAI, have been changing rapidly, and we have incorporated these enhancements **into** the Alpha version of the **_MyLife_ Platform**!
+
+You may [still chat with **Q**](https://humanremembranceproject.org), our intelligent platform agent, on the live site, and [here is a link to our platform announcement and informational article](https://medium.com). You will hear from our **Alpha Team Coordinator** again in a week with next steps, where we will introduce you to the alpha tutorial and provide access to your biography team of ai-assistants who will help you tell your stories, for now and _forever_.
+
+Thank you again for joining us on this journey, it's bound to be like _nothing_ you've experienced before,
+
+### MyLife Board of Directors
+
+- Erik Jespersen, _President_
+- Ken Williams, _Vice-President_
+- Steve Kenney, _Technical Director_
+- Sam Collins, _Director_
+- Russ Olivier, _Director_
+- Emily Coolidge-Toker, _Director_

legal/Massachusetts Incorporation/articles_of_incorporation.md

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+# Articles of Incorporation
+
+## Article I: Name
+
+This Organization shall be called MyLife.
+
+## Article II: Purpose
+
+This Organization is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The objective of MyLife is to provide a durable, enduring internet-enabled platform—that shall be free of any pecuniary charge to members—to collect and prepare for memorial showcase an individual’s cherished personal media and information to be shared in perpetuity.
+
+## Article III: Membership
+
+The Organization shall have a minimum of three (3) member types as outlined in the bylaws, which include: (Standard User) Members, Verified Members, and Charter Members. As outlined in the bylaws, dues are only required by Charter Members.
+
+## Article IV: Provisions
+
+Upon dissolution of the Organization, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue 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 dedicated to a public purpose. Dissolution would occur in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 180, no part of the net earnings of the Organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable, to its members, trustees, officers or other private persons, except that the Organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the Statement of Purpose hereof.
+The property of this Organization is irrevocably dedicated to educational and public service purposes and no part of the net income or assets of this Organization shall ever inure to the benefit of any director, officer or member thereof, or to the benefit of any private individual.
+No substantial part of the activities of this Organization shall be the carrying on of lobbying, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Organization 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, this Organization shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the purposes and mission of this Organization.
+
+## Article V: Bylaws
+
+The bylaws of the Organization have been duly adopted and the initial directors, President, Treasurer and Clerk or other presiding, financial or recording officers, whose names are set out in Article VII, have been duly elected.
+
+## Article VI: Date of Incorporation
+
+The effective date of organization shall be the date approved and filed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
+Corporation was officially approved and filed: 12/22/2021
+
+## Article VII: Corporate Information
+
+1. Principal Office: 271 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915
+2. Initial Officers and Directors
+   - President: Erik Jespersen
+   - Vice-President: Kenneth Williams
+   - Director of Technology: Stephen Kenney
+   - Treasurer: Samuel Collins
+   - Clerk/Secretary: Erik Jespersen
+   - Director: Russ Olivier
+3. Fiscal Year: January–December

legal/United States Federal/EIN_notice.txt

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+DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
+INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
+CINCINNATI OH 45999-0023
+Date of this notice: 01-04-2022
+Employer Identification Number: 87-4244200 
+Form: SS-4
+Number of this notice: CP 575 A
+MYLIFE INCORPORATED 
+271 ESSEX ST 
+BEVERLY, MA 01915
+
+WE ASSIGNED YOU AN EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 
+Thank you for applying for an Employer Identification Number (EIN). We assigned you 
+EIN 87-4244200. This EIN will identify you, your business accounts, tax returns, and 
+documents, even if you have no employees. Please keep this notice in your permanent 
+records. 
+Taxpayers request an EIN for their business. Some taxpayers receive CP575 notices when 
+another person has stolen their identity and are opening a business using their information. 
+If you did not apply for this EIN, please contact us at the phone number or address listed
+on the top of this notice. 
+When filing tax documents, making payments, or replying to any related correspondence, 
+it is very important that you use your EIN and complete name and address exactly as shown 
+above. Any variation may cause a delay in processing, result in incorrect information in 
+your account, or even cause you to be assigned more than one EIN. If the information is 
+not correct as shown above, please make the correction using the attached tear-off stub 
+and return it to us. 
+Based on the information received from you or your representative, you must file 
+the following forms by the dates shown. 
+Form 1120 04/15/2022
+If you have questions about the forms or the due dates shown, you can call us at 
+the phone number or write to us at the address shown at the top of this notice. If you 
+need help in determining your annual accounting period (tax year), see Publication 538, 
+Accounting Periods and Methods. 
+We assigned you a tax classification (corporation, partnership, etc.) based on 
+information obtained from you or your representative. It is not a legal determination 
+of your tax classification, and is not binding on the IRS. If you want a legal 
+determination of your tax classification, you may request a private letter ruling 
+from the IRS under the guidelines in Revenue Procedure 2020-1, 2020-1 I.R.B. 1 (or 
+superseding Revenue Procedure for the year at issue). Note: Certain tax classification 
+elections can be requested by filing Form 8832, Entity Classification Election. 
+See Form 8832 and its instructions for additional information. 
+IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR S CORPORATION ELECTION: 
+If you intend to elect to file your return as a small business corporation, 
+an election to file a Form 1120-S, U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation, 
+must be made within certain timeframes and the corporation must meet certain tests. 
+All of this information is included in the instructions for Form 2553, Election by 
+a Small Business Corporation. 
+(IRS USE ONLY) 575A 01-04-2022 MYLI B 9999999999 SS-4
+If you are required to deposit for employment taxes (Forms 941, 943, 940, 944, 945, 
+CT-1, or 1042), excise taxes (Form 720), or income taxes (Form 1120), you will receive a 
+Welcome Package shortly, which includes instructions for making your deposits 
+electronically through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). A Personal 
+Identification Number (PIN) for EFTPS will also be sent to you under separate cover. 
+Please activate the PIN once you receive it, even if you have requested the services of a 
+tax professional or representative. For more information about EFTPS, refer to 
+Publication 966, Electronic Choices to Pay All Your Federal Taxes. If you need to 
+make a deposit immediately, you will need to make arrangements with your Financial 
+Institution to complete a wire transfer. 
+The IRS is committed to helping all taxpayers comply with their tax filing 
+obligations. If you need help completing your returns or meeting your tax obligations, 
+Authorized e-file Providers, such as Reporting Agents or other payroll service 
+providers, are available to assist you. Visit www.irs.gov/mefbusproviders for a 
+list of companies that offer IRS e-file for business products and services. 
+IMPORTANT REMINDERS: 
+* Keep a copy of this notice in your permanent records. This notice is issued only 
+one time and the IRS will not be able to generate a duplicate copy for you. You 
+may give a copy of this document to anyone asking for proof of your EIN. 
+* Use this EIN and your name exactly as they appear at the top of this notice on all 
+your federal tax forms. 
+* Refer to this EIN on your tax-related correspondence and documents. 
+* Provide future officers of your organization with a copy of this notice. 
+Your name control associated with this EIN is MYLI. You will need to provide this 
+information along with your EIN, if you file your returns electronically. 
+Safeguard your EIN by referring to Publication 4557, Safeguarding Taxpayer 
+Data: A Guide for Your Business. 
+You can get any of the forms or publications mentioned in this letter by 
+visiting our website at www.irs.gov/forms-pubs or by calling 800-TAX-FORM 
+(800-829-3676). 
+If you have questions about your EIN, you can contact us at the phone number 
+or address listed at the top of this notice. If you write, please tear off the 
+stub at the bottom of this notice and include it with your letter. 
+Thank you for your cooperation. 
+(IRS USE ONLY) 575A 01-04-2022 MYLI B 9999999999 SS-4
+Keep this part for your records. CP 575 A (Rev. 7-2007)