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EXHIBIT 10.4

                             AMERICAN COMMUNITY BANK
                       1999 NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION PLAN

         American Community Trust Bank, a North Carolina banking corporation
(hereinafter referred to as the "Bank"), does herein set forth the terms of the
American Community Bank 1999 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan (hereinafter
referred to as this "Plan"), which was adopted by the Board of Directors
(hereinafter referred to as the "Board") of the Bank subject to shareholder and
regulatory approval as provided in paragraph 21 hereof.

         1. PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN. The purpose of this Plan is to provide for the
grant of Nonstatutory Stock Options (hereinafter referred to as "Options" or
singularly, "Option") to Eligible Directors (as hereinafter defined) of the Bank
who wish to invest in the Bank's common stock (hereinafter referred to as
"Common Stock"). The Board believes that participation in the ownership of the
Bank by the Eligible Directors will be to the mutual benefit of the Bank and the
Eligible Directors. In addition, the existence of this Plan will make it
possible for the Bank to attract capable individuals to serve on the Board. As
used herein, the term "Eligible Directors" or singularly, "Eligible Director,"
shall mean those members of the Board who are not employed by the Bank and are
ineligible to participate in American Community Bank 1999 Incentive Stock Option
Plan.

         2. ADMINISTRATION OF THIS PLAN.

              (a) This Plan shall be administered by the Board. The Board shall
have full power and authority to construe, interpret and administer this Plan.
All actions, decisions, determinations, or interpretations of the Board shall be
final, conclusive, and binding upon all parties.

              (b) The Board may designate any officers or employees of the Bank
or of any of its subsidiaries to assist in the administration of this Plan. The
Board may authorize such individuals to execute documents on its behalf and may
delegate to them such other ministerial and limited discretionary duties as the
Board may see fit.

         3. SHARES OF COMMON STOCK SUBJECT TO THIS PLAN. The maximum number of
shares of Common Stock that shall be offered under this Plan is One Hundred
Twenty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Thirty (124,330) shares, subject to
adjustment as provided in paragraph 14. Shares subject to Options which expire
or terminate prior to the issuance of the shares of Common Stock shall lapse and
the shares of Common Stock originally subject to such Options shall again be
available for future grants of Options under this Plan.

         4. ELIGIBILITY; GRANT OF OPTIONS. Each Eligible Director serving on the
Board shall receive an Option to purchase shares of Common Stock in the amount
as shall be determined by the Board of Directors by a majority vote. Any Options
not granted hereby may be reserved for future issuance by a majority vote of the
entire Board.

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         5. VESTING OF OPTIONS. Options granted under this Plan shall be fully
vested upon grant.

         6. OPTION PRICE.

              (a) The price per share of each Option granted under this Plan
(hereinafter called the "Option Price") shall be determined by the Board as of
the effective date of grant of such Option, but in no event shall such Option
Price be less than 100% of the fair market value of Common Stock on the date of
grant. An Option shall be considered as granted on the later of (i) the date
that the Board acts to grant such Option, or (ii) such later date as the Board
shall specify in an Option Agreement (as hereinafter defined).

              (b) The fair market value of a share of Common Stock shall be
determined as follows: (i) if on the date as of which such determination is
being made, Common Stock being valued is admitted to trading on a securities
exchange or exchanges for which actual sale prices are regularly reported, or
actual sale prices are otherwise regularly published, the fair market value of a
share of Common Stock shall be deemed to be equal to the mean of the closing
sale price as reported for each of the five (5) trading days immediately
preceding the date as of which such determination is made; provided, however,
that, if a closing sale price is not reported for each of the five (5) trading
days immediately preceding the date as of which such determination is made, then
the fair market value shall be equal to the mean of the closing sale prices on
those trading days for which such price is available, or (ii) if on the date as
of which such determination is made, no such closing sale prices are reported,
but quotations for Common Stock being valued are regularly listed on the
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System or another
comparable system, the fair market value of a share of Common Stock shall be
deemed to be equal to the mean of the average of the closing bid and asked
prices for such Common Stock quoted on such system on each of the five (5)
trading days preceding the date as of which such determination is made, but if a
closing bid and asked price is not available for each of the five (5) trading
days, then the fair market value shall be equal to the mean of the average of
the closing bid and asked prices on those trading days during the five-day
period for which such prices are available, or (iii) if no such quotations are
available, the fair market value of a share of Common Stock shall be deemed to
be the average of the closing bid and asked prices furnished by a professional
securities dealer making a market in such shares, as selected by the Board, for
the trading date first preceding the date as of which such determination is
made. If the Board determines that the price as determined above does not
represent the fair market value of a share of Common Stock, the Board may then
consider such other factors as it deems appropriate and then fix the fair market
value for the purposes of this Plan.

         7. PAYMENT OF OPTION PRICE. Payment for shares subject to an Option may
only be made in cash.

         8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GRANT OF OPTIONS. Each Option granted
pursuant to this Plan shall be evidenced by a written Nonstatutory Stock Option
Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "Option Agreement") with each Eligible
Director (hereinafter referred to as "Optionee") to whom an Option is granted;
such agreement shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as "Exhibit
A," unless the Board shall adopt a different form and, in each case,

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may contain such other, different, or additional terms and conditions as the
Board may determine. The Option shall terminate as provided in paragraph 12
hereof. Furthermore, Options granted pursuant to this Plan shall be subject to
the right of the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks (the "Commissioner") and
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") to direct the Bank to require
an Optionee to exercise or forfeit his or her stock rights if the Bank's capital
falls below the minimum requirements, as determined by the Commissioner or FDIC.

         9. OPTION PERIOD. Each Option Agreement shall set forth a period during
which such Option may be exercised (hereinafter referred to as the "Option
Period"); provided, however, that the Option Period shall not exceed ten (10)
years after the date of grant of such Option as specified in an Option
Agreement.

         10. LIMITATION ON GRANT OF STOCK OPTIONS. No one individual shall be
granted Options under this Plan in excess of 40% of the shares reserved for
issuance pursuant to Paragraph 3 hereof.

         11. EXERCISE OF OPTIONS. An Option shall be exercised by written notice
to the Board signed by an Optionee or by such other person as may be entitled to
exercise such Option. In the case of the exercise of an Option, the aggregate
Option Price for the shares being purchased may only be paid in cash and must be
accompanied by a notice of exercise. The written notice shall state the number
of shares with respect to which an Option is being exercised and shall either be
accompanied by the payment of the aggregate Option Price for such shares or
shall fix a date (not more than ten (10) business days after the date of such
notice) by which the payment of the aggregate Option Price will be made. An
Optionee shall not exercise an Option to purchase less than 100 shares, unless
the Board otherwise approves or unless the partial exercise is for the remaining
shares available under such Option. A certificate or certificates for the shares
of Common Stock purchased by the exercise of an Option shall be issued in the
regular course of business subsequent to the exercise of such Option and the
payment therefor. During the Option Period, no person entitled to exercise any
Option granted under this Plan shall have any of the rights or privileges of a
shareholder with respect to any shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of
such Option, until certificates representing such shares shall have been issued
and delivered and the individual's name entered as a shareholder of record on
the books of the Bank for such shares.

         12. EFFECT OF LEAVING THE BOARD OR DEATH.

              (a) In the event that an Optionee leaves the Board for any reason
other than retirement, disability, death, or following a "change in control" of
the Bank (as defined in paragraph 12(e)) any Option granted to the Optionee
under this Plan, to the extent not previously exercised by the Optionee or
expired, shall immediately terminate and shall be available again for the
granting of additional options to Eligible Directors during the remaining term
of this Plan upon such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board.

              (b) In the event that an Optionee should leave the Board as a
result of such Optionee's retirement, such Optionee shall have the right to
exercise an Option granted under this Plan, to the extent that it has not
previously been exercised by the Optionee or expired, for such

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period of time as may be determined by the Board and specified in an Option
Agreement, but in no event may any Option be exercised later than the end of the
Option Period provided in the Option Agreement in accordance with paragraph 8
hereof. For purposes of this Plan, the term "retirement" shall mean termination
of an Eligible Director's membership on the Board (i) at any time after
attaining age 65 with the approval of the Board; or (ii) at the election of the
Eligible Director, at any time after not less than five (5) years service as a
member of the Board, such service shall be computed cumulatively for purposes of
this clause (ii).

              (c) In the event that an Optionee should leave the Board by reason
of such Optionee's disability, such Optionee shall have the right to exercise an
Option granted under this Plan, to the extent that it has not previously been
exercised or expired, for such period of time as may be determined by the Board
and specified in an Option Agreement, but in no event may any Option be
exercised later than the end of the Option Period provided in the Option
Agreement in accordance with paragraph 8 hereof. For purposes of this Plan, the
term "disability" shall be defined as may be determined by the Board, from time
to time, or as determined at any time with respect to any individual Optionee.

              (d) In the event that an Optionee should die while serving on the
Board or after leaving by reason of disability or retirement or following a
change in control during the Option Period provided in an Option Agreement in
accordance with paragraph 8 hereof, an Option granted under this Plan, to the
extent that it has not previously been exercised or expired, shall be
exercisable, in accordance with its terms, by the personal representative of
such Optionee, the executor or administrator of such Optionee's estate, or by
any person or persons who acquired such Option by bequest or inheritance from
such Optionee, notwithstanding any limitations placed on the exercise of such
Option by this Plan or an Option Agreement, at any time within twelve (12)
months after the date of death of such Optionee, but in no event may an Option
be exercised later than the end of the Option Period provided in an Option
Agreement in accordance with paragraph 8 hereof. Any references herein to an
Optionee shall be deemed to include any person entitled to exercise an Option
after the death of such Optionee under the terms of this Plan.

              (e) In the event an Optionee shall leave the Board as a result of
a "change in control" of the Bank, such Optionee shall have the right to
exercise the Option granted under this Plan, to the extent that it has not
previously been exercised by the Optionee or expired, for such period of time as
may be determined by the Board as specified in an Option Agreement, but in no
event may any Option be exercised later than the end of the Option Period
provided in the Option Agreement in accordance with paragraph 8 hereof. For
purposes of this Plan, the phrase "change in control" refers to (i) the
acquisition by any person, group of persons or entity of the beneficial
ownership or power to vote more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Bank's
outstanding stock, (ii) during any period of two (2) consecutive years, a change
in the majority of the Board unless the election of each new Director was
approved by at least two-thirds of the Directors then still in office who were
Directors at the beginning of such two (2) year period, or (iii) a
reorganization, merger, or consolidation of the Bank with one or more other
entities in which the Bank is not the surviving entity, or the transfer of all
or substantially all of the assets or shares of the Bank to another person or
entity. Notwithstanding anything else herein, for purposes of this Plan the term
"change in control" shall not include a transaction approved by the Board which

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results in the Bank merging with, transferring its assets to or becoming the
subsidiary of a corporation newly formed at the direction of the Board for the
purpose of such transaction or serving as a bank holding company for the Bank,
and in connection with which transaction the Bank's shareholders (other than
those who exercise statutory rights of dissent and appraisal) become the holders
of substantially all of the voting stock of such corporation. Further,
notwithstanding anything else herein, a transaction or event shall not be
considered a change in control if, prior to the consummation or occurrence of
such transaction or event, the Optionee and the Bank agree in writing that the
same shall not be treated as a change in control for purposes of this Plan.

         13. EFFECT OF PLAN ON STATUS AS MEMBER OF A BOARD. The fact that an
Eligible Director has been granted an Option under this Plan shall not confer on
such Eligible Director any right to continued service on the Board, nor shall it
limit the right of the Bank to remove such Eligible Director from the Board at
any time.

         14. ADJUSTMENT UPON CHANGES IN CAPITALIZATION; DISSOLUTION OR
LIQUIDATION.

              (a) In the event of a change in the number of shares of Common
Stock outstanding by reason of a stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization,
reorganization, merger, exchange of shares, or other similar capital adjustment
prior to the termination of an Optionee's rights under this Plan, equitable
proportionate adjustments shall be made by the Board in (i) the number and kind
of shares which remain available under this Plan, and (ii) the number, kind, and
the Option Price of shares subject to the unexercised portion of an Option under
this Plan. The adjustments to be made shall be determined by the Board and shall
be consistent with such change or changes in the Bank's total number of
outstanding shares; provided, however, that no adjustment shall change the
aggregate Option Price for the exercise of Options granted under this Plan.

              (b) The grant of Options under this Plan shall not affect in any
way the right or power of the Bank or its shareholders to make or authorize any
adjustment, recapitalization, reorganization, or other change in the Bank's
capital structure or its business, or any merger or consolidation of the Bank,
or to issue bonds, debentures, preferred or other preference stock ahead of or
affecting Common Stock or the rights thereof, or the dissolution or liquidation
of the Bank, or any sale or transfer of all or any part of the Bank's assets or
business.

              (c) Except upon a "change in control", upon the effective date of
the dissolution or liquidation of the Bank, this Plan and any Options granted
hereunder, shall terminate.

         15. NON-TRANSFERABILITY. An Option granted under this Plan shall not be
assignable or transferable except, in the event of the death of an Optionee, by
will or by the laws of descent and distribution. In the event of the death of an
Optionee, his personal representative, the executor or the administrator of such
Optionee's estate, or the person or persons who acquired by bequest or
inheritance the rights to exercise such Options, may exercise any Option or
portion thereof to the extent not previously exercisable or surrendered by an
Optionee or expired, in

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accordance with its terms, prior to the expiration of
the exercise period as specified in subparagraph 12(d) hereof.

         16. TAX WITHHOLDING. The Bank or any of its subsidiaries shall have the
right to deduct or otherwise effect a withholding of any amount required by
federal or state laws to be withheld with respect to the grant, exercise or the
sale of stock acquired upon the exercise of an Option in order for the Bank or
any of its subsidiaries to obtain a tax deduction otherwise available as a
consequence of such grant, exercise or sale, as the case may be.

         17. LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF OPTION SHARES. Any Option granted under
this Plan shall be subject to the requirement that if at any time the Board
shall determine, in its discretion, that the listing, registration, or
qualification of the shares covered thereby upon any securities exchange or
under any state or federal law or the consent or approval of any governmental
regulatory body is necessary or desirable as a condition of, or in connection
with, the granting of such Option or the issuance or purchase of shares
thereunder, such Option may not be exercised in whole or in part unless and
until such listing, registration, qualification, consent, or approval shall have
been effected or obtained free of any conditions not acceptable to the Board.

         18. EXCULPATION AND INDEMNIFICATION. In connection with this Plan, no
member of the Board shall be personally liable for any act or omission to act in
such person's capacity as a member of the Board, nor for any mistake in judgment
made in good faith, unless arising out of, or resulting from, such person's own
bad faith, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or criminal acts. To the extent
permitted by applicable law and regulation, the Bank shall indemnify and hold
harmless the members of the Board, and each other officer or employee of the
Bank or of any of its subsidiaries to whom any duty or power relating to the
administration or interpretation of this Plan may be assigned or delegated, from
and against any and all liabilities (including any amount paid in settlement of
a claim with the approval of the Board) and any costs or expenses (including
counsel fees) incurred by such persons arising out of or as a result of, any act
or omission to act in connection with the performance of such person's duties,
responsibilities, and obligations under this Plan, other than such liabilities,
costs, and expenses as may arise out of, or result from, the bad faith, gross
negligence, willful misconduct, or criminal acts of such persons.

         19. AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION OF THIS PLAN. The Board may at any time,
and from time to time, amend or modify this Plan (including the form of Option
Agreement) in any respect consistent with applicable regulations; provided,
however, that no amendment or modification shall be made that increases the
total number of shares covered by this Plan or effects any change in the
category of persons who may receive Options under this Plan or materially
increases the benefits accruing to Optionees under this Plan unless such change
is approved by the holders of two thirds (2/3) of the issued and outstanding
shares of Common Stock and the amended Plan is approved by the Commissioner. Any
amendment or modification of this Plan shall not materially reduce the benefits
under any Option theretofore granted to an Optionee under this Plan without the
consent of such Optionee or the transferee in the event of the death of such
Optionee.

         20. TERMINATION AND EXPIRATION OF THIS PLAN. This Plan may be
abandoned, suspended, or terminated at any time by the Board; provided, however,
that abandonment,

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suspension, or termination of this Plan shall not affect any Options then
outstanding under this Plan. No Option shall be granted pursuant to this Plan
after ten (10) years from the effective date of this Plan as provided in
paragraph 21 hereof.

         21. EFFECTIVE DATE; SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL; REGULATORY APPROVAL. This
Plan shall not be effective until approved by the holders of two-thirds of the
issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock present or represented at an
annual or special shareholders' meeting (the "Effective Date") and approved by
the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks.

         22. CAPTIONS AND HEADINGS; GENDER AND NUMBER. Captions and paragraph
headings used herein are for convenience only, do not modify or affect the
meaning of any provision herein, are not a part hereof, and shall not serve as a
basis for interpretation or in construction of this Plan. As used herein, the
masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter, the singular number, the
plural, and vice versa, whenever such meanings are appropriate.

         23. EXPENSES OF ADMINISTRATION OF PLAN. All costs and expenses incurred
in the operation and administration of this Plan shall be borne by the Bank or
by one of its subsidiaries.

         24. GOVERNING LAW. Without regard to the principles of conflicts of
laws, the laws of the State of North Carolina shall govern and control the
validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of this Plan.

         25. INSPECTION OF PLAN. A copy of this Plan, and any amendments thereto
or modifications thereof, shall be maintained by the Secretary of the Bank and
shall be shown to any proper person making inquiry about it.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA                                                EXHIBIT A
COUNTY OF UNION

                       NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

         THIS NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as
this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of this ____ day of __________,
______, between AMERICAN COMMUNITY BANK, a North Carolina Bank (hereinafter
referred to as the "Bank"), and _________________________________, a resident of
_______________ County, North Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the
"Optionee").

         WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Bank (hereinafter referred to as
the "Board") has adopted the American Community Bank 1999 Nonstatutory Stock
Option Plan (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan") subject to approval by the
Bank's shareholders as provided in the Plan; and

         WHEREAS, the shareholders of the Bank at an annual meeting duly called
and held on March 18, 1999, approved the Plan (the "Effective Date") and the
North Carolina Commissioner of Banks has approved the Plan; and

         WHEREAS, the Plan provides that the Board will make available to the
Directors (as defined in the Plan) of the Bank, the right to purchase shares of
the Bank's common stock (hereinafter referred to as "Common Stock"); and

         WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the Optionee is entitled to
purchase shares of Common Stock under the Plan;

         NOW, THEREFORE, the Bank and the Optionee agree as follows:

         1. DATE OF GRANT OF OPTION. The date of grant of the option granted
under this Agreement _____________________________ is the ______ day of _______,
______.

         2. GRANT OF OPTION. Pursuant to the Plan, the Bank grants to the
Optionee the right (hereinafter referred to as the "Option") to purchase from
the Bank all or a portion of an aggregate number of __________________ (______)
shares of Common Stock (hereinafter referred to as the "Option Shares") which
shall be authorized but unissued shares.

         3. VESTING OF OPTIONS. The Option shall fully vest upon grant.

         4. OPTION PRICE. The price to be paid for the Option Shares shall be
_______________ Dollars ($_____) per share (hereinafter referred to as the
"Option Price") which is the fair market value of the Option Shares as
determined by the Board as of the date of grant of this Option.

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         5. WHEN AND EXTENT TO WHICH OPTIONS MAY BE EXERCISED . At such time as
the Option shall become exercisable in accordance with this Agreement, the
Optionee, in his discretion, may exercise all or any portion of the Option,
subject to paragraph 7 hereof. The Option shall terminate as provided in
paragraph 8 hereof. Furthermore, Options granted pursuant to this Plan shall be
subject to the right of the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks (the
"Commissioner") and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the "FDIC") to
direct the Bank to require an Optionee to exercise or forfeit his or her stock
rights if the Bank's capital falls below the minimum requirements, as determined
by the Commissioner or the FDIC.

         6. CHANGE IN CONTROL. When used herein, the phrase "change in control"
refers to (i) the acquisition by any person, group of persons or entity of the
beneficial ownership or power to vote more than twenty-five (25%) percent of the
Bank's outstanding stock, (ii) during any period of two (2) consecutive years, a
change in the majority of the Board unless the election of each new Director was
approved by at least two-thirds of the Directors then still in office who were
Directors at the beginning of such two (2) year period, or (iii) a
reorganization, merger, or consolidation of the Bank with one or more other
Banks in which the Bank is not the surviving Bank, or the transfer of all or
substantially all of the assets or shares of the Bank to another person or
entity. Notwithstanding anything else herein, for purposes of this Plan the term
"change in control" shall not include a transaction approved by the Board which
results in the Bank merging with, transferring its assets to or becoming the
subsidiary of a corporation newly formed at the direction of the Board for the
purpose of such transaction or serving as a bank holding company for the Bank,
and in connection with which transaction the Bank's shareholders (other than
those who exercise statutory rights of dissent and appraisal) become the holders
of substantially all of the voting stock of such corporation. Further,
notwithstanding anything else herein, a transaction or event shall not be
considered a change in control if, prior to the consummation or occurrence of
such transaction or event, the Optionee and the Bank agree in writing that the
same shall not be treated as a change in control for purposes of this Plan.

         7. METHOD OF EXERCISE. The Option shall be exercised by written notice
to the Board signed by the Optionee or by such other person as may be entitled
to exercise the Option. In the exercise of the Option, the aggregate Option
Price for the shares being purchased may only be paid in cash and must be
accompanied by a notice of exercise. The written notice shall state the number
of shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised and, shall either
be accompanied by the payment of the aggregate Option Price for such shares or
shall fix a date (not more than ten (10) business days after the date of such
notice) by which the payment of the aggregate Option Price will be made. The
Optionee shall not exercise the Option to purchase less than 100 shares, unless
the Board otherwise approves or unless the partial exercise is for the remaining
shares available under the Option. A certificate or certificates for the shares
of Common Stock purchased by the exercise of the Option shall be issued in the
regular course of business subsequent to the exercise of the Option and the
payment therefor. Neither the Optionee, nor any other person who may be entitled
to exercise the Option, shall have any of the rights or privileges of a
shareholder with respect to any shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of
the Option, until certificates representing such shares shall have been issued
and delivered and the individual's name entered as a shareholder of record on
the books of the Bank for such shares.

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         8. TERMINATION OF OPTION. The Option shall terminate, and shall
thereupon be available again for grant to Eligible Directors as may be
determined by the Board, as follows:

              (a) Except as provided in subparagraphs (b), (c), (d) and (e)
below, the Option, to the extent that it has not been exercised or expired,
shall terminate on the earlier of (i) the date the Optionee leaves the Board for
any reason other than the Optionee's retirement, disability, death, or following
a change in control of the Bank or (ii) the date which is ten (10) years after
the date of grant of the Option as set forth in paragraph 1 hereof.

              (b) In the event the Optionee retires prior to the date which is
ten (10) years after the date of grant of the Option as set forth in paragraph 1
hereof, the Optionee shall have the right to exercise all Options, to the extent
not exercised or expired, for the remainder of such ten (10) year period. For
purposes of the plan, the term "retirement" shall mean any termination of an
Optionee's membership on the Board (i) at any time after attaining age 65 with
the approval of the Board, or (ii) at the election of the Optionee, at any time
after not less than five years service as a member of the Board, computed on a
cumulative basis.

              (c) In the event the Optionee leaves the Board by reason of such
Optionee's disability prior to the date which is ten (10) years after the date
of grant of the Option as set forth in paragraph 1 hereof, the Optionee shall
have the right to exercise all Options, to the extent not exercised by him or
expired, for the remainder of such ten (10) year period. For purposes of the
Plan, the term "disability" shall be defined as may be determined by the Board,
from time to time, or as determined at any time with respect to any individual
Optionee.

              (d) In the event the Optionee dies while serving on the Board or
after his or her retirement or after his or her leaving by reason of disability
or following a change in control and prior to the date which is ten (10) years
after the date of grant of the Option as set forth in paragraph 1 hereof, all
Options, to the extent not exercised by the Optionee or expired, shall be
exercisable, according to its terms, by the personal representative, the
executor or the administrator of the Optionee's estate, or the person or persons
who acquired the Option by bequest or inheritance from the Optionee, at any time
within twelve (12) months after the date of death of the Optionee, but in no
event may the Option be exercised later than ten (10) years after the date of
grant of the Option as set forth in paragraph 1 hereof.

              (e) In the event the Optionee leaves the Board following a change
in control of the Bank, prior to the date which is ten (10) years after the date
of grant of Options as set forth in paragraph 1 hereof, the Optionee shall have
the right to exercise the Option, to the extent that it has not been exercised
by him or her or expired, for the remainder of such ten (10) year period.

         9. EFFECT OF AGREEMENT ON STATUS OF OPTIONEE. The fact that the
Optionee has been granted the Option under the Plan shall not confer on the
Optionee any right to continued service on the Board, nor shall it limit the
right of the Bank to remove the Optionee from the Board at any time.

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         10. LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF OPTION SHARES. The Bank's obligation to
issue shares of Common Stock upon exercise of the Option is expressly
conditioned upon the completion by the Bank of any registration or other
qualification of such shares under any state or federal law or regulations or
rulings of any governmental regulatory body or the making of such investment
representations or other representations and agreements by the Optionee or any
person entitled to exercise the Option in order to comply with the requirements
of any exemption from any such registration or other qualification of the Option
Shares which the Board shall, in its discretion, deem necessary or advisable.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Bank shall be under no obligation to register
or qualify the Option Shares under any state or federal law. The required
representations and agreements referenced above may include representations and
agreements that the Optionee, or any other person entitled to exercise the
Option, (i) is purchasing such shares on his or her own behalf as an investment
and not with a present intention of distribution or re-sale and (ii) agrees to
have placed upon any certificates representing the Option Shares a legend
setting forth any representations and agreements which have been given to the
Board or a reference thereto and stating that such shares may not be transferred
except in accordance with all applicable state and federal securities laws and
regulations, and further representing that, prior to making any sale or other
disposition of the Option Shares, the Optionee, or any other person entitled to
exercise the Option, will give the Bank notice of the intention to sell or
dispose of such shares not less than five (5) days prior to such sale or
disposition.

         11. ADJUSTMENT UPON CHANGES IN CAPITALIZATION; DISSOLUTION OR
LIQUIDATION.

              (a) In the event of a change in the number of shares of Common
Stock outstanding by reason of a stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization,
reorganization, merger, exchange of shares, or other similar capital adjustment,
prior to the termination of the Optionee's rights under this Agreement,
equitable proportionate adjustments shall be made by the Board in the number,
kind, and the Option Price of shares subject to the unexercised portion of the
Option. The adjustments to be made shall be determined by the Board and shall be
consistent with such changes or changes in the Bank's total number of
outstanding shares; provided, however, that no adjustment shall change the
aggregate Option Price for the exercise of the Option granted.

              (b) The grant of the Option under this Agreement shall not affect
in any way the right or power of the Bank or its shareholders to make or
authorize any adjustment, recapitalization, reorganization, or other change in
the Bank's capital structure or its business, or any merger or consolidation of
the Bank, or to issue bonds, debentures, preferred or other preference stock
ahead of or affecting Common Stock or the rights thereof, or the dissolution or
liquidation of the Bank, or any sale or transfer of all or any part of the
Bank's assets or business.

              (c) Except upon a change in control as set forth in paragraph 6
hereof, upon the effective date of the dissolution or liquidation of the Bank,
the Option granted under this Agreement shall terminate.

         12. NON-TRANSFERABILITY. The Option granted under this Agreement shall
not be assignable or transferable except, in the event of the death of the
Optionee, by will or by the

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laws of descent and distribution. In the event of the death of the Optionee, the
personal representative, the executor or the administrator of the Optionee's
estate, or the person or persons who acquired by bequest or inheritance the
right to exercise the Option may exercise the unexercised Option or portion
thereof, in accordance with its terms and paragraph 8(d) hereof, prior to the
date which is ten (10) years after the date of grant of the Option as set forth
in paragraph 1 hereof.

         13. TAX WITHHOLDING. The grant of the Option and Option Shares
delivered pursuant to this Agreement, and any amounts distributed with respect
thereto, may be subject to applicable federal, state and local withholding for
taxes. The Optionee expressly acknowledges and agrees to such withholding, where
applicable, without regard to whether the Option Shares may then be sold or
otherwise transferred by the Optionee.

         14. NOTICES. Any notices or other communications required or permitted
to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have
been sufficiently given if delivered personally or when deposited in the United
States mail as Certified Mail, return receipt requested, properly addressed and
postage prepaid, if to the Bank, at its principal office at 2593 West Roosevelt
Boulevard, Monroe, North Carolina 28110; and, if to the Optionee, at his or her
last address appearing on the books of the Bank. The Bank and the Optionee may
change their address or addresses by giving written notice of such change as
provided herein. Any notice or other communication hereunder shall be deemed to
have been given on the date actually delivered or as of the third (3rd) business
day following the date mailed, as the case may be.

         15. CONSTRUCTION CONTROLLED BY PLAN. This Agreement shall be construed
so as to be consistent with the Plan; and the provisions of the Plan shall be
deemed to be controlling in the event that any provision hereof should appear to
be inconsistent therewith. The Optionee hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of
the Plan from the Bank.

         16. SEVERABILITY. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement
shall be interpreted in such manner as to be valid and enforceable under
applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is determined to be
unenforceable, invalid or illegal, the validity of any other provision or part
thereof, shall not be affected thereby and this Agreement shall continue to be
binding on the parties hereto as if such unenforceable, invalid or illegal
provision or part thereof had not been included herein.

         17. MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT; WAIVER. This Agreement may be modified,
amended, suspended or terminated, and any terms, representations or conditions
may be waived, but only by a written instrument signed by each of the parties
hereto. No waiver hereunder shall constitute a waiver with respect to any
subsequent occurrence or other transaction hereunder or of any other provision
hereof.

         18. CAPTIONS AND HEARINGS; GENDER AND NUMBER. Captions and paragraph
headings used herein are for convenience only, do not modify or affect the
meaning of any provision herein, are not a part hereof, and shall not serve as a
basis for interpretation or in construction of this Agreement. As used herein,
the masculine gender shall include the feminine

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and neuter, the singular number, the plural, and vice versa, whenever such
meanings are appropriate.

         19. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE AND JURISDICTION. Without regard to the
principles of conflicts of laws, the laws of the State of North Carolina shall
govern and control the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of
this Agreement. The parties hereto agree that any suit or action relating to
this Agreement shall be instituted and prosecuted in the courts of the County of
Union, State of North Carolina, and each party hereby does waive any right or
defense relating to such jurisdiction and venue.

         20. BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the Bank, its successors and assigns, and shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Optionee, his heirs, legatees,
personal representatives, executors, and administrators.

         21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes and embodies the
entire understanding and agreement of the parties hereto and, except as
otherwise provided hereunder, there are no other agreements or understandings,
written or oral, in effect between the parties hereto relating to the matters
addressed herein.

         22. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall be deemed an
original, but all of which taken together shall constitute but one and the same
instrument.

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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Bank has caused this instrument to be executed
in its corporate name by its President, or one of its Vice Presidents, and
attested by its Secretary or one of its Assistant Secretaries, and its corporate
seal to be hereto affixed, all by authority of its Board of Directors first duly
given, and the Optionee has hereunto set his or her hand and adopted as his or
her seal the typewritten word "SEAL" appearing beside his or her name, all done
this the day and year first above written.

                                    AMERICAN COMMUNITY BANK

                                    By: ________________________________
                                        Kenneth W. Long, Chairman

Attest:

---------------------------------

________________, Corporate Secretary

[CORPORATE SEAL]

                                            __________________________(SEAL)

                                            ________________________, Optionee

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                                    EXHIBIT A

NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF
NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION

To:      The Board of Directors of American Community Bank

The undersigned hereby elects to purchase ________ whole shares of Common Stock
of American Community Bank (the "Bank") pursuant to the Nonstatutory Stock
Option granted to the undersigned in that certain Nonstatutory Stock Option
Agreement between the Bank and the undersigned dated the ____ day of _________,
______. The aggregate purchase price for such shares is $_______________, which
amount is (i) being tendered herewith, (ii) will be tendered on or before
_______________, ________, (cross out provision which does not apply) in cash.
The effective date of this election shall be ____________________, ________, or
the date of receipt of this Notice by the Bank if later.

Executed this ___ day of ___________________,_______, at ______________________.

                                             ___________________________________
                                             ___________________________________

                                             ___________________________________
                                             (Social Security Number)EXHIBIT 10.5

                             ADOPTION AGREEMENT #004
               NONSTANDARDIZED CODE SS.401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN

        The undersigned, American Community Bank ("Employer"), by executing this
Adoption Agreement, elects to become a participating Employer in the Miles &
Associates, Inc. Defined Contribution Prototype Plan (basic plan document #01)
by adopting the accompanying Plan and Trust in full as if the Employer were a
signatory to that Agreement. The Employer makes the following elections granted
under the provisions of the Prototype Plan.

                                    ARTICLE I
                                   DEFINITIONS

        1.02 TRUSTEE.  The Trustee executing this Adoption Agreement is: (CHOOSE
(A) OR (B))

[X]       (a)  A discretionary Trustee.  See Section 10.03[A] of the Plan.

[  ]      (b)  A  nondiscretionary  Trustee.  See Section  10.03[B] of the Plan.
          [NOTE: THE EMPLOYER MAY NOT ELECT OPTION (B) IF A CUSTODIAN EXECUTES
          THE ADOPTION AGREEMENT.]

        1.03 PLAN. The name of the Plan as adopted by the Employer is American
Community Bank 401(k) Plan.

        1.07 EMPLOYEE. The following Employees are not eligible to participate
in the Plan: (CHOOSE (A) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (B) THROUGH (G))

[X]       (a)  No exclusions.

[ ]       (b) Collective bargaining employees (as defined in Section 1.07 of
          the Plan). [NOTE: IF THE EMPLOYER EXCLUDES UNION EMPLOYEES FROM THE
          PLAN, THE EMPLOYER MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT RETIREMENT
          BENEFITS WERE THE SUBJECT OF GOOD FAITH BARGAINING.]

[         ] (c) Nonresident aliens who do not receive any earned income (as
          defined in Code ss.911(d)(2)) from the Employer which constitutes
          United States source income (as defined in Code ss.861(a)(3)).

[  ]      (d)  Commission Salesmen.

[  ]      (e)  Any Employee compensated on a salaried basis.

[  ]      (f)  Any Employee compensated on an hourly basis.

[  ]      (g)  (SPECIFY)___________________________________________________.

LEASED  EMPLOYEES.  Any Leased  Employee  treated as an Employee under Section
1.31 of the Plan, is: (CHOOSE (H) OR (I))

[X]       (h)  Not eligible to participate in the Plan.

[         ] (i) Eligible to participate in the Plan, unless excluded by reason
          of an exclusion classification elected under this Adoption Agreement
          Section 1.07.

RELATED EMPLOYERS. If any member of the Employer's related group (as defined in
Section 1.30 of the Plan) executes a Participation Agreement to this Adoption
Agreement, such member's Employees are eligible to participate in this Plan,
unless excluded by reason of an exclusion classification elected under this
Adoption Agreement Section 1.07. In addition: (CHOOSE (J) OR (K))

[X] (j) No other related group member's Employees are eligible to participate in
the Plan.

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[         ] (k) The following nonparticipating related group member's Employees
          are eligible to participate in the Plan unless excluded by reason of
          an exclusion classification elected under this Adoption Agreement
          Section 1.07:________________________________.

        1.12 COMPENSATION.

TREATMENT OF ELECTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS.  (CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[X]       (a) "Compensation" includes elective contributions made by the
          Employer on the Employee's behalf.

[ ]       (b) "Compensation" does not include elective contributions.

MODIFICATIONS TO COMPENSATION DEFINITION.  (CHOOSE (C) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (D)
THROUGH (J))

[X] (c) No modifications other than as elected under Options (a) or (b).

[ ]       (d) The Plan excludes Compensation in excess of $____________________
           ----------------.

[         ] (e) In lieu of the definition in Section 1.12 of the Plan,
          Compensation means any earnings reportable as W-2 wages for Federal
          income tax withholding purposes, subject to any other election under
          this Adoption Agreement Section 1.12.

[ ]       (f)  The Plan excludes bonuses.

[ ]       (g)  The Plan excludes overtime.

[ ]       (h)  The Plan excludes Commissions.

[ ]      (i) Compensation will not include Compensation from a related employer
         (as defined in Section 1.30 of the Plan) that has not executed a
          Participation Agreement in this Plan unless, pursuant to Adoption
          Agreement Section 1.07, the Employees of that related employer are
          eligible to participate in this Plan.

[ ]       (j)  (SPECIFY)____________________________________.

If, for any Plan Year, the Plan uses permitted disparity in the contribution or
allocation formula elected under Article III, any election of Options (f), (g),
(h) or (j) is ineffective for such Plan Year with respect to any Nonhighly
Compensated Employee.

SPECIAL DEFINITION FOR MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS. "Compensation" for purposes of
any matching contribution formula under Article III means: (CHOOSE (K) OR (L)
ONLY IF APPLICABLE)

[X] (k) Compensation as defined in this Adoption Agreement Section 1.12.

[ ]       (l)  (SPECIFY)____________________________________.

SPECIAL DEFINITION FOR SALARY REDUCTION CONTRIBUTIONS. An Employee's salary
reduction agreement applies to his Compensation determined prior to the
reduction authorized by that salary reduction agreement, with the following
exceptions: (CHOOSE (M) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (N) OR (O), IF APPLICABLE)

[X]       (m)  No exceptions.

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[ ]      (n) If the Employee makes elective contributions to another plan
         maintained by the Employer, the Advisory Committee will determine the
         amount of the Employee's salary reduction contribution for the
         withholding period: (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [ ]    (1)  After the reduction for such period of elective
                 contributions to the other plan(s).

          [ ]    (2)  Prior to the reduction for such period of elective
                 contributions to the other plan(s).

[ ]       (o)  (SPECIFY)_____________________________________.

        1.17 PLAN YEAR/LIMITATION YEAR.

PLAN YEAR.  Plan Year means: (CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[X] (a) The 12 consecutive month period ending every 12/31.

[ ]       (b)  (SPECIFY)_____________________________________.

LIMITATION YEAR.  The Limitation Year is: (CHOOSE (C) OR (D))

[X]       (c)  The Plan Year.

[ ]       (d)  The 12 consecutive month period ending every___________.

        1.18 EFFECTIVE DATE.

NEW PLAN.  The "Effective Date" of the Plan is July 1, 1999.
                                               ------------

RESTATED PLAN.  The restated Effective Date is______________.
This Plan is a substitution and amendment of an existing retirement plan(s)
originally established ________________. [NOTE: SEE THE EFFECTIVE DATE
ADDENDUM.]

        1.27 HOUR OF SERVICE.  The crediting method for Hours of Service is:
(CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[X]       (a)  The actual method.

[ ]       (b)  The_____________________ equivalency method, except:

          [ ]       (1)  No exceptions.

          [ ]       (2)  The actual method applies for purposes of: (CHOOSE AT
                    LEAST ONE)

          [  ]      (i)    Participation under Article II.

          [  ]      (ii)   Vesting under Article V.

          [  ]      (iii)  Accrual of benefits under Section 3.06.

[NOTE: ON THE BLANK LINE, INSERT "DAILY," "WEEKLY," "SEMI-MONTHLY PAYROLL
PERIODS" OR "MONTHLY."]

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        1.29 SERVICE FOR PREDECESSOR EMPLOYER. In addition to the predecessor
service the Plan must credit by reason of Section 1.29 of the Plan, the Plan
credits Service with the following predecessor employer(s): N/A. Service
with the designated predecessor employer(s) applies: (CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE OF (A)
OR (B); (C) IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN ADDITION TO (A) OR (B))

[  ]      (a)  For purposes of participation under Article II.

[  ]      (b)  For purposes of vesting under Article V.

[  ]      (c) Except the following Service:_________________________________.

[NOTE: IF THE PLAN DOES NOT CREDIT ANY PREDECESSOR SERVICE UNDER THIS PROVISION,
INSERT "N/A" IN THE FIRST BLANK LINE. THE EMPLOYER MAY ATTACH A SCHEDULE TO THIS
ADOPTION AGREEMENT, IN THE SAME FORMAT AS THIS SECTION 1.29, DESIGNATING
ADDITIONAL PREDECESSOR EMPLOYERS AND THE APPLICABLE SERVICE CREDITING
ELECTIONS.]

        1.31 LEASED  EMPLOYEES.  If a Leased Employee is a Participant in the
Plan and also  participates in a plan maintained by the leasing organization:
(CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[X]       (a) The Advisory Committee will determine the Leased Employee's
          allocation of Employer contributions under Article III without taking
          into account the Leased Employee's allocation, if any, under the
          leasing organization's plan.

[        ] (b) The Advisory Committee will reduce a Leased Employee's allocation
         of Employer nonelective contributions (other than designated qualified
         nonelective contributions) under this Plan by the Leased Employee's
         allocation under the leasing organization's plan, but only to the
         extent that allocation is attributable to the Leased Employee's service
         provided to the Employer. The leasing organization's plan:

          [         ] (1)Must be a money purchase plan which would satisfy the
                    definition under Section 1.31 of a safe harbor plan,
                    irrespective of whether the safe harbor exception applies.

          [         ] (2)Must satisfy the features and, if a defined benefit
                    plan, the method of reduction described in an addendum to
                    this Adoption Agreement, numbered 1.31.

                                   ARTICLE II
                              EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS

        2.01 ELIGIBILITY.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS. To become a Participant in the Plan, an Employee must
satisfy the following eligibility conditions: (CHOOSE (A) OR (B) OR BOTH; (C) IS
OPTIONAL AS AN ADDITIONAL ELECTION)

[X] (a) Attainment of age 21 (SPECIFY AGE, NOT EXCEEDING 21).

[X] (b) Service requirement.  (CHOOSE ONE OF (1) THROUGH (3))

          [X]       (1)  One Year of Service.

          [  ]      (2) ____  months (not exceeding 12) following the Employee's
                    Employment Commencement Date.

          [  ]      (3)  One Hour of Service.

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[ ]       (c) Special requirements for non-401(k) portion of plan. (MAKE
          ELECTIONS UNDER (1) AND UNDER (2))

          (1) The requirements of this Option (c) apply to participation in:
          (CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE OF (I) THROUGH (III))

               [ ]     (i)  The allocation of Employer nonelective contributions
                       and Participant forfeitures.

               [ ]     (ii) The allocation of Employer matching contributions
                       (including forfeitures allocated as matching
                       contributions).

               [ ]     (iii) The allocation of Employer qualified nonelective
                       contributions.

          (2) For participation in the allocations described in (1), the
          eligibility conditions are: (CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE OF (I) THROUGH (IV))

               [       ] (i) (one or two) Year(s) of Service, without an
                       intervening Break in Service (as described in Section
                       2.03(A) of the Plan) if the requirement is two Years of
                       Service.

               [ ]     (ii)_____  months (not exceeding 24) following the
                       Employee's Employment Commencement Date.

               [ ]     (iii) One Hour of Service.

               [ ]     (iv)  Attainment of age______________(SPECIFY AGE, NOT
                       EXCEEDING 21).

PLAN ENTRY DATE.  "Plan Entry Date" means the Effective Date and: (CHOOSE (D),
(E) OR (F))

[X]       (d) Semi-annual Entry Dates. The first day of the Plan Year and the
          first day of the seventh month of the Plan Year.

[ ]       (e) The first day of the Plan Year.

[ ]       (f) (SPECIFY ENTRY DATES)_____________________________________.

TIME OF PARTICIPATION. An Employee will become a Participant (and, if
applicable, will participate in the allocations described in Option (c)(1)),
unless excluded under Adoption Agreement Section 1.07, on the Plan Entry Date
(if employed on that date): (CHOOSE (G), (H) OR (I))

[X]       (g)  immediately following

[ ]       (h) immediately preceding

[ ]       (i)  nearest

the date the Employee completes the eligibility conditions described in Options
(a) and (b) (or in Option (c)(2) if applicable) of this Adoption Agreement
Section 2.01. [NOTE: THE EMPLOYER MUST COORDINATE THE SELECTION OF (G), (H) OR
(I) WITH THE "PLAN ENTRY DATE" SELECTION IN (D), (E) OR (F). UNLESS OTHERWISE
EXCLUDED UNDER SECTION 1.07, THE EMPLOYEE MUST BECOME A PARTICIPANT BY THE
EARLIER OF: (1) THE FIRST DAY OF THE PLAN YEAR BEGINNING AFTER THE DATE THE
EMPLOYEE COMPLETES THE AGE AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF CODE SS.410(A); OR (2) 6
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE THE EMPLOYEE COMPLETES THOSE REQUIREMENTS.]

DUAL ELIGIBILITY.  The eligibility conditions of this Section 2.01 apply to:
(CHOOSE (J) OR (K))

[ ]       (j)  All Employees of the Employer, except: (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

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          [ ]       (1)  No exceptions.

          [ ]       (2)  Employees who are Participants in the Plan as of the
                    Effective Date.

[X]       (k) Solely to an Employee employed by the Employer after July 1, 1999.
          If the Employee was employed by the Employer on or before the
          specified date, the Employee will become a Participant: (CHOOSE (1),
          (2) OR (3))

          [X]       (1) On the latest of the Effective Date, his Employment
                    Commencement Date or the date he attains age 21 (not to
                    exceed 21).

          [ ]      (2) Under the eligibility conditions in effect under the
                    Plan prior to the restated Effective Date. If the restated
                    Plan required more than one Year of Service to participate,
                    the eligibility condition under this Option (2) for
                    participation in the Code ss.401(k) arrangement under this
                    Plan is one Year of Service for Plan Years beginning after
                    December 31, 1988. [FOR RESTATED PLANS ONLY]

          [ ]       (3)  (SPECIFY)________________________________.

        2.02 YEAR OF SERVICE - PARTICIPATION.

HOURS OF SERVICE.  An Employee must complete: (CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[X]       (a)  1,000 Hours of Service

[ ]       (b)______________________ Hours of Service

during an eligibility computation period to receive credit for a Year of
Service. [NOTE: THE HOURS OF SERVICE REQUIREMENT MAY NOT EXCEED 1,000.]

ELIGIBILITY COMPUTATION PERIOD. After the initial eligibility computation period
described in Section 2.02 of the Plan, the Plan measures the eligibility
computation period as: (CHOOSE (C) OR (D))

[         ] (c) The 12 consecutive month period beginning with each anniversary
          of an Employee's Employment Commencement Date.

[X]       (d) The Plan Year, beginning with the Plan Year which includes the
          first anniversary of the Employee's Employment Commencement Date.

        2.03 BREAK IN SERVICE - PARTICIPATION. The Break in Service rule
described in Section 2.03(B) of the Plan: (CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[X]       (a)  Does not apply to the Employer's Plan.

[ ]       (b)  Applies to the Employer's Plan.

           2.06 ELECTION NOT TO PARTICIPATE.  The Plan: (CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[X]       (a) Does not permit an eligible Employee or a Participant to elect not
          to participate.

[ ]       (b) Does permit an eligible Employee or a Participant to elect not to
          participate in accordance with Section 2.06 and with the following
          rules: (COMPLETE (1), (2), (3) AND (4))

          (1) An election is effective for a Plan Year if filed no later than
           -------------------------------------------------------.

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          (2) An election not to participate must be effective for at least
          _________________________________ Plan Year(s).

          (3)  Following a re-election to participate, the Employee or
          Participant:

          [ ] (i)May not again elect not to participate for any subsequent Plan
          Year.

          [   ] (ii) May again elect not to participate, but not earlier than
              the __________________ Plan Year following the Plan Year in which
              the re-election first was effective.

          (4)  (SPECIFY)_______________________________________________________
           [INSERT "N/A" IF NO OTHER RULES APPLY].

                                   ARTICLE III
                     EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS AND FORFEITURES

        3.01 AMOUNT.

PART I. [OPTIONS (A) THROUGH (G)] AMOUNT OF EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION. The
Employer's annual contribution to the Trust will equal the total amount of
deferral contributions, matching contributions, qualified nonelective
contributions and nonelective contributions, as determined under this Section
3.01. (CHOOSE ANY COMBINATION OF (A), (B), (C) AND (D), OR CHOOSE (E))

[X]       (a) DEFERRAL CONTRIBUTIONS (CODESS.401(K) ARRANGEMENT). (CHOOSE (1) OR
          (2) OR BOTH)

          [X]          (1) Salary reduction arrangement. The Employer must
                       contribute the amount by which the Participants have
                       reduced their Compensation for the Plan Year, pursuant to
                       their salary reduction agreements on file with the
                       Advisory Committee. A reference in the Plan to salary
                       reduction contributions is a reference to these amounts.

          [ ]  (2)     Cash or deferred arrangement. The Employer will
                       contribute on behalf of each Participant the portion of
                       the Participant's proportionate share of the cash or
                       deferred contribution which he has not elected to receive
                       in cash. See Section 14.02 of the Plan. The Employer's
                       cash or deferred contribution is the amount the Employer
                       may from time to time deem advisable which the Employer
                       designates as a cash or deferred contribution prior to
                       making that contribution to the Trust.

[X]       (b) MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS. The Employer will make matching
          contributions in accordance with the formula(s) elected in Part II of
          this Adoption Agreement Section 3.01.

[ ]       (c) DESIGNATED QUALIFIED NONELECTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS. The Employer, in
          its sole discretion, may contribute an amount which it designates as a
          qualified nonelective contribution.

[X]       (d) NONELECTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS. (CHOOSE ANY COMBINATION OF (1) THROUGH
          (4))

          [X]          (1) Discretionary contribution. The amount (or additional
                       amount) the Employer may from time to time deem
                       advisable.

          [ ]   (2)    The amount (or additional amount) the Employer may
                       from time to time deem advisable, separately determined
                       for each of the following classifications of
                       Participants: (CHOOSE (I) OR (II))

                  [ ]   (i)Nonhighly Compensated Employees and Highly
                        Compensated Employees.

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                  [ ]   (ii) (SPECIFY CLASSIFICATIONS)_________________________.

                Under this Option (2), the Advisory Committee will allocate the
                amount contributed for each Participant classification in
                accordance with Part II of Adoption Agreement Section 3.04, as
                if the Participants in that classification were the only
                Participants in the Plan.

          [ ]     (3)  _____% of the Compensation of all Participants under the
                       Plan, determined for the Employer's taxable year for
                       which it makes the contribution. [NOTE: THE PERCENTAGE
                       SELECTED MAY NOT EXCEED 15%.]

          [ ]     (4)  _____% of Net Profits but not more than $__________.

[ ]       (e) FROZEN PLAN. This Plan is a frozen Plan effective . The Employer
          will not contribute to the Plan with respect to any period following
          the stated date.

NET PROFITS.  The Employer: (CHOOSE (F) OR (G))

[X]       (f) Need not have Net Profits to make its annual contribution under
          this Plan.

[ ]       (g) Must have current or accumulated Net Profits exceeding $_______ to
          make the following contributions: (CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE)

          [ ]     (1) Cash or deferred contributions described in Option (a)(2).

          [ ]     (2) Matching contributions described in Option (b), except:
                  ----------------------------------------.

          [ ]     (3) Qualified nonelective contributions described in Option
                  (c).

          [ ]     (4) Nonelective contributions described in Option (d).

The term "Net Profits" means the Employer's net income or profits for any
taxable year determined by the Employer upon the basis of its books of account
in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices consistently applied
without any deductions for Federal and state taxes upon income or for
contributions made by the Employer under this Plan or under any other employee
benefit plan the Employer maintains. The term "Net Profits" specifically
excludes_________________________________________. [NOTE: ENTER "N/A" IF NO
EXCLUSIONS APPLY.]

If the Employer requires Net Profits for matching contributions and the Employer
does not have sufficient Net Profits under Option (g), it will reduce the
matching contribution under a fixed formula on a prorata basis for all
Participants. A Participant's share of the reduced contribution will bear the
same ratio as the matching contribution the Participant would have received if
Net Profits were sufficient bears to the total matching contribution all
Participants would have received if Net Profits were sufficient. If more than
one member of a related group (as defined in Section 1.30) execute this Adoption
Agreement, each participating member will determine Net Profits separately but
will not apply this reduction unless, after combining the separately determined
Net Profits, the aggregate Net Profits are insufficient to satisfy the matching
contribution liability. "Net Profits" includes both current and accumulated Net
Profits.

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PART II. [OPTIONS (H) THROUGH (J)] MATCHING CONTRIBUTION FORMULA. [NOTE: IF THE
EMPLOYER ELECTED OPTION (B), COMPLETE OPTIONS (H), (I) AND (J).]

[X]       (h) AMOUNT OF MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS. For each Plan Year, the
          Employer's matching contribution is: (CHOOSE ANY COMBINATION OF (1),
          (2), (3), (4) AND (5))

          [            ] (1) An amount equal to % of each Participant's eligible
                       contributions for the Plan Year.

          [            ] (2) An amount equal to % of each Participant's first
                       tier of eligible contributions for the Plan Year, plus
                       the following matching percentage(s) for the following
                       subsequent tiers of eligible contributions for the Plan
                       ---------------------------------------------------.

          [X] (3) Discretionary formula.

                  [X]        (i)An amount (or additional amount) equal to a
                             matching percentage the Employer from time to time
                             may deem advisable of the Participant's eligible
                             contributions for the Plan Year.

                  [          ] (ii) An amount (or additional amount) equal to a
                             matching percentage the Employer from time to time
                             may deem advisable of each tier of the
                             Participant's eligible contributions for the Plan
                             Year.

          [            ] (4) An amount equal to the following percentage of each
                       Participant's eligible contributions for the Plan Year,
                       based on the Participant's Years of Service:

              Number of Years of Service              Matching Percentage
              --------------------------              -------------------

                       ------                               ------  %
                       ------                               ------  %
                       ------                               ------  %
                       ------                               ------  %

                    The Advisory Committee will apply this formula by
determining Years of Service as follows:______________________________________.

          [ ]          (5)   A Participant's matching contributions may not:
                       (CHOOSE (I) OR (II))

                  [ ]        (i) Exceed______________________________________.

                  [ ]        (ii)Be less than________________________________.

          RELATED EMPLOYERS. If two or more related employers (as defined in
          Section 1.30) contribute to this Plan, the related employers may elect
          different matching contribution formulas by attaching to the Adoption
          Agreement a separately completed copy of this Part II. NOTE: SEPARATE
          MATCHING CONTRIBUTION FORMULAS CREATE SEPARATE CURRENT BENEFIT
          STRUCTURES THAT MUST SATISFY THE MINIMUM PARTICIPATION TEST OF CODE
          SS.401(A)(26).]

[X]       (i) DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS. Subject to the requirements
          of Option (j), the term "eligible contributions" means: (CHOOSE ANY
          COMBINATION OF (1) THROUGH (3))

          [X]          (1)   Salary reduction contributions.

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          [            ] (2) Cash or deferred contributions (including any part
                       of the Participant's proportionate share of the cash or
                       deferred contribution which the Employer defers without
                       the Participant's election).

          [ ]          (3) Participant mandatory contributions, as designated
                       in Adoption Agreement Section 4.01. See Section 14.04 of
                       the Plan.

[X]       (j) AMOUNT OF ELIGIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. When
          determining a Participant's eligible contributions taken into account
          under the matching contributions formula(s), the following rules
          apply: (CHOOSE ANY COMBINATION OF (1) THROUGH (4))

          [X]          (1) The Advisory Committee will take into account all
                       eligible contributions credited for the Plan Year.

          [ ]          (2) The Advisory Committee will disregard eligible
                       contributions exceeding_________________________________.

          [ ]          (3) The Advisory Committee will treat as the first tier
                       of eligible contributions, an amount not exceeding:
                       -------------------------------------------------------.

                       The subsequent tiers of eligible contributions are:
                       -------------------------------------------------------.

          [ ]          (4)(SPECIFY)___________________________________________.

PART III. [OPTIONS (K) AND (L)]. SPECIAL RULES FOR CODESS.401(K) ARRANGEMENT.
(CHOOSE (K) OR (L), OR BOTH, AS APPLICABLE)

[X]       (k) SALARY REDUCTION AGREEMENTS. The following rules and restrictions
          apply to an Employee's salary reduction agreement: (MAKE A SELECTION
          UNDER (1), (2), (3) AND (4))

          (1) Limitation on amount. The Employee's salary reduction
          contributions: (CHOOSE (I) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (II) OR (III))

               [X]      (i) No maximum limitation other than as provided in the
                        Plan.

               [        ] (ii) May not exceed % of Compensation for the Plan
                        Year, subject to the annual additions limitation
                        described in Part 2 of Article III and the 402(g)
                        limitation described in Section 14.07 of the Plan.

               [ ] (iii)Based on percentages of Compensation must equal at least
                        -----------------------------------------------------.

          (2) An Employee may revoke, on a prospective basis, a salary reduction
          agreement: (CHOOSE (I), (II), (III) OR (IV))

               [ ]    (i)   Once during any Plan Year but not later than of the
                            Plan Year.

               [ ]    (ii)  As of any Plan Entry Date.

               [X] (iii) As of the first day of any month.

               [ ]    (iv) (SPECIFY, BUT MUST BE AT LEAST ONCE PER PLAN YEAR)
                           ----------------------------------------------------.

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          (3) An Employee who revokes his salary reduction agreement may file a
          new salary reduction agreement with an effective date: (CHOOSE (I),
          (II), (III) OR (IV))

               [ ]  (i)  No earlier than the first day of the next Plan Year.

               [X] (ii) As of any subsequent Plan Entry Date.

               [ ] (iii) As of the first day of any month subsequent to the
                   month in which he revoked an Agreement.

               [ ] (iv) (SPECIFY, BUT MUST BE AT LEAST ONCE PER PLAN YEAR
                   FOLLOWING THE PLAN YEAR OF REVOCATION)______________________
                   --------------------------------------.

          (4)  A Participant may increase or may decrease, on a prospective
          basis, his salary reduction percentage or dollar amount: (CHOOSE (I),
          (II), (III) OR (IV))

               [ ]        (i) As of the beginning of each payroll period.

               [ ]       (ii) As of the first day of each month.

               [X]      (iii) As of any Plan Entry Date.

               [ ]       (iv) (SPECIFY, BUT MUST PERMIT AN INCREASE OR A
                         DECREASE AT LEAST ONCE PER PLAN YEAR)_________________
                         -------------------------------------------.

[         ] (l) CASH OR DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS. For each Plan Year for which the
          Employer makes a designated cash or deferred contribution, a
          Participant may elect to receive directly in cash not more than the
          following portion (or, if less, the 402(g) limitation described in
          Section 14.07 of the Plan) of his proportionate share of that cash or
          deferred contribution: (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [ ]         (1) All or any portion.

          [ ]         (2) ____________________________________________%.

        3.04 CONTRIBUTION ALLOCATION. The Advisory Committee will allocate
deferral contributions, matching contributions, qualified nonelective
contributions and nonelective contributions in accordance with Section 14.06 and
the elections under this Adoption Agreement Section 3.04.

PART I. [OPTIONS (A) THROUGH (D)]. SPECIAL ACCOUNTING ELECTIONS. (CHOOSE
WHICHEVER ELECTIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO THE EMPLOYER'S PLAN)

[X]       (a) MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS ACCOUNT. The Advisory Committee will
          allocate matching contributions to a Participant's: (CHOOSE (1) OR
          (2); (3) IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN ADDITION TO (1))

          [X]          (1) Regular Matching Contributions Account.

          [ ]          (2) Qualified Matching Contributions Account.

          [            ] (3) Except, matching contributions under Option(s) of
                       Adoption Agreement Section 3.01 are allocable to the
                       Qualified Matching Contributions Account.

[ ]       (b) SPECIAL ALLOCATION DATES FOR SALARY REDUCTION CONTRIBUTIONS. The
          Advisory Committee will allocate salary reduction contributions as of
          the Accounting Date and as of the following additional allocation
          dates:_______________________________________________________________.

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[ ]       (c) SPECIAL ALLOCATION DATES FOR MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS. The
          Advisory Committee will allocate matching contributions as of the
          Accounting Date and as of the following additional allocation dates:
          ------------------------------------------------------------.

[ ]       (d) DESIGNATED QUALIFIED NONELECTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS - DEFINITION OF
          PARTICIPANT. For purposes of allocating the designated qualified
          nonelective contribution, "Participant" means: (CHOOSE (1), (2) OR
          (3))

          [ ]    (1)   All Participants.

          [ ]    (2)   Participants who are Nonhighly Compensated Employees for
                  the Plan Year.

          [ ]    (3)   (SPECIFY)______________________________________________.

PART II. METHOD OF ALLOCATION - NONELECTIVE CONTRIBUTION. Subject to any
restoration allocation required under Section 5.04, the Advisory Committee will
allocate and credit each annual nonelective contribution (and Participant
forfeitures treated as nonelective contributions) to the Employer Contributions
Account of each Participant who satisfies the conditions of Section 3.06, in
accordance with the allocation method selected under this Section 3.04. If the
Employer elects Option (e)(2), Option (g)(2) or Option (h), for the first 3% of
Compensation allocated to all Participants, "Compensation" does not include any
exclusions elected under Adoption Agreement Section 1.12 (other than the
exclusion of elective contributions), and the Advisory Committee must take into
account the Participant's Compensation for the entire Plan Year. (CHOOSE AN
ALLOCATION METHOD UNDER (E), (F), (G) OR (H); (I) IS MANDATORY IF THE EMPLOYER
ELECTS (F), (G) OR (H); (J) IS OPTIONAL IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER ELECTION.)

[X]       (e)  NONINTEGRATED ALLOCATION FORMULA.  (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [X]          (1) The Advisory Committee will allocate the annual
                       nonelective contributions in the same ratio that each
                       Participant's Compensation for the Plan Year bears to the
                       total Compensation of all Participants for the Plan Year.

          [ ]          (2) The Advisory Committee will allocate the annual
                       nonelective contributions in the same ratio that each
                       Participant's Compensation for the Plan Year bears to the
                       total Compensation of all Participants for the Plan Year.
                       For purposes of this Option (2), "Participant" means, in
                       addition to a Participant who satisfies the requirements
                       of Section 3.06 for the Plan Year, any other Participant
                       entitled to a top heavy minimum allocation under Section
                       3.04(B), but such Participant's allocation will not
                       exceed 3% of his Compensation for the Plan Year.

[ ]       (f) TWO-TIERED INTEGRATED ALLOCATION FORMULA - MAXIMUM DISPARITY.
          First, the Advisory Committee will allocate the annual Employer
          nonelective contributions in the same ratio that each Participant's
          Compensation plus Excess Compensation for the Plan Year bears to the
          total Compensation plus Excess Compensation of all Participants for
          the Plan Year. The allocation under this paragraph, as a percentage of
          each Participant's Compensation plus Excess Compensation, must not
          exceed the applicable percentage (5.7%, 5.4% or 4.3%) listed under the
          Maximum Disparity Table following Option (i).

          The Advisory Committee then will allocate any remaining nonelective
          contributions in the same ratio that each Participant's Compensation
          for the Plan Year bears to the total Compensation of all Participants
          for the Plan Year.

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[ ]       (g) THREE-TIERED INTEGRATED ALLOCATION FORMULA. First, the Advisory
          Committee will allocate the annual Employer nonelective contributions
          in the same ratio that each Participant's Compensation for the Plan
          Year bears to the total Compensation of all Participants for the Plan
          Year. The allocation under this paragraph, as a percentage of each
          Participant's Compensation may not exceed the applicable percentage
          (5.7%, 5.4% or 4.3%) listed under the Maximum Disparity Table
          following Option (i). Solely for purposes of the allocation in this
          first paragraph, "Participant" means, in addition to a Participant who
          satisfies the requirements of Section 3.06 for the Plan Year: (CHOOSE
          (1) OR (2))

          [ ]          (1) No other Participant.

          [            ] (2) Any other Participant entitled to a top heavy
                       minimum allocation under Section 3.04(B), but such
                       Participant's allocation under this Option (g) will not
                       exceed 3% of his Compensation for the Plan Year.

          As a second tier allocation, the Advisory Committee will allocate the
          nonelective contributions in the same ratio that each Participant's
          Excess Compensation for the Plan Year bears to the total Excess
          Compensation of all Participants for the Plan Year. The allocation
          under this paragraph, as a percentage of each Participant's Excess
          Compensation, may not exceed the allocation percentage in the first
          paragraph.

          Finally, the Advisory Committee will allocate any remaining
          nonelective contributions in the same ratio that each Participant's
          Compensation for the Plan Year bears to the total Compensation of all
          Participants for the Plan Year.

[ ]       (h) FOUR-TIERED INTEGRATED ALLOCATION FORMULA. First, the Advisory
          Committee will allocate the annual Employer nonelective contributions
          in the same ratio that each Participant's Compensation for the Plan
          Year bears to the total Compensation of all Participants for the Plan
          Year, but not exceeding 3% of each Participant's Compensation. Solely
          for purposes of this first tier allocation, a "Participant" means, in
          addition to any Participant who satisfies the requirements of Section
          3.06 for the Plan Year, any other Participant entitled to a top heavy
          minimum allocation under Section 3.04(B) of the Plan.

          As a second tier allocation, the Advisory Committee will allocate the
          nonelective contributions in the same ratio that each Participant's
          Excess Compensation for the Plan Year bears to the total Excess
          Compensation of all Participants for the Plan Year, but not exceeding
          3% of each Participant's Excess Compensation.

          As a third tier allocation, the Advisory Committee will allocate the
          annual Employer contributions in the same ratio that each
          Participant's Compensation plus Excess Compensation for the Plan Year
          bears to the total Compensation plus Excess Compensation of all
          Participants for the Plan Year. The allocation under this paragraph,
          as a percentage of each Participant's Compensation plus Excess
          Compensation, must not exceed the applicable percentage (2.7%, 2.4% or
          1.3%) listed under the Maximum Disparity Table following Option (i).

          The Advisory Committee then will allocate any remaining nonelective
          contributions in the same ratio that each Participant's Compensation
          for the Plan Year bears to the total Compensation of all Participants
          for the Plan Year.

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[ ]       (i) EXCESS COMPENSATION. For purposes of Option (f), (g) or (h),
          "Excess Compensation" means Compensation in excess of the following
          Integration Level: (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [  ]         (1) ______________% (not  exceeding 100%) of the taxable
                       wage base, as determined under Section  230 of the Social
                       Security Act, in effect on the  first day of the Plan
                       Year: (CHOOSE ANY COMBINATION OF (I) AND (II) OR CHOOSE
                       (III))

                  [ ]     (i)   Rounded to______________________________________
                                      (but not exceeding the taxable wage base).

                  [ ]     (ii)  But not greater than $__________________________
                           -------------------.

                  [ ]     (iii) Without any further adjustment or limitation.

          [ ]          (2) $____________________________________________________
                       [NOTE:  NOT  EXCEEDING  THE  TAXABLE  WAGE BASE FOR THE
                       PLAN YEAR IN WHICH  THIS ADOPTION AGREEMENT FIRST IS
                       EFFECTIVE.]

MAXIMUM DISPARITY TABLE.  For purposes of Options (f), (g) and (h), the
applicable percentage is:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
          Integration Level (as                 Applicable Percentages for          Applicable Percentages
percentage of taxable wage base)                 Option (f) or Option (g)                    for Option (h)
--------------------------------                --------------------------         --------------------------
<S>                                                      <C>                                   <C>
100%                                                     5.7%                                  2.7%

More than 80% but less than 100%                         5.4%                                  2.4%

More than 20% (but not less than $10,001)
and not more than 80%                                    4.3%                                  1.3%

20% (or $10,000, if greater) or less                     5.7%                                  2.7%
</TABLE>
[         ] (j) ALLOCATION OFFSET. The Advisory Committee will reduce a
          Participant's allocation otherwise made under Part II of this Section
          3.04 by the Participant's allocation under the following qualified
          plan(s) maintained by the Employer:__________________________________.

          The Advisory Committee will determine this allocation reduction:
          (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [ ]          (1) By treating the term "nonelective contribution" as
                       including all amounts paid or accrued by the Employer
                       during the Plan Year to the qualified plan(s) referenced
                       under this Option (j). If a Participant under this Plan
                       also participates in that other plan, the Advisory
                       Committee will treat the amount the Employer contributes
                       for or during a Plan Year on behalf of a particular
                       Participant under such other plan as an amount allocated
                       under this Plan to that Participant's Account for that
                       Plan Year. The Advisory Committee will make the
                       computation of allocation required under the immediately
                       preceding sentence before making any allocation of
                       nonelective contributions under this Section 3.04.

          [ ]          (2) In accordance with the formula provided in an
                       addendum to this Adoption Agreement, numbered 3.04(j).

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TOP HEAVY MINIMUM ALLOCATION - METHOD OF COMPLIANCE. If a Participant's
allocation under this Section 3.04 is less than the top heavy minimum allocation
to which he is entitled under Section 3.04(B): (CHOOSE (K) OR (L))

[X]       (k) The Employer will make any necessary additional contribution to
          the Participant's Account, as described in Section 3.04(B)(7)(a) of
          the Plan.

[         ] (l) The Employer will satisfy the top heavy minimum allocation under
          the following plan(s) it maintains:__________________________________.
          However, the Employer will make any necessary additional contribution
          to satisfy the top heavy minimum allocation for an Employee covered
          only under this Plan and not under the other plan(s) designated in
          this Option (l). See Section 3.04(B)(7)(b) of the Plan.

If the Employer maintains another plan, the Employer may provide in an addendum
to this Adoption Agreement, numbered Section 3.04, any modifications to the Plan
necessary to satisfy the top heavy requirements under Code ss.416.

RELATED EMPLOYERS. If two or more related employers (as defined in Section 1.30)
contribute to this Plan, the Advisory Committee must allocate all Employer
nonelective contributions (and forfeitures treated as nonelective contributions)
to each Participant in the Plan, in accordance with the elections in this
Adoption Agreement Section 3.04: (CHOOSE (M) OR (N))

[X]       (m) Without regard to which contributing related group member employs
          the Participant.

[         ] (n) Only to the Participants directly employed by the contributing
          Employer. If a Participant receives Compensation from more than one
          contributing Employer, the Advisory Committee will determine the
          allocations under this Adoption Agreement Section 3.04 by prorating
          among the participating Employers the Participant's Compensation and,
          if applicable, the Participant's Integration Level under Option (i).

        3.05 FORFEITURE ALLOCATION. Subject to any restoration allocation
required under Sections 5.04 or 9.14, the Advisory Committee will allocate a
Participant forfeiture in accordance with Section 3.04: (CHOOSE (A) OR (B); (C)
AND (D) ARE OPTIONAL IN ADDITION TO (A) OR (B))

[X]       (a) As an Employer nonelective contribution for the Plan Year in which
          the forfeiture occurs, as if the Participant forfeiture were an
          additional nonelective contribution for that Plan Year.

[ ]       (b) To reduce the Employer matching contributions and nonelective
          contributions for the Plan Year: (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [ ]         (1)   in which the forfeiture occurs.

          [ ]         (2)   immediately following the Plan Year in which the
                      forfeiture occurs.

[X]       (c)  To the extent attributable to matching contributions: (CHOOSE
          (1), (2) OR (3))

          [ ]          (1)   In the manner elected under Options (a) or (b).

          [ ]          (2)   First to reduce Employer matching contributions for
                       the Plan Year: (CHOOSE (I) OR (II))

                  [ ]        (i) in which the forfeiture occurs,

                  [ ]        (ii)immediately  following the Plan Year in which
                             the forfeiture occurs,then as elected in Options
                             (a) or (b).

          [X]          (3) As a discretionary matching contribution for the Plan
                       Year in which the forfeiture occurs, in lieu of the
                       manner elected under Options (a) or (b).

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[         ] (d) First to reduce the Plan's ordinary and necessary administrative
          expenses for the Plan Year and then will allocate any remaining
          forfeitures in the manner described in Options (a), (b) or (c),
          whichever applies. If the Employer elects Option (c), the forfeitures
          used to reduce Plan expenses:
          (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [ ]          (1)   relate proportionately to forfeitures described in
                       Option (c) and to forfeitures described in Options (a) or
                       (b).

          [ ]          (2)   relate first to forfeitures described in Option
                       ----------------.

ALLOCATION OF FORFEITED EXCESS AGGREGATE CONTRIBUTIONS. The Advisory Committee
will allocate any forfeited excess aggregate contributions (as described in
Section 14.09): (CHOOSE (E), (F) OR (G))

[X]       (e)  To reduce Employer matching contributions for the Plan Year:
          (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [ ]          (1)   in which the forfeiture occurs.

          [X]          (2) immediately following the Plan Year in which the
                       forfeiture occurs.

[         ] (f) As Employer discretionary matching contributions for the Plan
          Year in which forfeited, except the Advisory Committee will not
          allocate these forfeitures to the Highly Compensated Employees who
          incurred the forfeitures.

[         ] (g) In accordance with Options (a) through (d), whichever applies,
          except the Advisory Committee will not allocate these forfeitures
          under Option (a) or under Option (c)(3) to the Highly Compensated
          Employees who incurred the forfeitures.

        3.06 ACCRUAL OF BENEFIT.

COMPENSATION TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. For the Plan Year in which the Employee first
becomes a Participant, the Advisory Committee will determine the allocation of
any cash or deferred contribution, designated qualified nonelective contribution
or nonelective contribution by taking into account: (CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[ ]       (a)  The Employee's Compensation for the entire Plan Year.

[X]       (b) The Employee's Compensation for the portion of the Plan Year in
          which the Employee actually is a Participant in the Plan.

ACCRUAL REQUIREMENTS. Subject to the suspension of accrual requirements of
Section 3.06(E) of the Plan, to receive an allocation of cash or deferred
contributions, matching contributions, designated qualified nonelective
contributions, nonelective contributions and Participant forfeitures, if any,
for the Plan Year, a Participant must satisfy the conditions described in the
following elections: (CHOOSE (C) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (D) THROUGH (F))

[         ] (c) SAFE HARBOR RULE. If the Participant is employed by the Employer
          on the last day of the Plan Year, the Participant must complete at
          least one Hour of Service for that Plan Year. If the Participant is
          not employed by the Employer on the last day of the Plan Year, the
          Participant must complete at least 501 Hours of Service during the
          Plan Year.

[X]       (d) HOURS OF SERVICE CONDITION. The Participant must complete the
          following minimum number of Hours of Service during the Plan Year:
          (CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE OF (1) THROUGH (5))

          [X]          (1)   1,000 Hours of Service.

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          [ ]          (2)   (SPECIFY, BUT THE NUMBER OF HOURS OF SERVICE MAY
                        NOT EXCEED 1,000)______________________________________.

          [X]          (3) No Hour of Service requirement if the Participant
                       terminates employment during the Plan Year on account of:
                       (CHOOSE (I), (II) OR (III))

                  [X]        (i) Death.

                  [X]        (ii)Disability.

                  [X]        (iii) Attainment of Normal Retirement Age in the
                             current Plan Year or in a prior Plan Year.

          [            ] (4)___________________________________________________
                       Hours of Service (not exceeding 1,000) if the Participant
                       terminates employment with the Employer during the Plan
                       Year, subject to any election in Option (3).

          [X]          (5)   No Hour of Service requirement for an allocation of
                       the following contributions: Safe Harbor contributions.

[X]       (e) EMPLOYMENT CONDITION. The Participant must be employed by the
          Employer on the last day of the Plan Year, irrespective of whether he
          satisfies any Hours of Service condition under Option (d), with the
          following exceptions: (CHOOSE (1) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (2) THROUGH (5))

          [ ]    (1)  No exceptions.

          [X] (2) Termination of employment because of death.

          [X] (3) Termination of employment because of disability.

          [X]         (4) Termination of employment following attainment of
                      Normal Retirement Age.

          [X]    (5)  No employment condition for the following contributions:
                      Safe Harbor contributions.

[ ]       (f)  (SPECIFY OTHER CONDITIONS, IF APPLICABLE):______________________
               ---------------------------.

SUSPENSION OF ACCRUAL REQUIREMENTS. The suspension of accrual requirements of
Section 3.06(E) of the Plan: (CHOOSE (G), (H) OR (I))

[X]       (g)  Applies to the Employer's Plan.

[ ]       (h)  Does not apply to the Employer's Plan.

[         ] (i) Applies in modified form to the Employer's Plan, as described in
          an addendum to this Adoption Agreement, numbered Section 3.06(E).

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SPECIAL ACCRUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS. If the Plan allocates
matching contributions on two or more allocation dates for a Plan Year, the
Advisory Committee, unless otherwise specified in Option (l), will apply any
Hours of Service condition by dividing the required Hours of Service on a
prorata basis to the allocation periods included in that Plan Year. Furthermore,
a Participant who satisfies the conditions described in this Adoption Agreement
Section 3.06 will receive an allocation of matching contributions (and
forfeitures treated as matching contributions) only if the Participant satisfies
the following additional condition(s): (CHOOSE (J) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (K) OR
(L))

[ ]       (j) No additional conditions.

[ ]       (k) The Participant is not a Highly Compensated Employee for the
          Plan Year. This Option (k) applies to: (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [ ]          (1)   All matching contributions.

          [ ]          (2)   Matching  contributions described in Option(s) of
                       Adoption Agreement Section 3.01.

[X]                 (l) (SPECIFY) A Participant will forfeit any matching
                    contribution attributable to an excess contribuiton or to an
                    excess aggregate contribution, unless distributed pursuant
                    to Sections 14.08 or 14.09 of the Plan..

        3.15 MORE THAN ONE PLAN LIMITATION. If the provisions of Section 3.15
apply, the Excess Amount attributed to this Plan equals: (CHOOSE (A), (B) OR
(C))

[ ]       (a)  The product of:

               (i) the total Excess Amount allocated as of such date (including
               any amount which the Advisory Committee would have allocated but
               for the limitations of Code ss.415), times

               (ii) the ratio of (1) the amount allocated to the Participant as
               of such date under this Plan divided by (2) the total amount
               allocated as of such date under all qualified defined
               contribution plans (determined without regard to the limitations
               of Code ss.415).

[X]       (b)  The total Excess Amount.

[ ]       (c)  None of the Excess Amount.

        3.18 DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN LIMITATION.

APPLICATION OF LIMITATION.  The limitation under Section 3.18 of the Plan:
(CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[X]       (a) Does not apply to the Employer's Plan because the Employer does
          not maintain and never has maintained a defined benefit plan covering
          any Participant in this Plan.

[ ]       (b) Applies to the Employer's Plan. To the extent necessary to
          satisfy the limitation under Section 3.18, the Employer will reduce:
          (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [            ] (1) The Participant's projected annual benefit under
                       the defined benefit plan under which the Participant
                       participates.

          [            ] (2) Its contribution or allocation on behalf of the
                       Participant to the defined contribution plan under which
                       the Participant participates and then, if necessary, the
                       Participant's projected annual benefit under the defined
                       benefit plan under which the Participant participates.

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[NOTE: IF THE EMPLOYER SELECTS (A), THE REMAINING OPTIONS IN THIS SECTION 3.18
DO NOT APPLY TO THE EMPLOYER'S PLAN.]

COORDINATION WITH TOP HEAVY MINIMUM ALLOCATION. The Advisory Committee will
apply the top heavy minimum allocation provisions of Section 3.04(B) of the Plan
with the following modifications: (CHOOSE (C) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (D) OR (E))

[ ]       (c)  No modifications.

[ ]       (d) For Non-Key Employees participating only in this Plan, the top
          heavy minimum allocation is the minimum allocation described in
          Section 3.04(B) determined by substituting % (not less than 4%) for
          "3%," except: (CHOOSE (I) OR (II))

          [ ]         (i)   No exceptions.

          [ ]         (ii)  Plan Years in which the top heavy ratio exceeds 90%.

[ ]       (e) For Non-Key Employees also participating in the defined benefit
          plan, the top heavy minimum is: (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [ ]          (1)   5% of Compensation (as determined under Section
                        3.04(B) or the Plan) irrespective of the contribution
                        rate of any Key Employee, except: (CHOOSE (I) OR (II))

                  [ ]        (i)  No exceptions.

                  [ ]        (ii) Substituting "7 1/2%" for "5%" if the top
                             heavy ratio does not exceed 90%.

          [ ]          (2)   0%.  [NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER MAY NOT SELECT THIS
                       OPTION (2) UNLESS THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN SATISFIES THE
                       TOP HEAVY MINIMUM BENEFIT  REQUIREMENTS  OF CODESS.416
                       FOR THESE NON-KEY EMPLOYEES.]

ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS FOR TOP HEAVY CALCULATION. To determine the top heavy
ratio, the Advisory Committee will use the following interest rate and mortality
assumptions to value accrued benefits under a defined benefit plan:
-----------------------------------------------------.

If the elections under this Section 3.18 are not appropriate to satisfy the
limitations of Section 3.18, or the top heavy requirements under Code ss.416,
the Employer must provide the appropriate provisions in an addendum to this
Adoption Agreement.

                                   ARTICLE IV
                            PARTICIPANT CONTRIBUTIONS

        4.01  PARTICIPANT  NONDEDUCTIBLE  CONTRIBUTIONS.  The Plan:  (CHOOSE (A)
OR (B); (C) IS AVAILABLE ONLY WITH (B))

[X]       (a)  Does not permit Participant nondeductible contributions.

[ ]       (b)  Permits Participant nondeductible contributions, pursuant to
           Section 14.04 of the Plan.

[ ]       (c) The following portion of the Participant's nondeductible
          contributions for the Plan Year are mandatory contributions under
          Option (i)(3) of Adoption Agreement Section 3.01: (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [ ]          (1) The amount which is not less than:__________________
                       ----------------------------------------.

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          [ ]          (2) The amount which is not greater than:_______________
                       ----------------------------------------.

ALLOCATION DATES. The Advisory Committee will allocate nondeductible
contributions for each Plan Year as of the Accounting Date and the following
additional allocation dates: (CHOOSE (D) OR (E))

[ ]       (d)  No other allocation dates.

[ ]       (e)  (SPECIFY)____________________________________________________.

As of an allocation date, the Advisory Committee will credit all nondeductible
contributions made for the relevant allocation period. Unless otherwise
specified in (e), a nondeductible contribution relates to an allocation period
only if actually made to the Trust no later than 30 days after that allocation
period ends.

        4.05 PARTICIPANT CONTRIBUTION - WITHDRAWAL/DISTRIBUTION. Subject to the
restrictions of Article VI, the following distribution options apply to a
Participant's Mandatory Contributions Account, if any, prior to his Separation
from Service: (CHOOSE (A) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (B) THROUGH (D))

[ ]       (a)  No distribution options prior to Separation from Service.

[         ] (b) The same distribution options applicable to the Deferral
          Contributions Account prior to the Participant's Separation from
          Service, as elected in Adoption Agreement Section 6.03.

[ ]       (c) Until he retires, the Participant has a continuing election to
          receive all or any portion of his Mandatory Contributions Account if:
          (CHOOSE (1) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (2) THROUGH (4))

          [ ]          (1)  No conditions.

          [            ] (2) The mandatory contributions have accumulated for at
                       least Plan Years since the Plan Year for which
                       contributed.

          [ ]          (3)  The Participant suspends making nondeductible
                       contributions for a period of months.

          [ ]          (4)   (SPECIFY)_________________________________________.

[ ]       (d)  (SPECIFY)________________________________________________.

                                    ARTICLE V
                  TERMINATION OF SERVICE - PARTICIPANT VESTING

        5.01 NORMAL RETIREMENT.  Normal Retirement Age under the Plan is:
(CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[X]       (a)  65 [STATE AGE, BUT MAY NOT EXCEED AGE 65].

[ ]       (b) The later of the date the Participant attains years of age or
          the anniversary of the first day of the Plan Year in which the
          Participant commenced participation in the Plan. [THE AGE SELECTED MAY
          NOT EXCEED AGE 65 AND THE ANNIVERSARY SELECTED MAY NOT EXCEED THE
          5TH.]

        5.02  PARTICIPANT  DEATH OR DISABILITY.  The 100% vesting rule under
Section 5.02 of the Plan:  (CHOOSE (A) OR CHOOSE ONE OR BOTH OF (B) AND (C))

[ ]       (a)  Does not apply.

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[X]       (b)  Applies to death.

[X]       (c)  Applies to disability.

        5.03 VESTING SCHEDULE.

DEFERRAL CONTRIBUTIONS ACCOUNT/QUALIFIED MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS
ACCOUNT/QUALIFIED NONELECTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS ACCOUNT/MANDATORY CONTRIBUTIONS
ACCOUNT. A Participant has a 100% Nonforfeitable interest at all times in his
Deferral Contributions Account, his Qualified Matching Contributions Account,
his Qualified Nonelective Contributions Account and in his Mandatory
Contributions Account.

REGULAR MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS ACCOUNT/EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS ACCOUNT. With
respect to a Participant's Regular Matching Contributions Account and Employer
Contributions Account, the Employer elects the following vesting schedule:
(CHOOSE (A) OR (B); (C) AND (D) ARE AVAILABLE ONLY AS ADDITIONAL OPTIONS)

[ ]       (a) Immediate vesting. 100% Nonforfeitable at all times. [NOTE: THE
          EMPLOYER MUST ELECT OPTION (A) IF THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS UNDER
          ADOPTION AGREEMENT SECTION 2.01(C) REQUIRE 2 YEARS OF SERVICE OR MORE
          THAN 12 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT.]

[X]       (b)  Graduated Vesting Schedules.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                      TOP HEAVY SCHEDULE                                              NON TOP HEAVY SCHEDULE
                          (MANDATORY)                                                        (OPTIONAL)

          Years of                          Nonforfeitable                 Years of                           Nonforfeitable
          Service                             Percentage                   Service                              Percentage
          -------                             ----------                   -------                              ----------

<S>               <C>                                <C>                           <C>
        Less than 1...................................0%                 Less than 1....................................  %
                                                      -                                                                 --
                   1..................................0%                            1...................................  %
                                                      -                                                                 --
                   2.................................20%                            2...................................  %
                                                     --                                                                 --
                   3.................................40%                            3...................................  %
                                                     --                                                                 --
                   4.................................60%                            4...................................  %
                                                     --                                                                 --
                   5.................................80%                            5...................................  %
                                                     --                                                                 --
                   6 or more........................100%                            6...................................  %
                                                                                                                        --
                                                                                    7 or more .........................100%
</TABLE>
[ ]       (c) Special vesting election for Regular Matching Contributions
          Account. In lieu of the election under Options (a) or (b), the
          Employer elects the following vesting schedule for a Participant's
          Regular Matching Contributions Account: (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [ ]          (1) 100% Nonforfeitable at all times.

          [ ]          (2) In accordance with the vesting schedule described
                       in the addendum to this Adoption Agreement, numbered
                       5.03(c). [NOTE: IF THE EMPLOYER ELECTS THIS OPTION
                       (C)(2), THE ADDENDUM MUST DESIGNATE THE APPLICABLE
                       VESTING SCHEDULE(S) USING THE SAME FORMAT AS USED IN
                       OPTION (B).]

[NOTE: UNDER OPTIONS (B) AND (C)(2), THE EMPLOYER MUST COMPLETE A TOP HEAVY
SCHEDULE WHICH SATISFIES CODESS.416. THE EMPLOYER, AT ITS OPTION, MAY COMPLETE A
NON TOP HEAVY SCHEDULE. THE NON TOP HEAVY SCHEDULE MUST SATISFY CODE
SS.411(A)(2). ALSO SEE SECTION 7.05 OF THE PLAN.]

[ ]       (d) The Top Heavy Schedule under Option (b) (and, if applicable,
          under Option (c)(2)) applies: (CHOOSE (1) OR (2))

          [ ]          (1) Only in a Plan Year for which the Plan is top
                       heavy.

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          [ ]          (2) In the Plan Year for which the Plan first is top
                       heavy and then in all subsequent Plan Years. [NOTE: THE
                       EMPLOYER MAY NOT ELECT OPTION (D) UNLESS IT HAS COMPLETED
                       A NON TOP HEAVY SCHEDULE.]

MINIMUM VESTING.  (CHOOSE (E) OR (F))

[X] (e) The Plan does not apply a minimum vesting rule.

[    ] (f) A Participant's Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit will never be less
     than the lesser of $_______ or his entire Accrued Benefit, even if the
     application of a graduated vesting schedule under Options (b) or (c) would
     result in a smaller Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit.

LIFE INSURANCE INVESTMENTS. The Participant's Accrued Benefit attributable to
insurance contracts purchased on his behalf under Article XI is: (CHOOSE (G) OR
(H))

[X] (g) Subject to the vesting election under Options (a), (b) or (c).

[ ] (h) 100% Nonforfeitable at all times, irrespective of the vesting election
    under Options (b) or (c)(2).

        5.04 CASH-OUT DISTRIBUTIONS TO PARTIALLY-VESTED PARTICIPANTS/
RESTORATION OF FORFEITED ACCRUED BENEFIT. The deemed cash-out rule described in
Section 5.04(C) of the Plan: (CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[ ]       (a)  Does not apply.

[X]       (b) Will apply to determine the timing of forfeitures for 0% vested
          Participants. A Participant is not a 0% vested Participant if he has a
          Deferral Contributions Account.

        5.06 YEAR OF SERVICE - VESTING.

VESTING COMPUTATION PERIOD. The Plan measures a Year of Service on the basis of
the following 12 consecutive month periods: (CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[X]       (a)  Plan Years.

[         ] (b) Employment Years. An Employment Year is the 12 consecutive month
          period measured from the Employee's Employment Commencement Date and
          each successive 12 consecutive month period measured from each
          anniversary of that Employment Commencement Date.

HOURS OF SERVICE. The minimum number of Hours of Service an Employee must
complete during a vesting computation period to receive credit for a Year of
Service is: (CHOOSE (C) OR (D))

[X]       (c)  1,000 Hours of Service.

[ ]       (d)  __________ Hours of Service.  [NOTE: THE HOURS OF SERVICE
          REQUIREMENT MAY NOT EXCEED 1,000.]

        5.08 INCLUDED YEARS OF SERVICE - VESTING. The Employer specifically
excludes the following Years of Service: (CHOOSE (A) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (B)
THROUGH (E))

[X] (a) None other than as specified in Section 5.08(a) of the Plan.

[ ]       (b) Any Year of Service before the Participant attained the age of .
          Note: The age selected may not exceed age 18.]

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[ ]       (c) Any Year of Service during the period the Employer did not
          maintain this Plan or a predecessor plan.

[ ]       (d) Any Year of Service before a Break in Service if the number of
          consecutive Breaks in Service equals or exceeds the greater of 5 or
          the aggregate number of the Years of Service prior to the Break. This
          exception applies only if the Participant is 0% vested in his Accrued
          Benefit derived from Employer contributions at the time he has a Break
          in Service. Furthermore, the aggregate number of Years of Service
          before a Break in Service do not include any Years of Service not
          required to be taken into account under this exception by reason of
          any prior Break in Service.

[         ] (e) Any Year of Service earned prior to the effective date of ERISA
          if the Plan would have disregarded that Year of Service on account of
          an Employee's Separation from Service under a Plan provision in effect
          and adopted before January 1, 1974.

                                   ARTICLE VI
                     TIME AND METHOD OF PAYMENTS OF BENEFITS

CODE SS.411(D)(6) PROTECTED BENEFITS. The elections under this Article VI may
not eliminate Code ss.411(d)(6) protected benefits. To the extent the elections
would eliminate a Code ss.411(d)(6) protected benefit, see Section 13.02 of the
Plan. Furthermore, if the elections liberalize the optional forms of benefit
under the Plan, the more liberal options apply on the later of the adoption date
or the Effective Date of this Adoption Agreement.

        6.01 TIME OF PAYMENT OF ACCRUED BENEFIT.

DISTRIBUTION DATE. A distribution date under the Plan means the first day of the
third month of the plan year. [NOTE: THE EMPLOYER MUST SPECIFY THE APPROPRIATE
DATE(S). THE SPECIFIED DISTRIBUTION DATES PRIMARILY ESTABLISH ANNUITY STARTING
DATES AND THE NOTICE AND CONSENT PERIODS PRESCRIBED BY THE PLAN. THE PLAN ALLOWS
THE TRUSTEE AN ADMINISTRATIVELY PRACTICABLE PERIOD OF TIME TO MAKE THE ACTUAL
DISTRIBUTION RELATING TO A PARTICULAR DISTRIBUTION DATE.]

NONFORFEITABLE ACCRUED BENEFIT NOT EXCEEDING $3,500. Subject to the limitations
of Section 6.01(A)(1), the distribution date for distribution of a
Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit not exceeding $3,500 is: (CHOOSE (A), (B), (C),
(D) OR (E))

[X]       (a) the distribution date of the first Plan Year beginning after the
          Participant's Separation from Service.

[ ]       (b)___________________________________________________________________
          following the Participant's Separation from Service.

[ ]       (c)___________________________________________________________________
          of the Plan Year after the Participant incurs __________ Break(s) in
          Service (as defined in Article V).

[         ]
          (d)___________________________________________________________________
          following the Participant's attainment of Normal Retirement Age, but
          not earlier than _____ days following his Separation from Service.

[ ]       (e)  (SPECIFY)______________________________________________________.

NONFORFEITABLE ACCRUED BENEFIT EXCEEDS $3,500.  See the elections under Section
6.03.

DISABILITY.  The distribution date, subject to Section 6.01(A)(3), is: (CHOOSE
(F), (G) OR (H))

[ ]       (f)___________________________________________________________________
             after the Participant terminates employment because of disability.

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[X] (g) The same as if the Participant had terminated employment without
disability.

[ ]       (h)  (SPECIFY)______________________________________________________.

HARDSHIP.  (CHOOSE (I) OR (J))

[X] (i) The Plan does not permit a hardship distribution to a Participant who
has separated from Service.

[ ]       (j) The Plan permits a hardship distribution to a Participant who
          has separated from Service in accordance with the hardship
          distribution policy stated in: (CHOOSE (1), (2) OR (3))

          [ ]        (1)   Section 6.01(A)(4) of the Plan.

          [ ]        (2)   Section 14.11 of the Plan.

          [ ]        (3)   The addendum to this Adoption Agreement, numbered
                     Section 6.01.

DEFAULT ON A LOAN. If a Participant or Beneficiary defaults on a loan made
pursuant to a loan policy adopted by the Advisory Committee pursuant to Section
9.04, the Plan: (CHOOSE (K), (L) OR (M))

[X]       (k) Treats the default as a distributable event. The Trustee, at the
          time of the default, will reduce the Participant's Nonforfeitable
          Accrued Benefit by the lesser of the amount in default (plus accrued
          interest) or the Plan's security interest in that Nonforfeitable
          Accrued Benefit. To the extent the loan is attributable to the
          Participant's Deferral Contributions Account, Qualified Matching
          Contributions Account or Qualified Nonelective Contributions Account,
          the Trustee will not reduce the Participant's Nonforfeitable Accrued
          Benefit unless the Participant has separated from Service or unless
          the Participant has attained age 59 1/2.

[         ] (l) Does not treat the default as a distributable event. When an
          otherwise distributable event first occurs pursuant to Section 6.01 or
          Section 6.03 of the Plan, the Trustee will reduce the Participant's
          Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit by the lesser of the amount in default
          (plus accrued interest) or the Plan's security interest in that
          Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit.

[ ]       (m)  (SPECIFY)____________________________________________________.

        6.02 METHOD OF PAYMENT OF ACCRUED BENEFIT. The Advisory Committee will
apply Section 6.02 of the Plan with the following modifications: (CHOOSE (A) OR
AT LEAST ONE OF (B), (C), (D) AND (E))

[X]       (a)  No modifications.

[ ]       (b)  Except as required under Section 6.01 of the Plan, a lump sum
          distribution is not available:______________________________________.

[ ]       (c)  An installment distribution: (CHOOSE (1) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (2)
          OR (3))

          [ ]          (1)   Is not available under the Plan.

          [ ]          (2)   May not exceed the lesser of years or the maximum
                       period permitted under Section 6.02.

          [ ]          (3)   (SPECIFY)_________________________________________.

[ ]       (d)  The Plan permits the following annuity options:_________________
          --------------------.

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          Any Participant who elects a life annuity option is subject to the
          requirements of Sections 6.04(A), (B), (C) and (D) of the Plan. See
          Section 6.04(E). [NOTE: THE EMPLOYER MAY SPECIFY ADDITIONAL ANNUITY
          OPTIONS IN AN ADDENDUM TO THIS ADOPTION AGREEMENT, NUMBERED 6.02(D).]

[         ] (e) If the Plan invests in qualifying Employer securities, as
          described in Section 10.03(F), a Participant eligible to elect
          distribution under Section 6.03 may elect to receive that distribution
          in Employer securities only in accordance with the provisions of the
          addendum to this Adoption Agreement, numbered 6.02(e).

        6.03 BENEFIT PAYMENT ELECTIONS.

PARTICIPANT ELECTIONS AFTER SEPARATION FROM SERVICE. A Participant who is
eligible to make distribution elections under Section 6.03 of the Plan may elect
to commence distribution of his Nonforfeitable Accrued Benefit: (CHOOSE AT LEAST
ONE OF (A) THROUGH (C))

[X]       (a) As of any distribution date, but not earlier than the first
          distribution date of the first Plan Year beginning after the
          Participant's Separation from Service.

[ ]       (b)  As of the following date(s): (CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE OF OPTIONS (1)
          THROUGH (6))

          [            ] (1) Any distribution date after the close of the Plan
                       Year in which the Participant attains Normal Retirement
                       Age.

          [ ]          (2) Any distribution date following his Separation from
                       Service with the Employer.

          [ ]          (3) Any distribution date in the________________________
                       Plan Year(s) beginning after his Separation from Service.

          [            ] (4) Any distribution date in the Plan Year after the
                       Participant incurs ____Break(s) in Service (as defined in
                       Article V).

          [            ] (5) Any distribution date following attainment of age
                       __________________and completion of at least_____________
                       Years of Service (as defined in Article V).

          [ ]         (6)  (SPECIFY)___________________________________________.

[ ]      (c)  (SPECIFY)______________________________________________________.

        The distribution events described in the election(s) made under Options
(a), (b) or (c) apply equally to all Accounts maintained for the Participant
unless otherwise specified in Option (c).

PARTICIPANT ELECTIONS PRIOR TO SEPARATION FROM SERVICE - REGULAR MATCHING
CONTRIBUTIONS ACCOUNT AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS ACCOUNT. Subject to the
restrictions of Article VI, the following distribution options apply to a
Participant's Regular Matching Contributions Account and Employer Contributions
Account prior to his Separation from Service: (CHOOSE (D) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (E)
THROUGH (H))

[X] (d) No distribution options prior to Separation from Service.

[ ]       (e) Attainment of Specified Age. Until he retires, the Participant
          has a continuing election to receive all or any portion of his
          Nonforfeitable interest in these Accounts after he attains: (CHOOSE
          (1) OR (2))

          [ ]          (1)   Normal Retirement Age.

          [ ]          (2)  _____________ years of age and is at least
                        _____________%  vested in these Accounts. [NOTE:  IF THE
                       PERCENTAGE IS LESS THAN 100%, SEE THE SPECIAL VESTING
                       FORMULA IN SECTION 5.03.]

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[ ]       (f) After a Participant has participated in the Plan for a period of
          not less than years and he is 100% vested in these Accounts, until he
          retires, the Participant has a continuing election to receive all or
          any portion of the Accounts. [NOTE: THE NUMBER IN THE BLANK SPACE MAY
          NOT BE LESS THAN 5.]

[ ]       (g) Hardship. A Participant may elect a hardship distribution prior
          to his Separation from Service in accordance with the hardship
          distribution policy: (CHOOSE (1), (2) OR (3); (4) IS AVAILABLE ONLY AS
          AN ADDITIONAL OPTION)

          [ ]         (1)   Under Section 6.01(A)(4) of the Plan.

          [ ]         (2)   Under Section 14.11 of the Plan.

          [ ]         (3)   Provided in the addendum to this Adoption Agreement,
                      numbered Section 6.03.

          [ ]         (4) In no event may a Participant receive a hardship
                      distribution before he is at least % vested in these
                      Accounts. [NOTE: IF THE PERCENTAGE IN THE BLANK IS LESS
                      THAN 100%, SEE THE SPECIAL VESTING FORMULA IN SECTION
                      5.03.]

[ ]       (h) (SPECIFY)_____________________________________________________.

[NOTE: THE EMPLOYER MAY USE AN ADDENDUM, NUMBERED 6.03, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
LANGUAGE AUTHORIZED BY OPTIONS (B)(6), (C), (G)(3) OR (H) OF THIS ADOPTION
AGREEMENT SECTION 6.03.]

PARTICIPANT ELECTIONS PRIOR TO SEPARATION FROM SERVICE - DEFERRAL CONTRIBUTIONS
ACCOUNT, QUALIFIED MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS ACCOUNT AND QUALIFIED NONELECTIVE
CONTRIBUTIONS ACCOUNT. Subject to the restrictions of Article VI, the following
distribution options apply to a Participant's Deferral Contributions Account,
Qualified Matching Contributions Account and Qualified Nonelective Contributions
Account prior to his Separation from Service: (CHOOSE (I) OR AT LEAST ONE OF (J)
THROUGH (L))

[ ]       (i)  No distribution options prior to Separation from Service.

[ ]       (j) Until he retires, the Participant has a continuing election to
          receive all or any portion of these Accounts after he attains: (CHOOSE
          (1) OR (2))

          [ ]          (1)   The later of Normal Retirement Age or age 59 1/2.

          [ ]          (2)   Age_____________ (at least 59 1/2).

[X]       (k) Hardship. A Participant, prior to his Separation from Service, may
          elect a hardship distribution from his Deferral Contributions Account
          in accordance with the hardship distribution policy under Section
          14.11 of the Plan.

[ ]       (l)  (SPECIFY)___________________________________________________.
          [NOTE: OPTION (L) MAY NOT PERMIT IN SERVICE DISTRIBUTIONS PRIOR TO
          AGE 59 1/2 (OTHER THAN HARDSHIP) AND MAY NOT MODIFY THE HARDSHIP
          POLICY DESCRIBED IN SECTION 14.11.]

SALE OF TRADE OR BUSINESS/SUBSIDIARY. If the Employer sells substantially all of
the assets (within the meaning of Code ss.409(d)(2)) used in a trade or business
or sells a subsidiary (within the meaning of Code ss.409(d)(3)), a Participant
who continues employment with the acquiring corporation is eligible for
distribution from his Deferral Contributions Account, Qualified Matching
Contributions Account and Qualified Nonelective Contributions Account: (CHOOSE
(M) OR (N))

[ ]       (m) Only as described in this Adoption Agreement Section 6.03 for
          distributions prior to Separation from Service.

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[X]       (n) As if he has a Separation from Service. After March 31, 1988, a
          distribution authorized solely by reason of this Option (n) must
          constitute a lump sum distribution, determined in a manner consistent
          with Code ss.401(k)(10) and the applicable Treasury regulations.

        6.04 ANNUITY DISTRIBUTIONS TO PARTICIPANTS AND SURVIVING SPOUSES. The
annuity distribution requirements of Section 6.04: (CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[X]       (a) Apply only to a Participant described in Section 6.04(E) of the
          Plan (relating to the profit sharing exception to the joint and
          survivor requirements).

[ ]       (b)  Apply to all Participants.

                                   ARTICLE IX
       ADVISORY COMMITTEE - DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO PARTICIPANTS' ACCOUNTS

        9.10 VALUE OF PARTICIPANT'S ACCRUED BENEFIT. If a distribution (other
than a distribution from a segregated Account and other than a corrective
distribution described in Sections 14.07, 14.08, 14.09 or 14.10 of the Plan)
occurs more than 90 days after the most recent valuation date, the distribution
will include interest at: (CHOOSE (A), (B) OR (C))

[X]       (a)  0% per annum.  [NOTE: THE PERCENTAGE MAY EQUAL 0%.]

[ ]       (b)  The 90 day Treasury bill rate in effect at the beginning of the
           current valuation period.

[ ]       (c)  (SPECIFY)__________________________________________________.

        9.11 ALLOCATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF NET INCOME GAIN OR LOSS. Pursuant to
Section 14.12, to determine the allocation of net income, gain or loss:
(COMPLETE ONLY THOSE ITEMS, IF ANY, WHICH ARE APPLICABLE TO THE EMPLOYER'S
PLAN.)

[X]       (a)  For salary reduction contributions, the Advisory Committee will:
          (CHOOSE (1), (2), (3), (4) OR (5))

          [X]          (1) Apply Section 9.11 without modification.

          [ ]          (2) Use the segregated account approach described in
                       Section 14.12.

          [ ]          (3) Use the weighted average method described in Section
                       14.12, based on a _____ weighting period.

          [ ]          (4) Treat as part of the relevant Account at the
                       beginning of the valuation period________ % of the salary
                       reduction contributions: (CHOOSE (I) OR (II))

                  [ ]        (i)  made during that valuation period.

                  [ ]        (ii) made by the following specified time:_________
                             -------------------------------------.

          [ ]          (5) Apply the allocation method described in the
                       addendum to this Adoption Agreement numbered 9.11(a).

[X]       (b)  For matching contributions, the Advisory Committee will: (CHOOSE
          (1), (2), (3) OR (4))

          [X]          (1)   Apply Section 9.11 without modification.

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          [ ]          (2) Use the weighted average method described in
                       Section 14.12, based on a______________ weighting period.

          [            ] (3) Treat as part of the relevant Account at the
                       beginning of the valuation period % of the matching
                       contributions allocated during the valuation period.

          [ ]          (4) Apply the allocation method described in the addendum
                       to this Adoption Agreement numbered 9.11(b).

[  ]      (c)  For Participant nondeductible contributions, the Advisory
          Committee will: (CHOOSE (1), (2), (3), (4) OR (5))

          [ ]          (1)   Apply Section 9.11 without modification.

          [ ]          (2)   Use the segregated account approach described in
                       Section 14.12.

          [ ]          (3)   Use the weighted average method described in
                       Section 14.12, based on a_______________________________
                       weighting period.

          [ ]          (4)   Treat as part of the relevant Account at the
                       beginning of the valuation period________% of the
                       Participant nondeductible contributions: (CHOOSE (I) OR
                       (II))

                  [ ]        (i)  made during that valuation period.

                  [ ]        (ii) made by the following specified time:_________
                             ------------------------------.

          [ ]          (5)   Apply the allocation method described in the
                       addendum to this Adoption Agreement numbered 9.11(c).

                                    ARTICLE X
                    TRUSTEE AND CUSTODIAN, POWERS AND DUTIES

        10.03 INVESTMENT POWERS. Pursuant to Section 10.03[F] of the Plan, the
aggregate investments in qualifying Employer securities and in qualifying
Employer real property: (CHOOSE (A) OR (B))

[ ]       (a)  May not exceed 10% of Plan assets.

[X]       (b)  May not exceed 0% of Plan assets.  [NOTE: THE PERCENTAGE MAY NOT
          EXCEED 100%.]

        10.14 VALUATION OF TRUST. In addition to each Accounting Date, the
Trustee must value the Trust Fund on the following valuation date(s): (CHOOSE
(A) OR (B))

[X]       (a)  No other mandatory valuation dates.

[ ]       (b)  (SPECIFY)______________________________________________.

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                             EFFECTIVE DATE ADDENDUM
                              (RESTATED PLANS ONLY)

        The Employer must complete this addendum only if the restated Effective
Date specified in Adoption Agreement Section 1.18 is different than the restated
effective date for at least one of the provisions listed in this addendum. In
lieu of the restated Effective Date in Adoption Agreement Section 1.18, the
following special effective dates apply: (CHOOSE WHICHEVER ELECTIONS APPLY)

[         ] (a) COMPENSATION DEFINITION. The Compensation definition of Section
          1.12 (other than the $200,000 limitation) is effective for Plan Years
          beginning after ___________ . [NOTE: MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE LATER THAN
          THE FIRST DAY OF THE FIRST PLAN YEAR BEGINNING AFTER THE EMPLOYER
          EXECUTES THIS ADOPTION AGREEMENT TO RESTATE THE PLAN FOR THE TAX
          REFORM ACT OF 1986, IF APPLICABLE.]

[ ]       (b) ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS. The eligibility conditions specified in
          Adoption Agreement Section 2.01 are effective for Plan Years beginning
          after____________.

[ ]       (c) SUSPENSION OF YEARS OF SERVICE. The suspension of Years of
          Service rule elected under Adoption Agreement Section 2.03 is
          effective for Plan Years beginning after_____________.

[         ] (d) CONTRIBUTION/ALLOCATION FORMULA. The contribution formula
          elected under Adoption Agreement Section 3.01 and the method of
          allocation elected under Adoption Agreement Section 3.04 is effective
          for Plan Years beginning after______________.

[ ]       (e) ACCRUAL REQUIREMENTS. The accrual requirements of Section 3.06
          are effective for Plan Years beginning after_____________.

[ ]       (f) EMPLOYMENT CONDITION. The employment condition of Section 3.06
          is effective for Plan Years beginning after______________.

[ ]       (g) ELIMINATION OF NET PROFITS. The requirement for the Employer not
          to have net profits to contribute to this Plan is effective for Plan
          Years beginning after ________ . [NOTE: THE DATE SPECIFIED MAY NOT BE
          EARLIER THAN DECEMBER 31, 1985.]

[ ]       (h) VESTING SCHEDULE. The vesting schedule elected under Adoption
          Agreement Section 5.03 is effective for Plan Years beginning after
          ------------.

[ ]       (i) ALLOCATION OF EARNINGS. The special allocation provisions
          elected under Adoption Agreement Section 9.11 are effective for Plan
          Years beginning after ____________.

[ ]       (j) (SPECIFY)____________________________________________________.

        For Plan Years prior to the special Effective Date, the terms of the
Plan prior to its restatement under this Adoption Agreement will control for
purposes of the designated provisions. A special Effective Date may not result
in the delay of a Plan provision beyond the permissible Effective Date under any
applicable law requirements.

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                                 EXECUTION PAGE

        The Trustee (and Custodian, if applicable), by executing this Adoption
Agreement, accepts its position and agrees to all of the obligations,
responsibilities and duties imposed upon the Trustee (or Custodian) under the
Prototype Plan and Trust. The Employer hereby agrees to the provisions of this
Plan and Trust, and in witness of its agreement, the Employer by its duly
authorized officers, has executed this Adoption Agreement, and the Trustee (and
Custodian, if applicable) signified its acceptance, on this__________________
day of___________________________________________ ,_____________.

Name and EIN of Employer: American Community Bank
                          -----------------------

Signed:__________________________________________
          Dan R. Ellis

Name(s) of Trustee: Dan R. Ellis and  Sherrie C. Lemmond
                    ------------------------------------

Signed:__________________________________________________

       --------------------------------------------------

Name of Custodian:_______________________________________________________

Signed:__________________________________________________

[NOTE: A TRUSTEE IS MANDATORY, BUT A CUSTODIAN IS OPTIONAL. SEE SECTION 10.03 OF
THE PLAN.]

PLAN NUMBER. The 3-digit plan number the Employer assigns to this Plan for ERISA
reporting purposes (Form 5500 Series) is: 001.

USE OF ADOPTION AGREEMENT. Failure to complete properly the elections in this
Adoption Agreement may result in disqualification of the Employer's Plan. The
3-digit number assigned to this Adoption Agreement (see page 1) is solely for
the Regional Prototype Plan Sponsor's recordkeeping purposes and does not
necessarily correspond to the plan number the Employer designated in the prior
paragraph.

RELIANCE ON NOTIFICATION LETTER. The Employer may not rely on the Regional
Prototype Plan Sponsor's notification letter covering this Adoption Agreement.
For reliance on the Plan's qualification, the Employer must obtain a
determination letter from the applicable IRS Key District office.

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                             PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
         FOR PARTICIPATION BY RELATED GROUP MEMBERS (PLAN SECTION 1.30)

        The undersigned Employer, by executing this Participation Agreement,
elects to become a Participating Employer in the Plan identified in Section 1.03
of the accompanying Adoption Agreement, as if the Participating Employer were a
signatory to that Agreement. The Participating Employer accepts, and agrees to
be bound by, all of the elections granted under the provisions of the Prototype
Plan as made by________________________________________________________________,
the Signatory Employer to the Execution Page of the Adoption Agreement.

        1.     The Effective Date of the undersigned Employer's participation in
               the designated Plan is:___________________.

        2.     The undersigned Employer's adoption of this Plan constitutes:

[ ]       (a)  The adoption of a new plan by the Participating Employer.

[          ] (b) The adoption of an amendment and restatement of a plan
           currently maintained by the Employer, identified
           as__________________________, and having an original effective date
           of___________________________.

          Dated this___________________________ day of ______________________,
          --------------------.

                    Name of Participating Employer:__________
                                       -----------------------------------------

                        Signed:__________________________

                    Participating Employer's EIN:____________

ACCEPTANCE BY THE SIGNATORY EMPLOYER TO THE EXECUTION PAGE OF THE ADOPTION
AGREEMENT AND BY THE TRUSTEE.

                    Name of Signatory Employer:______________
                                       ----------------------

Accepted:_________________________
                    [Date]          Signed:______________________________

                    Name(s) of Trustee:______________________
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       ----------

Accepted:__________________________
                    [Date]          Signed:_______________________________

[NOTE: EACH PARTICIPATING EMPLOYER MUST EXECUTE A SEPARATE PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT. SEE THE EXECUTION PAGE OF THE ADOPTION AGREEMENT FOR IMPORTANT
PROTOTYPE PLAN INFORMATION.]

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