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tors for the purposes stated in section 152302 of this title or be transferred
to a recognized educational foundation.
CHAPTER 1525—NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
Sec.
152501.
Organization.
152502.
Purposes.
152503.
Membership.
152504.
Governing body.
152505.
Powers.
152506.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
152507.
Restrictions.
152508.
Principal office.
152509.
Records and inspection.
152510.
Service of process.
152511.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152512.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 152501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Safety Council (in this chapter, the
‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 152502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to further, encourage, and promote methods and procedures lead-
ing to increased safety, protection, and health among employees, em-
ployers, and children in industries, on farms, in schools and colleges,
in homes, on streets and highways, in recreation, and in other public
and private places;
(2) to collect, correlate, publish, and disseminate educational and in-
formative reports and all other data related to safety methods and pro-
cedures;
(3) to arouse and maintain the interest of the people of the United
States and its territories and possessions in safety and accident preven-
tion, and to encourage the adoption and institution of safety methods
by all individuals, corporations, and other organizations;
(4) to organize, establish, and conduct programs, lectures, con-
ferences, and other activities for the education of all individuals, cor-
porations, and other organizations in safety methods and procedures;
(5) to organize and aid in organizing local safety chapters through-
out the United States and its territories and possessions, and to pro-
vide organizational guidance and materials to promote the national
safety;
(6) to cooperate with, enlist, and develop the cooperation of and
among all individuals, corporations, and other organizations and agen-
cies, public and private, engaged in, interested in, or in any manner
connected with, any of these purposes; and
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(7) to do any lawful acts necessary, useful, suitable, desirable, and
proper for the furtherance and accomplishment of any of these pur-
poses.
§ 152503. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for mem-
bership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as
provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(b) VOTING.—Each member (except an honorary or sustaining member)
has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the mem-
bers. The corporation may provide in its constitution and bylaws for addi-
tional voting rights based on dues paid.
§ 152504. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the governing
body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board is
responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. Except
as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the board is responsible for all
funds of the corporation.
(2) The board shall consist of at least 15 directors. Their manner of se-
lection (including the filling of vacancies) and term of office are as provided
in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a chairman of the
board of directors, a president, 3 or more vice presidents as provided in the
constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and an executive vice
president. Their duties are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(2) Except for the executive vice president, the officers shall be elected
at the annual meeting of the corporation. The executive vice president shall
be elected by the board of directors in the manner provided in the constitu-
tion and bylaws.
(c) TRUSTEES.—The corporation shall have at least 15 trustees. Their
manner of selection and term of office are as provided in the constitution
and bylaws. The trustees have full power and control over contributed funds
that they raise.
§ 152505. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management
of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt and alter seals, emblems, and badges;
(4) choose directors, officers, trustees, managers, employees, and
agents as the activities of the corporation require;
(5) make contracts;
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(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) publish a magazine and other publications consistent with the
purposes of the corporation;
(9) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees;
(10) receive contributions or grants of money or property to be de-
voted to carrying out the purposes of the corporation;
(11) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, or other evidences
of merit or recognition to individuals, corporations, and other organiza-
tions, public or private, for outstanding contributions toward the
achievement of the purposes of the corporation;
(12) organize, establish, and conduct conferences on safety and acci-
dent prevention;
(13) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities, charter
local, State, and regional safety organizations, and establish, regulate,
and discontinue departmental subdivisions and local, State, and re-
gional chapters in appropriate places throughout the United States and
its territories and possessions;
(14) sue and be sued; and
(15) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes
of the corporation.
§ 152506. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation and its subordinate divisions and regional, State, and
local chapters have the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘National Safety
Council’’. The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow others
to use seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts. This section does
not affect any vested rights.
§ 152507. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director, officer, or
agent as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or
candidate for public office.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corpora-
tion. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an
officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.
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(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a direc-
tor, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan,
are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan
until it is repaid.
§ 152508. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Chicago, Illinois, or an-
other place decided by the board of directors. However, the activities of the
corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office is lo-
cated but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and posses-
sions of the United States.
§ 152509. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 152510. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia
to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the
agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service
on the corporation.
§ 152511. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 152512. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by
the board of directors, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws
of the corporation.
CHAPTER 1527—NATIONAL SKI PATROL SYSTEM,
INCORPORATED
Sec.
152701.
Definition.
152702.
Organization.
152703.
Purposes.
152704.
Membership.
152705.
Governing body.
152706.
Powers.
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152707.
Restrictions.
152708.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
152709.
Records and inspection.
152710.
Service of process.
152711.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152712.
Annual report.
§ 152701. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 152702. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Ski Patrol System, Incorporated (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in New York and Colorado,
is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply with
any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 152703. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote, in every way, patriotic, scientific, educational, and
civic improvement activities and public safety in skiing, by such means
as the dissemination of information and the formation of volunteer
local patrols consisting of competent skiers trained in first aid for the
purpose of preventing accidents and rendering speedy assistance to in-
dividuals sustaining accidents; and
(2) to solicit contributions of money, services, and other property for,
and generally to encourage and assist in carrying out, these purposes
in every way.
§ 152704. Membership
Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the cor-
poration and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the
bylaws.
§ 152705. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided
in the articles of incorporation.
§ 152706. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 152707. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
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(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity
or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation
to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts ap-
proved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee.
§ 152708. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from
taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 152709. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 152710. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
§ 152711. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 152712. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The report may not
be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 1529—NATIONAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF
THE AMERICAN COLONISTS
Sec.
152901.
Definition.
152902.
Organization.
152903.
Purposes.
152904.
Membership.
152905.
Governing body.
152906.
Powers.
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152907.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
152908.
Restrictions.
152909.
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
152910.
Records and inspection.
152911.
Service of process.
152912.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152913.
Annual report.
§ 152901. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 152902. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Society, Daughters of the American
Colonists (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in the District
of Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply with
any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 152903. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorpo-
ration and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis—
(1) to conduct, record, and publish the results of research on the his-
tory and deeds of the American colonists;
(2) to publish the memoirs of American colonists;
(3) to erect memorials to commemorate the history and deeds of the
American colonists;
(4) to promote respect and admiration for the institutions, laws, and
flag of the United States;
(5) to engage in mutual improvement and educational activities;
(6) to establish scholarships to assist needy and deserving students
and to promote the improvement of educational institutions;
(7) to engage in volunteer service and make contributions to veterans
hospitals; and
(8) to perform other charitable activities, including the national
presidents’ projects, as may be provided in the articles of incorporation
or bylaws of corporation.
§ 152904. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for mem-
bership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as
provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(b) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The terms of membership may not discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
§ 152905. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws.
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(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided
in the articles of incorporation or bylaws.
(c) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The requirements for holding office in the cor-
poration may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or na-
tional origin.
§ 152906. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 152907. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘National Soci-
ety, Daughters of the American Colonists’’ and seals, emblems, and badges
the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any vested rights.
§ 152908. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity
or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation
to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts ap-
proved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee.
(e) CLAIM
OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL
OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 152909. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(a) CORPORATE STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status as a
corporation incorporated under the laws of each State in which it is incor-
porated.
(b) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status as
an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 152910. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
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(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 152911. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
§ 152912. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 152913. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be sub-
mitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section
10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 1531—THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Sec.
153101.
Organization.
153102.
Purposes.
153103.
Powers.
153104.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
153105.
Principal office.
153106.
Deposit of historical material in Smithsonian Institution.
153107.
Annual report.
§ 153101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—The National Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally char-
tered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION.—The corporation is declared to be incor-
porated in the District of Columbia.
§ 153102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, historical, and educational,
and include—
(1) perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who
achieved American independence by—
(A) acquiring and protecting historical spots and erecting monu-
ments;
(B) encouraging historical research in relation to the Revolution
and publishing its results;