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§ 40102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Catholic War Veterans of the United States
of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated
in New York, 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 ex-
pires.
§ 40103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incor-
poration and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis, to—
(1) preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United
States and the laws of the States;
(2) commemorate the wars, campaigns, and military actions of the
United States to reflect profound respect, high honor, and great tribute
on the glorious dead and the surviving veterans of those wars, cam-
paigns, and actions and to give all Americans a greater understanding
of and appreciation for the sacrifices of those who participated in them
for all Americans;
(3) stimulate to the highest degree possible the interests of the en-
tire Nation in the problems of veterans, their widows, and orphans;
(4) cooperate to the fullest extent and in a harmonious manner
with all veterans’ organizations in common projects designed to serve
the interests of all veterans of all wars in which the United States has
participated;
(5) collate, preserve, and encourage the study of historical epi-
sodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to the wars, cam-
paigns, and military actions of the United States;
(6) inculcate an enduring love of country, a deep and abiding
sense of patriotism, and a profound commitment to Americanism
among all the people of the United States;
(7) encourage, among the youth of our Nation, respect for our na-
tional flag, our anthem, and the traditions of America;
(8) preserve the freedoms of all the people, national peace, pros-
perity, tranquility, good will, the permanence of free institutions, and
the defense of the United States;
(9) foster the association of veterans of the Catholic faith who
have served in the armed forces of the United States;
(10) encourage morality in government, labor, management, eco-
nomic, social, fraternal, and all other phases of American life;
(11) promote the realization that the family is the basic unit of
society;
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(12) increase our love, honor, and service to God and to our fellow
man without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin; and
(13) function as a veterans’ and patriotic organization as author-
ized by the laws of the each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 40104. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privi-
leges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 40105. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the respon-
sibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as pro-
vided in the articles of incorporation.
§ 40106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 40107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(b) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of
the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chap-
ter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensa-
tion to an officer or employee in an amount approved by the board of direc-
tors.
(c) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, or employee.
(d) 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.
§ 40108. 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.).
§ 40109. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
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(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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 40110. 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.
§ 40111. 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.
§ 40112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the ac-
tivities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be
submitted 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 403—CIVIL AIR PATROL
Sec.
40301.
Organization.
40302.
Purposes.
40303.
Membership.
40304.
Powers.
40305.
Restrictions.
40306.
Exclusive right to name, insignia, copyrights, emblems, badges, marks, and words.
40307.
Annual report.
§ 40301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Civil Air Patrol (in this chapter, the ‘‘cor-
poration’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 40302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to—
(1) provide an organization to—
(A) encourage and aid citizens of the United States in con-
tributing their efforts, services, and resources in developing avia-
tion and in maintaining air supremacy; and
(B) encourage and develop by example the voluntary contribu-
tion of private citizens to the public welfare;
(2) provide aviation education and training especially to its senior
and cadet members;
(3) encourage and foster civil aviation in local communities; and
(4) provide an organization of private citizens with adequate facili-
ties to assist in meeting local and national emergencies.
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§ 40303. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privi-
leges of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the cor-
poration.
§ 40304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices in the District of Columbia and
the States, territories, and possessions of the United States to conduct
its affairs;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(5) sue and be sued; and
(6) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 40305. Restrictions
The corporation may not engage in business for profit or issue stock.
§ 40306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, copyrights, em-
blems, badges, marks, and words
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘Civil Air Pa-
trol’’ and all insignia, copyrights, emblems, badges, descriptive or designat-
ing marks, words, and phrases the corporation adopts. This section does not
affect any vested rights.
§ 40307. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the ac-
tivities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
CHAPTER 405—CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Sec.
40501.
Organization.
40502.
Purposes.
40503.
Membership.
40504.
Governing body.
40505.
Powers.
40506.
Restrictions.
40507.
Principal office.
40508.
Records and inspection.
40509.
Service of process.
40510.
Liability.
40511.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 40501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Congressional Medal of Honor Society of the
United States of America (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally
chartered corporation.
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(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 40502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to form a bond of friendship and comradeship among all hold-
ers of the Medal of Honor as presented by Congress;
(2) to protect, uphold, and preserve the dignity and honor of the
medal at all times and on all occasions;
(3) to protect the name of the medal and individual holders of the
medal from exploitation;
(4) to provide appropriate aid to all persons to whom the medal
has been awarded, their widows, or their children;
(5) to serve our country in peace as in war;
(6) to inspire and stimulate our youth to become worthy citizens
of our country; and
(7) to foster and perpetuate Americanism.
§ 40503. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—An individual who has been awarded the Medal of
Honor as presented by Congress is eligible for membership in the corpora-
tion. An honorary membership may not be granted.
(b) VOTING.—Each member has one vote on each matter submitted to
a vote at a meeting of the members. The vote may be cast in person or
by proxy.
§ 40504. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the govern-
ing body of the corporation. The board may exercise, or provide for the ex-
ercise of, the powers of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors, their manner of election (including the
filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the bylaws.
However, the board shall have at least 9 directors.
(3) The board shall meet at least annually. Each director has one vote
on matters decided by the board.
(4) The president of the corporation is the chairman of the board.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, an
executive vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, and 6 regional vice presi-
dents as provided in the bylaws. The offices of secretary and treasurer may
be combined and held by the same individual, but an individual holding
those combined offices has only one vote as a director.
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(2) The manner of election, term of office, duties, and powers of the
officers are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 40505. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the manage-
ment of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities of the
corporation require;
(4) charge and collect membership dues;
(5) make contracts;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient 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) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 40506. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare 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 direc-
tor, officer, or member as such during the life of the corporation or on its
dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the pay-
ment of—
(1) expenses of officers of the corporation in amounts approved by
the board of directors; or
(2) appropriate aid to individuals to whom the Medal of Honor
has been awarded, their widows, or their children, to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, or employee. Directors and officers who vote for or assent to making
a loan to a director, 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.
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§ 40507. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Co-
lumbia or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the ac-
tivities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal
office is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories,
and possessions of the United States.
§ 40508. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 40509. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Colum-
bia 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.
§ 40510. Liability
(a) LIABILITY OF CORPORATION.—The corporation is liable for the
acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
(b) IMMUNITY OF INDIVIDUALS.—A member or private individual is
not liable for the obligations of the corporation.
§ 40511. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets re-
maining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided
by the board of directors, but in compliance with the bylaws.
CHAPTER 407—CORPORATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF
RIFLE PRACTICE AND FIREARMS SAFETY
SUBCHAPTER I—CORPORATION
Sec.
40701.
Organization.
40702.
Governing body.
40703.
Powers.
40704.
Restrictions.
40705.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
40706.
Distribution of assets on dissolution.
40707.
Nonapplication of audit requirements.
SUBCHAPTER II—CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
40721.
Responsibility of corporation.
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40722.
Functions.
40723.
Eligibility for participation.
40724.
Priority of youth participation.
40725.
National Matches and small-arms firing school.
40726.
Allowances for junior competitors.
40727.
Army support.
40728.
Transfer of firearms, ammunition, and parts.
40729.
Reservation of firearms, ammunition, and parts.
40730.
Surplus property.
40731.
Issuance or loan of firearms and supplies.
40732.
Sale of firearms and supplies.
40733.
Applicability of other law.
SUBCHAPTER I—CORPORATION
§ 40701. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Prac-
tice and Firearms Safety (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally
chartered corporation.
(b) NON-GOVERNMENTAL STATUS.—The corporation is a private cor-
poration, not a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States
Government. An officer or employee of the corporation is not an officer or
employee of the Government.
§ 40702. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the govern-
ing body of the corporation. The board of directors may adopt bylaws, poli-
cies, and procedures for the corporation and may take any other action that
it considers necessary for the management and operation of the corporation.
(2) The board shall have at least 9 directors.
(3) The term of office of a director is 2 years. A director may be re-
appointed.
(4) A vacancy on the board of directors shall be filled by a majority
vote of the remaining directors.
(b) DIRECTOR OF CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP.—(1) The board of direc-
tors shall appoint the Director of Civilian Marksmanship.
(2) The Director is responsible for—
(A) the daily operation of the corporation; and
(B) the duties of the corporation under subchapter II of this chap-
ter.
§ 40703. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt, use, and alter a corporate seal, which shall be judicially
noticed;
(2) make contracts;
(3) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient to carry out the activities of the corporation;
(4) incur and pay obligations;
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(5) charge fees to cover the corporation’s costs in carrying out the
Civilian Marksmanship Program; and
(6) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the activi-
ties of the corporation.
§ 40704. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not operate for profit.
(b) USE OF AMOUNTS COLLECTED.—Amounts collected under section
40703(3) and (5) of this title, including proceeds from the sale of firearms,
ammunition, repair parts, and other supplies, may be used only to support
the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
§ 40705. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall be operated in a manner and for purposes that
qualify the corporation for exemption from taxation under section 501(a) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(a)) as an organization
described in section 501(c)(3) of that Code (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)).
§ 40706. Distribution of assets on dissolution
(a) SECRETARY OF THE ARMY.—On dissolution of the corporation, title
to the following items, and the right to possess the items, vest in the Sec-
retary of the Army:
(1) firearms stored at Defense Distribution Depot, Anniston, An-
niston, Alabama on the date of dissolution.
(2) M–16 rifles under control of the corporation.
(3) trophies received from the National Board for the Promotion
of Rifle Practice through the date of dissolution.
(b) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.—(1) On dissolution of the corpora-
tion, an asset not described in subsection (a) of this section may be distrib-
uted to an organization that—
(A) is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(a)) as an organization described
in section 501(c)(3) of that Code (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)); and
(B) performs functions similar to the functions described in sec-
tion 40722 of this title.
(2) An asset distributed under this subsection may not be distributed
to an individual.
(c) TREASURY.—On dissolution of the corporation, any asset not dis-
tributed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be sold and the
proceeds shall be deposited in the Treasury.
§ 40707. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to
the corporation.
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SUBCHAPTER II—CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
§ 40721. Responsibility of corporation
The corporation shall supervise and control the Civilian Marksmanship
Program.
§ 40722. Functions
The functions of the Civilian Marksmanship Program are—
(1) to instruct citizens of the United States in marksmanship;
(2) to promote practice and safety in the use of firearms;
(3) to conduct competitions in the use of firearms and to award
trophies, prizes, badges, and other insignia to competitors;
(4) to secure and account for firearms, ammunition, and other
equipment for which the corporation is responsible;
(5) to issue, loan, or sell firearms, ammunition, repair parts, and
other supplies under sections 40731 and 40732 of this title; and
(6) to procure necessary supplies and services to carry out the
Program.
§ 40723. Eligibility for participation
(a) CERTIFICATION.—(1) An individual shall certify by affidavit, before
participating in an activity sponsored or supported by the corporation, that
the individual—
(A) has not been convicted of a felony;
(B) has not been convicted of a violation of section 922 of title
18; and
(C) is not a member of an organization that advocates the violent
overthrow of the United States Government.
(2) The Director of Civilian Marksmanship may require an individual
to provide certification from law enforcement agencies to verify that the in-
dividual has not been convicted of a felony or a violation of section 922 of
title 18.
(b) INELIGIBILITY.—An individual may not participate in an activity
sponsored or supported by the corporation if the individual—
(1) has been convicted of a felony; or
(2) has been convicted of a violation of section 922 of title 18.
(c) LIMITING PARTICIPATION.—The Director may limit participation in
the program as necessary to ensure—
(1) the safety of participants;
(2) the security of firearms, ammunition, and equipment; and
(3) the quality of instruction in the use of firearms.
§ 40724. Priority of youth participation
In carrying out the Civilian Marksmanship Program, the corporation
shall give priority to activities that benefit firearms safety, training, and
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competition for youth and that reach as many youth participants as pos-
sible.
§ 40725. National Matches and small-arms firing school
(a) ANNUAL COMPETITION.—An annual competition called the ‘‘Na-
tional Matches’’ and consisting of rifle and pistol matches for a national tro-
phy, medals, and other prizes shall be held as prescribed by the Secretary
of the Army.
(b) ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.—The National Matches are open to
members of the armed forces, National Guard, Reserve Officers’ Training
Corps, Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Citizens’ Military Train-
ing Camps, Citizens’ Air Training Camps, and rifle clubs, and to civilians.
(c) SMALL-ARMS FIRING SCHOOL.—A small-arms firing school shall be
held in connection with the National Matches.
(d) OTHER COMPETITIONS.—Competitions for which trophies and med-
als are provided by the National Rifle Association of America shall be held
in connection with the National Matches.
§ 40726. Allowances for junior competitors
(a) DEFINITION.—In this section, a ‘‘junior competitor’’ is a competi-
tor at the National Matches, a small-arms firing school, a competition in
connection with the National Matches, or a special clinic under section
40725 of this title who is—
(1) less than 18 years of age; or
(2) a member of a gun club organized for the students of a college
or university.
(b) SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE.—A junior competitor may be paid a
subsistence allowance in an amount prescribed by the Secretary of the
Army.
(c) TRAVEL ALLOWANCE.—A junior competitor may be paid a travel
allowance in an amount prescribed by the Secretary instead of travel ex-
penses and subsistence while traveling. The travel allowance for the return
trip may be paid in advance.
§ 40727. Army support
(a) LOGISTICAL SUPPORT.—The Secretary of the Army shall provide
logistical support to the Civilian Marksmanship Program for competitions
and other activities. The corporation shall reimburse the Secretary for incre-
mental direct costs incurred in providing logistical support. The reimburse-
ments shall be credited to the appropriations account of the Department of
the Army that is charged to provide the logistical support.
(b) NATIONAL MATCHES.—(1) The National Matches may be held at
Department of Defense facilities where the National Matches were held be-
fore February 10, 1996.
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(2) The Secretary shall provide, without cost to the corporation, mem-
bers of the National Guard and Army Reserve to support the National
Matches as part of the annual training under title 10 and title 32.
(c) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry
out this section.
§ 40728. Transfer of firearms, ammunition, and parts
(a) REQUIRED TRANSFERS.—In accordance with subsection (b) of this
section, the Secretary of the Army shall transfer to the corporation all fire-
arms and ammunition that, on February 9, 1996, were under the control
of the director of civilian marksmanship (as that position existed under sec-
tion 4307 of title 10 on February 9, 1996), including—
(1) all firearms on loan to affiliated clubs and State associations;
(2) all firearms in the possession of the Civilian Marksmanship
Support Detachment; and
(3) all M–1 Garand and caliber .22 rimfire rifles stored at Defense
Distribution Depot, Anniston, Anniston, Alabama.
(b) TIME FOR TRANSFERS.—The Secretary shall transfer firearms and
ammunition under subsection (a) of this section as and when necessary to
enable the corporation—
(1) to issue or loan firearms or ammunition under section 40731
of this title; or
(2) to sell firearms or ammunition under section 40732 of this
title.
(c) VESTING OF TITLE IN TRANSFERRED ITEMS.—Title to an item
transferred to the corporation under this section shall vest in the corpora-
tion—
(1) on the issuance of the item to an eligible recipient under sec-
tion 40731 of this title; or
(2) immediately before the corporation delivers the item to a pur-
chaser in accordance with a contract for sale of the item that is author-
ized under section 40732 of this title.
(d) STORAGE OF FIREARMS.—Firearms stored at Defense Distribution
Depot, Anniston, Anniston, Alabama, before February 10, 1996, and used
for the Civilian Marksmanship Program (as that program existed under sec-
tion 4308(e) of title 10 before February 10, 1996), shall remain at that fa-
cility or another storage facility designated by the Secretary, without cost
to the corporation, until the firearms are issued, loaned, or sold by the cor-
poration, or otherwise transferred to the corporation.
(e) DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER OF PARTS.—The Secretary may trans-
fer from the inventory of the Department of the Army to the corporation
any part from a rifle designated to be demilitarized.
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(f ) LIMITATION ON DEMILITARIZATION OF M–1 RIFLES.—After Feb-
ruary 10, 1996, the Secretary may not demilitarize an M–1 Garand rifle
in the inventory of the Army unless the Defense Logistics Agency decides
the rifle is unserviceable.
(g) COST OF TRANSFERS.—A transfer of firearms, ammunition, or
parts to the corporation under this section shall be made without cost to
the corporation, except that the corporation shall assume the cost of prepa-
ration and transportation of firearms and ammunition transferred under
this section.
§ 40729. Reservation of firearms, ammunition, and parts
(a) RESERVATION.—The Secretary of the Army shall reserve for the
corporation—
(1) firearms described in section 40728(a) of this title;
(2) ammunition for firearms described in 40728(a) of this title;
(3) M–16 rifles held by the Department of the Army on February
10, 1996, and used to support the small-arms firing school; and
(4) parts from, and other supplies for, surplus caliber .30 and cali-
ber .22 rimfire rifles.
(b) EXCEPTION.—This section does not supersede the authority pro-
vided in section 1208 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101–189; 10 U.S.C. 372 note).
§ 40730. Surplus property
The corporation may obtain surplus property from the Defense Reutili-
zation Marketing Service to carry out the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
A transfer of property to the corporation under this section shall be made
without cost to the corporation.
§ 40731. Issuance or loan of firearms and supplies
(a) ISSUANCE OR LOAN.—For purposes of training and competition,
the corporation may issue or loan, with or without charges to recover
administrative costs, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles, air
rifles, caliber .22 and .30 ammunition, repair parts, and other supplies nec-
essary for activities related to the Civilian Marksmanship Program to—
(1) organizations affiliated with the corporation that provide fire-
arms training to youth;
(2) the Boy Scouts of America;
(3) 4–H Clubs;
(4) the Future Farmers of America; and
(5) other youth oriented organizations.
(b) SECURITY OF FIREARMS.—The corporation shall ensure adequate
oversight and accountability for firearms issued or loaned under this section.
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The corporation shall prescribe procedures for the security of issued or
loaned firearms in accordance with United States, State, and local laws.
§ 40732. Sale of firearms and supplies
(a) AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS.—The corporation may sell, at fair
market value, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles, air rifles, cal-
iber .22 and .30 ammunition, repair parts, and other supplies to organiza-
tions affiliated with the corporation that provide training in the use of fire-
arms.
(b) GUN CLUB MEMBERS.—(1) The corporation may sell, at fair mar-
ket value, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles, ammunition, re-
pair parts and other supplies necessary for target practice to a citizen of
the United States who is over 18 years of age and who is a member of a
gun club affiliated with the corporation.
(2) Except as provided in section 40733 of this title, sales under this
subsection are subject to applicable United States, State, and local law. In
addition to any other requirement, the corporation shall establish procedures
to obtain a criminal records check of the individual with United States Gov-
ernment and State law enforcement agencies.
(c) LIMITATION ON SALES.—(1) The corporation may not sell a repair
part designed to convert a firearm to fire in a fully automatic mode.
(2) The corporation may not sell any item to an individual who has
been convicted of—
(A) a felony; or
(B) a violation of section 922 of title 18.
§ 40733. Applicability of other law
Section 922(a)(1)–(3) and (5) of title 18 does not apply to the ship-
ment, transportation, receipt, transfer, sale, issuance, loan, or delivery by
the corporation, of an item that the corporation is authorized to issue, loan,
sell, or receive under this chapter.
CHAPTER 501—DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF
THE CIVIL WAR 1861–1865
Sec.
50101.
Definition.
50102.
Organization.
50103.
Purposes.
50104.
Membership.
50105.
Governing body.
50106.
Powers.
50107.
Restrictions.
50108.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
50109.
Records and inspection.
50110.
Service of process.
50111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
50112.
Annual report.
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§ 50101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 50102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil
War 1861–1865 (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corpora-
tion incorporated in Ohio, 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 ex-
pires.
§ 50103. Purposes
(a) PROVIDED IN ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.—The purposes of the
corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) PERPETUATING MEMORIES.—To perpetuate the memories of the
fathers of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861–1865,
their loyalty to the Union, and their unselfish sacrifices for the preservation
of the Union, the purposes of the corporation also include—
(1) encouraging the preservation of historic sites and the construc-
tion and preservation of monuments commemorating any aspect of the
Civil War;
(2) building and maintaining a Museum of Civil War History, ad-
mission to which shall be free and open to the public, in the city of
Springfield, Illinois, as a repository of Civil War documents, artifacts,
and cultural relics;
(3) maintaining a library in connection with the Civil War mu-
seum, admission to which shall be open to the public, containing the
official volumes of the War of the Rebellion Records, Civil War genea-
logical files, Adjutant General reports of the various States, military
and biographical records and accounts of the individual service of
Union soldiers, sailors, and marines, diaries, letters, relics, and other
records;
(4) promulgating and teaching American history, particularly the
history of the Civil War period, through the establishment of scholar-
ship programs at the national and State levels, the presentation of
American flags to youth groups and newly naturalized citizens, and the
sponsorship of contests of educational merit;
(5) caring for veterans of all wars through volunteer programs in
Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and in homes and
other institutions maintained by the States for the welfare of American
veterans; and
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(6) participating, in a spirit of cooperation and reciprocity, in pro-
grams with other societies devoted to American history, veterans’ af-
fairs, or community interests.
(c) VETERANS’ AND PATRIOTIC ORGANIZATION.—The corporation shall
function as a veterans’ and patriotic organization as authorized by the laws
of each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 50104. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privi-
leges of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the cor-
poration.
§ 50105. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the respon-
sibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as pro-
vided in the articles of incorporation.
§ 50106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 50107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare 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 direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chap-
ter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensa-
tion to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in
amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, 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.
§ 50108. 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.). If the corporation does not maintain that status, the charter granted
by this chapter expires.
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§ 50109. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 50110. 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.
§ 50111. 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.
§ 50112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the ac-
tivities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be
submitted 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 503—DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
Sec.
50301.
Organization.
50302.
Purposes.
50303.
Membership.
50304.
Powers.
50305.
Exclusive right to name.
50306.
Restrictions.
50307.
Service of process.
50308.
Annual report.
§ 50301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Disabled American Veterans (in this chap-
ter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 50302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to uphold and maintain the Constitution and laws of the
United States;
(2) to realize the true American ideals and aims for which those
eligible to membership fought;
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(3) to advance the interests, and work for the betterment, of all
wounded, injured, and disabled American veterans;
(4) to cooperate with the Department of Veterans Affairs and all
other public and private agencies devoted to the cause of improving and
advancing the condition, health, and interests of all wounded, injured,
and disabled veterans;
(5) to stimulate a feeling of mutual devotion, helpfulness, and
comradeship among all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans;
(6) to serve our comrades, our communities, and our country; and
(7) to encourage in all people that spirit of understanding which
will guard against future wars.
§ 50303. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—An individual is eligible for membership in the cor-
poration if the individual—
(1)(A) was wounded, gassed, injured, or disabled in the line of
duty during time of war while in the service of the military or naval
forces of the United States; and
(B) was honorably discharged or separated from that service or is
still in active service in the armed forces of the United States; or
(2)(A) was disabled while serving with any of the armed forces of
a country associated with the United States as an ally during any of
its war periods;
(B) is a citizen of the United States; and
(C) was honorably discharged.
(b) NO HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS.—An honorary membership may not
be granted.
§ 50304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations to carry out the
purposes of the corporation;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(5) establish State and territorial organizations and local chapter
or post organizations;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) publish a newspaper and other publications devoted to the pur-
poses of the corporation;
(8) sue and be sued; and
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(9) do any other act necessary or proper to carry out the purposes
of the corporation.
§ 50305. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its State and local subdivisions have the exclusive
right to use the name ‘‘Disabled American Veterans’’.
§ 50306. Restrictions
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and nonsectarian, and may not
promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
§ 50307. Service of process
As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this
chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other des-
ignated official of each State in which a chapter is organized, the name and
address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against
the corporation may be served.
§ 50308. Annual report
Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit
a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior
fiscal year.
CHAPTER 601—82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION,
INCORPORATED
Sec.
60101.
Definition.
60102.
Organization.
60103.
Purposes.
60104.
Membership.
60105.
Governing body.
60106.
Powers.
60107.
Restrictions.
60108.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
60109.
Records and inspection.
60110.
Service of process.
60111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
60112.
Annual report.
§ 60101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 60102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—82nd Airborne Division Association, Incor-
porated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incor-
porated in Illinois, 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 ex-
pires.
§ 60103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incor-
poration and include—
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(1) perpetuating the memory of members of the 82nd Airborne Di-
vision who fought and died for this country;
(2) furthering the common bond between retired and active mem-
bers of the 82nd Airborne Division;
(3) providing educational assistance in the form of college scholar-
ships and grants to the qualified children of current and former mem-
bers of the 82nd Airborne Division;
(4) promoting civic and patriotic activities; and
(5) promoting the indispensable role of airborne defense to the na-
tional security of the United States.
§ 60104. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for
membership 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, sex, disability, or national origin.
§ 60105. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the respon-
sibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as pro-
vided in the articles of incorporation.
(c) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The requirements for holding office in the
corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
disability, or national origin.
§ 60106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 60107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare 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 direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chap-
ter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensa-
tion to an officer or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses in
amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, or employee.
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(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.
§ 60108. 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.).
§ 60109. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 60110. 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.
§ 60111. 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.
§ 60112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the ac-
tivities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be
submitted 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 701—FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
Sec.
70101.
Definition.
70102.
Organization.
70103.
Purposes.
70104.
Membership.
70105.
Governing body.
70106.
Powers.
70107.
Restrictions.
70108.
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
70109.
Records and inspection.
70110.
Service of process.
70111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70112.
Annual report.
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§ 70101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 70102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Fleet Reserve Association (in this chapter,
the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Delaware, 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 ex-
pires.
§ 70103. Purposes
(a) GENERAL.—The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its
articles of incorporation and bylaws and include—
(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2) aiding and maintaining an adequate naval defense for the
United States;
(3) assisting the recruitment of the best personnel available for the
United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States
Coast Guard;
(4) providing for the welfare of the personnel who serve in the
United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States
Coast Guard;
(5) continuing to loyally serve the United States Navy, United
States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;
(6) preserving the spirit of shipmanship by providing assistance to
shipmates and their families; and
(7) instilling love of the United States and its flag, and promoting
soundness of mind and body, in the youth of the United States.
(b) CORPORATE FUNCTION.—The corporation shall function as an edu-
cational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization under the laws
of the State of Delaware.
§ 70104. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for
membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are
as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws.
(b) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The terms of membership may not discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national ori-
gin.
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§ 70105. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the respon-
sibilities of the board are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorpo-
ration.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as pro-
vided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation.
(c) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The requirements for serving as a director
or officer may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, dis-
ability, age, or national origin.
§ 70106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 70107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(b) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of
the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chap-
ter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensa-
tion to an officer or employee or reimbursement for actual necessary ex-
penses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(c) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, employee, or member.
(d) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORITY.—The cor-
poration may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 70108. 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 Delaware.
(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.).
§ 70109. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
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(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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 70110. 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.
§ 70111. 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.
§ 70112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the ac-
tivities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be
submitted 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 703—FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Sec.
70301.
Definition.
70302.
Organization.
70303.
Purposes.
70304.
Membership.
70305.
Governing body.
70306.
Powers.
70307.
Restrictions.
70308.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
70309.
Records and inspection.
70310.
Service of process.
70311.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70312.
Annual report.
§ 70301. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 70302. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Former Members of Congress (in this chap-
ter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit 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 ex-
pires.
§ 70303. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incor-
poration and include the promotion of the cause of good government at the
national level by improving the public understanding of Congress as an in-
stitution and strengthening its support by the public. The corporation shall
function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organiza-
tion as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
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§ 70304. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privi-
leges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 70305. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the respon-
sibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as pro-
vided in the articles of incorporation.
§ 70306. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 70307. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare 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 direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chap-
ter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensa-
tion to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in
amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, 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.
§ 70308. 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.).
§ 70309. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
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(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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 70310. 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.
§ 70311. 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.
§ 70312. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the ac-
tivities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be
submitted 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 705—THE FOUNDATION OF THE FEDERAL BAR
ASSOCIATION
Sec.
70501.
Organization.
70502.
Purposes.
70503.
Membership.
70504.
Governing body.
70505.
Powers.
70506.
Exclusive right to name.
70507.
Restrictions.
70508.
Principal office.
70509.
Records and inspection.
70510.
Service of process.
70511.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70512.
Deposit of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 70501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—The Foundation of the Federal Bar Associa-
tion (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 70502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to receive and hold property, including by gift, devise, or
grant, and to invest, administer, and dispose of the property without
restrictions applicable to trustees or trust funds;
(2) to apply its income and any part of its principal exclusively
to educational, charitable, scientific, or literary purposes—
(A) to advance the science of jurisprudence;
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(B) to uphold high standards for the Federal judiciary and
attorneys representing the United States Government;
(C) to promote and improve the administration of justice, in-
cluding the study of means for the improved handling of the legal
business of the departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the
Government;
(D) to facilitate the cultivation and diffusion of knowledge
and understanding of the law and the promotion of the study of
the law and the science of jurisprudence and research in jurispru-
dence, through the maintenance of a law library, the establishment
of seminars, lectures, and studies devoted to the law, and the pub-
lication of addresses, essays, treatises, reports and other literary
works by students, practitioners, and teachers of the law; and
(E) to provide for the acquisition, preservation, and exhibition
of rare books and documents, sculptures, paintings, and other ob-
jects of art and historical interest relating to the law, the courts,
and the legal profession; and
(3) to do any other acts necessary or incident to the accomplish-
ment of these purposes.
§ 70503. Membership
(a) MEMBERS.—The members of the corporation are—
(1) the members of the National Council of the Federal Bar Asso-
ciation, a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the District of Colum-
bia, during their term of membership on that Council; and
(2) other individuals the corporation provides for in the bylaws or
otherwise.
(b) VOTING.—Each member has one vote on each matter submitted to
a vote of the members.
(c) GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.—An individual may not be a
member, director, or officer of the corporation if the individual—
(1) is a member of, or advocates the principles of, an organization
believing in, or working for, the overthrow of the United States Govern-
ment by force or violence; or
(2) refuses to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United
States.
§ 70504. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the govern-
ing body of the corporation. The board may exercise, or provide for the ex-
ercise of, the powers of the corporation.
(2) The board shall consist of 12 individuals elected, and subject to re-
moval at any time, by a majority vote of the members of the corporation.
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The term of office of an elected director is 6 years. A vacancy on the board
shall be filled by a majority vote of the members of the corporation.
(3) The board shall meet at least annually. Each director has one vote
on each matter decided by the board. The board may delegate its powers
to a prudential committee subject to the direction of, and reporting to, the
board.
(4) The president of the corporation is the chairman of the board and
of the prudential committee.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, a
vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, a historian, and other officers pro-
vided for in the bylaws. The powers of the officers are as provided in the
bylaws.
(2) The officers shall be elected by the board of directors at its annual
meeting. The term of office of an officer is one year.
§ 70505. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its property
and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities of the
corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 70506. Exclusive right to name
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘The Founda-
tion of the Federal Bar Association’’.
§ 70507. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—(1) The activities, funds, income, and
property of the corporation may not be used to carry on political activity
or attempt to influence legislation.
(2) The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute
to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public office.
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(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME.—The income of the corporation may
not inure to the benefit of a director, officer, member, or private individual.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a di-
rector or officer. Directors and officers who vote for, assent to, or partici-
pate in making a loan or advance to a director or officer are jointly and
severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance
until it is repaid.
(e) IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.—Members and private individuals are
not liable for the obligations of the corporation.
§ 70508. Principal office
The corporation shall have its principal office in the District of Colum-
bia, but may conduct its activities anywhere.
§ 70509. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 70510. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Colum-
bia 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.
§ 70511. 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.
§ 70512. Deposit of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets re-
maining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be deposited in the Treas-
ury of the United States as a miscellaneous receipt.
CHAPTER 707—FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL AND
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Sec.
70701.
Organization.
70702.
Purposes.
70703.
Governing body.
70704.
Powers.
70705.
Management of homestead and erection of monument.
70706.
Property exempt from taxation.
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70707.
Misnomer not to affect transfer of property.
70708.
Nonapplication of audit requirements.
§ 70701. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical
Association (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a body corporate and
politic in the District of Columbia.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 70702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to preserve to posterity the memory of the life and character
of the late Frederick Douglass; and
(2) to collect, collate, and preserve a historical record of the incep-
tion, progress, and culmination of the antislavery movement in the
United States, and to assemble in the homestead of the late Frederick
Douglass, commonly called Cedar Hill, in the village of Anacostia, Dis-
trict of Columbia, all suitable exhibits of records or things illustrative
or commemorative of the antislavery movement and history that are do-
nated to, or acquired by, the corporation.
§ 70703. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF TRUSTEES.—(1) The board of trustees is the governing
body of the corporation. The board shall exercise the powers granted to the
corporation.
(2) The board shall consist of at least 9 but not more than 19 mem-
bers. A vacancy on the board shall be filled by decision of the remaining
members of the board.
(3) The board shall adopt a seal under which all acts of the corporation
shall be passed and authenticated.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The board shall elect officers the board considers
necessary, including a treasurer, for the term and at the compensation the
board decides, as provided in the bylaws.
(2) The treasurer shall give a bond as provided in the bylaws.
(3) The board may remove an officer, employee, or agent of the cor-
poration for a cause provided in the bylaws.
§ 70704. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws for the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) employ persons the corporation considers necessary;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property;
(5) sue and be sued; and
(6) do any other act to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
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§ 70705. Management of homestead and erection of monu-
ment
After the corporation has acquired any part of the property occupied
by the late Frederick Douglass as his homestead, commonly called Cedar
Hill, in the village of Anacostia, District of Columbia, the corporation
may—
(1) manage, repair, and improve the property to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation; and
(2) erect on the property a monument to the memory of the late
Frederick Douglass.
§ 70706. Property exempt from taxation
Any property formerly occupied by the late Frederick Douglass as his
homestead, commonly called Cedar Hill, in the village of Anacostia, District
of Columbia, and owned by the corporation, is exempt from taxation as long
as the property is used for the purposes of the corporation.
§ 70707. Misnomer not to affect transfer of property
A misnomer of the corporation does not affect any transfer of property
to or from the corporation.
§ 70708. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to
the corporation.
CHAPTER 709—FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
Sec.
70901.
Organization.
70902.
Purposes.
70903.
Membership.
70904.
Governing body.
70905.
National officers.
70906.
Powers.
70907.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
70908.
Restrictions.
70909.
Availability of personnel, services, and facilities of Department of Education.
70910.
Headquarters and principal office.
70911.
Records and inspection.
70912.
Service of process.
70913.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70914.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 70901. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Future Farmers of America (in this chapter,
the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 70902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to create, foster, and assist subsidiary chapters composed of
students and former students of vocational agriculture in public schools
qualifying for Federal reimbursement under the Smith-Hughes Voca-
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tional Education Act (20 U.S.C. 11–15, 16–28) and associations of
those chapters in the States, territories, and possessions of the United
States;
(2) to develop character, train for useful citizenship, and foster pa-
triotism, and thereby develop competent and aggressive rural and agri-
cultural leadership;
(3) to create and nurture a love of country life by encouraging
members to improve the farm home and its surroundings, to develop
organized rural recreational activities, and to create more interest in
the intelligent choice of farming occupations;
(4) to encourage the practice of thrift;
(5) to procure for and distribute to State associations, local chap-
ters, and members all official supplies and equipment of the corpora-
tion;
(6) to publish an official magazine and other publications for the
members of the corporation;
(7) to strengthen the confidence of young men and women in
themselves and their work, to encourage members in the development
of individual farming programs, and to promote their permanent estab-
lishment in farming by—
(A) encouraging improvement in scholarship;
(B) providing prizes and awards to deserving students who
have achieved distinction in vocational agriculture, including farm
mechanics activities on a local, State, or national basis; and
(C) assisting financially, through loans or grants, deserving
students in all-day vocational agriculture classes and young farm-
ers under 30 years of age who were former students in all-day vo-
cational agriculture classes in becoming satisfactorily established
in a farming occupation;
(8) to cooperate with others, including State boards for vocational
education, in accomplishing these purposes; and
(9) to engage in other activities, consistent with these purposes,
determined by the governing body to be for the best interests of the
corporation.
§ 70903. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for
membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are
as provided in the bylaws.
(b) VOTING.—In matters of official business of a local chapter, each
member has one vote. In matters of official business of a State association,
each qualified delegate of a local chapter has one vote.
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§ 70904. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the govern-
ing body of the corporation. The board shall exercise the powers granted
to the corporation.
(2) The board consists of the Secretary of Education, 4 staff members
in the Department of Education, and 4 State supervisors of agriculture edu-
cation. The Secretary is chairman of the board.
(3) The term of office of the directors and the method of selecting the
directors (except ex officio directors) are as provided in the bylaws.
(4) The board shall meet at least annually at the time and place pro-
vided in the bylaws. The annual report of the board shall be presented at
that meeting. Special meetings of the board may be called at any time by
the chairman.
(b) GOVERNING COMMITTEE.—The board may designate the chairman
of the board and 2 members of the chairman’s staff as a governing commit-
tee. When the board is not in session, the governing committee has the pow-
ers of the board subject to the board’s direction and may authorize the seal
of the corporation to be affixed to all papers that require it.
§ 70905. National officers
(a) COMPOSITION.—The national officers of the corporation are a stu-
dent president, 4 student vice presidents (one from each of 4 regions of the
United States established in the bylaws for purposes of administration of
the corporation), a student secretary, an executive secretary, a treasurer,
and a national advisor.
(b) BOARD OF STUDENT OFFICERS.—The national student officers of
the corporation comprise a board of student officers. The board of student
officers shall advise and make recommendations to the board of directors
about the activities and business of the corporation.
(c) ELECTION.—The national officers of the corporation shall be elect-
ed annually by a majority vote of the delegates assembled in the annual na-
tional convention from among qualified members of the corporation, except
that—
(1) the national advisor shall be the Secretary of Education;
(2) the executive secretary shall be a member of the Department
of Education; and
(3) the treasurer shall be an employee or member of a State agen-
cy that directs or supervises a State program of agricultural education
under the provisions of the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act
(20 U.S.C. 11–15, 16–28).
(d) VOTE AT NATIONAL CONVENTION.—Each qualified delegate has
one vote at the annual national convention.
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§ 70906. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws and regulations for the management
of its property and the regulation of its affairs, including the establish-
ment and maintenance of local chapters and State associations of chap-
ters;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the activi-
ties of the corporation require;
(5) make contracts;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient 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) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, loans, and grants
to deserving students and young farmers to carry out the purposes of
the corporation;
(9) publish a magazine and other publications;
(10) procure for and distribute to State associations, local chap-
ters, and members all official Future Farmers of America supplies and
equipment;
(11) sue and be sued; and
(12) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 70907. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its authorized chapters and associations of chap-
ters have the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘Future Farmers of America’’
and the initials FFA as representing an agricultural membership organiza-
tion and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 70908. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director, officer, or
member as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party
or candidate for elective 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 direc-
tor, officer, or member, except on dissolution or final liquidation of the cor-
poration.
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(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a
director, 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.
(e) PRIZES, AWARDS, GRANTS, OR LOANS TO STUDENT OFFICERS AND
MEMBERS MEETING CRITERIA.—This section does not preclude prizes,
awards, grants, or loans to student officers and members meeting the cri-
teria established by the board of directors for selecting recipients of those
benefits.
§ 70909. Availability of personnel, services, and facilities of
Department of Education
On request of the board of directors of the corporation, the Secretary
of Education may make personnel, services, and facilities of the Department
of Education available to administer or assist in the administration of the
activities of the corporation. Personnel of the Department may not receive
compensation from the corporation for their services, except that travel and
other legitimate expenses as defined by the Secretary and approved by the
board may be paid. The Secretary also may cooperate with the State boards
for vocational education to assist in the promotion of the activities of the
corporation.
§ 70910. Headquarters and principal office
The headquarters and principal office of the corporation shall be in the
District of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation are not con-
fined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted throughout the
States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
§ 70911. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
and
(3) a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled
to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member, or an agent or attorney of the member,
may inspect the records of the corporation at any reasonable time.
§ 70912. Service of process
(a) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—The corporation shall have a designated
agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the cor-
poration. Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the clerk
of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Notice to
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or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is
notice to or service on the corporation.
(b) STATES, TERRITORIES, AND POSSESSIONS.—As a condition to the
exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation
shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each
State, territory, or possession of the United States in which a subordinate
association or chapter is organized, the name and address of an agent in
that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands
against the corporation may be served.
§ 70913. 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.
§ 70914. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets re-
maining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be used by the board of
directors for the benefit of students of vocational agriculture or be trans-
ferred to a recognized educational foundation.
CHAPTER 801—GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S
CLUBS
Sec.
80101.
Organization.
80102.
Purposes.
80103.
Constitution and bylaws.
80104.
Property.
80105.
Principal office and meetings.
80106.
Distribution of assets on dissolution.
§ 80101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—General Federation of Women’s Clubs (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a body corporate and politic of the Dis-
trict of Columbia.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 80102. Purposes
The corporation shall be organized and operated exclusively for chari-
table and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)) and shall comply
with the requirements for classification as an exempt organization under
section 501(c)(3). The charitable purposes of the corporation shall be
achieved through volunteer efforts by the members of the corporation, in-
cluding arts programs, conservation programs, educational programs,
homelife programs, international affairs, public affairs programs advancing
information about public affairs, and community improvement programs.
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§ 80103. Constitution and bylaws
The corporation shall have a constitution and may adopt bylaws for the
admission and qualifications of members, the management of its property,
and the regulation of its affairs. The corporation may amend its constitu-
tion and bylaws.
§ 80104. Property
The corporation may—
(1) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary to carry out the purposes of the corporation; and
(2) issue instruments of indebtedness in relation to its real prop-
erty.
§ 80105. Principal office and meetings
(a) PRINCIPAL OFFICE.—The principal office of the corporation shall
be in the District of Columbia.
(b) MEETINGS.—The corporation may hold its meetings at places out-
side the District of Columbia.
§ 80106. Distribution of assets on dissolution
On dissolution of the corporation, the board of directors shall liquidate
and distribute its assets to organizations qualified as exempt organizations
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C.
501(c)(3)) with purposes similar to those of the corporation.
CHAPTER 803—GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
Sec.
80301.
Organization.
80302.
Purposes.
80303.
Governing body.
80304.
Powers.
80305.
Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and words.
80306.
Restrictions.
80307.
Annual report.
§ 80301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Girl Scouts of the United States of America
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a body corporate and politic of the
District of Columbia.
(b) DOMICILE.—The domicile of the corporation is the District of Co-
lumbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 80302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote the qualities of truth, loyalty, helpfulness, friendli-
ness, courtesy, purity, kindness, obedience, cheerfulness, thriftiness,
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and kindred virtues among girls, as a preparation for their responsibil-
ities in the home and for service to the community;
(2) to direct and coordinate the Girl Scout movement in the
United States and territories and possessions of the United States; and
(3) to fix and maintain standards for the movement that will in-
spire the rising generation with the highest ideals of character, patriot-
ism, conduct, and attainment.
§ 80303. Governing body
(a) NATIONAL COUNCIL.—(1) There shall be a National Council of Girl
Scouts. The number, qualifications, and term of office of members of the
Council are as provided in the constitution of the corporation, except that
members of the Council must be citizens of the United States.
(2) The Council may adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws and
elect a board of directors, officers, and agents.
(3) The constitution may prescribe the number of members of the
Council necessary for a quorum. That number may be less than a majority
of the entire Council.
(4) Meetings of the Council shall be held as provided in the constitution
to hold elections and receive reports of the officers and board of directors.
Special meetings may be called as provided in the constitution.
(b) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) To the extent provided in the con-
stitution and bylaws, the board of directors shall have the powers of the
Council and manage the activities of the corporation between meetings of
the Council. The number, qualifications, and term of office of directors are
as provided in the constitution.
(2) The constitution may prescribe the number of directors necessary
for a quorum. That number shall be at least 20 or two-fifths of the entire
board.
(c) EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMITTEES.—The bylaws may provide
for—
(1) an executive committee to carry out the powers of the board
of directors between meetings of the board; and
(2) other committees to operate under the general supervision of
the board of directors.
(d) LOCATION OF MEETINGS AND RECORDS.—The Council and the
board of directors may hold meetings and keep the seal and records of the
corporation in or outside the District of Columbia.
§ 80304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations, in-
cluding regulations for the election of associates and successors;
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(2) adopt and alter a seal;
(3) have offices and conduct its activities in the District of Colum-
bia and in the States, territories, and possessions of the United States;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property, and use
any income from the property, as necessary to carry out the purposes
of the corporation;
(5) sue and be sued within the jurisdiction of the United States;
and
(6) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter and the
purposes of the corporation.
§ 80305. Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and
words
The corporation has the exclusive right to use all emblems and badges,
descriptive or designating marks, and words or phrases the corporation
adopts, including the badge of the Girl Scouts, Incorporated, referred to in
the Act of August 12, 1937 (ch. 590, 50 Stat. 623), and to authorize their
use, during the life of the corporation, in connection with the manufacture,
advertisement, and sale of equipment and merchandise. This section does
not affect any vested rights.
§ 80306. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not operate for profit.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation shall be nonpolitical and
nonsectarian.
§ 80307. Annual report
Not later than April 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a re-
port to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal
year. The report shall be printed each year, with accompanying illustrations,
as a separate House document of the session of the Congress to which the
report is submitted.
CHAPTER 805—GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA
Sec.
80501.
Definition.
80502.
Organization.
80503.
Purposes.
80504.
Membership.
80505.
Governing body.
80506.
Powers.
80507.
Restrictions.
80508.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
80509.
Records and inspection.
80510.
Service of process.
80511.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
80512.
Annual report.
§ 80501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
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§ 80502. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Gold Star Wives of America (in this chapter,
the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in New York, is a federally chartered cor-
poration.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply
with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter ex-
pires.
§ 80503. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to operate in the public interest, as a nonpartisan and non-
profit organization, solely for patriotic, charitable, literary, educational,
scientific, or civic improvement purposes; and
(2) the purposes stated in its articles of incorporation that are not
inconsistent with the purposes described in clause (1) of this section.
§ 80504. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for
membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are
as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws.
(b) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The terms of membership may not discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
§ 80505. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the respon-
sibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as pro-
vided in the articles of incorporation.
(c) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The requirements for holding office in the
corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or na-
tional origin.
§ 80506. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated.
§ 80507. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare 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 direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chap-
ter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensa-
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tion to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in
amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to any director, of-
ficer, or employee.
§ 80508. 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.).
§ 80509. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 80510. 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.
§ 80511. 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 and in accordance with the laws of the
States in which it carries on its activities.
§ 80512. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the ac-
tivities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The report may
not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 901—[RESERVED]
CHAPTER 1001—ITALIAN AMERICAN WAR VETERANS OF
THE UNITED STATES
Sec.
100101.
Definition.
100102.
Organization.
100103.
Purposes.
100104.
Membership.
100105.
Governing body.
100106.
Powers.
100107.
Restrictions.
100108.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
100109.
Records and inspection.
100110.
Service of process.
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100111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
100112.
Annual report.
§ 100101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 100102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Italian American War Veterans of the
United States (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation
incorporated in California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jer-
sey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, is a federally char-
tered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply
with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter ex-
pires.
§ 100103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incor-
poration and include—
(1) giving patriotic allegiance to the United States, fidelity to the
Constitution and laws of the United States, and support to the security
of civil liberty and permanence of free institutions;
(2) stimulating patriotism in the minds of Americans by encourag-
ing the study of the history of the United States;
(3) ensuring the preservation and defense of the United States
from all enemies without reservation;
(4) preserving the memories and records of patriotic service per-
formed by men and women who served in the armed forces, by gather-
ing, collating, editing, publishing, and exhibiting the memorabilia, in-
formation, records, military awards, decorations, and citations of those
who served in the armed forces;
(5) promoting peace, prosperity, and good will between the peoples
of the United States and Italy; and
(6) functioning as a veterans’ and patriotic organization as au-
thorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 100104. Membership
A citizen of the United States who was honorably discharged from the
armed forces is eligible for membership in the corporation. Except as pro-
vided in this chapter, eligibility for membership and the rights and privileges
of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 100105. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the respon-
sibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
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(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as pro-
vided in the articles of incorporation.
§ 100106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 100107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare 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 direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chap-
ter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensa-
tion to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in
amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, or employee.
(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORITY.—The cor-
poration may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 100108. 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.).
§ 100109. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 100110. 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.
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§ 100111. 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.
§ 100112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the ac-
tivities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be
submitted 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 1101—JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
Sec.
110101.
Definition.
110102.
Organization.
110103.
Purposes.
110104.
Membership.
110105.
Governing body.
110106.
Powers.
110107.
Restrictions.
110108.
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
110109.
Records and inspection.
110110.
Service of process.
110111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
110112.
Annual report.
§ 110101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 110102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Jewish War Veterans of the United States
of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit
corporation incorporated in New York, 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 ex-
pires.
§ 110103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incor-
poration and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis, to—
(1) maintain true allegiance to the United States;
(2) foster and perpetuate true Americanism;
(3) combat whatever tends to impair the efficiency and perma-
nency of our free institutions;
(4) uphold the fair name of Jews and fight their battles wherever
unjustly assailed;
(5) encourage the doctrine of universal liberty, equal rights, and
full justice to all men;
(6) combat the powers of bigotry and darkness wherever originat-
ing and whatever the target;
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(7) preserve the spirit of comradeship by mutual helpfulness to
comrades and their families;
(8) cooperate with and support existing educational institutions
and establish educational institutions;
(9) foster the education of ex-servicemen and ex-servicewomen and
members of the corporation in the ideals and principles of American-
ism;
(10) instill love of country and flag;
(11) promote sound minds and bodies in members of the corpora-
tion and their youth;
(12) preserve the memories and records of patriotic service per-
formed by the men and women of the Jewish faith and honor their
memory; and
(13) shield from neglect the graves of our heroic dead.
§ 110104. Membership
Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the
corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the
constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
§ 110105. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the respon-
sibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as pro-
vided in the articles of incorporation.
§ 110106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 110107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(b) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of
the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chap-
ter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensa-
tion to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in
amounts approved by the board of directors.
(c) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, or employee.
(d) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORITY.—The cor-
poration may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
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§ 110108. 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 New York.
(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.).
§ 110109. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 110110. 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.
§ 110111. 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.
§ 110112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the ac-
tivities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be
submitted 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 1103—JEWISH WAR VETERANS, U.S.A.,
NATIONAL MEMORIAL, INCORPORATED
Sec.
110301.
Organization.
110302.
Purposes.
110303.
Governing body.
110304.
Powers.
110305.
Restrictions.
110306.
Principal office.
110307.
Records and inspection.
110308.
Service of process.
110309.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
110310.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
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§ 110301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Jewish War Veterans, U.S.A., National Me-
morial, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is a federally char-
tered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be a nonprofit corporation incorporated and domiciled in the Dis-
trict of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 110302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to maintain and conduct a national memorial and museum
dedicated to and commemorating the service and sacrifice by Ameri-
cans of the Jewish faith in the armed forces of the United States dur-
ing the period of war;
(2) to gather, collate, edit, publish, and exhibit memorabilia, infor-
mation, records, military awards, decorations, citations, and similar
items, to preserve the memories and records of patriotic service per-
formed by men and women of the Jewish faith while in the armed
forces of the United States in time of war; and
(3) to stimulate patriotism in the minds of all Americans by en-
couraging the study of the military and naval history of the United
States.
§ 110303. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the govern-
ing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board
is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The
board is responsible for the control of all funds of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the
filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitu-
tion and bylaws of the corporation. However, the board shall have at least
36 directors.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, one
or more vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a sec-
retary, and a treasurer.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers
are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
§ 110304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the manage-
ment of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
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(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) make contracts;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property; and
(6) sue and be sued.
§ 110305. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer 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 direc-
tor or officer. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensa-
tion to an officer or employee in an amount approved by the executive com-
mittee of the corporation.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a
director, 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.
§ 110306. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Co-
lumbia. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the
District of Columbia but may be conducted throughout the States, terri-
tories, and possessions of the United States.
§ 110307. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
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§ 110308. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in its headquarters in
the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation.
Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the headquarters of the cor-
poration in the District of Columbia, is notice to or service on the corpora-
tion.
§ 110309. 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.
§ 110310. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets re-
maining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided
by the board of directors, but in compliance with the constitution and by-
laws of the corporation. This section does not allow assets to be distributed
to an officer or employee or to inure to the benefit of a private person.
CHAPTER 1201—[RESERVED]
CHAPTER 1301—LADIES OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE
REPUBLIC
Sec.
130101.
Organization.
130102.
Purposes.
130103.
Membership.
130104.
Governing body.
130105.
Powers.
130106.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
130107.
Restrictions.
130108.
Principal office.
130109.
Records and inspection.
130110.
Service of process.
130111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
130112.
Annual report.
130113.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 130101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 130102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic
and of the men who saved the Union in 1861 to 1865;
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(2) to assist in every practicable way in preserving, and making
available for research, documents and records pertaining to the Grand
Army of the Republic and its members;
(3) to cooperate in doing honor to all those who have served our
country patriotically in any way;
(4) to teach patriotism, the duties of citizenship, the true history
of our country, and the love and honor of our flag;
(5) to oppose every tendency or movement that would weaken loy-
alty to, destroy, or impair our constitutional Union; and
(6) to inculcate and broadly sustain the American principles of
representative government, equal rights, and impartial justice for all.
§ 130103. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—(1) Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for
membership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and designation
of classes of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the
corporation.
(2) Eligibility for membership is limited to female blood relatives of an
individual who—
(A) served at any time during the period April 12, 1861, through
April 9, 1865, as a soldier or sailor in—
(i) the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Revenue-
Cutter Service; or
(ii) a State regiment that was called into active service and
was subject to orders of United States general officers during that
period; and
(B) was honorably discharged from, or died in, that service.
(b) VOTING.—Each member has one vote on each matter submitted to
a vote at a meeting of the members.
§ 130104. Governing body
(a) NATIONAL CONVENTION.—(1) The national convention is the su-
preme governing authority of the corporation.
(2) The national convention is composed of officers and elected rep-
resentatives from the States and other local subdivisions of the corporation
as provided in the constitution and bylaws. However, the form of govern-
ment of the corporation must be representative of the membership at large
and may not permit concentration of control in a limited number of mem-
bers or in a self-perpetuating group not representative of the membership
at large.
(3) The meetings of the national convention may be held in the District
of Columbia or in any State, territory, or possession of the United States.
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(b) OFFICERS.—The titles, manner of selection, term of office, and du-
ties of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the cor-
poration.
§ 130105. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the manage-
ment of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the activi-
ties of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 130106. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the exclusive right
to use the name ‘‘Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic’’. The corpora-
tion has the exclusive right to use and to allow others to use seals, emblems,
and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 130107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or an officer or agent as
such may not contribute to 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, an offi-
cer or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or
final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of com-
pensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in
amounts approved by the council of administration of the corporation.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to an
officer or employee. Members of the council of administration who vote for
or assent to making a loan or advance to an officer or employee, and offi-
cers who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally
liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is
repaid.
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§ 130108. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Co-
lumbia or another place decided by the corporation. However, the activities
of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office
is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and pos-
sessions of the United States.
§ 130109. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account; and
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its national conventions and
council of administration.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member, or an agent or attorney of the member,
may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any
reasonable time.
§ 130110. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Colum-
bia 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.
§ 130111. 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.
§ 130112. Annual report
Not later than March 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a
report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal
year. The report may consist of a report on the proceedings of the national
convention. The report may not be printed as a public document.
§ 130113. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets re-
maining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided
by the council of administration, but in compliance with the constitution and
bylaws of the corporation.
CHAPTER 1303—LEGION OF VALOR OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
Sec.
130301.
Organization.
130302.
Principles and purposes.
130303.
Membership.
130304.
Governing body.
130305.
Powers.
130306.
Restrictions.
130307.
Principal office.
130308.
Records and inspection.
130309.
Service of process.
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130310.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
130311.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 130301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Legion of Valor of the United States of
America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is a federally
chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
(d) REFERENCES TO ARMY AND NAVY LEGION OF VALOR OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED.—Any reference to the Army
and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated,
is deemed to refer to the Legion of Valor of the United States of America,
Incorporated.
§ 130302. Principles and purposes
(a) PRINCIPLES.—The principles underlying the corporation are patri-
otic allegiance to the United States of America, fidelity to the constitution
and law of the United States, the security of civil liberty, and the perma-
nence of free institutions.
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to cherish the memories of the valiant deeds in arms for which
the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, the
Navy Cross, and the Air Force Cross are the insignia;
(2) to promote true fellowship among its members;
(3) to advance the best interests of members of the armed forces
of the United States of America;
(4) to extend all possible relief to needy members of the corpora-
tion and their widows and children; and
(5) to stimulate patriotism in the minds of our youth by encourag-
ing the study of the patriotic, military, and naval history of our Nation.
§ 130303. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—An individual is eligible for active membership in
the corporation if the individual—
(1) is of good moral character; and
(2) has received a Congressional Medal of Honor, a Distinguished
Service Cross, a Navy Cross, or an Air Force Cross awarded for acts
of extraordinary heroism in connection with military or naval oper-
ations against an armed enemy, or for heroism of a specially distin-
guished character, as a member of the armed forces of the United
States or any foreign country.
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(b) EXTENSION OF ELIGIBILITY TO PARENTS AND DESCENDANTS.—
The corporation may extend eligibility for membership, either active or asso-
ciate, to parents and lineal descendants of an individual described in sub-
section (a) of this section on terms provided in its constitution and bylaws.
(c) VOTING.—Each member (except an associate member) has one vote
on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.
§ 130304. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the govern-
ing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board
is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The
board is responsible for all funds of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the
filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitu-
tion and bylaws of the corporation. However, the board shall have at least
10 directors.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a commander,
a senior vice commander, a junior vice commander, a chaplain, an adjutant
and quartermaster, a judge advocate, an inspector, a surgeon, a historian,
and any aides-de-camp provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers
are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
§ 130305. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the manage-
ment of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) make contracts;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(6) charge and collect membership dues; and
(7) sue and be sued.
§ 130306. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer 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 direc-
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tor, officer, or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the cor-
poration. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to
an officer in an amount approved by the executive committee of the corpora-
tion.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a
director, 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.
§ 130307. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in a place decided by
the board of directors. However, the activities of the corporation are not
confined to the place where the principal office is located but may be con-
ducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United
States.
§ 130308. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 130309. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Colum-
bia 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.
§ 130310. 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.
§ 130311. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets re-
maining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided
by the board of directors, but in compliance with the constitution and by-
laws of the corporation.
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CHAPTER 1305—LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL,
INCORPORATED
Sec.
130501.
Organization.
130502.
Purposes.
130503.
Membership.
130504.
Governing body.
130505.
Powers.
130506.
Exclusive right to name and emblems.
130507.
Restrictions.
130508.
Principal office.
130509.
Records and inspection.
130510.
Statement required in audit report.
130511.
Service of process.
130512.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
130513.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 130501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Little League Baseball, Incorporated (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 130502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all
lawful ways the interest of young people who participate in Little
League baseball;
(2) to help and voluntarily assist young people in developing quali-
ties of citizenship and sportsmanship; and
(3) using the disciplines of the native American game of baseball,
to teach spirit and competitive will to win, physical fitness through in-
dividual sacrifice, the values of team play, and wholesome well being
through healthy social association with other youngsters under proper
leadership.
§ 130503. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for
membership 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 associate member)
has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the mem-
bers.
§ 130504. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the govern-
ing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board
is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The
board is responsible for the control of all funds of the corporation.
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(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the
filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitu-
tion and bylaws of the corporation. However, the board shall have at least
13 directors.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a chairman of
the board of directors, a president, a vice president, and a secretary-treas-
urer. Their duties are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the cor-
poration.
(2) The officers shall be elected annually at the annual meeting of the
corporation.
§ 130505. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the manage-
ment of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt, alter, and display seals, emblems, and badges;
(4) choose directors, officers, trustees, managers, employees, and
agents as the activities of the corporation require;
(5) make contracts;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient 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) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 130506. Exclusive right to name and emblems
The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow others to
use the names ‘‘Little League’’ and ‘‘Little Leaguer’’ and the official Little
League emblem or any colorable simulation of that emblem. This section
does not affect any vested rights.
§ 130507. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director, officer, or
agent as such may not contribute to, support, or assist any political party
or candidate for office.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income and assets of
the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolu-
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tion or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of
reasonable compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board
of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a
director, 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.
§ 130508. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Williamsport, Penn-
sylvania, or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the
activities of the corporation may be conducted throughout the world.
§ 130509. 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 having any of the authority of its board of directors;
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
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 130510. Statement required in audit report
The corporation shall include in the audit report statement required
under section 10101(b)(1)(B) of this title a schedule of all contracts requir-
ing payments greater than $10,000 and all payments of compensation or
fees at a rate greater than $10,000 a year.
§ 130511. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Colum-
bia 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.
§ 130512. 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.
§ 130513. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets re-
maining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided
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by the board of directors, but consistent with the purposes of the corpora-
tion and in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
CHAPTER 1401—MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
Sec.
140101.
Organization.
140102.
Purposes.
140103.
Powers.
140104.
Annual report.
§ 140101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Marine Corps League (in this chapter, the
‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 140102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to preserve the traditions and to promote the interests of the
United States Marine Corps;
(2) to band those who, on August 4, 1937, were serving in the
United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably dis-
charged from that service together in fellowship that they may effec-
tively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy;
(3) to fit its members for the duties of citizenship and to encour-
age them to serve as ably as citizens as they have served the Nation
under arms;
(4) to hold sacred the history and memory of the men who have
given their lives to the Nation;
(5) to foster love for the principles which they have supported by
blood and valor since the founding of the Republic;
(6) to maintain true allegiance to American institutions;
(7) to create a bond of comradeship between those in service and
those who have returned to civil life;
(8) to aid voluntarily and to render assistance to all marines and
former marines as well as to their widows and orphans; and
(9) to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps
and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions
of peculiar interest to marines.
§ 140103. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) appoint or elect officers and agents;
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(4) choose a board of trustees, consisting of at least 5 but not
more than 15 individuals, to conduct the business and exercise the pow-
ers of the corporation;
(5) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) charge and collect membership dues and receive contributions
of money or property to be devoted to carrying out the purposes of the
corporation;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 140104. Annual report
Not later than December 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit
a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior
calendar year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 1403—THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Sec.
140301.
Organization.
140302.
Purposes.
140303.
Powers.
140304.
Exclusive right to name.
140305.
Annual report.
§ 140301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—The Military Chaplains Association of the
United States of America (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally
chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 140302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to safeguard and strengthen the forces of faith and morality
of our Nation;
(2) to perpetuate and deepen the bonds of understanding and
friendship of our military service;
(3) to preserve our spiritual influence and interest in all members
and veterans of the armed forces;
(4) to uphold the Constitution of the United States; and
(5) to promote justice, peace, and good will.
§ 140303. Powers
The corporation may—
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(1) make its own organization, including its constitution, bylaws,
and regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(4) appoint or elect officers and agents;
(5) authorize the executive committee to conduct the business and
exercise the powers of the corporation;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) publish a magazine and other publications;
(8) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out the
purposes of the corporation.
§ 140304. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its area, State, and local chapters have the exclu-
sive right to use the name ‘‘The Military Chaplains Association of the
United States of America’’.
§ 140305. Annual report
Not later than September 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit
a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior
calendar year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 1405—MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE
HEART OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCOR-
PORATED
Sec.
140501.
Organization.
140502.
Principles and purposes.
140503.
Membership.
140504.
Governing body.
140505.
Powers.
140506.
Restrictions.
140507.
Principal office.
140508.
Records and inspection.
140509.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
140510.
Service of process.
140511.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 140501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Military Order of the Purple Heart of the
United States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’),
is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.