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36 U.S.C. § 70912 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 corporation. 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 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359; Pub. L. 109–284, § 5(7), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212.)
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70912(a)
36:275 (2d, last sentences).
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, §§ 5 (2d, last sentences), 17, 64 Stat. 565, 567.
70912(b)
36:287.
In subsection (a), the word “have” is substituted for “maintain” for consistency in the revised title. The words “at all times”, “authorized”, and “deemed sufficient” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the word “precedent” is omitted as unnecessary. The words “with the secretary of state or other designated official” are substituted for “in the Office of the Secretary of State, or similar officer” for consistency in the revised title. The words “post office” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “corporation shall” for “Corporation shall”.
36 U.S.C. § 70913 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359.)
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70913
36:281.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 11, 64 Stat. 566.
36 U.S.C. § 70914 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 70914. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be used by the board of directors for the benefit of students of vocational agriculture or be transferred to a recognized educational foundation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1359.)
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70914
36:285.
Aug. 30, 1950, ch. 823, § 15, 64 Stat. 566.
The word “satisfaction” is omitted as included in “discharge”, and the word “obligations” is omitted as included in “liabilities”. The word “outstanding” is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 80101 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 80101. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
General Federation of Women’s Clubs (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a body corporate and politic of the District of Columbia.
(b) Perpetual Existence.—
Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1360.)
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80101
36:3501(a).
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 860, § 1(a), 31 Stat. 1438; Aug. 7, 1986, Pub. L. 99–376, § 1(1), (2), 100 Stat. 804.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 80102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 80102. Purposes
The corporation shall be organized and operated exclusively for charitable 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, including arts programs, conservation programs, educational programs, homelife programs, international affairs, public affairs programs advancing information about public affairs, and community improvement programs.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1360.)
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80102
36:3501(b).
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 860, § 1(b), as added Aug. 7, 1986, Pub. L. 99–376, § 1(3), 100 Stat. 804.
36 U.S.C. § 80103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 constitution and bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1360.)
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80103
36:3503 (1st sentence).
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 860, § 3 (1st sentence), 31 Stat. 1439.
The words “at pleasure” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 80104 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 80104. Property
The corporation may—
(1) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation; and
(2) issue instruments of indebtedness in relation to its real property.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1360.)
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80104
36:3502.
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 860, § 2, 31 Stat. 1439; Apr. 6, 1922, ch. 121, 42 Stat. 490; June 7, 1934, ch. 425, 48 Stat. 925; Dec. 15, 1975, Pub. L. 94–151, § 1, 89 Stat. 809.
Clause (1) is substituted for “acquire, by devise, bequest, or otherwise, hold, purchase, and convey such real and personal estate as shall or may be required for the purpose of its incorporation with authority in said corporation, should it be by it deemed necessary so to do, to mortgage or otherwise encumber the real estate which it may hereafter own or acquire” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
Clause (2) is substituted for “and may give therefor such evidences of indebtedness as such corporation may decide upon” to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “instruments” is substituted for “evidences” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 80105 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 outside the District of Columbia.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1360.)
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80105(a)
36:3503 (last sentence).
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 860, § 3 (last sentence), 31 Stat. 1439.
80105(b)
36:3504.
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 860, § 4, as added Apr. 28, 1904, ch. 1790, 33 Stat. 542; June 7, 1934, ch. 425, 48 Stat. 925.
In subsection (b), the word “may” is substituted for “be, and it is hereby, authorized to”, and the words “as it from time to time may deem best” are omitted, to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 80106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1360.)
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80106
36:3501(c).
Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 860, § 1(c), as added Aug. 7, 1986, Pub. L. 99–376, § 1(3), 100 Stat. 804.
36 U.S.C. § 80301 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 Columbia.
(c) Perpetual Existence.—
Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1361.)
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80301
36:31.
Mar. 16, 1950, ch. 62, §§ 1, 2 (words before 2d comma), 64 Stat. 22.
36:32 (words before 2d comma).
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 80302 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 80302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote the qualities of truth, loyalty, helpfulness, friendliness, courtesy, purity, kindness, obedience, cheerfulness, thriftiness, and kindred virtues among girls, as a preparation for their responsibilities 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 inspire the rising generation with the highest ideals of character, patriotism, conduct, and attainment.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1361.)
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80302
36:33 (words before 19th comma).
Mar. 16, 1950, ch. 62, § 3 (words before 19th comma), 64 Stat. 23.
36 U.S.C. § 80303 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 constitution 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1361.)
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80303(a)(1)
36:34 (1st sentence words before 1st comma, 2d sentence).
Mar. 16, 1950, ch. 62, §§ 4 (1st–7th sentences), 5, 64 Stat. 23, 24; Aug. 14, 1953, ch. 486, § 1, 67 Stat. 582.
80303(a)(2)
36:34 (1st sentence words after 1st comma).
80303(a)(3)
36:34 (3d sentence).
80303(a)(4)
36:35 (1st, 2d sentences).
80303(b)(1)
36:34 (4th sentence words before 1st comma, 5th, 7th sentences).
80303(b)(2)
36:34 (6th sentence).
80303(c)
36:34 (4th sentence words after 1st comma).
80303(d)
36:35 (last sentence).
In subsection (a)(1), the words “(hereinafter referred to as the ‘national council’)” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(3), the words “entire Council” are substituted for “whole number” for clarity.
In subsection (b)(1), the first sentence is substituted for “The affairs of the corporation between meetings of the national council shall be managed by a board of directors” and “The board of directors, to the extent provided in the constitution and bylaws, shall have the powers of the national council, in the interim between its meetings” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 80304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 80304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations, including regulations for the election of associates and successors;
(2) adopt and alter a seal;
(3) have offices and conduct its activities in the District of Columbia 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1362.)
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80304
36:32 (words after 2d comma).
Mar. 16, 1950, ch. 62, §§ 2 (words after 2d comma), 8, 64 Stat. 23, 24.
36:34 (last sentence).
Mar. 16, 1950, ch. 62, § 4 (last sentence), 64 Stat. 23; Aug. 14, 1953, ch. 486, § 1, 67 Stat. 582.
36:38.
In this section, the text of 36:38 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the word “amend” is substituted for “and from time to time to alter such constitution, bylaws, rules, and regulations” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “rules” is omitted as included in “regulations”. The words “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States, or any State thereof” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the word “destroy” is omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (3), the word “activities” is substituted for “business and affairs” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (4), the words “acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property, and use any income from the property, as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation” are substituted for “take, receive, and hold, in trust or otherwise, and to sell and convey real and personal property necessary for its corporate purposes, and other real and personal property, the income from which shall be applied to its corporate purposes” in 36:32 and “authorize and cause to be executed leases, mortgages, and liens upon, and sales and conveyances of, any of the property of the corporation; and the proceeds arising therefrom shall be applied or invested for the use and benefit of the corporation” in 36:34 (last sentence) for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (5), the words “in courts of law and equity” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 80305 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1362.)
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80305
36:36.
Mar. 16, 1950, ch. 62, § 6, 64 Stat. 24; Aug. 17, 1951, ch. 328, 65 Stat. 192.
The word “sole” is omitted as included in “exclusive”. The words “to have” and “in carrying out its purposes” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “the corporation adopts” are substituted for “now or heretofore used by the old corporation and by its successor” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate obsolete language. (The term “old corporation” is defined in 36:31.) The words “in carrying out its program” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “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” are substituted for “including the sole and exclusive right to use, or to authorize the use of . . . the badge of the Girl Scouts, Incorporated, which is referred to in the Act of August 12, 1937 (Public, Numbered 259, Seventy-fifth Congress; 50 Stat. 623), and all the other aforesaid emblems and badges, descriptive or designating marks, and words or phrases” to eliminate unnecessary words.
heading: References in Text
text: Act of August 12, 1937 (ch. 590, 50 Stat. 623), referred to in text, is not classified to the Code.
36 U.S.C. § 80306 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 80306. Restrictions
(a) Profit.—
The corporation may not operate for profit.
(b) Political Activities.—
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and nonsectarian.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1362.)
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80306
36:33 (words after 19th comma).
Mar. 16, 1950, ch. 62, § 3 (words after 19th comma), 64 Stat. 23.
In subsection (a), the word “pecuniary” is omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “The corporation shall be” are substituted for “which purposes shall be” for clarity and consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 80307 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 80307. Annual report
Not later than April 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 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1362.)
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80307
36:37.
Mar. 16, 1950, ch. 62, § 7, 64 Stat. 24; Aug. 14, 1953, ch. 486, § 2, 67 Stat. 583; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, § 4(2), 78 Stat. 636.
36:39.
Apr. 16, 1951, ch. 29, 65 Stat. 31.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in the first sentence of this section relating to the requirement that the corporation submit a report to Congress not later than April 1 of each year, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 200 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 80501 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 80501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, “State” includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1362.)
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80501
36:1613.
Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, § 14, 94 Stat. 2597.
The word “includes” is substituted for “means” for consistency in the revised title. The word “several” is omitted as unnecessary. The words “the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico” are omitted as included in “the territories and possessions of the United States”.
36 U.S.C. § 80502 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 80502. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Gold Star Wives of America (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 expires.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1363.)
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80502(a)
36:1601.
Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §§ 1, 15 (last sentence), 94 Stat. 2595, 2597.
80502(b)
36:1614 (last sentence).
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 80503 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 80503. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to operate in the public interest, as a nonpartisan and nonprofit 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1363.)
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80503
36:1603 (less discrimination).
Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, § 3 (less discrimination), 94 Stat. 2595.
Before clause (1), the words “purposes of the corporation are” are substituted for “objects and purposes of the corporation shall be, solely, that it is” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (1), the words “to operate in the public interest, as a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization, solely for” are substituted for “(a) organized and operated in the public interest, as a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization . . . (b) organized and operated solely for” to eliminate unnecessary words and because the prohibition on discrimination in 36:1603(a) is restated in sections 80504 and 80505 of the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 80504 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1363.)
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80504(a)
36:1605.
Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §§ 3 (related to discrimination in membership), 5, 94 Stat. 2595.
80504(b)
36:1603 (related to discrimination in membership).