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36 U.S.C. § 22304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22304. Governing body
(a) Board of Directors.—
(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the members of the corporation, the board is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation and for the control of contributions raised by 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 constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(b) Officers.—
(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and one or more assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers as 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)
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22304(a)
36:3407.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, §§ 7, 8, 76 Stat. 931.
22304(b)
36:3408.
In subsection (a), the text of 36:3407(a) and the word “Thereafter” in 36:3407(b) are omitted as obsolete. The word “contributions” is substituted for “all contributed funds” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 22305 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22305. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the activities of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary 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; and
(7) sue and be sued.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1302.)
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22305
36:3404(2)–(9).
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, §§ 4(2)–(9), 17, 76 Stat. 930, 933.
36:3417.
In this section, the text of 36:3417 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the word[s] “and alter” and “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation is to operate” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the word “use” is omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (3), the word “activities” is substituted for “business” for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (4), the words “make contracts” are substituted for “contract and be contracted with” to eliminate unnecessary words.
Clause (5) is substituted for “take by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest from any private corporation, association, partnership, firm, or individual and to hold any property, real, personal, or mixed, necessary or convenient for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation” and “transfer, convey, lease, sublease, encumber, and otherwise alienate real, personal, or mixed property” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “subject, however, to applicable provisions of law of any State (A) governing the amount or kind of property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of property by, a corporation operating in such State” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (6), the words “instruments of indebtedness” are substituted for “bonds” for consistency in the revised title. The words “secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property” are substituted for “secure the same by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge or otherwise” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “for the purposes of the corporation”, “therefor”, and “subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and State laws” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (7), the words “complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 22306 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, and badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name “American Symphony Orchestra League” and distinctive insignia, emblems and badges, descriptive or designating marks, and words or phrases required to carry out the duties and powers of the corporation. This section does not affect any vested rights.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)
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22306
36:3416.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, § 16, 76 Stat. 933.
The words “sole” and “to have and to use in carrying out its purposes” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “required to carry out the duties and powers of the corporation” are substituted for “as may be required in the furtherance of its functions” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The last sentence is substituted for “No powers or privileges hereby granted shall, however, interfere or conflict with established or vested rights” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 22307 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22307. 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 director, officer, or member as such during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.
(d) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to a director, officer, or employee, and officers 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)
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22307(a)
36:3412.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, §§ 9, 10, 12, 76 Stat. 932.
22307(b)
36:3410.
22307(c)
36:3409(a).
22307(d)
36:3409(b).
In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (d), the words “or advance” are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 22308 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22308. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Charleston, West Virginia, or another 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 conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)
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22308
36:3405(a).
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, § 5(a), 76 Stat. 930.
The words “the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico” are omitted as included in “territories, and possessions of the United States”.
36 U.S.C. § 22309 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22309. 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1303.)
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22309(a)
36:3413 (1st sentence).
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, § 13, 76 Stat. 932.
22309(b)
36:3413 (last sentence).
The word “records” is substituted for “books and records” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 22310 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22310. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)
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22310
36:3405(b).
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, § 5(b), 76 Stat. 930.
The words “at all times” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 22311 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22311. 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. 1304.)
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22311
36:3411.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, § 11, 76 Stat. 932.
36 U.S.C. § 22312 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22312. 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 distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)
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22312
36:3415.
Oct. 15, 1962, Pub. L. 87–817, § 15, 76 Stat. 933.
The word “satisfaction” is omitted as included in “discharge”, and the word “obligations” is omitted as included in “liabilities”. The words “outstanding” and “all Federal and State laws applicable thereto” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 22501 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22501. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
American War Mothers (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) Place of Incorporation.—
The corporation is declared to be incorporated in the District of Columbia.
(c) Period of Existence.—
The corporation may continue to exist until there are no individuals who qualify for membership.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)
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22501
36:91.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §§ 1, 2, 5 (words between colon and 1st comma), 13, 15, 43 Stat. 966, 967, 968.
36:92.
36:95 (words between colon and 1st comma).
36:103.
36:105.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and executed words.
The text of 36:92, 103, and 105 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 22502 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to keep alive and develop the spirit that promoted world service;
(2) to maintain the ties of fellowship born of that service and to assist and further any patriotic work;
(3) to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, State, and Nation;
(4) to work for the welfare of the Army and Navy;
(5) to assist, in any way in their power, men and women who served and were wounded or incapacitated in World War I; and
(6) to foster and promote friendship and understanding between America and the Allies in World War I.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)
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22502
36:93.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, § 3, 43 Stat. 967.
In clauses (5) and (6), the words “World War I” are substituted for “the World War” for clarity.
36 U.S.C. § 22503 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22503. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation is limited to women—
(1) who are citizens of the United States; and
(2) whose natural son or daughter, legally adopted son or daughter, or stepson or stepdaughter—
(A) served in the Armed Forces of the United States or its allies in World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, or any subsequent war or conflict involving the United States; and
(B) was honorably discharged from that service or continues in the service.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1304.)
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22503
36:97.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, § 7, 43 Stat. 968; Sept. 26, 1942, ch. 563, 56 Stat. 758; June 26, 1953, ch. 152, 67 Stat. 81; Apr. 12, 1974, Pub. L. 93–267, 88 Stat. 85.
In clause (2), before subclause (A), the word “natural” is substituted for “of her blood” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “or sons”, “or daughters”, “or stepsons”, and “or stepdaughters” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 22504 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22504. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(5) establish State, territorial, and local subdivisions;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation, subject to section 22506(b) of this title;
(7) publish a magazine and other publications;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out its purposes.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1305.)
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22504
36:95 (less words between colon and 1st comma).
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, §§ 5 (less words between colon and 1st comma), 9, 43 Stat. 967, 968.
36:99.
In this section, the text of 36:99 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the words “to carry out its purposes, not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or of any State” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the words “at pleasure” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (3), the words “adopt emblems and badges” are substituted for “to use in carrying out the purposes of the corporation such emblems and badges as it may adopt” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (4), the word “activities” is substituted for “business” for consistency in the revised title.
Clause (6) is substituted for “receive, hold, own, use, and dispose of such real estate and personal property as shall be necessary for its corporate purposes” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “subject to section 22506(b) of this title” are added to alert the reader to the restriction in that section.
In clause (8), the words “in courts of law and equity” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (9), the word “things” is omitted as included in “act”.
36 U.S.C. § 22505 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22505. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its State, territorial, and local subdivisions have the exclusive right to use the name “American War Mothers”.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1305.)
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22505
36:100.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, § 10, 43 Stat. 968.
The words “to have” are omitted as included in “to use”. The words “in carrying out its business purposes” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 22506 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22506. Restrictions
(a) General.—
The corporation shall be nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan, and may not promote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
(b) Ownership and Use of Property.—
The corporation may not accept, own, or hold, directly or indirectly, any property not reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1305.)
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22506(a)
36:98.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, § 8, 43 Stat. 968; June 26, 1953, ch. 152, 67 Stat. 81.
22506(b)
36:96 (last sentence).
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, § 6 (proviso), 43 Stat. 968.
In subsection (a), words “as an organization” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “real or personal” are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title. The words “not reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation” are substituted for “except such as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of its creation as defined in this chapter” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 22507 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22507. Tax-exempt status
The personal property and funds of the corporation, whether principal or income, so long as held or used only to carry out the purposes of the corporation, are exempt from taxation by the United States Government, the District of Columbia, and the territories and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1305.)
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22507
36:96 (1st sentence).
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, § 6 (less proviso), 43 Stat. 967.
The words “so long as held or used only to carry out the purposes of the corporation” are substituted for “held or used for the purposes hereof, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter . . . so long as the same shall be so used” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “the United States Government, the District of Columbia, and the territories and possessions of the United States” are substituted for “the United States or any Territory or District thereof” for clarity.
36 U.S.C. § 22508 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22508. Meetings
The corporation may hold its meetings at any place the corporation decides.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1305.)
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22508
36:94.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, § 4, 43 Stat. 967.
36 U.S.C. § 22509 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22509. 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 designated official of each State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1305.)
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22509
36:102.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, § 12, 43 Stat. 968.
The words “precedent”, “herein”, and “or conferred” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “with the secretary of state or other designated official” are substituted for “in the office of the secretary of each State” for consistency in the revised title. The words “post-office” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 22510 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22510. 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 calendar year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1305.)
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22510
36:101.
Feb. 24, 1925, ch. 303, § 11, 43 Stat. 968; Aug. 30, 1964, Pub. L. 88–504, § 4(9), 78 Stat. 636.
The word “submit” is substituted for “make and transmit” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “activities” is substituted for “proceedings” for consistency in the revised title.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, 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 197 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 22701 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 22701. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
AMVETS (American Veterans) (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) Perpetual Existence.—
Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1306; Pub. L. 107–241, § 1(a)(1), Oct. 16, 2002, 116 Stat. 1496.)
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22701
36:67.
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, § 1, 61 Stat. 403; Aug. 15, 1977, Pub. L. 95–98, § 1(a), 91 Stat. 830.
36:67a.
July 23, 1947, ch. 298, §§ 2, 4 (related to perpetual succession), 10(1), 61 Stat. 405, 406, 407.
36:67c (related to perpetual succession).
36:67i(1).
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
This text of 36:67a is omitted as executed and obsolete.
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–241 substituted “AMVETS (American Veterans)” for “AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam)”.