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36 U.S.C. § 210106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210106. Restrictions
(a) Exclusively Educational Purposes.—
The corporation shall be operated exclusively for educational purposes.
(b) Stocks and Dividends.—
The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(c) Distributions of Income or Assets.—
The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of any member or individual.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1456.)
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210106
36:4705.
May 31, 1920, ch. 216, § 5, 41 Stat. 693.
In subsection (a), the words “is organized and” are omitted as executed and obsolete.
In subsection (b), the words “certificates of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c), the words “income or assets” are substituted for “earnings, income, or funds” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 210107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210107. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1456.)
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210107
(no source).
This section is added to except the Theodore Roosevelt Association from the application of section 10101 of the revised title, restating 36:1101–1103, which imposes audit requirements on certain federally chartered corporations. The Association is not included in the list of corporations set out in 36:1101 to which the audit requirements apply.
36 U.S.C. § 210301 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210301. 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. 1457.)
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210301
36:3013.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, § 14, 98 Stat. 2922.
The words “the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico” are omitted as included in “the territories and possessions of the United States”.
36 U.S.C. § 210302 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210302. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
369th Veterans’ Association (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 expires.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1457.)
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210302(a)
36:3001.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, §§ 1, 15 (last sentence), 17, 98 Stat. 2920, 2922.
210302(b)
36:3014 (last sentence).
36:3016.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 210303 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210303. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include—
(1) promoting the principles of friendship and good will among its members;
(2) engaging in social and civic activities that tend to enhance the welfare of its members and inculcate the true principles of good citizenship in its members; and
(3) memorializing, individually and collectively, the patriotic services of its members in the 369th antiaircraft artillery group and other units in the Armed Forces of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1457.)
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210303
36:3003.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, § 3, 98 Stat. 2920.
Before clause (1), the word “objects” is omitted as included in “purposes”.
In clause (3), the words “the several units of” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 210304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210304. 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 discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1457.)
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210304(a)
36:3005 (words before 3d comma).
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, § 5 (words before 3d comma, words after 3d comma related to discrimination in membership), 98 Stat. 2920.
210304(b)
36:3005 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in membership).
36 U.S.C. § 210305 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210305. Governing body
(a) Board of Directors.—
The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) Officers.—
The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(c) Nondiscrimination.—
The requirements for holding office in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1457.)
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210305(a)
36:3006.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, §§ 5 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office), 6, 7, 98 Stat. 2920, 2921.
210305(b)
36:3007.
210305(c)
36:3005 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office).
The words “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated” in 36:3006 and “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated” in 36:3007 are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 210306 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210306. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1457.)
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210306
36:3002.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, § 2, 98 Stat. 2920.
The words “and subject to the laws of such State or States” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 210307 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name “369th Veterans’ Association” and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any vested rights.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1458.)
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210307
36:3015.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, § 16, 98 Stat. 2922.
The words “sole and” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “This section does not affect any vested rights” are substituted for “Nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere or conflict with established or vested rights” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 210308 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210308. Restrictions
(a) Stocks 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 director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee.
(e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.—
The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1458.)
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210308
36:3008.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, § 8, 98 Stat. 2921.
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. The words “This subsection does not prevent” are substituted for “Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 210309 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210309. 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.).
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1458.)
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210309
36:3014 (1st sentence).
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, § 15 (1st sentence), 98 Stat. 2922.
36 U.S.C. § 210310 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210310. Records and inspection
(a) Records.—
The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, the 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. 1458.)
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210310
36:3010.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, § 10, 98 Stat. 2921.
The word “records” is substituted for “books and records” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words “Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 210311 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210311. 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 activities.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1458.)
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210311
36:3004.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, § 4, 98 Stat. 2920.
The words “in furtherance of its corporate purposes” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 210312 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210312. 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. 1458.)
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210312
36:3009.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, § 9, 98 Stat. 2921.
36 U.S.C. § 210313 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 210313. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1458.)
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210313
36:3011.
Oct. 30, 1984, Pub. L. 98–565, § 12, 98 Stat. 2922.
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 207 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 220101 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 220101. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
United Service Organizations, Incorporated (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. 1459.)
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220101
36:1301.
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, § 1, 93 Stat. 1267.
This section is substituted for the source provision for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and executed language.
36 U.S.C. § 220102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 220102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to provide a voluntary civilian agency through which the people of this Nation may, in peace or war, serve the religious, spiritual, social, welfare, educational, and entertainment needs of men and women in the Armed Forces, within or without the territorial limits of the United States;
(2) to contribute to the maintenance of morale of men and women in the Armed Forces;
(3) to solicit funds to maintain the organization and accomplish its responsibility;
(4) to accept the cooperation of, and provide an organization and means through which, the National Board of Young Men’s Christian Associations, the National Board of Young Women’s Christian Associations, the National Catholic Community Service, the Salvation Army, the National Jewish Welfare Board, the Travelers Aid-International Social Service of America, and other civilian agencies experienced in specialized types of related work, which may be needed adequately to meet the particular needs of the members of the Armed Forces, may carry on their historic work of serving the religious, spiritual, social, welfare, educational, and entertainment needs of men and women in the Armed Forces and be afforded an appropriate means of participation and financial assistance;
(5) to coordinate their programs; and
(6) other consonant purposes.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1459.)
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220102
36:1302.
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, § 2, 93 Stat. 1268.
Before clause (1), the word “objects” is omitted as included in “purposes”.
In clause (4), the words “and to accept the cooperation of individual citizens in accomplishing its purposes” are omitted as unnecessary because of clause (1) of this section.
36 U.S.C. § 220103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 220103. Membership
Except as provided in this chapter, the rights, privileges, and designation of classes of members are as provided in the bylaws. The membership of the corporation consists of—
(1) nine individuals designated by the President; and
(2) representatives of the civilian organizations listed in section 220102(4) of this title, and of the public at large, as provided in the bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1459.)
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220103
36:1305(a).
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, § 5(a), 93 Stat. 1270.
The text of 36:1305(a) (1st–3d sentences) and the word “Thereafter” are omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 220104 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 220104. Governing body
(a) Board of Governors.—
(1) The board of governors is the governing body of the corporation. The board is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation and for the control of the affairs and property of the corporation.
(2) The board shall be elected by the members of the corporation for the term and in the classes provided in the bylaws of the corporation. The board includes—
(A) six members appointed by the President;
(B) the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary’s designee; and
(C) representatives of the civilian organizations listed in section 220102(4) of this title, and of the public at large, as provided in the bylaws.
(3) The corporation may have other governing bodies or committees as provided in the bylaws.
(b) Officers.—
(1) The office of honorary chairman of the corporation shall be offered to the President. On acceptance, the honorary chairman shall be invited to preside at meetings of the corporation that the honorary chairman deems appropriate and convenient.
(2) The corporation may have other officers as provided in the bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1460; Pub. L. 109–284, § 5(11), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212.)
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220104(a)
36:1305(b), (c).
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, § 5(b)–(d), 93 Stat. 1270.
220104(b)
36:1305(d).
In subsection (a)(1), the words “The board of governors is the governing body of the corporation” are substituted for “The management of the corporation shall be entrusted to a board of governors” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (a)(2), the text of 36:1305(b) (2d sentence) and the word “Thereafter” are omitted as executed and obsolete.
In subsection (b)(1), the word “offered” is substituted for “tendered” to use a more common word.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “Defense” for “State”.
36 U.S.C. § 220106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 220106. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its councils, organizations, chapters, and affiliates have the exclusive right to use the names “United Service Organizations, Incorporated” and “USO” and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1461.)
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220106
36:1307.
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, § 7, 93 Stat. 1271.
The word “sole” is omitted as included in “exclusive”, and the words “such distinctive insignia” are omitted as included in “seals, emblems, and badges”. The words “lawfully” and “in carrying out its purposes” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 220107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 220107. Assistance by Department of Defense
The Secretary of Defense may make the resources of the Department of Defense, including access to General Services Administration supplies and services through the Federal Supply Schedule of the General Services Administration, available to the corporation to the extent compatible with the primary mission of the Department and in accordance with guidelines issued by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1461; Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title VIII, § 820, Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2016.)
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220107
36:1308.
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, § 8, 93 Stat. 1271.
The words “Secretary of Defense” are substituted for “Department of Defense” the first time they appear because of 10:113(a). The words “in order to facilitate the accomplishment of the USO mission” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pub. L. 108–375 inserted “, including access to General Services Administration supplies and services through the Federal Supply Schedule of the General Services Administration,” after “Department of Defense”.
36 U.S.C. § 220108 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 220108. Restrictions
(a) Profit.—
The corporation may not engage in business activity for profit unless the activity is substantially related to—
(1) the purposes stated in section 220102 of this title; or
(2) raising funds to accomplish those purposes.
(b) Stock and Dividends.—
The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(c) Political Activities.—
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and may not provide financial aid or assistance to, or otherwise promote the candidacy of, an individual seeking elective public office. A substantial part of the activities of the corporation may not involve carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation.
(d) Distribution of Income or Assets.—
The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of a governor, officer, member, or employee or be distributed to any person during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer, employee, or other person or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of governors.
(e) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan to a governor, officer, member, or employee.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1461.)
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220108(a)
36:1304(b) (last sentence).
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, § 4(a), (b), (d), (e), 93 Stat. 1269, 1270.
220108(b)
36:1304(b) (1st sentence).
220108(c)
36:1304(a).
220108(d)
36:1304(d).
220108(e)
36:1304(e).
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the word “pecuniary” is omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “any shares of capital” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c), the words “as an organization” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (d) the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 220109 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 220109. Duty to maintain corporate status
The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of New York, another State, or the District of Columbia.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1461.)
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220109
36:1306 (last sentence).
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, § 6 (last sentence), 93 Stat. 1271.
36 U.S.C. § 220110 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 220110. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in New York, New York, or another place decided by the board of governors. 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 and in foreign countries.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1461.)
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220110
36:1309(a).
Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, § 9(a), 93 Stat. 1271.
The word “various” is omitted as unnecessary.