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36 U.S.C. § 23101 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23101. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Aviation Hall of Fame (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. 1311.)
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23101
36:4301.
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, §§ 1, 2, 4(1), 78 Stat. 314, 315.
36:4302.
36:4304(1).
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
The text of 36:4302 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 23102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to receive and maintain one or more funds and to use any part of the principal and income only for charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, either directly or by contributing to organizations authorized to carry on similar activities;
(2) to honor citizens, aviation leaders, pilots, teachers, scientists, engineers, inventors, governmental leaders, and other individuals who have helped to make this Nation great by their outstanding contributions to the establishment, development, advancement, or improvement of aviation in the United States;
(3) to perpetuate the memory of those individuals and record their contributions and achievements by the erection and maintenance of buildings and monuments as may be appropriate as a lasting memorial;
(4) to promote a better sense of appreciation of the origins and growth of aviation, especially in the United States, and the part aviation has played in changing the economic, social, and scientific aspects of our Nation;
(5) to establish and maintain a library and museum for the collection and preservation for posterity of the history of those honored by the organization, together with a documentation of their accomplishments and contributions to aviation, including items such as aviation pictures, paintings, books, papers, documents, scientific data, relics, mementos, artifacts, and other items related to that history;
(6) to cooperate with other recognized aviation organizations actively engaged and interested in similar projects; and
(7) to engage in any other activities appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1311.)
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23102
36:4303(1) (1st sentence words before 8th comma, last sentence), (2)–(7).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, § 3(1) (1st sentence words before 8th comma, last sentence), (2)–(7), 78 Stat. 314, 315.
In clause (1), the words “and apply the whole or” and “therefrom” are omitted as unnecessary. The text of 36:4303(1) (last sentence) is omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (3), the words “those individuals” are substituted for “such persons” for clarity. The word “edifices” is omitted as included in “buildings”. The word “deemed” is omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (4), the words “foster” and “encourage” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (7), the words “any other activities appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation” are substituted for “any and all activities incidental thereto or necessary, suitable, or proper for the accomplishment of any of the aforementioned purposes” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 23103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23103. Membership
(a) Eligibility.—
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 bylaws.
(b) Voting.—
Each member given voting rights by the bylaws has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the voting members. The vote may be cast in the manner provided in the bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1312.)
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23103(a)
36:4306(a).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, § 6, 78 Stat. 316.
23103(b)
36:4306(b).
In subsection (a), the words “are as provided in the bylaws” are substituted for “shall . . . be determined as the bylaws of the corporation may provide” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 23104 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23104. Governing body
(a) Board of Trustees.—
(1) The board of trustees 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 all funds of the corporation.
(2) The number of trustees, their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the bylaws. However, the board shall have at least 18 members.
(3) The board may appoint committees. Each committee has the powers provided in the bylaws or by resolution of the board. The powers of a committee may include all the powers of the board.
(b) Officers.—
(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and other officers as provided in the bylaws.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the bylaws.
(c)
(1) Board of Nominations.—
The board of trustees shall appoint a board of nominations, consisting of at least 24 members, from members of the corporation not concurrently serving as members of the board of trustees. Those individuals serve for the term provided in the bylaws.
(2) The board of nominations shall nominate United States citizens or residents to be honored by the corporation and recommend those persons to the board of trustees for consideration as provided in the bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1312.)
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23104(a)
36:4307(a)–(c) (1st sentence, last sentence words after semicolon).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, §§ 7–9, 78 Stat. 316.
23104(b)
36:4308.
23104(c)
36:4307(c) (last sentence words before semicolon).
36:4309.
In subsection (a)(1), the text of 36:4307(a) is omitted as obsolete.
In subsection (a)(3), the words “and exercise” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c)(1), the words “from members of the corporation” are substituted for “from the membership of the corporation” in 36:4307(c) and “those persons named in section 4301 of this title, their survivors and such additional persons, if any, as shall be named by them” in 36:4309(a) for clarity and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
In subsection (c)(2), the words “shall nominate” are substituted for “shall be the designated body of the corporation to nominate” in 36:4309(b) for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 23105 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23105. 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, trustees, 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. 1312.)
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23105
36:4304(2)–(9).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, §§ 4(2)–(9), 17, 78 Stat. 315, 318.
36:4317.
In this section, the text of 36:4317 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the words “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” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “for the purposes of the corporation” 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 and for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 23106 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23106. Restrictions
(a) Stock and Dividends.—
The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) Political Activities.—
The corporation or a trustee, officer, employee, member of the board of nominations, or member of the corporation 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 trustee, officer, member of the board of nominations, or member of the corporation, as such, 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 or employee in an amount approved by the board of trustees.
(d) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a trustee, officer, employee, member of the board of nominations, or member of the corporation. Trustees who vote for or assent to making such a loan or advance, 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.
(e) Contributions to Certain Organizations.—
None of the principal or interest of a fund referred to in section 23102(1) of this title may be contributed to an organization if—
(1) a substantial part of its activities is carrying on propaganda or attempting to influence legislation; or
(2) any part of its net earnings benefits a private shareholder or individual.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1313.)
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23106(a)
36:4313.
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, §§ 3(1) (1st sentence words after 8th comma), 10, 11, 13, 78 Stat. 314, 317.
23106(b)
36:4311.
23106(c)
36:4310(a).
23106(d)
36:4310(b).
23106(e)
36:4303(1) (1st sentence words after 8th comma).
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. § 23107 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23107. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Dayton, Ohio, or another place decided by the board of trustees. 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. 1313.)
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23107
36:4305(a).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, § 5(a), 78 Stat. 316.
The word “various” is omitted as unnecessary. The words “the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico” are omitted as included in “territories, and possessions of the United States”.
36 U.S.C. § 23108 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23108. 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 trustees, board of nominations, and committees having any of the authority of its board of trustees; 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. 1313.)
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23108
36:4314.
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, § 14, 78 Stat. 317.
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. § 23109 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23109. 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 requiring payments greater than $10,000 and all payments of compensation or fees at a rate greater than $10,000 a year.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1314.)
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23109
36:4315(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, § 15(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)), 78 Stat. 318.
The word “salaries” is omitted as unnecessary.
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. § 23110 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23110. 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 is notice to or service on the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1314.)
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23110
36:4305(b).
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, § 5(b), 78 Stat. 316.
The words “at all times” and “authorized” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 23111 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23111. 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. 1314.)
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23111
36:4312.
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, § 12, 78 Stat. 317.
36 U.S.C. § 23112 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 23112. 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 trustees, but consistent with the purposes of the corporation and in compliance with the charter and bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1314.)
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23112
36:4316.
July 14, 1964, Pub. L. 88–372, § 16, 78 Stat. 318.
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. § 30101 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 30101. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
Big Brothers—Big Sisters of America (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.—
The corporation is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in 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. 1314.)
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30101
36:881.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, § 1, 72 Stat. 1691; Nov. 11, 1977, Pub. L. 95–167, § 1(a), 91 Stat. 1347.
36:882.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, §§ 2, 4(1), 72 Stat. 1691.
36:884(1).
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words. The text of 36:881(b) is omitted as unnecessary because of the restatement.
The text of 36:882 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 30102 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 30102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to assist individuals throughout the United States in solving their social and economic problems and in their health and educational and character development;
(2) to promote the use, by other lay and professional agencies and workers, of the techniques of that assistance developed by the corporation; and
(3) to receive, invest, and disburse funds and hold property for the purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1314.)
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30102
36:883.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, § 3, 72 Stat. 1691; Nov. 11, 1977, Pub. L. 95–167, § 1(b), 91 Stat. 1347.
In clause (1), the words “aid” and “of America” are omitted as unnecessary.
Clause (2) is substituted for “to promote the use of the techniques of such assistance developed by the corporation, by other lay and professional agencies and workers” for clarity.
36 U.S.C. § 30103 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 30103. Membership
(a) Eligibility.—
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.
(b) Voting.—
Each member has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1315.)
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30103
36:886.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, § 6, 72 Stat. 1692.
In subsection (a), the words “are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation” are substituted for “shall . . . be determined as the constitution and bylaws of the corporation may provide” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (b), the words “the right to” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 30104 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 30104. Governing body
(a) Board of Directors.—
(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. The powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors is as provided in the constitution. Their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies) and their term of office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(b) Officers.—
(1) The officers of the corporation are a chairman of the board of directors, a president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a secretary, and a treasurer.
(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. 1315.)
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30104(a)
36:887.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, § 7, 72 Stat. 1692; Nov. 11, 1977, Pub. L. 95–167, § 1(d), 91 Stat. 1347.
30104(b)
36:888.
Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–870, § 8, 72 Stat. 1693.
In subsection (a), the text of 36:887(a) is omitted as executed and obsolete. In paragraph (1), the word “governing” is substituted for “managing” for consistency in the revised title.