PUBLIC LAW 105-225 —AUG. 12, 1998 112 STAT. 1293 (1) keep alive and develop the spirit that promoted world services; (2) maintain the ties of fellowship born of that service, and assist and further all patriotic work; (3) inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, State, and Nation; (4) assist veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam, and other strategic areas and their dependents in the presentation of claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and aid in any way in their power the men and women who served and died or were wounded or incapacitated during hostilities; (5) perpetuate the memory of those whose lives were sacrificed in our wars; (6) maintain true allegiance to the United States; (7) inculcate lessons of patriotism and love of country in the communities in which we live; (8) inspire respect for the Stars and Stripes in the youth of America; (9) extend needful assistance to all Grold Star Mothers and, when possible, to their descendants; and (10) promote peace and good will for the United States and all other Nations. §21104. 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. (b) NONDISCRIMINATION. —The terms of membership may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin. §21105. 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. §21106. Powers The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated. §21107. 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 director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the pay- ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
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