112 STAT. 1420 PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 §152712. Annual report The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The report may not be printed as a public document. CHAPTER 1529—NATIONAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN COLONISTS Sec 152901. Definition. 152902. Organization. 152903. Purposes. 152904. Membership. 152905. Governing body. 152906. Powers. 152907. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges. 152908. Restrictions. 152909. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status. 152910. Records and inspection. 152911. Service of process. 152912. Liability for acts of officers and agents. 152913. Annual report. §152901. Definition For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States. §152902. Organization (a) FEDERAL CHARTER. —National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists (in this chapter, the "corporation"), incorporated in the District of Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation. (b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—I f the corporation does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires. §152903. Purposes The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis— (1) to conduct, record, and publish the results of research on the history and deeds of the American colonists; (2) to publish the memoirs of American colonists; (3) to erect memorials to commemorate the history and deeds of the American colonists; (4) to promote respect and admiration for the institutions, laws, and flag of the United States; (5) to engage in mutual improvement and educational activities; (6) to establish scholarships to assist needy and deserving students and to promote the improvement of educational institutions; (7) to engage in volunteer service and make contributions to veterans hospitals; and (8) to perform other charitable activities, including. the national presidents' projects, as may be provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the Corporation. §152904. Membership (a) ELIGIBILITY,—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges
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