PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 112 STAT. 1443 (7) instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness of mind and body in the youth of our Nation. §170304. Membership (a) ELIGIBILITY.—E l igibility 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. §170305. 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. §170306. Powers The corporation has the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated, including the power to— (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) adopt emblems and badges; (4) establish, maintain, and regulate offices to conduct the affairs of the corporation; (5) publish a magazine and other publications; (6) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees and receive contributions or grants of money or property to be used to carry out the purposes of the corporation; (7) accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further the purposes of the corporation; (8) promote the formation of auxiliaries, the membership requirements of which shall be as provided in the constitution and the bylaws of the corporation; (9) sue and be sued; and (10) do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of the corporation. § 170307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges The corporation and its regional districts and local branches have the exclusive right to use the name "Pearl Harbor Survivors Association" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts. §170308. 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 participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
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