PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 112 STAT. 1457 210305. Governing body. 210306. Powers. 210307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges. 210308. Restrictions. 210309. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status. 210310. Records and inspection. 210311. Service of process. 210312. Liability for acts of officers and agents. 210313. Annual report. §210301. Definition For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States. §210302. Organization (a) FEDERAL CHARTER. —3 6 9th 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 tins chapter expires. §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. §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. §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. §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.
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