CHAPTER 229 —ARMY AND NAVY UNION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
§22901. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22901 | 36:3913. | Nov. 6, 1986, |
The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico" are omitted as included in "the territories and possessions of the United States".
§22902. Organization
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 22902(a) | 36:3901. | Nov. 6, 1986, |
| 22902(b) | 36:3914 (last sentence). 36:3915. |
Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
§22903. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorporation and include—
(1) holding true allegiance to the United States Government and fidelity to its Constitution, laws, and institutions;
(2) serving our Nation under God in peace as well as in war by fostering the ideals of faith and patriotism, loyalty, justice, and liberty, by inculcating in the hearts of young and old, through precept and practice, the spirit of true Americanism, and by participating in civic activities for the good of our country and our community;
(3) uniting in fraternal fellowship those who have served, or are now serving, honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States;
(4) protecting and advancing their civic, social, and economic welfare;
(5) aiding them in sickness and distress;
(6) assisting in the burial and commemoration of their dead and providing help for their widows and orphans; and
(7) perpetuating the memory of patriotic deeds performed by the defenders of our country.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22903 | 36:3903. | Nov. 6, 1986, |
Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".
§22904. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22904 | 36:3905. | Nov. 6, 1986, |
§22905. Governing body
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22905(a) | 36:3906. | Nov. 6, 1986, |
| 22905(b) | 36:3907. |
The words "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated" in 36:3906 and "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated" in 36:3907 are omitted as unnecessary.
§22906. 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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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22906 | 36:3902. | Nov. 6, 1986, |
The words "each State" are substituted for "State or States" for consistency in the revised title. The words "and subject to the laws of such State or States" are omitted as unnecessary.
§22907. Restrictions
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22907(a) | 36:3908(d). | Nov. 6, 1986, |
| 22907(b) | 36:3908(c). | |
| 22907(c) | 36:3908(a). | |
| 22907(d) | 36:3908(b). | |
| 22907(e) | 36:3908(e). |
In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "as such" are substituted for "acting as such officer or director" for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "shall insure [sic] to", and the words "charter granted by this chapter" are substituted for "this charter", for clarity and consistency in the revised title.
§22908. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 22908(a) | 36:3908(f). | Nov. 6, 1986, |
| 22908(b) | 36:3914 (1st sentence). |
In subsection (a), the words "retain and", "organized and", and "the State of" are omitted as unnecessary.
§22909. Records and inspection
(a)
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22909 | 36:3910. | Nov. 6, 1986, |
The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words "Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
§22910. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on activities.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22910 | 36:3904. | Nov. 6, 1986, |
The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
§22911. 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.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22911 | 36:3909. | Nov. 6, 1986, |
§22912. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 22912 | 36:3911. | Nov. 6, 1986, |
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Termination of Reporting Requirements
For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of