USC Chapter 1404

in effect

36 U.S.C. § 140401 Organization

(a) Federal Charter.—Military Officers Association of America (in this chapter, the “corporation”), a nonprofit organization that meets the requirements for a veterans service organization under section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a federally chartered corporation. (b) Expiration of Charter.—If the corporation does not comply with the provisions of this chapter, the charter granted by subsection (a) shall expire.

36 U.S.C. § 140402 Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation and include— (1) to inculcate and stimulate love of the United States and the flag; (2) to defend the honor, integrity, and supremacy of the Constitution of the United States and the United States Government; (3) to advocate military forces adequate to the defense of the United States; (4) to foster the integrity and prestige of the Armed Forces; (5) to foster fraternal relations between all branches of the various Armed Forces from which members are drawn; (6) to further the education of children of members of the Armed Forces; (7) to aid members of the Armed Forces and their family members and survivors in every proper and legitimate manner; (8) to present and support legislative proposals that provide for the fair and equitable treatment of members of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves, military retirees, family members, survivors, and veterans; and (9) to encourage recruitment and appointment in the Armed Forces.

36 U.S.C. § 140403 Membership

Eligibility for membership in the corporation, and the rights and privileges of members of the corporation, are as provided in the bylaws of the corporation.

36 U.S.C. § 140404 Governing body

(a) Board of Directors.—The composition of the board of directors of the corporation, and the responsibilities of the board, are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the corporation. (b) Officers.—The positions of officers of the corporation, and the election of the officers, are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws.

36 U.S.C. § 140405 Powers

The corporation has only those powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.

36 U.S.C. § 140406 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 of the corporation during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or employee of the corporation or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors. (c) Loans.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, employee, or member of the corporation. (d) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.—The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities. (e) Corporate Status.—The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

36 U.S.C. § 140407 Tax-exempt status required as condition of charter

If the corporation fails to maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the charter granted under this chapter shall terminate.

36 U.S.C. § 140408 Records and inspection

(a) Records.—The corporation shall keep—(1) correct and complete records of account; (2) minutes of the proceedings of the members, board of directors, and committees of the corporation having any of the authority of the board of directors of the corporation; and (3) at the principal office of the corporation, a record of the names and addresses of the members of the corporation entitled to vote on matters relating to the corporation. (b) Inspection.—A member entitled to vote on any matter relating to the corporation, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose at any reasonable time.

36 U.S.C. § 140409 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.

36 U.S.C. § 140410 Liability for acts of officers and agents

The corporation is liable for any act of any officer or agent of the corporation acting within the scope of the authority of the corporation.

36 U.S.C. § 140411 Annual report

The corporation shall submit to Congress an annual report on the activities of the corporation during the preceding fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section 10101(b) of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.

36 U.S.C. § 140412 Definition

In this chapter, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.