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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1903 - RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED

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CHAPTER 1903 - RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED

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190301. Definition.

190302. Organization.

190303. Purposes.

190304. Membership.

190305. Governing body.

190306. Powers.

190307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.

190308. Restrictions.

190309. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.

190310. Records and inspection.

190311. Service of process.

190312. Liability for acts of officers and agents.

190313. Annual report.

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Sec. 190301. Definition

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For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of

Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1449.)

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190301 36:5117. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

1838, 106 Stat. 2586.

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The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of

the Northern Mariana Islands" are omitted as included in "the

territories and possessions of the United States".

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ORGANIZATIONS

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Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1903 - RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 190302. Organization

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(a) Federal Charter. - Retired Enlisted Association, Incorporated

(in this chapter, the "corporation"), a nonprofit corporation

incorporated in Colorado, 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 this

chapter expires.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1449.)

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190302(a) 36:5101. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

102-484, title XVIII, Secs.

1821, 1835 (last sentence),

1837, 106 Stat. 2584, 2586.

190302(b) 36:5114 (last

sentence).

36:5116.

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This section is substituted for the source provisions for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary

words.

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Sec. 190303. Purposes

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The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles

of incorporation and bylaws and include -

(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United

States;

(2) promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its

members and their dependents and survivors through benevolent

programs;

(3) assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors

through a service program established for that purpose;

(4) improving conditions for retired enlisted service members,

veterans, and their dependents and survivors; and

(5) fostering fraternal and social activities among its members

in recognition that cooperative action is required for the

furtherance of their common interests.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1449.)

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190303 36:5103. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

1823, 106 Stat. 2584.

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The word "objects" is omitted as included in "purposes".

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Sec. 190304. Membership

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(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 articles of

incorporation and bylaws.

(b) Nondiscrimination. - The terms of membership may not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,

disability, age, or national origin.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1450.)

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190304(a) 36:5105. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

1825, 106 Stat. 2584.

190304(b) 36:5108 (related to Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

membership). 102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

1828 (related to

membership), 106 Stat. 2585;

Nov. 30, 1993, Pub. L.

103-160, title XI, Sec.

1182(c)(6), 107 Stat. 1772.

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In subsection (a), the words "Except as provided in this chapter"

are substituted for "Except as provided in section 5108 of this

title" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), the words "The terms of membership" are

substituted for "In establishing the conditions of membership in

the corporation" for consistency in the revised title and to

eliminate unnecessary words.

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Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 1903 - RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 190305. Governing body

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(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 serving as a

director or officer may not discriminate on the basis of race,

color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national origin.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1450.)

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190305(a) 36:5106. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

102-484, title XVIII, Secs.

1826, 1827, 106 Stat. 2584.

190305(b) 36:5107.

190305(c) 36:5108 (related to Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

directors and 102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

officers). 1828 (related to directors

and officers), 106 Stat.

2585; Nov. 30, 1993, Pub. L.

103-160, title XI, Sec.

1182(c)(6), 107 Stat. 1772.

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In subsections (a) and (b), the words "and in conformity with the

laws of the State in which it is incorporated" are omitted as

unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the words "The requirements for serving as a

director or officer" are substituted for "in determining the

requirements for serving on the board of directors or as an officer

of the corporation" for consistency in the revised title and to

eliminate unnecessary words.

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Sec. 190306. Powers

-STATUTE-

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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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1450.)

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190306 36:5102. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

1822, 106 Stat. 2584.

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The words "and subject to the laws of such State" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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Sec. 190307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges

-STATUTE-

The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names "The

Retired Enlisted Association, Incorporated", "The Retired Enlisted

Association", "Retired Enlisted Association", and "TREA" and seals,

emblems, and badges the corporation adopts. This section does not

affect any vested rights.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1450.)

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190307 36:5115. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

1836, 106 Stat. 2586.

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The words "sole" and "lawfully" are omitted as unnecessary. The

last sentence is substituted for "Nothing in this section may be

construed to conflict or interfere with rights that are established

or vested before October 23, 1992" for consistency in the revised

title and to eliminate unnecessary words.

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CHAPTER 1903 - RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 190308. Restrictions

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(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 during the life of the charter

granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the

payment of reasonable compensation to an officer 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, or employee.

(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.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1450.)

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190308(a) 36:5109(c). Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

1829, 106 Stat. 2585.

190308(b) 36:5109(a).

190308(c) 36:5109(b).

190308(d) 36:5109(d).

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In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as

unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "This subsection does not" are

substituted for "Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to"

for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (d), the words "by virtue of this chapter" are

omitted as unnecessary.

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Sec. 190309. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status

-STATUTE-

The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization

exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26

U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1450.)

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190309 36:5114 (1st Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

sentence). 102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

1835 (1st sentence), 106

Stat. 2586.

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Sec. 190310. Records and inspection

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(a) Records. - The corporation shall keep -

(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) Inspection. - A member entitled to vote, or an agent or

attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation

for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1451.)

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190310 36:5111. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

1831, 106 Stat. 2585.

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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.

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Sec. 190311. Service of process

-STATUTE-

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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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1451.)

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190311 36:5104. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

1824, 106 Stat. 2584.

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Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

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CHAPTER 1903 - RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED

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Sec. 190312. Liability for acts of officers and agents

-STATUTE-

The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents

acting within the scope of their authority.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1451.)

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190312 36:5110. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

1830, 106 Stat. 2585.

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Sec. 190313. Annual report

-STATUTE-

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 section 10101 of this title. The report may not

be printed as a public document.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1451.)

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190313 36:5112. Oct. 23, 1992, Pub. L.

102-484, title XVIII, Sec.

1833, 106 Stat. 2586.

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