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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 311 - BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

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CHAPTER 311 - BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

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Sec.

31101. Organization.

31102. Purposes.

31103. Membership.

31104. Governing body.

31105. Powers.

31106. Restrictions.

31107. Principal office.

31108. Records and inspection.

31109. Service of process.

31110. Liability for acts of officers and agents.

31111. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final

liquidation.

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36 USC Sec. 31101 01/06/03

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 311 - BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

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Sec. 31101. Organization

-STATUTE-

(a) Federal Charter. - Boys & Girls Clubs of America (in this

chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile. - The corporation is

declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of

Columbia.

(c) Perpetual Existence. - Except as otherwise provided, the

corporation has perpetual existence.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1326.)

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31101 36:691. Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, Sec.

1, 70 Stat. 1052; Dec. 10,

1991, Pub. L. 102-199, Sec.

1(2), 105 Stat. 1628.

36:692. Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, Secs.

2, 4(1), 70 Stat. 1052.

36:694(1).

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This section is substituted for the source provisions for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and

unnecessary words.

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Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 311 - BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

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Sec. 31102. Purposes

-STATUTE-

The purposes of the corporation are -

(1) to promote the health, social, educational, vocational, and

character development of youth throughout the United States; and

(2) to receive, invest, and disburse funds and to hold property

for the purposes of the corporation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1327.)

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31102 36:693. Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, Sec.

3, 70 Stat. 1052; Dec. 10,

1991, Pub. L. 102-199, Sec.

1(3), 105 Stat. 1628.

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Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 311 - BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

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Sec. 31103. Membership

-STATUTE-

(a) Eligibility. - Except as provided in this chapter,

eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights,

privileges, and designation of classes of members are as provided

in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

(b) Voting. - Each member has one vote on each matter submitted

to a vote at a meeting of the members.

(c) Benefits of Member Organizations. - Each organization that is

a member of the corporation as provided in the constitution of the

corporation is entitled to all the benefits of incorporation under

this chapter. Those benefits cease immediately on termination of

membership, whether by -

(1) resignation from the corporation; or

(2) termination of its membership by the board of directors of

the corporation as provided in the constitution.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1327.)

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31103(a) 36:696(a) (1st Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, Sec.

sentence). 6, 70 Stat. 1053.

31103(b) 36:696(a) (last

sentence).

31103(c) 36:696(b).

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In subsection (a), the words "are as provided in the constitution

and bylaws of the corporation" are substituted for "shall . . . be

determined as the constitution and bylaws of the corporation may

provide" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate

unnecessary words.

In subsection (b), the words "the right to" are omitted as

unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the words "on termination of membership,

whether by" are substituted for "either upon" for clarity. The

words "in the event that" and "canceled or otherwise" are omitted

as unnecessary.

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CHAPTER 311 - BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

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Sec. 31104. Governing body

-STATUTE-

(a) Board of Directors. - (1) The board of directors is the

governing body of the corporation. The powers, duties, and

responsibilities of the board are as provided in the constitution

and bylaws of the corporation.

(2) The number of directors is as provided in the constitution of

the corporation. Their manner of selection (including the filling

of vacancies) and their term of office are as provided in the

constitution and bylaws.

(b) Officers. - (1) The officers of the corporation are a

chairman of the board of directors, a president, one or more vice

presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a secretary,

a treasurer, and one or more assistant secretaries and assistant

treasurers as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the

officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1327.)

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31104(a) 36:697. Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, Secs.

7, 8, 70 Stat. 1053.

31104(b) 36:698.

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In subsection (a)(1), the word "governing" is substituted for

"managing" for consistency in the revised title. The text of

36:697(a) is omitted as executed and obsolete.

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CHAPTER 311 - BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

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Sec. 31105. Powers

-STATUTE-

The corporation may -

(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) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the

activities of the corporation require;

(4) make contracts;

(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as

necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the

corporation;

(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure

its obligations by granting security interests in its property;

and

(7) sue and be sued.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1327.)

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31105 36:694(2)-(9). Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, Secs.

4(2)-(9), 16, 70 Stat. 1052,

1056.

36:706.

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In this section, the text of 36:706 is omitted as executed and

obsolete.

In clause (1), the words "and alter" and "not inconsistent with

the laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation

is to operate" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (4), the words "make contracts" are substituted for

"contract and be contracted with" to eliminate unnecessary words.

Clause (5) is substituted for "take by lease, gift, purchase,

grant, devise, or bequest from any private corporation,

association, partnership, firm, or individual and to hold any

property, real, personal, or mixed, necessary or convenient for

attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the

corporation" and "transfer, convey, lease, sublease, encumber and

otherwise alienate real, personal or mixed property" for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary

words. The words "subject, however, to applicable provisions of law

of any State (A) governing the amount or kind of property which may

be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership

of property by, a corporation operating in such State" are omitted

as unnecessary.

In clause (6), the words "for the purposes of the corporation"

are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of

indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security

interests in its property" are substituted for "issue bonds

therefor, and secure the same by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge,

or otherwise" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject in

every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and State laws"

are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (7), the words "complain and defend in any court of

competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.

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Sec. 31106. Restrictions

-STATUTE-

(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 assist a

political party or candidate for public office.

(c) 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 as such during the life of the

corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This

subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an

officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.

(d) Loans. - The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a

director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to

making a loan or advance to a director, officer, or employee, and

officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly

and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan

or advance until it is repaid.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1328.)

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31106(a) 36:702. Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, Secs.

9, 10, 12, 70 Stat. 1055.

31106(b) 36:700.

31106(c) 36:699(a).

31106(d) 36:699(b).

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

unnecessary.

In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are

substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (d), the words "or advance" are added is 2 places

for consistency in the subsection.

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CHAPTER 311 - BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

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Sec. 31107. Principal office

-STATUTE-

The principal office of the corporation shall be in New York, New

York, or another place decided by the board of directors. However,

the activities of the corporation are not confined to the place

where the principal office is located but may be conducted

throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United

States.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1328.)

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31107 36:695(a). Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, Sec.

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Sec. 31108. Records and inspection

-STATUTE-

(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. 1328.)

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31108 36:703. Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, Sec.

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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.

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Sec. 31109. Service of process

-STATUTE-

The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of

Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice

to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of

the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1328.)

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31109 36:695(b). Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, Sec.

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Sec. 31110. 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. 1328.)

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31110 36:701. Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, Sec.

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CHAPTER 311 - BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

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Sec. 31111. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final

liquidation

-STATUTE-

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any

assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be

distributed as provided by the board of directors, but in

compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1329.)

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31111 36:705. Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, Sec.

15, 70 Stat. 1056.

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The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge",

and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities".

The words "outstanding" and "all Federal and State laws applicable

thereto" are omitted as unnecessary.

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