ARTICLE I

AIMS AND PURPOSES

Section I.

Within the spirit of our motto, Veterans Pulling Together, the Modern Day Veterans corporations shall lend its support to all veterans and their families.

Section II.

These bylaws are set by National that may be used by each chapter as a whole or as an example. However, if the chapter decides to reconstruct these bylaws, the changes cannot contradict the purpose and values of the Modern Day Veterans Constitution, and all changes must be sent to National for approval.

Section III.

Uniting fraternally, veterans and the families of veterans, in order to work together to better the lives of all veterans and their families and to assist with any difficulties encountered by them. These purposes include but are not limited to the following:

A. Help fellow veterans and their families receive the benefits for which they are entitled.

B. Find employment for veterans and their families.

C. Help the homeless veterans find housing and re-adjust to civilian life.

D. Carry on programs to perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans and members of the armed forces, and to comfort their survivors.

E. Sponsor or participate in activities of a patriotic nature.

F. Provide social and recreational activities for its members.

G. Assist the disabled and needy war veterans and their dependents.

H. Promote awareness of the prisoners of war and the missing in action issues.

I. Promote the general welfare and prosperity of all Modern Day Veterans corporations.

J. Present and support the purposes of Modern Day Veterans before the public and the government.

Section III.

A club may do all of the above, but at a minimum must do (I), (J), and one of (E) through (H).

ARTICLE II

MEMBERSHIP

Section I.

All members of all chapters, districts, and auxiliaries of all Modern Day Veterans shall be governed by National Headquarters. Each chapter has the decision as to which type of club they would like to incorporate as.

Section II.

Classes of chapters and individual membership applicable to each chapter.

A. Full Chapters

1. Full members: persons who have served in the armed forces, widow or widowers, and spouses of persons who have served in the armed forces.

a. Veteran members must be 75% of the member population.

b. Widows, widowers and spouses must not exceed 25% of member population. After 25% is exceeded, an auxiliary chapter must be formed.

2. Auxiliary members: any person related by second degree to an individual who served in the armed forces and received an honorable discharge. (Cannot exceed 25% of the members).

3. Honorary member: members who serve Modern Day Veterans, may or may not be a veteran, and are given a life-time membership. (Must be approved by National).

4. Associate member: Men or women who has never served in the military, nor married to a person who has served in the military. (Do not fall in any of the above categories and cannot exceed 5% of the total members).

5. Each chapter has the right to set a higher standard, but may not set a lower standard. (i.e.. a club may have an all war veterans club but may not have full members who received a dishonorable discharge).

B. Auxiliary Chapters ( formed under a full chapter )

1. Auxiliary chapter: Any combination of person related to a veterans at least by the second degree.

2. Men’s Auxiliary chapter: Male persons related to a veterans by second degree.

3. Brothers and Sons Auxiliary chapter: brother or son of veteran.

4. Ladies auxiliary chapter: female persons related to a veteran by second degree.

5. Wives and Widows Auxiliary chapter: wives or widows of veterans.

6. Mothers and daughters auxiliary chapter: mothers or daughters of veterans

Section III

A. Dues of chapters

1. Membership dues for each sub chapter, auxiliary chapter, auxiliary unit or district chapter shall be set by National Headquarters.

B. Dues of individual members

1. Chapters and auxiliary dues shall be set by each chapter and auxiliary.

2. The amount sent to National shall be set by National Headquarters.

3. The amount sent to each district shall be set by National and the district.

4. Membership dues must be paid yearly to vote in any chapter a member must have joined on or before February 1 of any given year. The membership application is to be sent to National within seven day of the member joining.

5. A member may be reprimanded, suspended, or have his or her membership revoked for just cause by the majority vote of the full members of that chapter present at their monthly membership meeting.

Section IV

All Dues are non-refundable.

Section V.

Membership shall be for one year.

ARTICLE III

OFFICERS AND DUTIES

Section I.

A. Non- elected offices (Incorporators)

1. Commander: The commander shall be the chief executive with full power of the business and property of the corporation. This office is perpetual.

2. Vice Commander: The vice commander shall share authority with the commander regarding the business and property of the corporation. This office is not required to be filled however if it is filled, it is perpetual also.

3. Executive director: The executive director shall share authority with the commander and vice commander regarding the business and property of the corporation. This office is not required to be filled however if it is filled, it is perpetual also.

Section II.

B. Elected offices

1. President: The president of each subordinate chapter shall be the chief executive with full power to enforce the by-laws of their chapter. The president shall perform, among such other duties as are directed to them by Board of Directors, among which are:

a. Presiding at all Chapter meetings.

b. Appoint chairpersons for all committees.

c. The president shall insure that their chapter has quarterly meetings and that a report is sent to National Headquarters pertaining to these meetings.

2. Vice President: The vice-president shall in the absence or incapacity of the president perform the duties of the president and when so doing shall have all the powers and be subject to all restrictions of the president. The vice-

president shall perform such other duties as the president may from time to time assign.

3. Secretary: The secretary shall record all proceedings of all meetings, give or cause to be given notice of all meetings, be responsible for actions of assistants required to accomplish office work, send National all membership applications within seven days of the member joining, and send a quarterly report to National.

4. Treasurer: The treasurer shall be responsible for the clubs funds. The treasurer shall have charge and custody of all funds and securities collected or obtained throughout their respective club functions and activities. The treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining accounts of such funds, securities, receipts, and disbursements in books belonging to Modern Day Veterans clubs. This includes taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, obtaining proper vouchers for such disbursements, and obtaining proper receipts. At the regular Board Meeting the treasure shall report all signed expense vouchers received since the last meeting for approval for payment by the Modern Day Veterans board. The treasure shall also give a profit and loss statement at the regular membership meeting.

Section III.

A. Managing Officer: The managing officer of the club must be a member of the club. The manager of the club has full control and supervision of the bar and is accountable for all income and all expenses of the bar. The position may be billed by an officer of the board and may also be the owner of the building and/or equipment.

ARTICLE IV

LIAISON

Section I.

The board shall appoint a liaison. The duties of the liaison shall be to keep the files on all members of their chapter and to file a yearly report with Headquarters.

Section II.

The liaison must be a full member, can be one of the officers of the board, or any other full member of the club. However, the liaison must attend all meetings and be held accountable to National for all their chapter information at all times.

ARTICLE V

VACANCIES

The office of president shall be filled by the vice-president until a new president can be elected by the members of the chapter. The office of vice-president, secretary and treasurer shall be appointed by the president until the members of the chapter can elect a new officer.

ARTICLE VI

ELECTIONS

Section I.

Each chapter has the right to have authority over their chapters elections, so long as, the chapter does not contradict any part of the constitution of Modern Day Veterans. The offices of the president and secretary can not be occupied by the same person.

Section II.

All elections of all sub chapters shall be decided on by the board of directors. Elections of all officers shall be sent to National at the time of the chapter’s renewal.

Section II.

The executive board consist of the board of directors and any elected officers. Elected at their respective chapter.

ARTICLE VII

CONFLICT

At any time there is conflict within the chapter, the charter’s board is to call a special meeting to handle the conflict. If the chapter’s board is unable to handle the conflict, the chapter liaison is to report the conflict to the national liaison and the national board will assist. Any decision of the national board of directors is binding.

ARTICLE VIII

DISCIPLINE

Section I.

Each chapter may sanction disciplinary codes as they see fit.

Section II.

When any member or any corporation of Modern Day Veterans has committed any act unbecoming a member or corporation of Modern Day Veterans, any full member may bring charges against said offender at the next meeting. Such charges must be made in writing and signed by the accusing full member.

Section III.

Allegations against chapters are to be made at the Headquarters’ meetings. Accusations against t officers or members are to be made at the chapters’ meetings.

Section IV.

After the charges have been presented before the board and the member of the chapter has had the right to defend himself, the board will decide if the charges should be voted on. In the case of a corporation being brought before Headquarters, the board of directors of National Headquarters will determine if it needs further action.

Section V.

If the board finds the charges against the individual to be true, it will move that it be voted on at the next membership meeting. Under normal conditions the first offense is 30 day suspension, the second offense is a 60 say suspension, and the third offenses is a one year suspension. In the case of the national board of director find a chapter at fault, the board will attempt to help the chapter correct the deficiency.

ARTICLE IX

MEETINGS

Section I.

Modern Day Veterans chapters shall have regularly scheduled meetings for all full members. At a minimum it will be quarterly in the months of January, April, July and October. Only full members may vote or hold an elected office.

Section II.

Special meetings may be called at anytime by the president or the secretary. Notice of any special meeting shall be given at least 10 days in advance, by proper notice, by the secretary.

Section III.

A quorum of the board shall be 2/3 the number of the officers of the board, the act of the majority of those present shall be binding.

ARTICLE X

RESIGNATIONS

Section I.

Written resignation- All resignations from elected positions shall be in writing. The board shall act upon resignation no later than its next board meeting. Such action shall consist of accepting such resignation or stating what must be done before accepting such resignation.

Section II.

Verbal resignation- If any officer verbally presents a premeditated resignation at a meeting the resignation shall be duly recorded in the minutes of the meeting. If the officer resigned in haste or due to an emotional issue, the board shall direct that the officer be contacted within 30 days to obtain confirmation of the resignation. If the officer clearly indicates he or she still wishes to resign, the secretary shall send a copy of the transcribed verbal resignation to the officer and record it in the minutes of the next meeting.

ARTICLE XI

DISSOLUTION

Upon dissolution of any corporation in Modern Day Veterans, its board of directors, (after paying or making provisions for the payment of all of the liabilities of the corporation), shall dispose of all of the assets of the corporation to organizations organized under the 501 c 19 veterans organizations.

ARTICLE XII

CONDUCT

Section I.

Conduct at meetings:

1. No alcohol will be consumed in the same room during any meeting of Modern Day Veterans.

2. Robert’s rules of order will be followed at all membership meetings of Modern Day Veterans.

Section II.

Conduct of members and gusts at Modern Day Veterans clubs:

1. No fighting.

2. No foul language.

3. No soliciting of any type.

ARTICLE XIII

AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS

Section I.

These by-laws are intended to supplement the constitution and to give a general guidelines for the chapters to follow. They may be amended so long as the amendments do not contradict or take away from the constitution. If changes are made to he by-laws, they must be sent to National Headquarters for approval.

Section II.

The proposed amendments are then sent to national for approval. If consent is given by national, the changes may then become additional by -laws for that chapter and must be posted at least 60 days in advance of them taking effect.