Section II.

B. Elected offices

power to enforce the by-laws of their chapter. The president shall perform, among such other

Section iv.

A. Exective board shall consist of the INCORPORATORS

B. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSIST OF THE INCORPORATORS AND ALL ELECTED OFFICERS.

C. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MUST FIRST BE ON THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

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 quarter and 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

 the 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.

Article no page no

- preamble to the constitution 2

- pledge of association 3

- pledge of an officer 4

I terms and provisions 5

Ii location 5

Iii motto 5

Iv organization 5

V aims and purposes 6

Vi membership 6

Vii officers 7

Viii relationship of headquarters 8

To the chapters

Ix national board of directors 8

X dissolution 9

PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF MODERN DAY VETERANS

INCORPORATED

We, the American war veterans realizing our responsibility to our fellow veterans and the many

post stresses suffered by so many of our fellow comrades, associate ourselves for the following

purposes:

To uphold and defend the constitution of the United States; to safeguard the principles of freedom,

 liberty and justice for all; to preserve the fundamentals of freedom and democracy; and to provide

the mutual assistance to all veterans and their families.

We do hereby associate ourselves to upholding the constitution of Modern Day Veterans and the

 principles herein,

so help me God.

PLEDGE OF ASSOCIATION

I (Your name) pledge that as an American veteran, realizing my responsibility to my nation and my

fellow man; associate myself for the following purposes. To uphold and defend the Constitution of

the United State. To safeguard the principles of freedom, liberty and justice for all to preserve the

fundamentals of freedom and democracy; and provide the mutual assistance to all veterans and

their families. I do hereby associate myself to upholding the constitution of Modern Day Veterans

 and the principles herein,

so help me God.

PLEDGE OF AN OFFICER

I (Your name) do hereby accept the position of (Your office) and on my honor pledge to faithfully

 perform the duties of my office and to uphold the constitution and Bylaws of Modern Day Veterans,

so help me God.

Section I.

This constitution sets forth the terms and provisions for MODERN DAY VETERANS NATIONAL

 HEADQUARTERS, the sub-chapters of Modern Day Veterans and all divisions and auxiliaries

organized under the group exemption 9509, by the Internal Revenue Service, Internal Revenue

 code section 501 (c) 19.

Section I.

The National Headquarters of Modern Day Veterans is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

A. Chapters of modern day veterans National Headquarters are established under the authority

of the National board of directors for the purpose of coordinating the activities of Modern Day

Veterans.

B. In recognition of Modern Day Veterans, being founded in the Poplar Bluff area, Modern Day

Veterans National Headquarters shall not be considered to relocate or change from the Poplar Bluff

 area without the majority vote of the national board of directors.

The official motto of all Modern Day Veterans shall be Veterans Pulling Together. Modern Day

Veterans National Headquarters shall hold all rights to the motto and trademark thereof.

Section I.

No part of the net earnings of any of the Modern Day Veterans chapters shall incur to the benefit of,

 or be distributed to, their members, officers, or other private persons.

A. Except that the corporations comprising Modern Day Veterans shall be authorized and

empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and

 distribution in furtherance of the purposes set forth.

B. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the constitution, the corporations comprising Modern

 Day Veterans shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by an

organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c) (19) of the Internal Revenue

code of 1954.

Section II.

Upon the dissolution of any chapter, their officers shall, (after paying or making provisions for the

payment of all the liabilities of their corporation in order to preserve the Modern Day Veterans as a

whole), dispose of all property in a manor that leads to the benefit of the Veterans as a whole.

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.

veterans and the families of veterans shall unit fraternally in order to work together to better the

lives of all veterans and their families and 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 veteran 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 Veteran’s corporations.

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

Section I.

All districts, full chapters, auxiliary chapters and members of all districts, chapters or auxiliary

chapters shall be governed by National Headquarters.

Section II.

Classes of membership

a. Full members of full chapters must be;

1. men and women who served in the United States armed forces and received an honorable

 discharge (cannot be less than 75% of the total members).

2. spouses or widows/widowers of men and women who served in the United States armed forces

and received an honorable discharge (Cannot exceed 25% of the members).

3. Men or women related to a veteran by second degree, also called auxiliary members (cannot

exceed 5% of the members).

b. Auxiliary members of auxiliary chapter are

1. Men or women related to a veteran by second degree and

2 . Associate member, which do not fall in the above categories and cannot exceed 5% of the total

members.

` d. Honorary members may be a member of both classes of chapters and are defined as Members

who significantly serve Modern Day Veterans, may or may not be a veteran, and are given a lifetime

membership. (Must be approved by National and cannot exceed 2% of the members).

Section III.

Membership requirements

a. district memberships is for the benefit of modern day veterans national headquarters, is a

chapter in good standing, and will represent modern day veterans National Headquarter as

necessary. There are no membership fees.

B. Full chapters and auxiliary chapters are required to renew with Modern Day Veterans National

Headquarters annually, the first day of their assigned renewal month.

C. individual Membership dues must be paid yearly, according to the month the individual joined.

To vote in any chapter, a member must have joined on or before February 1 of any given year.

d. A member may be reprimanded, suspended, or have his or her membership revoked for just cause

by the majority vote of the full members, (auxiliary members of auxiliary chapters are considered

 full members for this purpose only), of The Chapter present at their monthly membership meeting.

e. A chapter may be reprimanded, suspended, or have their charter revoked for just cause by the

National Board of Directors.

Section IV.

All dues of all chapters or members of the chapters are non-refundable.

Section V.

Membership shall be for one year from the time the chapter is chartered or the individual members

joins their chapter.

Section I.

The officers of all-Modern Day Veterans districts, chapters, and auxiliaries shall consist of a

 President, Vice president, Secretary, Treasurer, and any other officers the chapter deems

necessary  for the day to day operation of the chapter. The president and the secretary can not

 be the same  person.

Section ii.

National and only National shall have a national board of directors. The National Board of Director

titles shall be Commander and Chief, Vice-commander, Executive Director and they shall employ

an Administrative Assistant or any other officers necessary for the day to day operations of

Modern Day Veterans National Headquarters.

Section I.

Headquarters shall act as the lead representative of all districts, chapters and auxiliaries. Any

decision of the National Board of Directors is binding.

Section II.

A. Each chapter must incorporate as a not-for-profit independent chapter within its respective state.

 No joint venture, partnership, trust, or other entity or agency agreement exists between Modern

Day Veterans National Headquarters and any other chapter except by a separate express written

agreement.

B. Modern Day Veterans National Headquarters shall have no authority to enter contracts, borrow

money, or lend money on behalf of any chapter.

C. No chapter may act to bind Modern Day Veterans National Headquarters or any other chapter to

any contract, debt or commitment except by a separate express written agreement.

Section III.

A. The National Board of Directors shall supervise and control all business affairs and property of

Modern Day Veterans National Headquarters.

B. Modern Day Veterans National Headquarters shall own all rights to any trademarks and logos of

Modern Day Veterans.

Section IV.

Modern Day Veterans National Headquarters fiscal year ends December 31 and every chapter will

default to this unless changed with the IRS.

Section I.

The National Board of Directors consists of the three corporation directors of National Headquarters.

 The titles of the National Board of Directors shall be Commander in Chief, Vice-Commander, and

Executive Director. They shall employ an Administrative Assistant. The National Board of Directors

assists in the formation of new chapters, review of existing chapters and may employ any other

officer as necessary to take care of the day to day operations of Headquarters.

Section II.

Any vacancy of the National Board of Directors will be filled by appointment by the remainder of the

National Board of Directors.

Section I.

A. Upon the dissolution of any chapter of Modern Day Veterans, after making provisions for the

payments of all outstanding debts, shall dispose of all assets in accordance with article IV. It shall

be done in the following order precedence (1) National Headquarters (2) Modern Day Veterans

chapters in good standing (3) other veterans organizations.

B. all income, revenues, and earnings of Modern Day Veterans National Headquarters shall be held,

used, managed, devoted, and applied in the discretion of the National board of directors.

C. Compensation may be paid to persons serving as National officers.

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FROM THE IRS PUBLICATION 3386

A. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

have to be cadets, or spouses, etc. Only 2.5% of the organization’s total membership may consist of

individuals who are not veterans, cadets, or spouses, widows, or

 exempt status only if it limits the number of such members to no more than 2.5% of its total

 membership. If the post fails to meet the membership requirements contained in IRC 501(c)(19), it

will no longer qualify for exemption.

up no more than 2.5% of the post’s total membership. A post exceeding this percentage might

consider forming an auxiliary unit.

C. have members that are either members of the IRC 501(c)(19) organization, spouses of those

YES. An auxiliary unit or society, if it satisfies the exemption requirements listed above, may apply

for recognition of exemption by submitting Application Form 1024.

NO. IRC 501(c)(19) requires that the unit or society be organized in the United States or any of its

possessions. Auxiliaries may be organized as unincorporated associations or as corporations.

YES. An auxiliary may qualify for recognition of exemption under IRC 501(c)(3), (4), (7), (8), or (10).

A determination can be made only by considering all of the organization’s operations and activities.

YES. An auxiliary should contact its central organization to determine if it has received a group

ruling covering its subordinate auxiliaries. If the auxiliary has already been included in the group

ruling or the central organization is willing to include it in the future, there may be no need for a

Volunteer positions

ALL OFFICERS WILL BE GIVEN TRAINING

ALL OFFICERS WILL BE GIVEN ACCESS TO OFFICE AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT WITH PRIVATE FILING CABINET SPACE.

CHAPLIN

JOB SUMMARY;

ATTEND FUNERALS

SEND LETTERS AND OR CARDS AS NEEDED

ON CALL AS NEEDED

REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO SHOW A CARING ATTITUDE TOWARD ALL REGARDLESS.

The Liaison Officer is responsible for correspondence between Modern Day Veterans National

Headquarters and the chapters and serves as the  Liaison between the chapter, Modern Day

Veterans National Headquarters and the community.

Among the responsibilities, the LIAISON OFFICER should;

Work closely with the SECRETARY

Set up and maintain all files in a recognized business manner.

Maintain one complete membership master file. Each file should provide all the information

given on the original application name, address,  and branch of service, service number,

address, work number and date of acceptance into Modern Day Veterans.

Maintain records of current and past officers.

Forward a new list of members and chapters to the Executive Board with any changes made

within 30 days.

Keep the membership informed of all functions and activities, by phone, e-mail, fax, mail, and

web page.

Ensure that all members are notified in advance of the time, place and date of all meetings.

Be present at all meetings (or have an assistant in attendance). Record all business transacted

 and report to the board.

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PRINCIPLES OF MODERN DAY VETERANS

SPONSOR OR PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES OF A PATRIOTIC NATURE

Modern Day Veterans Chapter____________________

Located at:____________________________________

City:______________________ State:______________

On The __________ Day Of __________ Year Of 2008

Time____________________

Roll Call: ________ members present

Opening prayer led by:

Pledge led by:

Read minutes of the last meeting

Accept or reject minutes of last meeting

Make a motion for anything on the meetings agenda one at a time

Vote on each motion

Old Business:

New Business:

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Missouri Department of Revenue

Taxation Bureau

P.O. Box 3300

Jefferson City, Mo. 65105-3300

RE: form 1746

We are organized “to GATHER TOGETHER VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FRATERNALLY“.

 We have social events such as dinners, dances, tournaments to provide recreation for our

members. We plan to “ Sponsor and / or participate in activities of a Patriotic nature” by

( your example here). We will “comfort the survivors of deceased veterans and perpetuate

their memory” by (…your example here). We will “Assist the disabled and needy veterans

and their dependants by (your example here). Sometimes our events are used as

fundraisers for activities to meet our exemption purpose. We plan to apply for a liquor

license, so that we may raise funds for our exempt purpose.

If you have any questions please feel free to call me at (573) 785-4482.

Sincerely,

Starla Mairs

Secretary

OUT & RETURNED UPON RENEWAL (KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR FILES)

THIS INFORMATION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS. KEEP ONE

COPY FOR YOUR CORPORATION AND SEND A COPY TO MDV HEADQUARTERS. THIS IS THE

INFORMATION THAT YOU MUST SEND TO THE IRS IN YOUR 990.

To keep your 501c19 status and to establish the amount of gross income, your club needs to keep

 records of:

*Full member ( must have proof of military service)

*Auxiliary member (degree of relation to veteran)

Records should be kept to show:

*Sources of gross income (Record should show if it was received from member or non member.

An easy way to do this is to put non members sales on a different key on the register)

*Deductions and expenses related to each activity.

*Keep copies of these records for your corporation, National Headquarters and the IRS.

*All clubs are to meet at least four times a year. When does your club hold it’s meetings?

Send a copy of your minutes of those meetings to MDV Headquarters and keep a copy for your club.

PRIMARY PURPOSE : TO GATHER TOGETHER VETERANS & FAMILIES FRATERNALLY

__________________________________________________________________________________________

HAS YOUR CHAPTER PARTICIPATED IN “OPERATION ADOPT A UNIT”? IF SO WHO AND WHERE? WHAT

 DID YOU DO?________________________________________________________

In order to maintain your exempt status, it is very important that you state exactly what your

chapter does for the veterans. Please fill out this form and send a copy to MDV Hq.

May 8, 2008

WE ARE REQUIRED BY THE IRS TO HAVE THIS INFORMATION ON FILE AT MDV HQ. IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU ANSWER

EACH QUESTION. MAKE ANY CHANGES NECESSARY.

The flag folding ceremony represents the same religious principles on which our country was

 originally founded. The portion of the flag denoting honor is the canton of blue containing the stars

representing the states our veterans served in uniform. The canton field of blue dresses from left to

right and is inverted when draped as a pall on a casket of a veteran who has served our country in

 uniform.

In the Armed Forces of the United States, at the ceremony of retreat the flag is lowered, folded in a

triangle fold and kept under watch throughout the night as a tribute to our nation's honored dead.

The next morning it is brought out and, at the ceremony of reveille, run aloft as a symbol of our

belief in the resurrection of the body.

(Wait for the Honor Guard or Flag Detail to unravel and fold the flag into a quarter fold--resume

reading when Honor Guard is standing ready.)

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WHY TAPS ARE PLAYED

We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps". It's the song that gives us that

 lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes. But, do you know the story behind the song?

If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.

Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe

 was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other

side of the narrow strip of land.

During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on

the field.

Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and

 bring the stricken man back for medical attention.

Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and

began pulling him toward his encampment.

When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate

soldier, but the soldier was dead.

The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim

light, he saw the face of the soldier.

It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out.

 Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.

The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son

 a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted.

The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for

his son at the funeral.

The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate. But, out of respect for the

father, they did say they could give him only one musician.

The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found

on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform. This wish was granted.

The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" used at military funerals was born.

The words are:

Day is done ... Gone the sun .. From the lakes .. From the hills ... From the sky .. All is well ...

Safely rest ... God is nigh.

Fading light ... Dims the sight .. And a star ... Gems the sky ... Gleaming bright ... From afar .

 Drawing nigh ... Falls the night.

Thanks and praise .... For our days .. Neath the sun ... Neath the stars...Neath the sky .

 As we go ... This we know .. God is nigh.

November, 2008

 expires. MEMBERSHIP ROSTER EXPLANATION