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EVERY YEAR EVERY CHAPTER WISHING TO RENEW AS A CHAPTER OF MODERN DAY VETERANS MUST

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branch_________________________years served_________________________

NAME_________________________________________________________birthday Month day year____

SPOUSE’S NAME____________________________birthday m____d______

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________

OCCUPATION _____________________________________________________________________

CHILDREN’S NAMES AND birthday_________________________________________________

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ss number or drivers license number_____________________________

TELEPHONE_____________________-FAX_______________________E MAIL;_______________

1 . do you object to taking a solemn obligation?________________________

2. What other clubs or originations’ do you belong to?

3. Would you be willing to hold an office with mdv?_________________________

What office?_____________________________________________

4. Would you be willing to serve on a committee?_____________________

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EVERY YEAR EVERY CHAPTER WISHING TO RENEW AS A CHAPTER OF MODERN DAY VETERANS MUST

REQUEST TO REVALIDATE ITS CHARTER BY APPLYING BY THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH THEY BECAME A CHAPTER OF MODERN DAY VETERANS.cERTIFICATE OF REVALIDATION OF CHARTER SHALL BE ISSUED UPON COMPLETION OF

1. SALES TO MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS ( must use forms included )

2. SPECIAL EVENTS FACT SHEETS ( may use forms included or may use chapters own form )

3. MINUTES OF THERE MEETINGS MUST BE AT LEAST ( may use form included or can use chapters forms must be at least four ( 4 )

4. ANY CHANGES MADE TO THERE ORIGINATION THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO. OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, PHONE, ADDRESS,

5. A LIST OF AT LEAST 25 MEMBERS WITH PROPER INFORMATION AN ALL MEMBERS

6. COPY OF THERE 990

7. COMPLETE INFORMATION ON THE DIRECTOR CHOSEN TO SET ON HEADQUARTERS BOARD.( use form included)

8. $ 20.00 FOR EACH MEMBER NEW OR RENEW

9. $ 10.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL AUX MEMBER IF YOU HAVE A AUX

10. $ 200.00 TO NATIONAL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

11 $ 25.00 FOR SECRETARY OF STATE ADDITIONAL $25.00 IF YOU HAVE AN AUX

12. COMPLETED APPLICATION REQUESTING RENEWAL ( MUST USE FORM PROVIDED )

SPECIAL EVENTS FACT SHEET

CONTACT INFORMATION

NAME:____________________________ CHAPTER:__________________________

ADDRESS_________________________ PHONE #____________________________

__________________________________ E-MAIL:_____________________________

DATE AND TIME OF EVENT:____________________________________________

LOCATION OF EVENT:_________________________________________________

WHAT WAS THE EVENT?_______________________________________________

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WHO WAS INVOLVED IN THE EVENT? (VOLUNTEER)

(CONT ON SEPARATE SHEET IF NEEDED)

NAME:_______________________ TIME SPENT ON ACTIVITY?_______________

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WAS ANYONE PAID FOR THIS ACTIVITY?

(CONT ON A SEPARATE SHEET IF NEEDED)

NAME:_______________________________ AMOUNT :___________________

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WHO BENEFITED_______________________ ______________

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HOW MANY BENEFITED BY THIS EVENT ________________________

DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER INFORMATION, FROM THIS EVENT, THAT YOU BELIEVE IS IMPORTANT?_________________________________________

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FEEL FREE TO MAKE COPIES AS NEEDED.

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NAME first __________________last______________________________________birthday Month--------- day ___________     year____

SPOUSE’S NAME___________________________ _birthday m____ d______

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________

OCCUPATION _____________________________________________________________________

CHILDREN’S NAMES AND birthday_________________________________________________

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ss number or drivers license number_____________________________

TELEPHONE_____________________-FAX_______________________E MAIL;_______________

1 . do you object to taking a solemn obligation?________________________

2. What other clubs or originations’ do you belong to?

3. Would you be willing to hold an office with MODERN DAY VETERANS?_________________________

What office?_____________________________________________

4. Would you be willing to serve on a committee?_____________________

5. What special skills do you have ______________________________

if renewal card number ___________________-

DIRECTOR INFORMATION

NAME first __________________last______________________________________birthday Month--------- day ___________     year____

SPOUSE’S NAME___________________________ _birthday m____ d______

ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________

OCCUPATION _____________________________________________________________________

CHILDREN’S NAMES AND birthday_________________________________________________

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ss number or drivers license number_____________________________

TELEPHONE_____________________-FAX_______________________E MAIL;_______________

DATES AND TIME YOU CAN WORK WITH NATIONAL

BEST TIME TO CONTACT YOU

DO YOU HAVE A WEB CAM ?

#RE: Information letter for a NEW MODERN DAY VETERANS chapter.

MODERN DAY VETERANS is a 501(C) 19 veterans organization similar to VFW, AM VETS, or American Legion. WE are a family organization chartered not only as veterans clubs but also chartered for the families of veterans. .

Full club members must be primarily veterans (at least 75%), the remaining members must be spouses, widows or widowers of veterans.

Auxiliary members must be related to a veteran, at least by 2^nd degree.

Please, do not send National HQ any memberships that do not qualify.

When you join our organization you are a member of all MODERN DAY VETERANS clubs, and all members of all MODERN DAY VETERANS chapters are members of your club.

Each chapter is expected to provide proof of at least 25 new members to the MODERN DAY VETERANS National HQ organization upon completion of the membership application. Without proof of 10 members, your packet will not be complete and we can not send you the 501(C) 19 or you letter of good standing.

The officers must be full members of their chapter. Officers of a full chapter must be veterans (NLT 75%) or spouses (widows or widowers) of veterans (NMT 25%).

There must be at least 2 officers of each chapter, a president and a secretary. Additionally, you may have a vice president and a treasurer. The president and the secretary cannot be the same person. However, the other two positions can be held by the same person as any other position. For example; the president can also be the treasurer.

As a veterans organization we are granted many tax breaks. For example, there are no federal taxes. You are also entitled to apply for a Sales Tax Exemption. These tax breaks afford us the opportunity to give back to the community in ways of our choosing.

WHAT DOES BELONGING TO MODERN DAY VETERANS. MEAN?

The primary purpose of MODERN DAY VETERANS, assist disabled and needy veterans, to perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans, give support to members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their dependants. give support to widows, widowers, and orphans of deceased veterans, sponsor or participate in youth activities.

HOW CAN I BENEFIT BY BECOMING A MODERN DAY VETERANS. CLUB?

MODERN DAY VETERANS, is a 501 ( C )19 Our clubs have the right to apply for a liquor license and have a bar, apply for Sunday sales, have the right to apply for a bingo license, obtain liquor licenses in dry counties, smoke on premises, and enjoy all the privileges of a private club. We are a young organization, incorporated in 1990. We are not limited to the number of clubs that can be open in any geographical area. The United States government recognizes a MODERN DAY VETERANS. bar as a tax exempt activity of an DV club.

Our tax exempt status gives us many tax advantages. Your membership will be honored at all MODERN DAY VETERANS clubs and other MODERN DAY VETERANS members can visit your club.

WHAT WILL IT COST ME?

Club admiration fee is $200.00 annually. Members pay dues to your club; most clubs are charging $25 per member. Members yearly dues to headquarters is $20.00 per member f. The difference is to go to FOR your chapters club fund.

DO I HAVE TO BE A MEMBERS ONLY CLUB?

Your club must be members only. If you allow non members in your club you must sign in all non members, keep track of sales to non members and pay taxes on sales to non members. At least 51% of your Sales must be to members and their guests.

HOW DOES TAX EXEMPT STATUS WORK?

By joining MODERN DAY VETERANS. it gives total Federal tax exemption. YOUR CLUB May apply for your own sales tax exemption for your club. All purchases for your club will be tax exempt. Income from your club for your club activities will be tax exempt. Sales made by your club for your clubs activities will be tax exempt. To maintain our tax exempt status we must follow our Aims and Principles; To promote patriotism in the community. Some of your exempt activities may be to, Assist disabled and needy veterans, To perpetuate the memory of deceased veterans, Give support to members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their dependants, Give support to widows, widowers, and orphans of deceased veterans, Sponsor or participate in activities that provide social and recreational activities for club members and their families. Sponsor or participate in youth activities.

WHAT PAPERWORK WILL BE REQUIRED?

You will need to formally request MODERN DAY VETERANS chapter status. You will also need to sign corporation papers. MODERN DAY VETERANS National will be glad to send you a membership information package upon request. COPIES ARE LISTED BELOW IF

REQUEST FOR REVALIDATION

WE WILL FOLLOW ALL MODERN DAY VETERANS CONSTITUTION AND BY LAYS AND ALL RULES AND LAWS FROM THE IRS BIBLE

PRINCIPLES OF MODERN DAY VETERANS CLUBS

SPONSOR ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PATRIOTISM

PROMOTE AWARENESS OF AND ASSIST VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES SUFFERING FROM STRESS DISORDERS

ASSIST THE UNEMPLOYED OR HOMELESS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

SPONSOR AND PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH ACTIVITIES

WE FURTHER AGREE TO REPORT TO NATIONAL ANY CHANGES IN OUR CORPORATION AND TO SEND NATIONAL A QUARTERLY REPORT OF OUR ACTIVITIES.

WE AGREE TO PAY NATIONAL YEARLY MEMBER DUES OF $200.00 FOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP AND $20.00 PER MEMBER.

WE WILL MEET WITH NATIONAL AT LEAST ONE TIME PER YEAR.

WE WILL KEEP A SIGN ON OR IN FRONT OF OUR BUILDING WITH THE NAME OF OUR CLUB

WE WILL PROVIDE NATIONAL A PICTURE OF MANAGER WITH THIS APPLICATION

7. WE WILL KEEP AT LEAST 25 MEMBERS AT ALL TIMES

STREET ADDRESS OF CHAPTER____________________________________PHONE_________________

CITY_________________________________STATE_______________________ZIP__________________

MAILING ADDRESS_______________________________________DBA/__________________________

CITY_________________________________STATE_______________________ZIP__________________

ARE YOU WITHIN CITY LIMITS_______________________ WHAT COUNTY________________________

PRESIDENT_____________________________________SSN_____________________DOB___________

STREET______________________________STATE_______ZIP__________PHONE___________________

VICE-PRESIDENT________________________________ SSN___________________ DOB____________

STREET_______________________ CITY _______ STATE_______ ZIP_______ PHONE_____________

SECRETARY_____________________________________SSN_____________________DOB___________

STREET_______________________ CITY_______ STATE _______ZIP _______ PHONE______________

TREASURER_____________________________________SSN____________________DOB____________

STREET____________________ CITY ________ STATE ______ZIP ________PHONE_______________

OFFICERS SIGNATURE________________________________________ DATE____________________

REFERRED BY: ________________________________ _________________________

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                                                OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES

DUTIES OF PRESIDENT

1. ENFORCE THE CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS OF MODERN DAY VETERANS

2. CONDUCT AN OFFICERS MEETING WITH NATIONAL OFFICERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROGRAMS AND PLANS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, AND RECEIVING POLICY AND PROCEDURE BOOKS.

3. REPRESENT NATIONAL AT ALL MEETINGS

4.APPOINT A NATIONAL COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF ONE OR MORE MEMBERS FROM EACH CHAPTER TO FORM A NATIONAL HISTORY/SCRAPBOOK

5. CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF NATIONAL, AND OTHER SUCH DUTIES AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

THE VICE PRESIDENT

1. SHALL ASSIST THE PRESIDENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES AND IN THE ABSENCE OR DISABILITY OF THE PRESIDENT, SHALL PRESIDE AT ALL MEETINGS OR FUNCTIONS , AND OTHER SUCH DUTIES AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

FINANCE OFFICER

1. REVIEW ALL QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORTS

2. REPORT QUARTERLY TO THE PRESIDENT ON THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF NATIONAL

3. PREPARE A FINANCIAL REPORT TO INCLUDE A BALANCE SHEET AND OPERATING STATEMENT AT ALL NATIONAL MEETINGS. QUARTERLY AND YEARLY REPORTS.

TREASURER

SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

REPORT TO PRESIDENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL CONDITION OF MODERN DAY VETERANS.

CHAPLAIN

OFFICER PRAYERS AT ALL MEETINGS AND REPRESENT NATIONAL IN ALL RELIGIOUS SERVICES AS MAY BE NECESSARY; SERVE AS SPIRITUAL LEADER.

JUDGE ADVICOENT

ADVISE NATIONAL OFFICERS AND CHAIRMEN OF ALL COMMITTEES ON MATTERS OF LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE.

INTERPRET THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS IN REGARDS TO LEGAL MATTERS;

APPROVE NATIONAL BYLAWS, RETURNING A SIGNED AND DATED COPY TO NATIONAL AND TO THE PRESIDENT.

ASSIST THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN PRESCRIBING THE PROPER DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR MEMBERS WHO DISREGARD THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS.

SECRETARY

RECORD THE MINUTES OF ALL NATIONAL MEETINGS IN BOUND BOOKS

RECORD THE MINUTES OF ALL MEETINGS ON MODERN DAY VETERANS WEBPAGE

SEND SEMI MONTHLY BULLETINS TO MEMBERS AS TO THE ACTIVITIES THAT THE MEMBERS/CHAPTERS ARE DOING.

EVENT COORDINATOR

URGE PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

PLAN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ALL CLUBS CAN PARTICIPATE IN

SERGEANT -AT- ARMS

PRESERVE ORDER AT ALL MEETINGS OF NATIONAL.

SEE THAT THE ROOM IS IN PROPER ORDER FOR THE MEETING.

QUARTERMASTER

SHALL SET UP AND MAINTAIN A COMMISSARY OF NATIONAL FLAGS, T SHIRTS, HATS ETC. AND ALSO RUN STORE FOR AWARDS AND RIBBONS FOR VETERANS.

VETERAN REPRESENTATIVE

1. FORM A COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF AT LEAST ONE MEMBER FROM EACH CHAPTER, TO OVERSEE THE NEEDS OF VETERANS FROM EACH DISTRICT.

2. WORKING WITH NATIONAL WILL BECOME AWARE OF ALL BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

3. PERFORM SUCH DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED

HISTORIAN

SET UP AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF MINUTES OF MEETINGS AND SCRAPBOOK OF ALL ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MODERN DAY VETERANS.

INSPECTOR

SHALL VISIT CHAPTERS AND REPORT BACK TO HEADQUARTERS ON A REGULAR BASIS AS TO ANY CHAPTER NOT FOLLOWING THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION INCLUDING THE I R S BIBLE.

SIGN IN BOOKS ARE REQUIRED FOR MEMBERS TO SIGN IN GUEST.

6. EACH MEMBER IS ALLOWED 3 GUEST ONLY, UNLESS SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES EXIST.

7. ALL PURCHASES MADE BY GUEST MUST BE RANG UP AS NON MEMBER WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL TAXES PAID FOR THAT PURCHASE.

ARTICLE IV REGULATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP.

1. ALL MEMBERS MUST AGREE WITH THE AIMS AND PURPOSES OF THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION.

2. MEMBERS MUST BE VETERANS

3. MEMBERS MUST PAY THEIR OWN DUES.

ARTICLE V MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES

1. CHAPTER PARTICIPATION FEE IS $ 200.00 PER YEAR . AND EVERY YEAR AT THE TIME OF RENEWAL EACH YEAR.

2. MEMBERSHIP FEE ANNUALLY IS $ 25.00 PER MEMBER. THE CLUB IS TO SEND HEADQUARTERS $ 20.00 PER MEMBER.

THE CLUB IS TO HAVE A SPECIAL CLUB ACCOUNT FOR THE OTHER $ 5.00

3. MINIMUM OF 25 MEMBERS.

4. ANNUAL REPORT FEE CHARGED BY SECRETARY OF STATE $30.00 PAID by yearly AT RENEWAL .

ARTICLE VI MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

1. CHAPTERS SHALL HOLD MONTHLY MEETINGS. COPIES OF MEETINGS ALONG WITH THE AMOUNT OF MONIES RAISED AND HOW MUCH WAS FROM MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS. THE EFFORT YOUR CLUB HAS MADE TO ASSIST THE PURPOSES OF HEADQUARTERS AND THE COMMUNITY. SHALL BE SENT AT THIS TIME.

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