281st AHC ASSOCIATION, INC.
CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS, the objects for which this
association is formed are to develop a climate for the renewal of old
friendships among former members of the 281st Assault Helicopter
Company, and attached elements thereof, to strengthen relationships with
military service persons on active duty. This shall be a non-profit
earning Association that shall establish its principal office for the
transaction of the Association business in the city of Salem, Oregon.
THEREFORE, we bind ourselves to carry out these objects and agree
to abide by the following Constitution and By Laws.
CONSTITUTION
I.
The name of the corporation is "THE 281st ASSAULT HELICOPTER COMPANY
ASSOCIATION, INC."
II.
The corporation is organized pursuant to the provisions of the State of
Oregon, Statute, Chapter 65, "Non-Profit Corporation."
III.
The corporation shall have perpetual duration.
IV.
The corporation is a nonprofit corporation and is organized for the
following purposes:
To plan and execute activities which will stimulate the camaraderie of
veterans of the 281st Assault Helicopter Company and attached elements;
To support activities which will promote improvement in the general
welfare of the community;
To develop projects of civic interest that
will engender patriotic citizenship;
To encourage communications between
and assistance to veterans and surviving widows and children of military
aviation units;
To promote activities which provide encouragement for
the potential young military careerist to enter the Army Aviation
military service;
To engage in lawful business or related activities
related thereto; and
to engage in any lawful act or activity for which
corporations may be organized under the Oregon Nonprofit Corporation
Chapter.
V.
Directors of this corporation shall be selected or appointed as
prescribed by the Association By-Laws.
VI.
This corporation shall be empowered to conduct all and any activities,
functions and business which relate to the proper operation of said
corporation provided such actions are not inconsistent with the
Corporation Chapter or any law.
VII.
The address of the initial registered office of this corporation is 2248
Ptarmigan Street NW, Salem, OR 97304, and initial registered agent at
such address is Mr. Frederick F. Mentzer.
VIII.
The initial Board of Directors shall consist of three members, the name
and address of each of which is as follows:
Frederick F Mentzer (President)
2248 Ptarmigan St NW
Salem, OR 97304
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John W. Green III (Secretary)
12736 E Sheraton Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
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John Mayhew (Treasurer)
2021 Nutwood Dr
Gamrills, MD 21054
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IX.
In the event of dissolution of this corporation all assets shall be
liquidated and all financial obligations of the corporation shall be
paid. Memorabilia, historical records, photos and other documents
belonging to the Association shall be donated to the US Army Aviation
Museum located at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Any remaining assets shall be
donated to a tax exempt organization as determined by the Board of
Directors but under no circumstances shall any member of the Association
receive benefit of said assets.
X.
The names of the incorporators are:
Frederick F Mentzer
2248 Ptarmigan St NW
Salem, OR 97304
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John W. Green III
12736 E Sheraton Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
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John Mayhew
2021 Nutwood Dr
Gamrills, MD 21054
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IN WITNESS THEREOF,
the undersigned incorporators have executed these Articles of Incorporation this 21st day of May, 1999.
The initial Board of Directors shall consist of three members, the name
and address of each of which is as follows:
| Frederick F Mentzer /s/
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John W. Green III /s/
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John Mayhew /s/
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