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Amendments are in the process for 1997 to our Constitution and By-Laws. Following are the Resolutions as amended in 1983. Beyond that are the recommendations for 1997 and Articles as they will stand if accepted. ResolutionslBy-Laws Committee Joseph Wright, Chairman Route 4, Box 140 Forsyth, Missouri 65653 Telephone: 417/546-4529 We regret to report to you that Joe passed away on April 5th, 1997. Direct all comments to the President. <strong>The</strong> Resolution Committee is hereby presenting the Constitution and By-Laws as amended by vote of the General Membership at the 1983 Reunion at Scottsdale, Arizona. In order to evaluate and present any amendments, it is again suggested that they be sent to the Secretary and Resolutions Committee Chairman, at least 30 days before the Reunion. <strong>The</strong> Resolutions Committee hereby expresses its thanks for the cooperation and patience of the membership. CONSTITUTION OF THE <strong>69th</strong> INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED PREAMBLE We, the former members and associates of the <strong>69th</strong> <strong>Division</strong>, in order to perpetuate the friendships born of a common danger and to maintain these bonds forever, to provide for the general welfare of its members and secure and keep fast the blessings of liberty and democracy to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the <strong>69th</strong> <strong>Infantry</strong> <strong>Division</strong> <strong>Association</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>orporated. ARTICLE I <strong>The</strong> NAME of the <strong>Association</strong> shall be: <strong>The</strong> <strong>69th</strong> <strong>Infantry</strong> <strong>Division</strong> <strong>Association</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>orporated. ARTICLE II <strong>The</strong> OBJECTS of the <strong>Association</strong> shall be: (a) To aid and benefit the members of the <strong>Association</strong>. (b) To perpetuate the brilliant record and achievements of the <strong>69th</strong> <strong>Infantry</strong> <strong>Division</strong> and to assist the units which formed the <strong>Division</strong> in maintaining the spirit that animated it. (c) To promote social relationships between the members of the <strong>Association</strong>. (d) This <strong>Association</strong> shall be absolutely non-political and non-sectarian, and shall not be used for the dissemination of partisan principle, nor for the promotion of the candidacy of any person seeking public office or preferment. -19- (e) This is a civilian organization in which military rank shall not exist except on an honorary or complimentary basis. ARTICLE III <strong>The</strong> MEMBERSHIP in the <strong>Association</strong> shall be as follows: (a) Active Members. 1. All individuals who at any time served with the <strong>69th</strong> <strong>Infantry</strong> <strong>Division</strong> in WORLD WAR II or in units which were attached to the <strong>Division</strong> in WORLD WAR II, and who subscribe to this Constitution and By Laws (except those excluded in subparagraph (d) of this Article) shall be eligible to active membership in the <strong>Association</strong>. Upon notification of the death of an active member to the <strong>Association</strong>, his membership shall be made available to his heirs who must be of blood relation. 2. All individuals who at any time served with the <strong>69th</strong> <strong>Infantry</strong> <strong>Division</strong> in World War II or in units attached to the <strong>Division</strong> in World War II and who were seriously and permanently disabled by virtue of wounds received as a result of combat or incident thereto, shall upon application be entitled to an Active Life Membership in the <strong>69th</strong> <strong>Infantry</strong> <strong>Division</strong> <strong>Association</strong>, and shall have the same rights and privileges as any other Active Member of the <strong>Association</strong>. 3. <strong>The</strong> Board of Directors of the <strong>Association</strong> or any of its branches are vested with the sole and exclusive discretion of determining whether or not an applicant is entitled to membership under the provision herein above mentioned and its decision shall be final. (b) Honorary Members. <strong>The</strong> Board of Directors of the <strong>Association</strong> or of any of its branches are authorized to nominate and elect Honorary Members of the <strong>Association</strong> or its branches respectively. However, Honorary Members of the National <strong>Association</strong> must be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. Honorary Members shall not be entitled to vote or hold elective or appointive offices, but shall be extended the privilege to pay dues, as assessed, and may receive the official Bulletin of the <strong>Association</strong>. (c) Associate Members. <strong>The</strong> Board of Directors shall be authorized to approve as an Associate Member, the children of an Active Member, limited to and ending with the first generation. An Associate Member shall not be entitled to vote or hold elective or appointive offices, but shall be required to pay dues, as assessed. in order to remain in good standing and receive the official Bulletin of the <strong>Association</strong>. (d) Exception to Membership. <strong>No</strong> individual who has been dishonorably separated from the service or who has been convicted in civil life, of an offense involving moral turpitude, shall be eligible to hold membership in this <strong>Association</strong>. (Continued on Page 20)
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