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What in the world is a Foreign Corporation?
Editor’s Note: We received a request to clarify the term
“Foreign Corporation” as President Mac Swain used it in his
comments in the Sept/Oct 2008 issue, p.3. He wrote: “…we have
become a Foreign Corporation in Texas, Virginia, and Illinois,
and have updated our agents in each of these three states where
we have operations.” Lest anyone else has concerns about the
term “Foreign Corporation,” it has nothing to do with countries
outside the U.S.
The writer was concerned that foreign agents would be taking
over the KWVA, and that Congress would stand by and let that
happen, since the Association is now federally chartered. He was
willing to let Texas, Virginia, and Illinois set up their headquarters
in a foreign country, but he did not want to be part of any
non-U.S. KWVA administration.
Hey, the confusion is understandable. It’s not often that we see
the terms “Foreign Corporation” and agents used in association
with the Korean War Veterans Association. So, let’s define what
President Mac Swain meant when he used the terms. We thought
it might be a good idea to provide a textbook definition of the
term “Foreign Corporation” to assure everyone that we are still
domiciled in the U.S.—and that our agents are working for us.
The definition of “Foreign Corporation” in financial terms
and in President Mac Swain’s context is this:
[Foreign] Corporation chartered under the laws of a state other
than the one in which it conducts business. Because of inevitable
confusion with the term ALIEN CORPORATION, out-of-state corporation
is preferred.
Rest assured the KWVA has not set up shop outside the United
States, and has no plans to do so at any time in the future. You
don’t have to call your Congressional representatives after all.
The benefits of a bath
I gave our Chapter 270 Treasurer $1,000.00 to divide among
three organizations. One of the recipients is the KWVA. Yes, two
more veterans have purchased tubs from www.bestbuywalkintubs.com.
The KWVA will get $400.00 for its important functions. We
are so proud that we are able to help the KWVA, Bill Weber’s
organization, and the important projects at the local Dallas VA.
We will send the Dallas VA a check for $200.00
Best Buy Walk in Tubs plans to go national later this month.
They will be on TV on a public broadcasting system. They asked
me to give a testimonial, which I did. Here is a copy of that testimony,
which can be accessed at the above website:
Ken & Donna:
As a veteran I really appreciate the efforts that your firm has
made to help us in the simple matter of taking care of ourselves in
a safe comfortable environment. Like many veterans I suffer from
cold weather injury, osteoporosis, COPD, diabetes, arthritis. Many
others have balance problems due to loss of a limb. As I mentioned
to you my Dad died of a heart attack over exerting himself
pulling up from a tub bath.
All these thoughts ran through my mind when I first saw an
advertisement on these walk in tubs. Naturally my first question
was how much do they cost? About the cost of two months in
assisted living quarters was my first thought. Then we found out
that the Veterans Administration has now included this benefit
under the Home Improvement section and a veteran with a 50%
disability can receive UP TO $4100.00 to have the benefits and
safety of a walk in tub. This put you in this veteran’s budget, and I
just love the installed product. It adds to the value of my house,
and someday my kids will enjoy this value in the old homestead!
Thanks again. I hope your business continues to grow, your price
is right and the service was great!
Ed Buckman, Korea 50/51
Hurst, Texas
Reading Col. Weaver’s name will be a challenge
It has been said “the world of the old soldier is a small world,
indeed.“ Certainly it seems this is a world that is constantly
growing smaller. For example I read in your Sept.-Oct. 2008
issue, in the “Last Call” section, the names of Luther F. Weaver
of Georgia and John T. Lypowy of New Jersey.
Lypowy I never met, but we came in contact after the Korean
War. We carried on a fascinating correspondence for a good
many years. We had common interests, and he knew several men
from the Bayonne area with whom I had served in WW2. Most
of all, he was one of the 6 men of 3rd Battalion, 35th Infantry,
who survived the harrowing three-day “Patrol Base” on Hills
717/682 in the western part of the Iron Triangle, 6-8 September
1951.
I served under Col. Weaver when he commanded Company
“L” of the 35th. I was in his 1st Platoon as Platoon Guide,
Platoon Sergeant, and sometimes acting Platoon Leader, lieutenants
being often in short supply. He also survived the action
on Hill 717, being then Battalion S-4. The story of his adventures
there would have made a best-seller—except no one would have
believed it.
November – December 2008
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