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
John W. Green III (Secretary)
12736 E Sheraton Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
John Mayhew (Treasurer)
2021 Nutwood Dr
Gamrills, MD 21054
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
John W. Green III
John Mayhew
2248 Ptarmigan St NW
12736 E Sheraton Ave
2021 Nutwood Dr
Salem, OR 97304
Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Gamrills,
MD 21054
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the undersigned incorporators have executed these
Articles of Incorporation this 21st day of May, 1999. Frederick F
Mentzer /s/ John W Green /s/
John Mayhew /s/