First in Battle Chapter
Association of the US Army
Hohenfels, Germany
CMR 414, General Delivery
APO AE 09173
 
Constitution
 
Preamble

 
        We, the interested parties of the United States Military services stationed in Hohenfels Germany, having formed First in Battle Chapter the Association of the United States Army for the furtherance of the efficiency of the United States Army components of the armed Forces, our country and by local action to further the aims and objectives of the
Association of the US Army and promoting foreign relation, announce the objectives of the Association as follows:
 
 A:    To organize members and to promote the United States Army in Europe. To include assisting our community, when ever possible (NAF activities.).
 
 B:    To develop and encourage attitudes of fairness, good sportsmanship, and fellowship among members of the Chapter.
 
 C:    To cooperate with us forces in Europe, and all people governments under whose jurisdiction we perform for the purpose of improving community relations.
 
 D:    To maintain a good relationship between AUSA members and the First in Battle Chapter management.
 
 E:     To give information to the Association Chapter members concerning the dates, locations of the events, and other particulars in which members are interested.
 
 F:     To keep accurate records of all the events of the Chapter.
 
Article I:  Name, Location, Jurisdiction, and Status.
 
 Section 1: The name of the Association will be, First in Battle Chapter of the Association of the United States Army.
 
 Section 2: Persons eligible for membership to the First in Battle Chapter of the Association of the United States Army will be the Hohenfels, Vilseck and Grafenwöhr
Communities,
or adjacent to, but not to overlap another AUSA Chapter area. Except with the written permission from the Board of Directors of the adjacent area and the approval of
the AUSA Board of Directors.
 
 Section 3: The AUSA and this Chapter are under the jurisdiction of the Commander and Chief, United States Army Europe, and the seventh army of his designated
representative, and his established pursuant to AER 210-22, IMA-E Private Organizations and Fundraising Policy and Department of Defense Instruction DODI 1000.15. 
Let it be known the AUSA and this Chapter is under the approval authority of the UASG Commander.
 
 Section 4: This organization is established IAW AER 210-22, Department of Defense Instruction DODI 1000.15 and the USARUER Private Organizations and Fundraising
Policy.
This organization is not an instrumentality of the United States. Will be self –sustaining, and may not receive financial assistance from the US Army or Non-Appropriated funds.
This organization will not in any way duplicate or compete with a Non-Appropriated fund instrumentality operation or appropriated fund government function. Neither the
Department of the Army Nor IMA-E will assume any responsibility for this organization’s debts. This organization does not discriminate in membership on the basis of Race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, or mental or physical handicap.
 
 Section 5: The Hohenfels Chapter fully supports the IMA-E policy on equal opportunity and will not discriminate in membership of eligibility on the basis of race, religion,
national origin, or sex. This organization will neither accept invitations from, nor participate in any activity or organization that does not conform to IMA-E Policy, or that
discriminates on any bias mentioned previously.
 
 Section 6: All members are required to read the constitution, and by-laws on joining the organization.
 
Article II:  Purpose and Objectives
 
                     The purpose of the First in Battle Chapter is to develop and maintain the furtherance of the efficiency of the Army components of the Armed Forces, our country
and by local action to further the aims and objectives of the Association of the US Army and promoting foreign relation. It will Benefit and expand foreign relations, and to
further encourage members to participate more in community activities and to compete with those of any appropriated or Non-Appropriated fund (NAF) activity. The objectives
of the Chapter are as stated in the preamble of the constitution.
 
 Article III:  Activities
 
       These activities will consist of factual participation, films, clinics, and lectures, involving the Voice for the Army and Support for the Soldier. Fund raising for NAF activities
and assisting local community’s relations will also be included.
 
 Article IV: Membership
 
        All Chapter members will be up-to-date members of the AUSA, and in good standing.
 
Section 1: Membership of the Hohenfels Chapter will be voluntary, and consist of the following:
 
 A:    Active members: Membership normally will be restricted to members of the US Forces, DA civilian employees. Family members (dependents of members of the household
of sponsors stationed is IMA-E), and US forces contract employees of organizations granted status under Article 71, 72 and 73 of the supplementary agreement to the NATO
status of forces agreement (SOFA) (referred to as identification (ID) card holders)
 
B:     Associate members: Residents of Germany, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Italy, England, and all other NATO forces country’s military personnel, and their
dependents, and employees of the stock contractor.
 
C:     Honorary members: Presented to individuals who have given the AUSA support and/or services, subject to the approval of the elected Board of Directors.
 
Section 2:  Active and Associate members are divided into three groups as follows.
 
A:     Participants: members who pay membership fees.
 
B:     Family members: Spouse and family member of the above.
 
C:     Members will consist of a majority (51 percent) of ID card holders from the above categories.
 
Section 3:  All active and associate members must sign a release form releasing the AUSA and The First in Battle Chapter of all responsibilities for any injuries sustained during
an event, including that of a spectator.
 
Section 4:  Active and associate members will be current members of the AUSA, and in good standing. Also, all members and/or guest must abide by all rules, regulations, and
the code of conduct, of the AUSA. (See by-laws)
 
Section 5:  All members are encouraged to attend Chapter meetings. Notification of all activities will be announced to each member.
 
Section 6:  Any members, who wished to withdraw from the Association, may do so by giving a written request to the secretary of the AUSA.
 
Article V: Government 
 
Section 1: The composition of the Chapter governing body will be the Board of Directors consisting of a President, 1st Vice-President, Vice-President for Corporate Affairs,
Secretary, and treasurer.
 
 A:  When vacancies occur during the course of the Operating Year, a special membership meeting will be called.
 
 B:  A Quorum will consist of three-quarters of the total members, who are in good standing.
 
 Article VI: AUSA Hohenfels Chapter basis.
 
Section 1:  The First in Battle Chapter will not be allowed to accept a sponsorship of financial assistance without the consent of the AUSA Board of Directors.
 
 Section 2: In the case that the Chapter funds a military community affair, all money must be properly accounted for. All funds or profits will be used to benefit the military
community, for NAF activities the exceptional family member program of the child development center, are recommended to receive donated funds of the Chapter.
 
 Section 3: All equipment will be privately owned, and not the property of the Chapter, this excludes any and all supporting aids.
 
 Article VII:    Disciplinaire Actions
 
Section 1: Disciplinary actions against members of the Chapter will be referred to the AUSA Board of Directors, and their decision will be final.
 
Section 2: The Chapter can be disbanded by the AUSA Board of Directors for gross infarction of the AUSA rules and regulations for the misconduct of the Chapter members
that could bring discredit to the good name of the AUSA.
 
Article VIII:    Amendements
 
Section 1: A quorum of the total members in good standing at a Chapter membership meeting, must vote in favor of any changes and/or, amendments of this constitution and
by-laws. All changes and amendments are subject to the final approval by the AUSA Board of Directors, and by the Community Commander.
 
This revised constitution, effective the date of approval, superseded all previous constitutions.
 
 Approved by the majority vote on: 23 JAN 2008
USAG private organization approval: PENDING RENEWAL