Title 36 of the United States Code

specifically boys at this time, ultimately needed a “positive alternative” to walking around the streets. In 1956, the Boys Club became a U.S. Congressional Charter. Locally, the first Boys Club in the city of Tucson was founded August 21, 1957. Up into the year 1990 it was known to be the Boys club. With an effort to acknowledge youth members who were female, “Congress amended and renewed the charter” (Our history, n.d.) to become the Boys & Girls Club which included female members. Along with various Boys & Girls Clubs across the country, our local Tucson location changed its legal name to Boys & girls Clubs of Tucson. This youth organization is funded by various means. The Boys and Girls Club receives a portion of its funds from the United States Federal government being a Congressional Charter. There are also many donors that give varying amounts. These donors include big businesses and generous citizens that take pride in helping out in their community. One of the largest donations come from The Jim Click Automotive Team, who donated approximately $100,000 in 2014. A small fee is collected from each member of the club, which costs approximately ten to twenty dollars depending on the time of the year. Goals The goals of the Boys and Girls Club are centered on building the character and resources of the youth. Some of the goals include providing community’s youth with “a safe place to learn and grow” (Why, n.d.). Another aspect of their goals emphasize the necessity to…

photographs SOX, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act, more commonly known as SOX was named after Senator Paul Sarbanes and Representative Michael Oxley. SOX’s main purpose is the protect shareholders and investors from financial fraud. It created increased corporate disclosure requirements, strict penalties for violations and has eleven (11) different titles: 1. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (Title 1) 2. Auditor Independence (Title 2) 3.…

Homeland Security and US Border Protection The recent increase in over 60, 000 unaccompanied children flooding across our southern borders, coupled with the United States inability to stop the smugglers from bring them across, points to some critical weaknesses in our Homeland Security protection. Before terrorist can exploit these weaknesses, America has to find a way to fill the gap. One possible solution to fix these gaps in our security is to use the Army Reserve and National Guard troops…

creating distress for children and adults with disabilities. Title 29 of the United States Code, Section 701 establishes reasons for developing regulations for individuals living with disabilities in America. Congress found that there was an increase of Americans living with a mental or physical disability and this particular group encounters everyday struggles with daily life activities. Also, Congress claimed it unlawful to discriminate towards an individual with a disability because of a…

here at this store because it was a easy place to go to with good clothes for low prices for all necessary needs. In 2005 Mervyn's was said to be the eighty-third highest retailers within revenue, many stores were located inside malls. Shortly after 2005 having 189 stores in 10 states across the United States, 2006 peaked around the corner causing Mervyn's to…

According to BBC News, in June of 2013 the story broke through the newspaper, the Guardian that the United States National Security Agency (NSA), was spying on foreign leaders, people of power both in the US as well as other countries, and millions of Americans. On going stories also revealed that the NSA was collecting data from various allies such as Greece, France, and Italy. They also collected data from allies outside of Europe such as India, Japan, and South Korea (Edward Snowden: Leaks…

Introduction Many churches across the United States of America celebrate their freedom through displays of patriotism, such as singing patriotic songs, posting an American flag, and honoring the nation itself. Respected religious leader, Alexander Campbell defined patriotism as an extension of selfishness and the “great and damning sin of mankind.” Furthermore, God tells His people, “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exod 20:3). Yet, many churches continue to honor the nation, despite…

You may be asking what the Civil Air Patrol is. The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations. It performs three congressionally assigned key missions: emergency services, which includes search and rescue (by air and…

It was later under fire 3 days later in the Battle of Oriskany, August 6, 1777. It was said for the Flag to have one star and stripe per state. Making thirteen stars and stripes on the flag because of the original thirteen colonies that existed then. The colors of the Flag stand for many things. Red stands for hardiness and valour, white stands for purity and innocence, and blue, the color of the Chief, which is the broad band above the stripes, signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice.…

two sources of law in the United States, primary and secondary. Primary sources consist of both Federal and State Constitutions, Federal and State statutes, administrative rules, case laws. Primary sources of law are defined as “the sources that provide the actual law” (pg. 588). Another source of the law are secondary sources. Secondary sources consist of legal dictionaries, legal encyclopedias, legal forms books, periodicals, digests, treatises, and citators. Secondary sources are defined as…