CONSTITUTION AND BI-LAWS OF SHONTO VETERANS ORGANIZATION

SHONTO, AZ 86054

ARTICLE III: PURPOSE(S) OF THE SVO

The purpose and goals of the SVO shall be to:

1) Establish a Shonto Veterans Organization consisting of Navajo Veterans residing and registered within the Shonto Chapter; and

2) To help and promote the improvement of the condition of Navajo Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces in war or peacetime; and

3) To develop channels of communications that will assist Veteran(s) maximize the enrichment of their lives and self-fulfillment; and

4) To study legislation and/or regulations introduced at federal, state, or local level which may affect the social, economic, educational, employment, or the physical welfare of a Veteran or Veterans; and

5) To develop proposal(s) designed to improve the quality of life, especially in areas such as, but not limited to housing, social services, employment, education, training, and health; and

6) To conduct research and/or disseminate information relating to all Veterans; and

7) To assist disabled and needy veterans, dependents, widows, and orphans of deceased Veterans.

8) To develop a strong partnership with the community, local Chapter, local School, and other Veteran organization.

9) To inspire in our membership a sense of responsibility, to develop leadership and to keep the public reminded that the Navajo Veterans fought and served to preserve peace, liberty, and democracy for our Nation.   

**Amended June 7th, 1998**

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